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 21, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Room 300, Uvalde County Courthouse Uvalde Wintergarden Spinach Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order Report and Approve: Treasurer's Report Discussion and Action: Read and approve minutes of last meeting; On Research Proposals; Setting of rate of assessment and procedures for collection for 1997- 1998; On budget for 1997-1998; Set date and time for next meeting. Discussion: Identification of Projects Adjourn Contact: Don Laffere, P.O. Box 305, Batesville, Texas 78829, (210) 376-4385. Filed: August 13, 1997, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9710646 Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH40 Amarillo Texas Corn Producers Board REVISED AGENDA: Call to Order Action: Minutes of May 21, meeting. Presentation and Action: On Corn Committee Recommendations; Recommendations on A.P.E. Committee; On Research Proposals and Oversight Committee Recommendations; Update: Texas Tech and USDA Plant Stress Lab; Corn Breeder at College Station and Texas Tech. Activity Report: From Executive Director Discussion: On TCPB Patenting Research Findings; Employee Group Insurance; Adjourn for Executive Session. Executive Session: In accordance with Texas Government Code, Annotated, sec.551.074; to discuss TCPB personnel; Adjourn Executive Session Call to Order Discussion and Action: Take action on Executive Session, if necessary; Setting time and place of next board meeting. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmittt, Texas 79027, (806) 647- 4424. Filed: August 14, 1997, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9710690 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Friday, August 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 911B Pegues Place, Woodbine Treatment Center Longview Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 4 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; statewide service delivery plan; membership plan; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, RAC Coordinator, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: August 13, 1997, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9710630 Texas Commission on the Arts Thursday, September 4, 1997, 8:30 a.m. The Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 South Van Buren Amarillo Administration Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing IV. Approval of Minutes for June 6, 1997 Meeting V. Financial -- Year end FY 1997, FY 1998, and FY 1999 VI. Tex Pool Investment Update VII. Refinements to State Arts Plan and Application Forms VIII. Organizational Update-Full-time Employee Exception IX. Other Business A. Philanthropy at the Crossroads B. Other Business X. Adjournment Contact: Kate Cadenhead, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535, extension 42327. Filed: August 14, 1997, 4:54 p.m. TRD-9710702 Friday, September 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. The Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH40 West Amarillo Commission Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing IV. Items for Commission Consent A) Approval of Minutes for June 6, 1997 meeting B) Administrative Committee Report C) Financial Statement for year end FY 1997 D) Panel Nominations Report E) Commission Committee Appointments F) Resolutions V. Items for Information Only A) Neiman Marcus-Cultural Trust Update B) National Endowment for the Arts Update C) Grantmakers in the Arts D) National Council for the Education of the Ceramic Arts E) Enterprise and Development F) Philanthropy at the Crossroads G) TCAnet Update H) County Arts Expansion Program (CAEP) I) TAAC Update J) Education Update-Arts in Education August 1997 Conference K) General Meetings Schedule L) T. Buckk Performance VI. Adjournment Contact: Kate Cadenhead, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535, extension 42327. Filed: August 14, 1997, 4:54 p.m. TRD-9710703 Texas Commission for the Blind Thursday, August 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 4800 North Lamar, Texas Commission for the Blind, Administration Building, Suite 320 Austin Governing Board Legislative Committee AGENDA: 1. Work session on agency's Self-Evaluation Report for the Sunset Advisory Commission Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9710881 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, August 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (FHA-Insured Mortgage Loan-Windcrest Crossing Apartments) Series 1997 B. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission- lease purchase of vehicles C. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission- lease purchase of radio equipment D. General Services Commission- amendment of existing lease with option to purchase agreements for office space IV. Other Business- Reports Veterans Land Board-discussion of interest rate swaps V. Executive Session Consideration of applicants for Executive Director position VI. Other Business Action/announcements related to Executive Director position VII. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: August 13, 1997, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9710634 Texas Corn Producers Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH40 Amarillo Committee Meetings AGENDA: 11:00 a.m. -- Research Proposals and Oversight Committee Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion: "Development Grant: Field Site Preparation for High Plains of Texas Corn Research" -- "Influence of Soil Phosphorus and Sulphur on Nutritional Value of Corn Stalk Residue"-- "Processing Characteristics of Different Corn Hybrids: II. Nutritional Value of Steam-Flaked Hybrids by Reminants"; Discussion on TCPB Patenting Research Findings; Budget Consideration and Recommendation to Finance Committee; Other Business, Adjourn. 2:00 p.m. -- Advertising, Promotion and Education Call to Order; Update on Radio Promotion; Presentation and Discussion on Promotional Proposal from AGIculture SERVices Company; Budget Consideration and Recommendation to Finance Committee; Other Business; Adjourn 3:00 C-O-R-N Committee Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion: Grant Request from West Texas Gas Usesr Association, Job Descriptions for Office Staff; Budget Consideration and Recommendation to Finance Committee; Other Business; Adjourn. 4:00 Finance Committee Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion on April, May, June 1997 Financial Statements; Budget Recommendations from Committee Chairs; Discussion on Revisions to 1997-1998 Proposed Budget; Other Business; Adjourn. Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmittt, Texas 79027, (806) 647- 4424. Filed: August 14, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9710691 Texas Cosmetology Commission Monday, September 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission Hearing Room, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin AGENDA: Call to Order; Excuses for Absent Members; Approval of Minutes from June 16, 1997, Commission Meeting; Presentation of Operating Budget for FY 1998-1999, and Possible Vote; Agreed Orders, and Possible Vote; Discussion of Operator Exam Revisions, and Possible Vote; Discussion of Rule 89.13, Initialing of Time Cards-Ron Robinson, Trisha Bell, and Possible Vote; Consideration of Re-Creation of Rule 89.8, Student Registration, and Possible Vote; Discussion of Proposed Rule 89.5, License Fees and Possible Vote; Discussion of Proposed rule 89.30, Health Certificate, and Proposed Rule 83.22, Infectious Disease, and Possible Vote; Discussion of Proposed Rule 89.1, Administrative Fines and Possible Vote; Executive Session; Reconvene in Open Session, and Possible Vote; Adjourn. Contact: Catherine Nahay, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: August 13, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9710620 Texas County and District Retirement System Wednesday, September 3, 1997, 12:30 p.m. 208 Barton Springs Road Austin Investment Committee AGENDA: Chairperson will open meeting. Approve minutes of preceding meeting. Receive and act upon report from Investment Officer. Receive and act on Mellon custodian evaluation report. Consider and act on Investment Policy revision. Receive and act upon report from Wilshire Associates. Set date and location of December 1997 meeting. Adjourn meeting. Contact: Alan Adams, 901 Mopac Expressway South, Suite 340, Austin, Texas 78746- 5789, (512) 328-8448, extension 306. Filed: August 15, 1997, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9710793 Credit Union Department Friday, August 29, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Field of Membership Committee for the Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Consider: Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend to Credit Union Commission, a Mission and Areas of Responsibilities for the Committee; and Establish a Tentative Timetable for Committee Action; Establish Date for the Next Committee Meeting. Contact: Carol P. Shaner, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9710864 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Thursday-Friday, August 28-29, 1997, 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. respectively Room 10104, William B Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund AGENDA: Thursday, August 28, 1997: The committee will hear presentations from prospective firms offering investment management services to the Permanent School Fund. Friday, August 29, 1997: The committee will continue to hear presentations from prospective firms offering investment management services to the Permanent School Fund. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 18, 1997, 8:07 a.m. TRD-9710837 Fire Fighters' Pension Commission Thursday, September 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Fire and Police Pension Fund, 311 Roosevelt Avenue San Antonio Administrative Division AGENDA: Presentation of annual reports from contracted vendors; board sub-committee meetings; approval of minutes sub-committee reports and recommendations; staff reports; audit report and Commissioner's evaluation. Contact: Helen L. Campbell, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-3372. Filed: August 15, 1997, 9:35 a.m. TRD-9710720 General Services Commission Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: (I) Call to Order; (II) Staff, Guests, and Members Present; (III) Approval of Minutes; (IV) Presentation of Awards: (V) Consideration of the Following Agenda Items; Item 1. Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Year 1998 Operating Budget, Item 2. Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Year 1998 Internal Audit Work Plan, Item 3. Consideration of Rate Reductions for TEX-AN International Long Distance Services, Item 4. Consideration of proposed change orders- various projects. Item 5. Program Issues; (VI) Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; (VII) Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.072; (VIII) Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the Provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.071; (IX) Adjournment. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: August 15, 1997, 8:43 a.m. TRD-9710711 Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin REVISED AGENDA: V. Consideration of the following Agenda Items: Item 6. Consideration of Requesting an Increase to the GSC 1998 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Position Authorization Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9710882 Office of the Governor Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E102.0, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin Commission for Women AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Introduction of members and staff. III. Presentation of Women's Health Campaign. IV. Discuss and approve of bylaws. V. Review Commission role and mission. VI. General information on Governor's Office. VII. Adjourn. Contact: Geanie W. Morrison, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 2615. Filed: August 13, 1997, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9710651 Texas Department of Health Friday, August 15, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-418, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Kidney Health Care Advisory Committee REVISED AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: anticipated vacancy on the Texas Diabetes Council; transfer of the Epilepsy Program; status of the budget for fiscal year 1997; appropriations and riders for fiscal years 1998 and 1999; proposed benefits for fiscal years 1998 and 1999; draft of proposed rules concerning Kidney Health Care, 25 Texas Administrative Code, sec.sec.61.2, 61.4, and 61.6; proposed revisions to the reimbursable drug list (Prograf, Precose, Rifampin, Rezulin, Catapres, Nitroglycerin patches, Prilosec (tabled from previous meeting), Sporanox (clarification from previous meeting), and Valtrex (clarification from previous meeting)); and public comment. To request an 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: Juanita Waley, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7796. Filed: August 13, 1997, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9710648 Monday, August 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Grievance Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: hearings and discussion of (resolution to complaints 97-03 and 97-04; and the appeal of the resolution for complaint 97-02. To request an 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: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7111. Filed: August 14, 1997, 8:39 a.m. TRD-9710665 Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin County Indigent Health Care Program, (CIHCP) Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 21, 1996 meeting; drafting of proposed rule changes (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 14) (pursuant to House Bill 2556, House Bill 2397, limitations of available resources and vehicle exemptions); welfare reform update; public comments; and the setting of future meeting dates and suggested agenda items. To request an 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: Bonnie Magers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 338- 6458 Filed: August 14, 1997, 8:39 a.m. TRD-9710664 Friday, September 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Southwestern Medical School, Sixth Floor, G Building, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Committee AGENDA: Following a welcome, announcements and introductions, the committee will discuss and possibly act on: election of a chair and vice-chair; approval of the minutes of the May 2, 1997 meeting; committee member nomination process; update on the legislative session; Texas Department of Health (TDH) update (Medically Dependent Children Program; Medicaid In-Home Nursing Services). A working lunch will begin at 12:00 p.m. and the committee will continue with the TDH update and discuss and possibly act on (the new Chronically Disabled Children (CDC) Grant Award; Supplemental Security Income (SSI) activities; and proposed Texas Health Steps medical case management rules (25 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.33.501-33.507); parent network initiative; STAR PLUS report; Texas Integrated Eligibility System update; update on the Families Are Valued Project; the South Texas Center for the study of children with special health care needs; public announcements; and future agenda items. To request an 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: Paula Russell, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700. Filed: August 14, 1997, 8:39 a.m. TRD-9710662 Texas Health Care Information Council Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 2.122 Austin Appointments Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council Appointments Committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: discussion and formal recommendation concerning by-laws for technical advisory committees, appointees to Health Information Systems TAC, and reconstitution of existing technical advisory committees. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 15, 1997, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9710777 Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 3.102 Austin Consumer Education Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Consumer Education Committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: consumer education plans relating to implementation of adopted and proposed rules; design and implementation of program for consumer education, as required in Chapter 108, Texas Health and Safety Code; acquisition of consultant's services and, presentation by Dr. Hardy Loe concerning contract with TU School of Public Health to develop statewide health care information plan. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 15, 1997, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9710774 Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 3.120 Austin Hospital Discharge Data Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Hospital Discharge Data Committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: discussion and formal recommendation on adoption of proposed amendments and rules relating to hospital discharge data rules published at 22 TexReg 7490 (August 12, 1997); information system design and data warehouse; and Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee's mission and future assignments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 15, 1997, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9710775 Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 2.122 Austin Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended Information Plan Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended information Plan Committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: HMO technical Advisory Committee's August 14 meeting, HEDIS data element recommendations, mission and future activities; presentation by Dr. Hardy Loe concerning contract with UT School of Public Health to develop statewide health care information plan; vote on recommendation to Council of required HEDIS data elements; and acquisition of consultants services relating to 25 TAC 1301.31-1301.35. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 15, 1997, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9710776 Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 3.102 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: approval of minutes; committee reports, including consideration of training proposal by NCQA; formal proposal of amendments and rules relating to hospital discharge data rules published at 22 TexReg 7490 (August 12, 1997); election of members of Executive Committee; discussion and authorization for signature by Acting Executive Director; presentation by Dr. Hardy Loe concerning current contract with UT School of Public Health to develop stateside health care information plan; redesignation of committee memberships; technical advisory committees (activity reports, approval of by-laws, membership designation for Health Information System and review of composition and size of all TACs); staff report (Biennial Operating Plan for DIR, travel/training report, application of Fair Labor Standards Act); and executive session (as authorized in sec.sec.551.071 and 551.074, Government Code). Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 15, 1997, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9710773 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 3.102 Austin Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: Minutes of the July 7, 1997 TAC meeting, Membership on the Technical Advisory Committee, Consumer education project, Review of process for selecting and recommending Risk and Severity Adjustment Methodology, Vendor presentations, Discussion and Scoring of Vendors, and selection and Vote for recommendation to the Council. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9710865 Health Professions Council Thursday, August 28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order, 8:30 a.m. 2. Roll Call and Introductions 3. Acceptance of Agenda 4. Minutes of June 18, 1997 Meeting 5. Reports of Committees 6. Old Business -- Administrative Sharing Work Group 7. New Business Election of Officers Board Room Sound System Proposal Hobby Building Security HPC Web Page Proposal 8. Other 9. Announcements 10. Comments from Audience 11. Next Meeting 12. Adjourn Contact: Jane McFarland, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-220, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8550. Filed: August 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9710895 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday, September 2, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Committee or Board AGENDA: Committee Appointments; Charge to Committee; Review Draft of Rules; Consideration of Fiscal Year 1998 Funding; and Other Business. Contact: Stacey Silverman, THECB, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6206. Filed: August 15, 1997, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9710715 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, August 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Room 652, (9:00 a.m.); Public Hearing Room, East Tower, (10:00 a.m.) Austin Texas Board of Human Services AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. -- Get-acquainted breakfast with Texas Workforce Commissioners. 10:00 a.m. 1. Approval of Minutes of July 17-18, 1997 and August 8, 1997. 2. Adoption of Rules to Operate a Subsidized Work Program as a Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training (JOBS) Component in Partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). 3. Requirement in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) Program to Pursue and Accept Income from Federal Sources. 4. Client Eligibility Rules for the Community-based Alternatives (CBA) and Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Programs. 5. Fiscal Monitoring Rules for Community-Based Alternatives (CBA) Home and Community Support Services (HCSS) Providers and Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Providers. 6. Implementation of House Bill 2913. 7. Nursing Facility Rules Regarding Contracting for Additional Medicaid-certified Beds in Rural Counties. 8. Star-Plus Medicaid Managed Care Pilot Rules. 9. Advisory Committee Reports and Revisions in Committee Structure. 10. Fiscal Years 1997 and 1998 Budget Adjustments. 121. Salary Authorization for Exempt Positions. 12. Commissioner's Report: a. Statewide Implementation of the Lone Star Image System in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and Food Stamp Programs. b. Announcements and Comments. c. Tracking of Board Action. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048. Filed: August 14, 1997, 2:50 p.m. TRD-9710689. Texas Department of Information Resources Thursday, August 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Fifth Floor, Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration 1. Adopt June 26, 1997 Meeting Minutes 2. Approve Rules to Be Published for Public Comment Regarding Cabling Standards for Buildings 3. FY 1997 Financial Report for the Third Quarter Ended May 31, 1997 Update 4. Approve Budget Amendments to FY 1997 Budget for Legislative Emergency Appropriation 5. Discuss and Approve FY 1998 Business Plan/Operating Budget 6. Discuss and Approve FY 1998 Internal Audit Workplan 7. Discuss Human Resources Internal Audit Report 8. Report on Project Plan for the Cooperative Contracts Division 9. Discuss Rulemaking Process for Establishing Digital Signature Standards and Distribute Draft Rules for Discussion Purposes 10. Update on Extraordinary Oversight of the Department of Public Safety 11. Report on Year 2000 Project Office 12. Update on West Texas Disaster Recovery and Operations Center Adjourn Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: August 14, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9710696 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, September 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1785.E: In the Matter of CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER OF DALLAS. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9710884 Wednesday, September 3, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1462.C: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against RONALD GONZALES, Houston, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, a Local Recording Agent's License and a Solicitor's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9710883 Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Sunday, August 24, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, Justice Room, 700 San Jacinto Street Austin Application Review Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: inactive status requests (Cheryl Clark, Patricia Conner, Paula Cooley, Jamye Drake, Daryl Dulany, Melvin Erikson, Tony Garcia, Janice Richards, Stephen Sabom, Jesus Stakes, David Welch, and William Whitehead); ratification of licensure application and licensure renewal files since May 19, 1997; assignment of future agenda items, and other business not requiring committee action. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9710609 Sunday, August 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, Justice Room, 700 San Jacinto Street Austin Rules Change Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 801 concerning (types of acceptable continuing education; continuing education annual hour carry-over and ethics hours per year; criminal history check during application procedures; and inactive status for a marriage and family therapist associate); assignment of future agenda items; and other business not requiring committee action. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9710610 Sunday, August 24, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, Justice Room, 700 San Jacinto Austin Ethics Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (MFT-96-17, MFT-96- 18, MFT-97-1, MFT-97-4, MFT-97-6, MFT-97-7, MFT-97-8, MFT-97-11, MFT-97-13, MFT- 97-14, MFT-97-16, MFT-97-20, MFT-97-21, MFT-97-22, MFT-97-25, MFT-97-26, MFT-97- 30, MFT-97-32, MFT-97-34); and other business not requiring committee action. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9710611 Monday, August 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, Justice Room, 700 San Jacinto Street Austin Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: The board chairperson will introduce guests and entertain public comment, and the board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes form the May 19, 1997 meeting; committee reports (Application Committee (inactive status requests of Cheryl Clark, Patricia Conner, Paula Cooley, Jamye Drake, Daryl Dulany, Melvin Ericson, Tony Garcia, Janice Richards, Stephen Sabom, Jesus Stakes, David Welch, and William Whitehead); and the ratification of licensure renewal files since May 19, 1997; Rule Change Committee (amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 801 concerning the types of acceptable continuing education; continuing education annual hour carry-over and ethics per year; criminal history check as a part of the application procedure; and inactive status for marriage and family therapist associates); Ethics committee (status on MFT-96-17, MFT-96-18, MFT-97-1, MFT-97-4, MFT-97-6, MFT-97-7, MFT-97-8, MFT- 97-11, MFT-97-13, MFT-97-14, MFT-97-16, MFT-97-20, MFT-97-21, MFT-97-22, MFT-97- 25, MFT-97-26, MFT-97-30, MFT-97-32, MFT-97-34); board chairperson's report; executive director's report; and other business not requiring Board action. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9710612 Texas Medical Disclosure Panel Thursday, September 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Southwestern Medical School, Sixth Floor, G Building, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Room 200 Dallas Hysterectomy Subcommittee AGENDA: The panel will discuss and possibly act on: determining the risks and hazards requiring full disclosure by a physician or health care provider to a patient, or person authorized to consent for the patient, prior to the performance of a hysterectomy, and drafting of other aspects of the consent form (required by House Bill 723) for presentation to the full Disclosure Panel for action at its September 26, 1997, meeting; and public comment. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna C. Currier, (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jennifer Stansbury, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6650. Filed: August 14, 1997, 8:39 a.m. TRD-9710663 Texas National Guard Armory Board Thursday, August 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 2200 West 35th Street, Building 64 Austin AGENDA: Meeting to discuss litigation, choose Board representative(s), and contract with Office of the Attorney General. A Contract is necessary to acquire services from a division of the Attorney General that is on contract status. Contact: Julie Wright, P.O. Box 5426, Austin, Texas 78763, (512) 406-6971. Filed: August 13, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9710654 Thursday, August 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 2200 West 35th Street, Building 64 Austin REVISED AGENDA: 1. Discuss Tomball Acquisition, Action, (if any) 2. Appoint Application Review Committee 3. Executive Session in accordance with Government Code, sec.551.071- Consultation with Attorney regarding litigation 4. Public Comments Persons with disabilities desiring to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations are requested to contact Julie Wright at least three days prior to the meeting. Contact: Julie Wright, P.O. Box 5426, Austin, Texas 78763, (512) 406-6971. Filed: August 14, 1997, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9710699 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, August 21, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between Commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the Commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: August 13, 1997, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9710645 Tuesday, September 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1515; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0796-AIR; For a SOAH hearing pursuant to the provisions of 30 TAC sec.116.412. The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a contested case hearing to consider whether the Emergency Executive Order issued by the Executive Director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission authorizing construction and operation of a decontamination system and associated emissions at the facility located at 201 Bay Street South, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas facility of STERLING CHEMICALS, INC. should be affirmed, modified, or denied and set aside. The hearing will be a contested case hearing under the Texas Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code Annotated Chapter 2001 (Vernon 1997 Supplement) and will be held under the authority of sec.sec.382.029, 382.0291 and 382.063 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, the Rules of Procedure of the TNRCC and 30 TAC Chapter 116. Contact: Janis Hudson, Legal Division, MC173, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-0600. Filed: August 18, 1997, 8:07 a.m. TRD-9710835 Wednesday, September 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1441; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0277-DIS; For a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a standby fee application submitted by VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT of Brazoria County. The District's application requests authorization to levy a uniform operations and maintenance standby fee for calendar years 1997, 1998 and 1999 in the amount of $5 per month ($60 per year) per vacant lot (vacant equivalent single family connection) in Sections 1-5 in which water, wastewater, and drainage facilities and services are available. Due to a request for a public hearing by a landowner in the District, the Executive Director of the Commission has requested this matter be remanded to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Office of the Public Interest counsel, Mail Code 103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6363. Filed: August 18, 1997, 8:07 a.m. TRD-9710787 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, TNRCC Park 35 Complex, 12118 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0590-DIS; For a Commission agenda hearing on HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT Number 14's application for authority to adopt and impose a uniform operations and maintenance standby fee and a non-uniform debt service standby fee on undeveloped property within the District for years 1998, 1999 and 2000. The District's application requested authorization to levy standby fees on unimproved property in the maximum amount allowed by Commission rules. Commission staff has calculated the maximum allowable standby fee per year for years 1998, 1999 and 2000 to be: (A) $31.03 per year per equivalent single- family connection (ESFC) for operation and maintenance against all unimproved properties in Lincoln Green South, Section 1, and $31.03 per year per ESFC for operation and maintenance against the remaining 371 unimproved acres in the District, and (B) $217.77 per year per ESFC for debt service against all unimproved properties in Lincoln Green South, Section 1, and $22.75 per year per ESFC for debt service against the remaining unimproved acres in the District. Contact: Water Utilities District Administration Section, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; (512) 239-6161. Filed: August 14, 1997, 10:08 a.m. TRD-9710666 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Infrastructure Committee AGENDA: Briefing-Infrastructure Plan Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9710872 Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Finance Committee AGENDA: Approval of the committee Minutes from the previous meeting; Annual Charge to committee; ACTION- FY 1998 Operating and Capital Budgets; ACTION-Texas Parks and Wildlife Investment Policy; ACTION-State Parks Reservation Fees; Other Business Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9710873 Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Regulations Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; Annual Charge to Committee; ACTION-Harmful or Potentially Harmful Exotic Fish, Shellfish and Aquatic Plants Repeal and New rules; ACTION-Regulations Establishing a Youth- only Hunting Season; ACTION-1997-1998 Migratory Gamebird Proclamation Late Season Provisions; ACTION- Sand, Shell, Gravel Petition for Rulemaking; Other Business Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9710874 Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Public Lands Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; Annual Charge to Committee; BRIEFING-Lease of Department Lands-Cameron County; ACTION-Nomination for Oil and Gas Lease-Gus Engeling WMA-Anderson County; ACTION-Nomination for Oil and Gas Lease- Chaparral WMA-Dimmitt and La Salle Counties; ACTION- Nomination for Oil and Gas Lease Bob Sandlin SP-Titus County; ACTION-Land Acquisition-Brewster County; ACTION-Land Acquisition El Paso County; Other Business. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9710875 Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Public Lands Committee Executive Session AGENDA: Approval of the Minutes from the previous meeting; ACTION-Land Acquisition- Brewster County; ACTION-Land Acquisition-El Paso County Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9710876 Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Annual Public Hearing AGENDA: Presentation-Texas Chapter; of the Wildlife Society; Annual Public Hearing concerning any issues relating to Parks and Wildlife. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9710877 Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 6:30 p.m. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 3010 Guadalupe Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Dinner Meeting AGENDA: Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner at 6:30 p.m., August 27, 1997. Although this function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on the Public Hearing Scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 1997. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:35 a.m. TRD-9710878 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Public Hearing AGENDA: Approval of the Minutes from the previous meeting; Presentation of Service Awards; Presentation -- Parks and Wildlife Foundation Check; Election of Vice Chairman; BRIEFING -- Expo; ACTION-- Local Park Funding; ACTION -- Local Indoor Recreation Projects; ACTION -- Boat Ramp Funding; ACTION -- National Recreational Trail Grant Fund Awards; ACTION -- FY 1998 Operating and Capital Budgets; Briefing -- Hunting Forecast; ACTION -- 1997-1998 Migratory Gamebird Proclamation Late Season Provisions; ACTION -- Regulations Establishing a Youth- only Hunting Season; ACTION -- Investment Policy; ACTION --Nomination for Oil and Gas Lease-Gus Engeling WMA-Anderson County; ACTION --Nomination for Oil and Gas Lease- Chaparral WMA-Dimmitt and La Salle Counties; ACTION --Nomination for Oil and Gas Lease Bob Sandlin SP-Titus County; ACTION --Land Acquisition- Brewster County; ACTION --Land Acquisition El Paso County; ACTION -- Texas Coastal Preserves Management Plans for Armand Bayou and Christmas Bay. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9710879 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Executive Session AGENDA: Executive Director's Review Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9710880 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin Complaints Review Committee Three or Emergency Alternate Review Committee and Specially Designated Disciplinary Review Panel A AGENDA: Complaints Review Committee #3 or the Emergency Alternate Review Committee and a Specially Designated Disciplinary Review Panel A of the Board will meet to consider and possibly act upon a Motion to Reconsider the Agreed Order in the Matter of Robert Morrissey, Ph.D., and to discuss, consider and vote on recommendations for disposition of various complaints. The Committees will also go into Executive Session to take confidential interview concerning pending complaints pursuant to sec.551.084, Texas Government Code, Vernon Texas Civil Statutes, 1996, as well as Executive Session to seek legal advice pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, Vernon Texas Civil Statutes, 1996. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: August 14, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9710687 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, August 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Numbers 14965, 17553, 17410, and 17460; Subst. R. sec.23.23, Rate Design, section (b) Recovery of Fuel and Purchased-Power Costs; Docket Number 17751; Project Number 16453; Docket Number 14261; Project Numbers 17713 and 17221; Activities in wholesale electric power market, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of Senate Bill 373, 74th session Texas Legislature; Docket Numbers 16189, 16196, 16226, 16285, 16290, 16455, and 17065; Tariff Control Number 17402; Docket Numbers 17336, 17190, 17520, 17524, 17535, 17548, 17554, 17564, 17569, 17599, 17604, and 17781; Project Number 17329; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including but not limited to actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA96 and FTA96; Project Number 17750; Proposed ruled of the Texas Register; Project Number 17709; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; Agency plans, priorities and budgets for the coming biennium; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, facilities resolution, agency administrative procedures, budget, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: August 13, 1997, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9710643 Railroad Commission of Texas Monday, August 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor Conference Room 12-170 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hering on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6729. Filed: August 15, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9710827 Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 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 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, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7033. Filed: August 15, 1997, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9710829 Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: To consider and approve proposal for Regional Technology Seminars and/or Information Sessions. Contact: David Schieck, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6810. Filed: August 15, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9710828 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Friday, August 22, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of July 25, 1997 Meeting 2. Evaluation of Real Estate Consultants' Performance and Consideration of Renewing Contracts. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: August 14, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9710701 Friday, August 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of July 25, 1997, Meeting 4. Consideration of Board Member's Absence from July 25, 1997 Meeting 5. Consideration of Proposed Rule Changes, Proposed New Rules, and Proposed Repeals- Mr. Mercer 6. Report on Progress in Implementation of PAM- Mr. Jung. 7. Status Report of Benefit Services Transformation (BeST Project) -- Mrs. Koontz 8. Consideration of Member Complaint -- Mr. Arthur G. Almore, Sr. 9. Report of Executive Director -- Mr. Dunlap 10. Comments by Board Members For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: August 14, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9710700 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Thursday, August 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225 Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: complaints (97-SA-0004; 97-SA-0008; 97-SA-0009; 97-SA-0010; 97-SA-0011; 97-SA-0013; 97-SA-0014; 97-SA- 0015; 97-SA-0016; 97-SA-0017; 97-SA-0018; 97-SA-0019; 97-SA-0020; 97-SA-0021; and 97-SA-0022); preparation of a schedule of sanction; violations of the Act, Article 4512j, V.T.C.S. (22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 741) and drafting of proposed rules (22 TAC, Chapter 741) if required; consideration of action which may be taken against employers who allow individuals to practice without a valid license; review of revised contract and medical evaluation on waiver received from D.F.; review of complaint #97-SA-001 to determine if further action is required; consideration of disciplinary action for possible violation of the Act (Article 4512j, V.T.C.S. and/or board rules (22 TAC, Chapter 741) by L.H., K.R., S.C., C.Y. and D.O; and consideration of the request from the attorney for D.L. regarding complaint #96-SA-0004. To request an 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (510) 834- 6627. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9710604 Thursday, August 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225 Austin Audiology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: drafting of proposed rules (22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 741) or board policy, if required, concerning (screening of infants' hearing; sale of hearing instruments by mail order; rental of hearing instruments; hearing instruments contract; 30-day evaluation, trial period and refund of hearing instruments, use of support groups for the hearing impaired; doctorate degrees (earned entitlement) not earned at accredited universities/colleges (legal opinion received from Texas Department of Health Office of General Counsel; position statements received from the American Academy of Audiology, Audiology Foundation of America and Academy of Dispensing Audiologists; and an Attorney General's opinion may be requested); the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's draft position statement on hearing aid fitting for adults; and misleading representation when a licensed audiologist is not readily available to assist clients. This information will be presented to the full board meeting at 3:00 p.m. on August 22, 1997. To request an 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9710605 Thursday, August 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225 Austin Audiology Scope of Practice Committee REVISED AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: drafting of proposed rules (22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 741) or board policy, if required, concerning (screening of infants' hearing; sale of hearing instruments by mail order; rental of hearing instruments; hearing instruments contract; 30-day evaluation, trial period and refund of hearing instruments, use of support groups for the hearing impaired; doctorate degrees (earned entitlement) not earned at accredited universities/colleges (legal opinion received from Texas Department of Health Office of General Counsel; position statements received from the American Academy of Audiology, Audiology Foundation of America and Academy of Dispensing Audiologists; and an Attorney General's opinion may be requested); the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's draft position statement on hearing aid fitting for adults; and misleading representation when a licensed audiologist is not readily available to assist clients. This information will be presented to the full board meeting either at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 1997, or at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 1997. To request an 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9710889 Thursday, August 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225 Austin Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: drafting of proposed rules (22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 741), if required, concerning (oral pharyngeal function; fiber optic endoscopy; verbal/written physician orders; carryover activities; guidelines for caseload limits; guidelines to use when preparing lesson plans; forms to be used by supervisors to document supervision and tasks assigned to assistants; supervision of assistants and qualification for licensure; and whether an assistant may attend an assessment, dismissal and review with another speech-language pathologist if the assistant's supervisor is not available). This information will be presented to the full board meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 1997. For Assistance 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9710606 Thursday, August 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225 Austin Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee REVISED AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: drafting of proposed rules (22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 741), if required, concerning (oral pharyngeal function; fiber optic endoscopy; verbal/written physician orders; carryover activities; guidelines for caseload limits; guidelines to use when preparing lesson plans; forms to be used by supervisors to document supervision and tasks assigned to assistants; supervision of assistants and qualification for licensure; and whether an assistant may attend an assessment, dismissal and review with another speech-language pathologist if the assistant's supervisor is not available). This information will be presented to the full board meeting either at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 1997, or at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 1997. For Assistance 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9710888 Thursday, August 21, 1997, 3:00 p.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225 Austin AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: consideration of the petition for adoption of rule (22 Texas Administrative Code, (TAC) sec.sec.741.41 or 741.87; proposed amendments to rules (22 TAC, Chapter 741) regarding items discussed by the Audiology Scope of Practice Committee; items discussed by the Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee; items discussed by the Complaints Committee; continuing professional education; appointments to committees; Code of Ethics; when an applicant must pass the examination; fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments; required application material; complaint procedures; requirements for intern and assistant licenses; and hearing screening). To request an 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9710607 Friday, August 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225 Austin AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: review and approval of minutes of (Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee meeting held April 2, 1997; Audiology Scope of Practice Committee meeting held April 2, 1997; Complaints Committee meeting held April 2, 1997; regular Board meeting held April 2, 1997; Licensing Issues Forum held April 4, 1997; and the Question and Answer Forum held April 4, 1997); reprimand of P.R.; schedule of sanctions for violations of the Act (Article 4512j, V.T.C..S.) or proposed board rules (22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 741) if required; action on committee reports (Complaint Committee meeting held August 21, 1997; Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice meeting held August 21, 1997; and the Audiology Scope of Practice meeting held August 21, 1997); budget (annual expenditure for fiscal year 1997 and budget for upcoming fiscal year and next biennial (1999- 2000); travel expenses for Dr. Gene Powers to attend National Council of State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; acceptance/rejection of bid for editor of two issues of board newsletter; and ratification for the purpose of two computers); Continuing Education (ratification of credit given for college/university course work in EPSY 8350 (Educational Psychology), EPSY 8360; (Instructional Problems in Special Education), SPC 5350; (Advanced Neurology), EDSP 5334; (Individual Educ/Prog/Tran/Law Update), EDU 5670 (Alcohol and Drug Educ/Schs/2000), EDPD 491B (Ready, Set, Goal 1-Focus on the Reader) SPED 5332 (M&M MLD HND) and SPED 5335 (M&M Second MLD HND); request of San Angelo Independent School District Regarding practice in public schools by speech-language pathologists and assistants in speech-language pathology; establish board policy on (evaluation of continuing education hours; proficiency of clinicians, termination of speech- language pathology, or audiology services); report from George Cire on meeting of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing addressing consumer issues; response from Region VI Health Care Financing Administration relating to 42 Code of Federal Regulation sec.440.110; information received from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on Telehealth; National Council of State Boards of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology memo concerning the Support of Personnel issue; division director's report; chairman's report; executive secretary's report; election of officers; committee assignments; other business not requiring action; public comments; and the setting of the next meeting date. To request an 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9710608 Texas Southern University Thursday, August 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Retention and Recruitment Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Discussion on Retention and Recruitment. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004 Filed: August 13, 1997, 11:44 a.m. TRD-9710627 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 11:15 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports of academic activities and programs. Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004 Filed: August 13, 1997, 11:44 a.m. TRD-9710626 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 11:45 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Development Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Reports from the Administration on University Fund-Raising efforts. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004 Filed: August 13, 1997, 11:44 a.m. TRD-9710625 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 12:15 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Personnel Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Ratification of appointments of instructional personnel, academic personnel changes. Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004 Filed: August 13, 1997, 11:44 a.m. TRD-9710624 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 1:15 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Student Services Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Process reports to receive informational items. Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004 Filed: August 13, 1997, 11:44 a.m. TRD-9710623 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 2:15 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance and Buildings and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Matters relating to financial reporting systems, and budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract awards; and informational items. Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004 Filed: August 13, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9710622 Friday, August 29, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Minutes; Report of the President; Report from standing committees; Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004 Filed: August 13, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9710621 Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Friday, August 22, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Administration Building, Akron and Broadway Avenue, Texas Tech University, Room 206 Lubbock Ad-Hoc Committee on Admission Standards AGENDA: 1) Discussion of Report of Ad Hoc Committee on Admission Standards 2) Consideration of Recommendations of the Committees Report to the full Board. 3) Consideration of Presentation to the Board for the Implementation of certain recommendations contained in the Committee's Report. Contact: James L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013. (806) 742-0012. Filed: August 18, 1997, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9710890 Friday, August 22, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Administration Building, Akron and Broadway Avenue, Texas Tech University, Room 201 Lubbock Ad-Hoc Committee on Admission Standards AGENDA: 8:30 a.m.: Call to Order, Invocation and Introduction of Guests. University faculty member Dr. Kathleen Hennessey will address the Board regarding the campus master plan; at approximately 9:00 a.m., or immediately following Dr. Hennessey, the Board will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code: Consultation with attorneys pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code; Consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code; Consideration of negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations pursuant to Section 551.073, Texas Government Code; Deliberations on personnel matters pursuant to Section 551.074, (evaluation of performance, duties, and salary adjustments of University employees and compliance with Board Policy 01.01.14.b,) Texas Government Code; and Conferring with employees pursuant to Section 551.075, Texas Government Code; Deliberation regarding security devices pursuant to Section 551.076, Texas Government Code. At approximately 9:30 a.m. or immediately following Executive Session: Convene into Open Session to recess into Meetings of the Standing Committees (Academic, Clinical, and Student Affairs; Finance and Administration; and Facilities) to develop reports to the Board. At approximately 11:00 a.m. or immediately following conclusion of the committee meetings, Convene as Committee of the Whole and Meeting of the Board of Regents to consider and act on: Approval of minutes of regular Board meeting held on May 9, 1997; Authorization by the Board of Regents to execute a renewable short-term lease with the U.S. Air Force Base Conversion Agency, to execute a public benefit transfer of surplus federal real and personal property for educational purposes with the United States Department of Education, and to proceed with the project through the award of a construction contract for the renovation of the buildings at the Reese Air Force Base to house the Institute for Environmental and Human Health; Authorization for the Office of the Chancellor to increase the scope and fee associated with the Campus Master Plan; Approval to designate an employee as holding only one position who has more than one appointment within Texas Tech University and within Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center or between Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Amendment to the Master Resolution establishing the Revenue Financing System to incorporate certain changes made by the 75th Legislature, Regular Session (Senate Bill 1907) concerning the combining of the general use fees into tuition; Proposed funding strategies for capital construction and capital equipment acquisition plans for Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Authorization of the Board of Regents to establish the Texas Tech Assistance Program for eligible employees of Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Approval of revisions to Board of Regents' Policy 05.06, Investment Policy Statement for Endowment Funds and the selection of three new investment management firms; Approval of waiver of fees for distance learning or off-campus courses; Implementation of post-tenure review and performance evaluation policies for faculty; Reactivation of the Texas Tech University Research Foundation; Appointment of members to the Board of Directors of Texas Tech Foundation, Inc.; Report of Academic, Clinical and Student Affairs Committee; Report of Finance and Administration Committee; Report of Facilities Committee; Report on consideration of image enhancements; Report on Status of consideration of college and school level reorganization at Texas Tech University; Consideration of the report and actions on the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Enrollment Management; Quarterly update on progress of Campus Beautification Plan; Report on consideration of TTU/TTUHSC Employee/Dependent Scholarship Program; Consideration of appropriate action, if any, on items discussed in Executive Session; The Chancellor's Quarterly Report; Selection of two regular quarterly meeting dates: November 21, 1997, in Lubbock, and March 6, 1998, in El Paso, are suggested; Adjournment. NOTE: The times noted herein are estimates only; the meeting will be called to order at 8:30 a.m. and continue until adjournment. Contact: James L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013, (806) 742-0012. Filed: August 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9710894 Texas Woman's University Board of Regents Thursday, August 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard Mary Gibbs Jones Building, Room 928 Houston Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of June 26, 1997; Consider recommending approval of personnel additions and changes; Consider recommending acceptance of gifts and grants; Consider recommending approval of contracts and agreements; Consider recommending approval of allocations of federal funds; Consider recommending approval of acquisition, renewal and extension of insurance; Consider recommending approval to move the TWU Case Clearing Account bank account at the Houston Center from Wells Fargo Bank to Texas Commerce Bank, NA, located at 712 Main Street, Houston, Texas, and authorize Dr. Brenda Floyd, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dana Gibson, Special Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, and C.W. Coleman, Manager of Grants Accounting to sign checks on the account; Consider recommending approval of the operating budget for fiscal 1998; Consider recommending approval for the University to prohibit registration by a student who has failed to repay an installment loan for tuition or fees by the due date; Consider recommending approval of new graduate tuition rates that reflect provisions of recent legislation; Consider recommending approval of new TWU Board of Regents Bylaws; Report on Activities of the Office of Finance and Administration. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:49 a.m. TRD-9710615 Thursday, August 21, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard Mary Gibbs Jones Building, Room 928 Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of June 26, 1997; Receive an update on enrollment management; Consider recommending approval of the Center for Non-Linear Research; Consider recommending faculty for tenure; Discuss Senate Bill 149 regarding Post-Tenure Review; Consider recommending adoption of an automatic admissions policy for applicants to TWU as first-time freshman students who graduated from an accredited public or private high school in this state with a grade point average in the top 25 % of the applicant's high school graduating class; Receive an update on activities of the Office of Academic Affairs. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:49 a.m. TRD-9710616 Friday, August 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard Mary Gibbs Jones Building, Room 928 Houston Committee on Institutional Advancement AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of June 27, 1997; Consider recommending approval of the University's general naming policy; Receive an update on alumni relations, development, and public information activities of the Office of Institutional Advancement. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:49 a.m. TRD-9710617 Friday, August 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard Mary Gibbs Jones Building, Room 928 Houston Student Life Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of June 27, 1997; Report on activities of the Division of Student Life. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:49 a.m. TRD-9710618 Friday, August 22, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard Mary Gibbs Jones Building, Room 928 Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Executive Session: Consider approval of the minutes of the Board of Regents meeting of June 27, 1997; Consider approval of personnel additions and changes, Consider acceptance of gifts and grants; Consider approval of contracts and agreements, allocations of federal funds, and acquisition, renewal and extension of insurance; Consider approval to move the TWU Cash Clearing Account bank account at the Houston Center from wells Fargo Bank to Texas Commerce bank, NA, located at 712 Main Street, Houston, Texas and authorize Dr. Brenda Floyd, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dana Gibson, Special Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, and C.W. Coleman, Manager of Grants Accounting to sign checks on the account; Consider approval of the operating budget for fiscal 1998; Consider approval for the University to prohibit registration by a student who has failed to repay an installment loan for tuition or fees by the due date; Consider approval of new graduate tuition rates that reflect provisions of recent legislation; Consider approval of new TWU Board of Regents Bylaws; Consider approval of the Center for NonLinear Research; Consider approval of faculty for tenure; Consider recommending adoption of an automatic admissions policy for applicants to TWU as first-time freshman students who graduated from an accredited public or private graduating class; Consider approval of the University's general naming policy; Reports from the Committee Chairs; Report from the President. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: August 13, 1997, 10:49 a.m. TRD-9710619 University of Houston System Thursday, August 21, 1997, 8:00 a.m. UH-Clear Lake Theatre (Auditorium), University of Houston, Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Executive Session; Report and Action from Executive Session; Open Forum; Chairman's Report; Chancellor's Report; Appointment of UHV President; Resolutions; FY 1997-1998 Board Calendar; Policy on Post Tenure Performance Review; Monthly Report of contracts and Grants; UHCL Community College Advisory Council Annual Report; Transfer of Land; Personnel Actions/Recommendations; Deferred Compensation Plans; Appointment of General Counsel; Award of Contracts and Contract Extensions; Purchase Orders; Various Athletic Agreements; FY 1998 Operating Budget; amendments to Outside Counsel Contracts; Various Banking Resolutions; Gift Acceptance Reports, etc. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: August 14, 1997, 8:23 a.m. TRD-9710661 University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, August 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 101, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220. Filed: August 15, 1997, 11:57 a.m. TRD-9710789 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on the Following Proposed New Rules: Chapter 110 -- Required Notices of Coverage Rule 110.108 -- Employer Notice Regarding Work-Related Exposure to Communicable Disease/HIV: Posting Requirements; Payment for Tests Chapter 122- Claims Procedure for Injured Employee Rule 122.3- Exposure to Communicable Diseases- Reporting and Testing Requirements for Emergency Responders Rule 122.4 -- State Employees Exposed to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): Reporting and Testing Requirements Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: August 15, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9710833 Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on the Following Proposed Amendments to Existing Rules: Chapter 164 -- Extra Hazardous Employer Program Rule 164.3 -- Safety Consultation Rule 164.4 -- Formulation of Accident Prevention Plan Rule 164.7 -- Removal from "Extra-Hazardous Employer" Status and Placement in Monitor Status Rule 164.8 -- Continuation of Extra-Hazardous Employer Status Rule 164.10 -- Removal from the List of Approved Professional Sources 3. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: August 15, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9710831 Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on the Following Proposed New Rules: Chapter 154 -- Carrier's Claims Service Rule 154.1 -- Claims Service Definitions Rule 154.2 -- Claims Service Requirements Rule 154.3 -- Claims Service Plan Rule 154.4 -- Performance Standards Rule 154.5 -- Penalties and Sanctions Rule 154.6 -- Audits Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: August 15, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9710830 Thursday, August 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes for the Public Meeting of July 10, 1997 3. Discussion and Possible Action on New Applications for Certificate of Authority to Self-Insure 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Requests for Renewal of Certificate of Authority to Self-Insure 5. Discussion and Possible Action on Withdrawal of Certified Self-Insurer from Self-Insurance 6. Discussion and Possible Action on Supplemental Income Benefits Discussion Points 7. Discussion and Possible Action on Cancellation of Current Appointments to the TWCC Medical Advisory Committee, on the Procedures and Standards for the Medical Advisory Committee, and on the Application and Appointment of Members to Serve on the Medical Advisory Committee 8. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal of New Rule: Rule 134.1003 9. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal of Amendments; Rule 126.5 And Rule 126.6. 10. Executive Session 11. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session 12. Discussion and Possible Action on Management Audit 13. General Reports, Discussion and Possible Action on Issues Relating to Commission Activities 14. Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates 15. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: August 15, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9710832 Regional Meetings Meetings filed August 13, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Ark-Tex Private Industry Council, will meet at Region VIII Service Center, 2230 North Edwards Avenue, Mount Pleasant, August 26, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeanie Callicott, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9710656. Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG) Chief Elected Officials, Northeast Texas Local Workforce Area, will meet at Texas Parks and Wildlife Offices, 212 South Jackson, Mt. Pleasant, August 28, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD- 9710644. Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, met at Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.102, 26th and Red River, Austin, August 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9710636. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, August 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John Ward, III, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9710631. Burnet County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, August 21, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD- 9710637. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, August 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9710629. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership, will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, August 22, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883- 5743. TRD-9710603. Colorado River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at 400 East 24th Street, Big Spring, August 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Grant, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, (915) 267- 6341. TRD-9710655. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at the Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn Avenue, Dallas, August 19, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9710639. Education Service Center, Region 2, Board of Directors, met at Highway 77, (Joe Cotton's Bar-B-Q) Robstown, August 20, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 883-9288, TRD-9710649. Education Service Center, Region 2, Board of Directors and Regional Advisory Committee, (Combined meeting), met at Highway 77, Joe Cotton's Bar-B-Q, Big New Dining Room, Robstown, August 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 883- 9288, TRD-9710650. Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue "E", Moody, August 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, 508 Avenue E, Moody, Texas 76557, (817) 853-3838. TRD-9710632. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, August 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9710628. Jack County Appraisal District, Budget Hearing, met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, August 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Tammie Morgan, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9710641. Jack County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, August 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Tammie Morgan, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9710642. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, August 21, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9710638. Limestone County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, August 19, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, P.O. Drawer 831, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (254) 729-3009. TRD- 9710613. Middle Rio Grande Development Council Area Agency on Aging, met at 200 East Nopal, Uvalde, August 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tammye Carpinteyro, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (800) 224-4262. TRD-9710635. Middle Rio Grande Development Council , School- to- Work Advisory Committee, met at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, Uvalde, August 21, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9710652. Middle Rio Grande Development Council , Workforce Development Board, met at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, August 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9710653. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, August 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD- 9710640. Meetings filed August 14, 1997 Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, August 19, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9710698. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, August 26, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9710686. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, August 18, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Saul Pullman, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9574. TRD-9710676. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, August 21, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9710670. Education Service Center, Region 18, Board of Directors, will meet at 2811 La Force Boulevard, Midland, August 28, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bryan LeBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563- 2380. TRD-9710695. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, August 27, 1997 at 12:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9710704. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, August 20, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9710669. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, August 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9710671. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District 356, Board of Directors, met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, August 18, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar Street, #4, Kingsville, Texas 78363, (512) 592-0309. TRD-9710657. Lamb County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, August 28, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385- 6474. TRD-9710667. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, August 18, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556- 8058. TRD-9710694. Middle Rio Grande Development Council Area Agency on Aging, Area Advisory Council on Aging, met at 200 East Nopal, Uvalde, August 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tammye Carpinteyro, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 1-800-224-4262. TRD-9710706. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, 911 Advisory Committee, met at City Hall, Corner of Main and Getty Streets, Uvalde, August 20, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from William "Bill" Barnes, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9710707. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, will meet at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, Arlington, August 28, 1997 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, NCTOG, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9710660. North Texas Local Workforce Development Board, will meet at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, August 28, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mona W. Statser, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (940) 322-5281, fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD-9710705. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, 1111 Foch Street, Fort Worth, August 28, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9710692. Nueces SWCD, Board of Directors Meeting, met at NRCS Office, 548 Highway 77 South, Suite B, Robstown, August 18, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joan Rumfield, 548 Highway 77 South, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387-4116. TRD-9710684. Rusk County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 107 North Van Buren, Henderson, August 21, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Melvin R. Cooper, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-0007, (903) 657-9697. TRD-9710697. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at 411 Austin, Levelland, August 21, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Chamales, P.O. Box 2000, Levelland, Texas 79457, (806) 767-2215. TRD-9710688. Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Executive Committee, met at Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, Representative Room, 700 San Jacinto, Austin, August 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, Westpark Building 3, Suite 240, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 346-6921. TRD- 9710658. Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Board of Trustees, and Advisory Committee, met at Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, North and South Rooms, 700 San Jacinto, Austin, August 22, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, Westpark Building 3, Suite 240, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 794-9268. TRD-9710659. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Administration Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, August 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467- 4343. TRD-9710668. Upper Rio Grande Private Industry Council, Private Industry Council Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, August 18, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, extension 406. TRD-9710685. Meetings Filed August 15, 1997, Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, August 20, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9710735. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Fourth and Avenue J, Poteet, August 21, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (830) 742-3591. TRD-9710710. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Human Resources Board Committee, met at 1700 South Lamar Boulevard, #11, Suite 102A, Austin, August 20, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9710709. Carson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, August 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, (806) 537-3569. TRD-9710809. Carson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, August 20, 1997 at 9:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, (806) 537-3569. TRD-9710810. Comal Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 178 East Mill Street, New Braunfels, August 18, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 31122, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, (210) 625-8597. TRD- 9710708. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Planning Ad Hoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, August 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9710813. Deep East Texas Regional 100 Club, Board of Directors, met at FM 356, Westwood Shores, Trinity, August 21, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Everette D. Alfred, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9710812. Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, August 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383- 5611. TRD-9710716. Education Service Center, Region 14, Board of Directors, met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, August 21, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Taressa Huey; 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 675-8608. TRD- 9710788. Education Service Center, Region XV, Board of Directors, met at 612 South Irene Street, San Angelo, August 21, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, P.O. Box 5199, San Angelo, Texas, 76902, (915) 658-6571. TRD- 9710794. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879, or fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9710815. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879, or fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9710825. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, August 20, 1997, at 5:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9710780. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, August 28, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9710779. Hansford County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, August 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, Texas 79081, (806) 659-5575. TRD-9710719. Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 137 North Main, Jasper, August 19, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD-9710790. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Personnel Committee, met at the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, August 19, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9710786. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Monthly Board meeting, met at the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, August 19, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9710781. Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 521 Bonham Street, Paris, August 19, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cathy Jackson, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75461, (903) 785-7822. TRD-9710772. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, August 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9710778. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 20, 1997 and reconvening August 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9710816. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 19, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9710818. Lower Colorado River Authority, Comal Ad Hoc Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Conference Room H203, Austin, August 20, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9710817. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 20, 1997 and reconvening if necessary August 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9710819. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 20, 1997 and reconvening if necessary August 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473- 3304. TRD-9710820. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 20, 1997 and reconvening if necessary August 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9710821. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 20, 1997 and reconvening if necessary August 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9710822. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 20, 1997 and reconvening if necessary August 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9710823. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 20, 1997 and reconvening if necessary August 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473- 3304. TRD-9710824. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, 911 Regional Advisory Committee, met at City Council Chambers at City Hall, Corner of Main and Getty Streets, Uvalde, August 20, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from William "Bill" Barnes, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas, 78834, (210) 876-3533, extension 53. TRD-9710814. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, August 28, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9710807. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee met with revised agenda, at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, August 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9710712. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee met with revised agenda, at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, August 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9710714. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met with revised agenda, at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, August 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9710713. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, August 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9710717. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, August 21, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9710718 Meetings filed August 18, 1997 Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, August 21, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9710836. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, August 27, 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-9710862.