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 on Aging (TDoA) Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 4501 Austin Planning Committee AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: A. Call to order B. Overview of planning process and purpose of Planning Committee C. Review and discusstype-name="italic"> Signs of the Times D. Discuss planning issues E. Review next steps and meeting dates F. Adjourn Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6840. Filed: August 28, 1997, 8:19 a.m. TRD-9711374 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Monday, September 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 7271 Wurzback, Suite 220, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Community Pediatrics/Medical Center Plaza San Antonio Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 8 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; TCADA update and comments; membership issues; statewide services delivery plan meeting; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: August 28, 1997, 8:19 a.m. TRD-9711373 The State Bar of Texas Friday, September 12-13, 1997, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively. The San Luis Resort and Conference Center, 5222 Seawall Boulevard Galveston Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order/Roll call/Invocation/Swearing in of new director/Consider approval of items on the consent Agenda/Select candidates for 1998-99 Chair of the Board/Review and take appropriate action on items presented by: President; President-Elect, Executive Director, Supreme Court Liaison, Commission for Lawyer Discipline, and General Counsel [CLOSED SESSION: consider approval to revisit a motion approved at the June 26, 1997 Board meeting, discussion of potential and/or pending litigation. End CLOSED SESSION/return to OPEN SESSION/Review and take appropriate action on items discussed in closed session/Review and take appropriate action on items presented by: board committees (General Counsel Oversight, Grant Review, Legal Services, Long Range Planning, Judicial Poll Resolution, and Ad Hoc Section Study) and State Bar Committee (Federal Judiciary Relations/Reports from : Immediate Past President, TYLA President, Court of Criminal Appeals Liaison, Federal Judicial Liaison, Judicial Section Liaison, and Out-of-State Lawyer Liaison/Public comment/Adjourn. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: August 29, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9711447 Friday, September 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. The San Luis Resort and Conference Center, 5222 Seawall Boulevard Galveston The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: PUBLIC SESSION: Call to order/Introductions/Swearing-in of New Commission members/Approve Minutes. CLOSED SESSION: Discuss appropriate action with respect to pending evidentiary cases; pending and potential litigation; special counsel assignments; and the performance of the General counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel and staff. PUBLIC SESSION: Discuss and authorize General Counsel to make, accept or reject offers or take other appropriate action with respect to pending or potential litigation matters/Review and take appropriate action on those matters discussed in closed session/ Review and discuss the outcome of recent disciplinary trials/Report of Chief Disciplinary Counsel on those matters unresolved in prior meetings requiring additional information and take appropriate action, if any/Review, discuss and take appropriate action on: statistical and status reports of pending cases; the Commission's compliance with governing rules; reports concerning the state of the attorney disciplinary system and recommendations for refinement; budget and operations of the Commission and the General Counsel's Office; matters concerning district grievance committees; the Special Counsel Program and recruitment of volunteers/Discuss issues affecting the attorney discipline and disability system with members of the State Bar's leadership and others/Discuss future meetings/Discuss other matters as appropriately come before the Commission/Public comment/Adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: August 29, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9711448 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, September 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room #5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. Discussion of proposed issues A. Texas Water Development Board-State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Program Series 1997-Amendment to previous approval B. Higher Education Coordinating Board-College Student Loan Bonds, Series 1997 IV. Discussion of Pending Issues A. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-Multifamily Revenue Bonds (FHA-Insured Mortgage Loan-Windcrest Crossing Apartments) Series 1997 (pending from August meeting) B. General Services Commission-amendment of existing Lease with option to purchase agreements for office space 1997 (pending from August meeting) V. Other Business VI. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: August 29, 1997, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9711445 Texas Board of Chiropractor Examiners Thursday, September 11, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Licensure and Educational Standards Committee AGENDA: The Licensure and Educational Standards Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractor Examiners will meet on Thursday, September 11, 1997 to meet on the following items: B.1. Discussion of repeal of ability to take jurisprudence examination prior to graduation from Chiropractor College. B.2. Discussion of guidelines to establish a limit on number of years in past you may have failed the Board exam to be eligible to reciprocate. B.3. Ratification of results of August 7, 1997, Jurisprudence exam. B.4. Revision to jurisprudence examination B.5. Request for reinstatement of terminated license: Martin Andreis, D.C. B.6. Reconsideration of request for provisional licensure: Raymond Wiegand, D.C. B.7. Request for written approval of correspondence course in Public Health in lieu of chiropractic college course passed with a "D" by Stavros Mento, D.C. B.8. Request for reinstatement of retired license: Mary B. Anderson, D.C. B.9. Request for a waiver of continuing education hours: R.G. Raines, D.C. B.10. Request for reinstatement of terminated license: Jaime Morales, D.C. B.11 Establish guidelines for pre-chiropractic education. B.12. Approval of 1998-1999 license renewal form. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: August 27, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9711363 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractor Examiners will meet on Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. to consider, discuss and take any appropriate action on: A.1 Enforcement Action September 1, 1997- August 31, 1997 A.2 Cases #94-19, 95-5, 95-6, 95-8, 95-9, 95-10, 95-11, 95-191, 96-126, 96-238, 97-62, 97-70, 97-71 through 97-210. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: August 27, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9711364 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Technical Standards Committee/Dr. Vaughn AGENDA: The Technical Standards Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractor Examiners will meet on Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. to meet on the following items: E.1. Acupuncture: Guidelines E.2. Manipulation Under Anesthesia: Guidelines E.3. Needle EMGs: Guidelines E.4. Solicitation E.5. Practice of needle acupuncture: Rick Tillman, D.C., Alan Bonebrake, D.C. E.6. Auriculotherapy without needle insertion: G.L. Brettmann, D.C. E.7. Injectable nutrients or vitamins/medical records: Kenneth McWilliams, D.C. E.8. Work harding/work conditioning programs: Brian Lee Day, D.C. E.9. Acupuncture; legal October 1995 and September 1996: Donna T. Brown E.10. Pre-pay plans: Michael K. Shanks, D.C. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: August 27, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9711361 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Executive Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractor Examiners will meet on Thursday, September 11, 1997 to consider the following items: C.1 Report on Search for Executive Director C.1. Performance evaluation for staff C.3. Consideration and approval of: 1998 Meeting Dates January 8, 1997 -- Thursday. March 6, 1998 -- Friday May 7, 1998 -- Thursday July 10, 1998 -- Friday September 10, 1998 -- Thursday November 6, 1998 -- Friday Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: August 27, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9711362 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Texas Board of Chiropractor Examiners will meet on Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 1:30 to consider, discuss and take any appropriate action, and/or approve: I. Minutes of the July 11, 1997 Board Meeting; II. Report of the President on Board activities since the last Board meeting; III. Committee Reports: A. Enforcement Committee Report -- 1. Enforcement Actions September 1, 1996-August 31, 1997. 2. Cases #94-19, 95-5, 95-6, 95-8, 95-9, 95-10, 95-11, 95- 191, 96-126, 96-238, 97-62, 97-70, 97-71 through 97-210; B. Licensure and Educational Standards Committee: 1. Discussion of repeal of ability to take jurisprudence examination prior to graduation from Chiropractor College, 2. Discussion of guidelines to establish a limit on number of years in past you have failed the Board exam to be eligible to reciprocate, 3. Ratification of results of August 7, 1997 jurisprudence exam, 4. Revision to jurisprudence examination. 5. Request for reinstatement of terminated license: Martin Anders, D.C., 6. Reconsideration of request for provisional license: Raymond Legend, D.C. 7. Request for written approval of correspondence course in Public Health in lieu of chiropractic college course passed with a "D"; Stavros Mento, D.C., 8. Request for reinstatement of retired license; Mary B. Anderson, D.C., 9. Request for waiver of continuing education hours; ARC Airiness, D.C., 10. Request for reinstatement of terminated license; Jaime Morales, D.C., 11. Establish guidelines for pre-chiropractic education, 12. Approval of 1998-1999 license renewal form; C. Executive Committee -- 1. Search for Executive Director, 2. Performance Evaluation for staff, 3. Consideration and approval of: 1998 Meeting Dates, January 8, 1998-Thursday, March 6, 1998 -- Friday, May 7, 1998 -- Thursday, July 10, 1998 -- Friday, September 10, 1998 -- Thursday, November 6, 1998 -- Friday; D. Report from Peer Review Committee -- 1. Appointments to Peer Review Committee; E. Technical Standards Committee -- 1. Acupuncture: Guidelines, 2. Manipulation Under Anesthesia: guidelines, 3. Needle EMGs: Guidelines, 4. Solicitation, Practice of needle acupuncture: Rick Tillman, D.C. Alan Bonebrake, D.C. , 6. Auriculotherapy without needle insertion: G.L Brettman, D.C., 7. Injectable nutrients or vitamins/medical records: Kenneth McWilliams, D.C., Eric K. Cerre, D.C., Phillip E. Snowden, D.C. 8. Work hardening/work conditioning programs: Brian Lee Day, D.C., 9. Acupuncture; legal October 1995 and September 1996: Donna T. Brown; 10. Pre-pay plans: Michael K. Shanks, D.C.; Rules Committee -- 1. Needle EMGs, 2. Manipulation Under Anesthesia, 3. Acupuncture, 4. Proposed amendments to 22 TAC sec.73.3, relating to continuing education; video option, 5. Proposed amendments to 22 TAC sec.73.3, relating to continuing education: board courses. 6. Proposed amendments to 22 TAC sec.79.1, relating to provisional licensure: G. Election of Texas Board of Chiropractor Examiners Officers/Representatives -- 1. Vice- President, 2. Secretary-Treasurer, 3. Representatives to Federation of Chiropractor Licensing Boards; H. Appointment to Advisory Commission: Items to be considered for future agenda. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: August 27, 1997, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9711365 Office of Court Administration Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street Austin Judicial Committee on Informational Technology AGENDA: 9:30 a.m. -- Call Meeting to Order 1. Committee Instructions. 2. Discussion of Committee Objectives and Goals 3. Review Senate Bill 1417 and Final Report of Task Force on Information Technology for the Texas Commission for Judicial Efficiency. 4. Summary of Judicial Information Technology Committees in other states. 5. Role of Committee, Office of Court Administration, and other Texas Agencies 6. Current Status of Texas Court Information Technology 7. Committee Tasks 8. Clarification of Subcommittees 9. Committee meeting schedule 10. New Business 11. Public Comment 2:00 p.m. -- Adjourn Contact: Doug Rybacki, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1625. Filed: August 26, 1997, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9711292 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, September 11, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Hutchins State Jail, 1500 East Langdon Road Dallas Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: Special Recognition Committee 1. Award Selection Process Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323 Filed: August 26, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9711299 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 1:45 p.m. Hutchins State Jail, 1500 East Langdon Road Dallas Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: Program Services Committee 1. Substance Abuse Beds Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: August 26, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9711300 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 2:15 p.m. Hutchins State Jail, 1500 East Langdon Road Dallas Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: Field Services Committee 1. Standards Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 7871, (512) 305-9323. Filed: August 26, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9711301 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Hutchins State Jail, 1500 East Langdon Road Dallas Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: Internal Operations Committee 1. Interstate Compact Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: August 26, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9711302 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Hutchins State Jail, 1500 East Langdon Road Dallas Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: Legislative Committee 1. Legislation Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 7871, (512) 305-9323. Filed: August 26, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9711303 Friday, September 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Dawson State Jail, 106 Commerce Street Dallas Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Greeting II. Introduction of Guests III. Approval of Minutes IV. Board Liaison V. Probation Advisory Committee Report VI. Committee Reports A. Special Recognition B. Program Services C. Field Services D. Internal Operations E. Legislative VII. Division Director's Update VIII. Council Member's Issues IX. Next Meeting X. Adjournment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: August 26, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9711304 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Monday, September 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Room 1.104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Policy Committee on Public Education Information (PCPEI) AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. OLD BUSINESS Review of Minutes from June 9, 1997 PCPEI Meeting Texas Education Agency Information System News NEW BUSINESS Information Task Force (ITF) Activities for June and August Coordinating Task Force Discussion Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Update Texas Education Agency Data Approval Committee (TEADAC) Update Adjourn Contact: Nancy Vaughan, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8110. Filed: August 25, 1997, 10:47 a.m. TRD-9711212 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Thursday, September 4, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Room 1264 Austin Poison Center Coordinating Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Committee Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as Necessary; Approval of June 12, 1997 Meeting Minutes; Roundtable; Subcommittee Reports: A. Report of the Education Subcommittee, B. Report of the Medical Directors Subcommittee, C. Report of the Research Subcommittee, D. Report of the Operations Subcommittee; Election of Officers; Senate Bill 388 Working Group Report; AAPCC Network Certification; Outside Funding for Public Education Materials; Thank You Jimmy Ellis; Set Next Meeting Date; Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 6933. Filed: August 25, 1997, 12:35 p.m. TRD-9711225 Employees Retirement System of Texas Thursday, September 11, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 18th and Brazos Streets, Auditorium, First Floor Austin Group Benefits Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of GBAC Members 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests 4. Approval of Minutes from the May and August Meeting 5. Announcements/Updates 6. ERS Update 7. Subcommittee Reports a. Supplemental Coverages b. Communications c. Retiree Issues d. Trends/Benefit Plan Design e. Ad Hoc Proposed Program Committee 8. Other Related Benefits Business 9. Adjournment Contact: James W. Sarver, 18th And Brazos Streets, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3217. Filed: August 26, 1997, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9711279 General Land Office Tuesday, September 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board REVISED AGENDA: Executive Session and Open Session- consideration of potential sale, trade or purchase of land in Travis County relating to the acquisition of the Pease Mansion. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: August 25, 1997, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9711214 Office of the Governor Friday, September 12, 199, 9:00 a.m. 1112 North Street, Nacogdoches Recreation Center and Public Library Nacogdoches Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities AGENDA: 1. Call to Order/Introductions/Housekeeping/Recognition of Local Guests/Approval of Minutes 2. Public Comments/Invitied Presentations 3. Committee Members/Ex Officio Representatives' Reports 4. Executive Director's Report 5. Selecting Dates for FY 1998 Governor's Committee Meetings 6. Focus Groups on FY 1997 Committee Objectives 7. Discussion/Possible Action: Committee Member Objectives for FY 1998 8. Focus Groups on Fy 1998 Committee Member Objectives 9. Concurrent Subcommittee Meetings (see attached agendas) 10. Subcommittee Action Items and Reports 11. Adjournment Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5743. Filed: August 25, 1997, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9711221 Texas Health Care Information Council Friday, September 5, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.122, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Consumer Education Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care 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; Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee mission and future assignments; and , presentation by Dr. Hardy Loe concerning contract with UT School of Public Health to develop statewide health care information plan. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 26, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9711283 Friday, September 5, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.108, 26th and Red River Streets 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, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 26, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9711284 Friday, September 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.108, 26th and Red River Streets 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 information plan; vote on recommendation to Council of required HEDIS data elements; and acquisition of consultants services relating to 25 TAC sec.1301.31-1301.35. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 26, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9711285 Friday, September 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 3.120, 26th and Red River Streets 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, future assignments, and formal recommendation on selection of risk and severity adjustment methodology. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 26, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9711282 Friday, September 5, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 3.120, 26th and Red River Streets 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 formal recommendation of contract for training 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 of THIN contract by Acting Executive Director; presentation by Dr. Hardy Loe concerning current contract with UT School of Public Health to develop statewide health care information plan; redesignation of committee memberships; technical advisory committee reports (activity report, approval of by-laws, membership designation for Health Information System review of composition and size of all TACs and recommendation of risk and severity adjustment methodology); formal adoption of rusk and severity adjustment methodology; staff report (Biennial Operating Plan for DIR, travel/training report, application of Fair Labor Standards Act, and status of consultants and job postings); and, executive session (as authorized in sec.551.071 and 551.074, Government Code). Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 26, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9711281 Friday, September 5, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 3.120, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Board Meeting REVISED 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 formal recommendation of contract for training by KNACK; formal proposal of amendments and rules relating to hospital discharge data rules published at 22 Taxer 7490 (August 12, 1997) election of members of Executive committee; discussion and authorization for signature of THIN contract by Acting Executive Director; presentation by Dr. Hardy Loe concerning current contract with UT School of Public Health to develop statewide health care information plan; redesignation of committee memberships; technical advisory committee reports (activity report, approval of by-laws, membership designation for Health Information System review of composition and size of all TACs and recommendation of risk and severity adjustment methodology); formal adoption of rusk and severity adjustment methodology; staff report (Biennial Operating Plan for DIR, travel/training report, application of Fair Labor Standards Act, and status of consultants and job postings); discussion and authorization for signature by Acting Executive Director of contract with Margaret Solnick; and, executive session (as authorized in sec.sec.551.071 and 551.074, Government Code). Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: August 26, 1997, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9711291 Texas Department of Health Monday, September 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board REVISED AGENDA: The Board will introduce guests, and discuss and possibly act on: board interrelationships (how the Board of Health interrelates with the Midwifery Board; how the associateship of Health Care Delivery interrelates with Midwifery Board and the Midwifery Program; and how the Midwifery Program interrelates with the Midwifery Board and midwives); birthing centers; the Bureau of Vital Statistics/birth certificates; an overview of the Open Meetings Act, "Open Record Act, and the functions of the Office of General Counsel; approval of the minutes of the June 9, 1997, meeting; Grievance committee Report (resolution for complaints 97-03 and 97-04; and appeal of the resolution for complaint 97-02); committee assignment review and appointments (Education Committee; Grievance Committee; Oxygen Rules committee; Education Rules Committee; Grievance rules Committee; and Standards Rules committee); proposed rules concerning the use of oxygen (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 38), North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) certification; announcements and comments. To request ADA accommodation, 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, Extension 2067. Filed: August 29, 1997, 9:49 a.m. TRD-9711450 Health and Human Services Commission Thursday, September 11, 1997, 9:15 a.m. Texas Department of Human Services, 701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Room Austin Medical Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: Opening Comments; State Medicaid Director's Comments; Approval of Minutes; Federal Legislative Update: Medicaid Managed Care Report; Authorized Ambulance Service; Fiscal Accountability Rules for ICF/MR and IICS; Proposed Repeal of Diagnostic Services for Persons with Potential for Mental Retardation; Void Marriages, Annulments, and Divorce; Garnishment of Income; Gap Month (Three Months Prior Medicaid for SSI Clients); Sunset Report; Open Discussion by Members; Next Meeting/Adjournment. To request ADA accommodation, 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: Sharon Dobbs, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6569. Filed: August 27, 1997, 10:15 a.m. TRD-9711349 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday, September 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100A, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Health Professions Education Advisory Committee AGENDA: Consideration of matters relating to the Health Professions Education Advisory Committee. Contact: Dr. Alfred Maldonado, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6213, (512) 483-6540. Filed: August 27, 1997, 9:19 a.m. TRD-9711331 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Friday, August 29, 1997, 8:45 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Issuance of Multi-Family bonds for Windrest Apartments; Executive Session for Personnel Matters; Anticipated Litigation (Potential or Threatened), Personnel Matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to Budget under sec.551.074 Texas Government Code; Consultation with Attorney; Action in Open Session on items discussed in Executive Session. Adjourn. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: This meeting is necessary to discuss affordable housing bond issues that have to be discussed (law requirements) before September 1, 1997. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3934. Filed: August 25, 1997, 11:05 a.m. TRD-9711158 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, September 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. John H. Winters Building, 701 West 51st Street, 360 West Conference Room Austin Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Opening Comments. 2. Deputy Commissioner's Comments. 3. Approval of the Minutes. ACTION ITEMS: 4. Chapter 90 Licensing Standards for Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions (ICFMR/RC). INFORMATION/TECHNICAL RULES: 5. Gap Month (Three Months Prior Medicaid for SSI Clients). 6. Void Marriages, Annulments and Divorce. 7. Garnishment of Income. 8. Technical Rule Changes: Community Care for Aged and Disabled. REPORTS: Consideration of funds received through the In-Home and Family Support Program (IHFSP). Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities. Proceedings of the Nursing Facility Subcommittee. 9. Open Discussion by Members. 10. Next Meeting/Adjournment. Contact: Anthony Venza, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 4943. Filed: August 28, 1997, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9711384 Commission on Jail Standards Thursday, September 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. John R. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 104 Austin AGENDA: Call to order. Roll call of Commission members. Reading and approval of minutes of August 6-7, 1997 meeting. New Business: Issues Affecting Out-of-State Inmates. Other Business. Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: August 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. TRD-9711387 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Boston Marker-Houston; Carters One Hour Cleaners; Catholic Mutual Group; Center for Diagnostic Medical Service; and Charlane Apartments for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of the Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code) Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated article 9100; Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA); 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:55 p.m. TRD-9711415 Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Chesapeake Apartments; Chris's Texas Maid; City Cleaning Company; Classic Cleaners; Mark Coheley; Comet Cleaners (Mansfield); Comet Cleaners (Abilene) and Comet Cleaners (Irving) for failing to pay boiler inspection fees to obtain certificates of operation for Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of the Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code) Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated article 9100; Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA); 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:55 p.m. TRD-9711416 Texas Lottery Commission Tuesday, September 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin AGENDA: Call meeting to order; approval of the minutes of the June 30, 1997 and July 11, 1997 Commission meetings; consideration of and possible action on continuing commission meeting Minutes; report by the Bingo Advisory Committee chair and possible discussion and/or action on the Bingo Advisory Committee activities; consideration of and possible action, including adoption of amendments, on 16 TAC sec.492.567, concerning the Bingo Advisory Committee; Consideration of and possible action on an appeal of the Executive Director's determination of a protest filed by GTECH, if any; consideration of and possible action, including adoption, on new rule 16 TAC sec.401.369, concerning retailer sales incentive; status report, possible discussion and possible action on the procurement of audit services to audit the lottery operator; consideration of and possible action on the Texas Lottery's FY 1998 advertising program; consideration of and possible action on proposed Lottery instant ticket concepts; status report, possible discussion, and possible action, including implementation, on legislation; consideration and possible action on whether to pay increased dues to NASPL and whether to vote to have NASPL hire a public relations firm; consideration and possible action on the purchase of directors and officers' liability insurance; consideration of the status and possible entry of an order in any contested case if a proposal for decision has been received from the assigned administrative law judge and the time period has lapsed for the filing of exceptions and replies; consideration and possible action on a Motion for Rehearing in Docket Number 362-97-0074.B, Cameron Iron Workers Social and Charity Club: Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; report by Executive Director and possible discussion and/or action on the agency's planning calendar; operation of the agency; financial status of the agency; HUB performance; and the agency's budget and budget goals for the next biennium and FTE status; and adjournment. For ADA Assistance, call Michelle Bernal-Guerrero at (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Bernal-Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 344-5113. Filed: August 26, 1997, 8:01 a.m. TRD-9711260 Saturday, September 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin AGENDA: Call meeting to order; Consideration and possible action, including adoption of amendments, on 16 TAC sec.402.567, concerning the Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration and possible action, including adoption, on new rule 16 TAC sec.402.568, concerning distribution of proceeds for charitable purposes; consideration and possible action on the withdrawal of emergency rule 16 TAC sec.402.568; consideration and possible action on the withdrawal of emergency rule 16 TAC 402.568; consideration and possible action on the appointment, employment, and duties of the Bingo Operations Director; consideration and possible action on an appeal of the Executive Director's Determination of a protest filed by GTECH; consideration and possible action on the state audit report relating to the Texas Lottery Commission; Commission may meet in Executive session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session, and adjournment. For ADA Assistance, call Michelle Bernal-Guerrero at (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Bernal-Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 344-5113. Filed: August 29, 1997, 8:52 a.m. TRD-9711435 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Tuesday, September 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: Resolution. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: August 25, 1997, 1:49 p.m. TRD-9711229 Thursday, September 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi Natural Resources Center, Conference Room 1003, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introductions/Minutes II. Program Update III. Coastal Bend Bays Plan STAC Review IV. Addition Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, TAMU-CC, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3240. Filed: August 26, 1997, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9711287 Monday, September 8, 1997, 4:00 p.m. City of Corpus Christi City Hall, Basement Conference Room Corpus Christi AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introductions/Approval of Minutes II. Program Update III. Coastal Bend Bays Plan CAC Review IV. Addition Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, TAMU-CC, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3240. Filed: August 26, 1997, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9711286 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by the CITY OF RED OAK to amend sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 20436 which authorizes the provision of sewer utility service in Ellis County, Texas. The applicant also proposed decertification of a portion of CCN Number 20427 issued to the City of Glenn Heights. The proposed utility service area is located approximately two miles northwest of downtown Red Oak, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by the Red Oak city limits, on the east by I35 East, on the south by Ovilla Road (FM 664), and on the west by the Red Oak city limits. The total area being requested includes approximately 262 acres and 59 current customers located entirely within the city limits of Red Oak. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1562. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: August 28, 1997, 8:19 a.m. TRD-9711371 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Holiday Inn College Station-The Valley Room 1503 South Texas Avenue College Station AGENDA: TNRCC will conduct an informal public meeting regarding the application of ENVIROCLEAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., Proposed Registration Number MSW40115, to construct and operate a Type V municipal solid waste transfer station. The proposed site contains about 1.44 acres of land and, if approved, will receive approximately 24 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The proposed facility will be located at 7300 FM 2818 North, Building A, within the confines of Northpoint Business Park, southwest of the intersection of Highway 6 and FM 2818 in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. Contact: Charles Stavley or Ann Scudday, P.O. Box 13087, Mail Code 176, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239-6688 or (512) 239-4756. Filed: August 25, 1997, 10:45 a.m. TRD-9711211 Board of Nurse Examiners Thursday, Friday, September 18-19, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Knipling Center, Methodist Hospital, 3615 19th Street Lubbock AGENDA: The Board of Nurse Examiners will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the July meeting, June and July financial statements; consider education matters, including a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on September 18, 1997 to consider a request from San Antonio Community College, ADN Program for an extended campus at Kerrville. The Board will discuss and possibly act on a student eligibility rule, proposed rule change to Chapter 213, Practice and Procedure, and receive reports from various committees/ The Board will take action on Petitions for Declaratory Orders for Dana M. Cobb-Gregory, Betty S. Storms; Suzanne M. Bailin, Teresa L. Burden, Telisa R. Neff; and Elizabeth K. Richter; applicants for Initial Licensure for Bernadine Hoffman and Ronald E. Rushfeldt. The Board will consider Agreed Orders for Venetia Ann Beard, #551007, Carolyn B. Bernardo, #551015, Gloria D. Campbell, #571281, Ginger I. Dare, #547179, Jo Carrol Hall, #562787, Noel Roscoe Jackson, #439309, Dianna L. Mann, #508188, Ramona R. Maples, #518400, Lea E. Peterson, $526472, Mary L. Puckett, #503804, John E. Roberts, #596611. The Board will take action on proposed ALJ Decisions for Lori Ann Bickett, #593630, Gregory Allen Darden, #594245, Belinda J. Dotson, #562374, Anita L. Hilton, #567883, Martha Kelton-Foss, #583127, Cornelia M. Murphy, #585437, Ronald E. Park, #523516, Shawn Robertson, #568447, Deborah A. Stauckey, #255628, Julie Ann Sutton, #574679, Michael Guy Taber, #590037. An Open Forum will be held from 1:30-2:00 p.m. on September 18, 1997 to allow interested parties an opportunity to address the board. On September 19, 1997, the Board will continue with the new member board orientation. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6811. Filed: August 28, 1997, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9711388 Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Monday, Tuesday, September 15-16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, Tower 2, Room 225, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin AGENDA: Call to Order; Introduction of Board Members; Introduction of New Staff; Approval of Minutes; Education Report (Program Matters, Program Actions, Meetings/Seminars Attended); Unfinished Business (Budget Information, TPAPN, Executive Director Evaluation and Board Evaluation); Executive Director Report; New Business (Delegate Assembly, Election of Vice President and Secretary- Treasurer, Rule Changes -- Rule 239.11); Attorney General Representative Briefing; Executive Session; Rules Committee Meeting. Tuesday, September 16, 1997- 9:00 a.m. -- Administrative Hearings; Agreed Orders; Rules Committee Recommendations; any Unfinished Business and Adjournment. On Call: Executive Session to discuss personnel issues. Contact: Marjorie A. Bronk, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8100. Filed: August 26, 1997, 8:19 a.m. TRD-9711262 Texas Pension Review Board Thursday, September 11, 1997, 1:30 p.m. State Capitol Extension, Committee Room E1.016 Austin AGENDA: 1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Reading and Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 4. Discussion and Authorization to Change Time of PRB Conference 5. Discussion and Possible Action on Adopting An Ethics Policy for PRB Board Members and PRB Staff 6. Committee Reports with Discussion and Possible Action A. Actuarial-Chair Leonard Cargill 1. Compliance Update --(Ginger Smith) B. Administration- Chair Shad Rowe 1. Salary of Executive Director C. Legislative -- Chair Shari Shivers D. Research -- Chair Don Reynolds 1. Database Update (Kevin Deiters) 7. Set Date and Location for Next Board Meeting 8. Old Business 9. Announcements and Invitation for Audience Participation 10. Executive Director's Report 11. Chairman's Report 12. Adjournment Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: August 28, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9711395 Texas Polygraph Examiners Board Thursday, Friday, September 11-12, 1997, 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively DPS Building C, 5805 North Lamar, Academy Administrative Commission Room Austin Full Board AGENDA: The Board will adjourn during the meeting to administer the Phase 3 portion of the polygraph examiners examination to eligible interns. The full Board meeting will resume at the conclusion of the testing period. If necessary, the Board will meet Saturday, September 13, 1997, 8:30 a.m., to conclude board business. The Board will review administrative items as listed in the full agenda on file with the Texas Register. The Board will review the form(s) requesting information from polygraph examiners; discuss a Five Year Plan; review current rules and the Polygraph Examiners Act for consideration of future changes. The Board will discuss the filing of an attorney general opinion request and its status concerning sec.19A of the Polygraph Examiners Act as it relates to the Texas Family Code, reporting child abuse, Chapter 261. Contact: Frank DiTucci, P.O. Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773-0001, (512) 424-2058. Filed: August 28, 1997, 8:47 a.m. TRD-9711375 Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Tuesday, September 9, 1997, 8:30 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Avenue Austin AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes of July 16, 1997 Board Meeting. II. Executive Session to Consider, Review, Discuss, and Evaluate the Applications Received and the Applicants for the Executive Director Position Pursuant to sec.551.074, Texas Government Code. III. Return to Open Session for Further Consideration, Review, Discussion, Evaluation or Action on the Applications Received and the Applicants for the Executive Director Position Pursuant to sec.551.074, Texas Government Code. IV. Discussion, Review and Possible Board Action or Approval of Expenditure of Funds Regarding the Contract of Porterfield and Associates. V. Discussion and Possible Board Action, Regarding any Proposals for Decision which were tabled at the July 16, 1997 Board Meeting. New Business: I. Review of Staff Recommendation and Board Action on New Licenses, Suspension Orders, Reinstatement Orders, Revocations, Denials, Reprimands, Summary Suspensions, Summary Denials, Requests for Waivers, Other Proposals for Decision, Requests for Rehearings, Reconsiderations and Related Issues. Contact: Clema D. Sanders, P.O. Box 13509, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5545. Filed: August 29, 1997, 9:06 a.m. TRD-9711436 Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Major Case Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Discussion to consider file numbers: 94-09-24L 94-09-25L 94-09-26L 94-09-27L Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5545. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9711405 Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 950F Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: A. Consideration of proposed amendment to Board Rule 501.40 regarding Registration Requirements. B. Consideration of proposed amendment to Board Rule 501.43 regarding Advertising. C. Comparison of AICPA's and Board's rules in Independence. D. Discussion of publication of Board Rules in the Board Report. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5545. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9711404 Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Qualifications Committee AGENDA: A. Review of information relating to the November 1997 CPA exam. 1. Review of non-routine exam applications. a. Correspondence from Modesty Lien. b. Application from applicant 02-25-58. 2. Consideration of proposed board and staff assignments. B. Review of issuance applications for the CPA certificate. 1. Applicant -- 11-11-55. 2. Applicant -- 11-06-70. 3. Applicant -- 02-10-71. C. Review of part-time student provision of the Act. 1. Statistical Information 2. Frances Moore. D. Review of Unusual Incident Report from NASBA. E. Review and discussion of ad hoc exam committee report. F. Consideration of amendments to type-name="italic">Rule 511.57. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5545. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9711406 Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Quality Review Committee AGENDA: A. Consideration of proposed changes to type-name="italic">Board Rule 527.6 (Reporting to the Board) B. Consideration of Quality review statistics. C. Review of the quality review flow chart. D. Reporting from QROB regarding referrals. E. Consideration of a request from a firm. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5545. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9711407 Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 950F Austin Regulatory Compliance Committee AGENDA: A. Approval of the Board's financial statements. B. Review of FY 1998 operating budget. C. Review of letter received from the Texas Commission on Human Rights concerning the Board's Affirmative Action Plan. D. Consideration of the Board's practice unit license fee. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5545. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9711408 Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Licensing Committee AGENDA: A. Report on the June 7, 1997 swearing-in ceremonies. Review of plans for the November 15, 1997 swearing-in ceremonies B. Consideration of the previous reinstatement of a licensee who had reported a conviction. C. Review of licensing statistics. D. Review of statistical data regarding the registration of partnerships and professional corporations since the last meeting. E. Review of statistical data of individuals registered under Sections 12, 13 and 14 of the Act since the last meeting. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5545. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9711409 Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: A. Review of legal and personnel matters: 1. Report to the Executive Committee on the performance evaluation of the Executive Director by the Regulatory Compliance Committee (EXECUTIVE SESSION). 2. Consultation to seek the advice of the Board's Attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION). 3. Report on resignation of the Board's General Counsel. B. Review of plans for NASBA annual meeting. C. Review of correspondence. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5545. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9711410 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Board AGENDA: Consideration of: Consultation to seek the advice of the Board's attorney concerning pending or contemplated ligation (EXECUTIVE SESSION); Evaluation of Executive Director (EXECUTIVE SESSION); Committee Reports from Executive, Quality Review, Regulatory Compliance, Licensing, Technical Standards, Behavioral Enforcement, Qualifications, Rules and Major Case Committees; Adoption of Board Rules, Agreed Consent Orders, Board Orders and Proposals for Decision. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5545. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9711411 State Office of Risk Management Tuesday, September 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m., rescheduled from September 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street Austin Risk Management Board REVISED AGENDA: 1. Call to Order; 2. Discussion and review of House Bill 2133 3. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.-074, Government Code, to consider personnel related matters involving public officers or employees, and pursuant to sec.551.071, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to and to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation including, but not limited to the selection of an Executive Director, Acting Executive Director or other person with the legal authority to obligate SORM and to exercise all rights, powers, and duties imposed or conferred by law on SORM other than those specifically reserved to the board members; 4. Discussion, consideration and possible action on resolution to reimburse OAG and/or TWCC for any monies expended on behalf of SORM; 5. Discussion, consideration and possible action or delegation of authority to act on issues related to the transition of the Office of the Attorney General's Worker's Compensation Division (WCD) and the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's Division of Risk Management (SRM). 6. Confirmation of future public meeting dates; 7. Adjournment. Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1440. Filed: August 26, 1997, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9711298 Wednesday, September 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street Austin Risk Management Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order; 2. Discussion and review of House Bill 2133 3. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.-074, Government Code, to consider personnel related matters involving public officers or employees, and pursuant to sec.551.071, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to and to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation including, but not limited to the selection of an Executive Director, Acting Executive Director or other person with the legal authority to obligate SORM and to exercise all rights, powers, and duties imposed or conferred by law on SORM other than those specifically reserved to the board members; 4. Discussion, consideration and possible action on resolution to reimburse OAG and/or TWCC for any monies expended on behalf of SORM; 5. Discussion, consideration and possible action or delegation of authority to act on issues related to the transition of the Office of the Attorney General's Worker's Compensation Division (WCD) and the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's Division of Risk Management (SRM). 6. Confirmation of future public meeting dates; 7. Adjournment. Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1440. Filed: August 26, 1997, 10:14 p.m. TRD-9711263 Texas Senate Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 900 Bagby, Houston City Council Chamber Houston The Joint Select Committee on Historically Underutilized Business AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Opening remarks by Senator Rodney Ellis III. Invited Testimony IV. Public Testimony V. Adjournment Contact: Helen Gonzalez, P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9071. Filed: August 26, 1997, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9711277 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 311 North Fifth Street, Hearing Room Temple AGENDA: Minutes from July 16, 1997 board meeting; District Director Appointments; 1997 Annual Statewide Meeting of Soil and Water Conservation District Directors; Legislative Interim Studies; NRCS Field Office Structure; Public Information/Education Report; Twelve Month Expenditure Report ending August 31, 1997; Report on Supplemental Matching Fund Payments; Report on Annual Meeting Fund Balance; Board Member Travel; Report on State Comptroller's Post-Payment Audit; sec.319 Status Report; Senate Bill 503 Status Report; TMDL Activities; TNRCC Poultry Litter Study; Drought Response and Monitoring Committee; Cross Timber Concerned Citizens Law Suit; Financial Assistance Grants Limits on sec.319; Senate Bill 503 Cost Share Practices; Upper Colorado River Authority Proposed Brush Control Project; Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program; Galveston Bay Conference; Reports from Agencies and Guests; Human Resources Update; Coastal Coordination Council; Next Regular State Board Meeting, November 19, 1997. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas, 76503, (254) 773-2250, TEX-AN 820-1250. Filed: August 27, 1997, 1:52 p.m. TRD-9711356 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, September 9, 1997, Noon 1000 Red River, Room 420E Austin Medical Board AGENDA: Discussion of 1) the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement and 2) the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination report. For ADA assistance, Call John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: August 27, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9711370 Texas State Technical College System Thursday, September 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1219 East Broadway Sweetwater Board of Regents Search Committee- Telephone Conference AGENDA: Discussion and Review of the following TSTC Board of Regents Search Committee Agenda: Recommendations, if any, to the full Board of Regents regarding Search Committee Meeting. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9711413 Thursday, September 4, 1997, 9:05 a.m. 1219 East Broadway Sweetwater Board of Regents Search Committee-Closed Meeting Telephone Conference AGENDA: Closed meeting for the specific purposed provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075. sec.551.074: Discuss Chancellor search process and review applications for the position. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: August 28, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9711414 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, August 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, DeWitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Supplement to the agenda has been added to the following item: 9. Routine Minute Orders (f) Eminent Domain Proceedings: (2) Johnson County- Authorize eminent domain proceedings to acquire approximately 5,256 square feet of land for state highway purposes, out of the M.W. Sanders Survey, Abstract Number 720, currently subject to litigation in Doris Gray and Mark Watts vs Texas Department of Transportation and the County of Johnson, Cause Number 249-80-95, in the 18th Judicial District Court of Johnson County, Texas. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: In order to defend the state's title and avoid loss of the state property and a portion of a state highway facility to the detriment of the safety and welfare of the traveling public and the state. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: August 26, 1997, 10:45 a.m. TRD-9711265 University Interscholastic League Tuesday, September 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, IH35 South at Ben White Austin State Executive Committee AGENDA: AA. Coldspring Oakhurst Appeal of Eligibility Decision of District 21 AAA Executive Committee. BB. Case Referred by District 27 AAAAA Executive Committee Recommending Penalty for School district Personnel Mr. Gene G lores, Baseball Coach, Del Rio High School, for Allowing Academically Ineligible Students to Participate in Violation of State Law. CC. Failure to Participate in One-Act Play: Dallas Sameul, Itasca, Southland, Houston Forrest Brook. DD. Bloomington IDS Appeal of District 27 AA Executive Committee Decision to Rule Seven Student Athletes Ineligible for Changing Schools for Athletic Purposes. EE. Case Referred by District 7 AAA Executive Committee Concerning Student Athlete's Eligibility at Aledo Independent School District. FF. Case Referred by District 9 AAA Executive Committee Recommending Penalty for School District Personnel Mr. Keith Hendrix, Coach, Decatur High School for Recruiting. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 471-5883. Filed: August 27, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9711369 The University of Texas At Austin Thursday, August 28, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 21st and San Jacinto, Bellmont Hall, Room 326 Austin Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting. III. New Business IV. Announcements/Information Report V. Executive Session -- Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees- sec.551.074 of the Texas Government Code. VI. Adjournment Contact: Jody Conradt, Bellmont Hall 718, Austin, Texas 78712-1286. (512) 449- 4402. Filed: August 25, 1997, 1:21 p.m. TRD-9711228 The University of Texas System Wednesday-Saturday, September 3-6, 1997, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, 8:00 a.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. September 3 and 6, 1997- Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, September 4 and 5, 1997, Ex-Student's Association, UT Campus, 2110 San Jacinto Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will meet in Open Session to conduct workshops with the component presidents and staff to review strategic plans and missions, enrollments, fiscal resources, faculty and staff development, academic and research program plans, operating efficiency and effectiveness and private fund development issues. It is not anticipated that these will be decision-making sessions but, instead, will be learning and information gathering sessions for the board. If necessary or appropriate, the Board may recess for brief executive sessions to discuss personnel matters relating to the evaluation , assignment, or duties of officers or employees (Texas Government Code, sec.551.074) as a part of these component reviews. It is not anticipated that any formal action or decisions will result from these brief executive sessions. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: August 27, 1997, 9:19 a.m. TRD-9711330 University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center Thursday, August 28, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Room 201 Denton Board of Regents, Role and Scope Committee AGENDA: UNT: Personnel Transactions; Tenure for New Faculty Appointees; Supplemental Promotion Recommendation for 1997-1998; Faculty on Modified Service, 1996-1997; Small Class Report, Summer II, 1997; UNT Policy Manual; Establishment of Holidays for FY 1997-1998; Revised Policy for Admission of New Freshmen; Tenure Projections; Name of Role and Scope Committee. UNTHSC: Emeritus Recommendation; Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology; Health Science Center Manuals, Policies and Bylaws; Holiday Schedule Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: August 25, 1997, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9711216 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Board Room Denton Board of Regents, Budget and Finance Committee AGENDA: UNT: [Executive session; Evaluation of Internal Auditors]; Technology Use Fee (Computer Use Fee); Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Consolidated University Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A, and Resolving Other Matters Related Thereto; 1997-1998 Budget Recommendation; Internal Audit Plan, Fiscal Year 1998; Scholarships for Professional Development Institute (PDI), Foundation, and Alumni Association Employees and Dependents; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Investment Report; Internal Audit Update; Drink Vending Contract; Athletic Benchmarks. Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: August 25, 1997, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9711217 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Room 201 Denton Board of Regents, Facilities Committee AGENDA: UNT: Speech and Drama Building Renovation; Administration Building Renovation; Restroom Improvements--Business Administration Building, Matthews Hall, and Wooten Hall; Project Status Report; Utilities Rate Reduction; Union Food Court and Bookstore Renovation; Purchase of Property, Radisson Denton Hotel and Conference Center. UNTHSC: Project Status Report. Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: August 25, 1997, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9711218 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Board Room Denton Board of Regents, Advancement Committee AGENDA: UNT: Gift Report; Capital Campaign Update; New Initiatives; Public Affairs Update; Athletics Update. UNTHSC: Gift Report; UNTHSC/TCOM Foundation Update Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: August 25, 1997, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9711219 Friday, August 29, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Diamond Eagle Suite, University Union, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents AGENDA: UNT: App. of Min.; (UNT/UNTHSC Exec. Session; Austin Update: UNTHSC: Affiliations; Legal Briefing; UNT: Board of Regents Retreat; Higher Educational Southern Dallas Task Force; Athletics Update; Legal Briefing; Title IX Issue; Evaluation of Internal Auditors; History Personnel Issue; TAMS Student Issue; Evaluation of Chancellor; Personnel Transactions; Tenure for New Faculty Appointees; Supp. Prom. Rec. for 1997-1998; Fac. on Mod. Svc., 1996-1997; Small Class Report, Summer II, 1997; UNT Policy Manual; Establishment of Holidays for FY 1997-1998; Revised Policy for Admission of New Freshmen; Technology Use Fee (Computer Use Fee); Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Consolidated University Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A, and Resolving Other Matters Related Thereto; 1997-1998 Budget Recommendation; Internal Audit Plan, Fiscal Year 1998; Scholarships for Professional Development Institute (PDI), Foundation, and Alumni Association Employees and Dependents; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Speech and Drama Building Renovation; Administration Building Renovation; Restroom Improvements; Business Administration Building; Matthews Hall and Wooten Hall; Project Status Report; Chancellor's Update on the Dallas Education Center. UNTHSC: App of Min.; Emeritus Recommendation; Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology; Health Science Center Manuals, Policies and Bylaws; Holiday Schedule; Course Fees for Physician Assistant Students; 1997-1998 Budget Recommendation; Internal Audit Plan for the 1998 Fiscal Year; Gift Report; Quarterly Report; Project Status Report; President's Update on John Peter Smith Hospital and Columbia; Election of Officers. Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: August 25, 1997, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9711215 Friday, August 29, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Diamond Eagle Suite, University Union, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: UNT: App. of Min.; (UNT/UNTHSC Exec. Session; Austin Update: UNTHSC: Affiliations; Legal Briefing; UNT: Board of Regents Retreat; Higher Educational Southern Dallas Task Force; Athletics Update; Legal Briefing; Title IX Issue; Evaluation of Internal Auditors; History Personnel Issue; TAMS Student Issue; Evaluation of Chancellor; Personnel Transactions; Tenure for New Faculty Appointees; Supp. Prom. Rec. for 1997-1998; Fac. on Mod. Svc., 1996-1997; Small Class Report, Summer II, 1997; UNT Policy Manual; Establishment of Holidays for FY 1997-1998; Revised Policy for Admission of New Freshmen; Technology Use Fee (Computer Use Fee); Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Consolidated University Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A, and Resolving Other Matters Related Thereto; 1997-1998 Budget Recommendation; Internal Audit Plan, Fiscal Year 1998; Scholarships for Professional Development Institute (PDI), Foundation, and Alumni Association Employees and Dependents; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Speech and Drama Building Renovation; Administration Building Renovation; Restroom Improvements; Business Administration Building; Matthews Hall and Wooten Hall; Project Status Report; Chancellor's Update on the Dallas Education Center. UNTHSC: App of Min.; Emeritus Recommendation; Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology; Health Science Center Manuals, Policies and Bylaws; Holiday Schedule; Course Fees for Physician Assistant Students; 1997-1998 Budget Recommendation; Internal Audit Plan for the 1998 Fiscal Year; Gift Report; Quarterly Report; Project Status Report; President's Update on John Peter Smith Hospital and Columbia; Election of Officers. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Vending Contract negotiations have reached the point that Board must be promptly and fully informed about contract. Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: August 28, 1997, 12:59 p.m. TRD-9711386 Texas Workforce Commission Wednesday, September 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, TWC Building, Room 644 Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; Public Comment; Staff reports and discussion, update on activities relating to Administration Division, Finance Division, Information Systems Division, Skills Development and Self-Sufficiency Funds, Unemployment Insurance Division, School-To-Work, Welfare-To-Work/Child Care Programs, and Workforce Division, and other activities as determined by the Executive Director; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 36; Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by health and human services agencies and TWC; Discussion, consideration and possible action on acceptance of donation of child care matching funds from Odessa Family YMCA, Child Development Council of Brazoria, Kids Enterprise I and II, Amarillo Community Center, Inc., Catholic Family Services, Young Woman's Christian Association, Inc., Early Learning Center, Inc., Love and Learning Center of Milam County, Denton ISD, West Orange Cove Consolidated, Inc., United Way of El Paso County, and Glorias Day Care; Discussion regarding new agency organizational structure for monitoring function; Discussion, consideration and possible action on publication in the Texas Register of Proposed amendments to TWC allocation rule (40 TAC sec.sec.800.51-800.60); Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding proposed rule relating to the Self-Sufficiency Fund and Related matters; Discussion, consideration and possible action on adoption of proposed changes to TWC rule relating to the Skills Development Fund (40 TAC sec.803.1); Presentation, discussion and possible action relating to the Child Care Matching Fund process and the role of Local Workforce Development Boards and the use of lapsing federal funds from fiscal year 1997 for locally matched child care initiatives; Discussion, consideration and possible action on publication in the Texas Register of proposed incentive and sanction rule for Local Workforce Boards; Discussion of Governance structures for Local Workforce Development Boards and related matters; Discussion of revision of rules related to the TANF employment program; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for Certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to the Commission's policy and criteria relating to appointment and reappointment of Local Workforce Development Board or Private Industry Council nominees; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of Local Workforce board or Private Industry Council nominees; Executive session pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff and pursuant to Government Code sec.551.071(2) to consult with its attorney concerning the Open Meetings Act and Commission administrative procedures; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; Discussion regarding standards of proof in unemployment benefits cases involving drug testing; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Dockets 35 and 36; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: August 26, 1997, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9711290 Regional Meetings Meetings filed August 25, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, August 28, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9711226. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, August 28, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9711234. Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), Executive Committee, met at 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, August 29, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6080, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 389- 1011. TRD-9711207. Education Service Center, Region XI, Board of Directors, met at 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, August 25, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9711556. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Transportation Department, Regional Transportation Council, will meet at Irving City Hall, City Council Chambers, 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, September 9, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9240. TRD-9711230. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Transportation Department, Regional Transportation Council, will meet at Hurst City Hall, Court Room, 1501 Precinct Line rroad, Hurst, September 10, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9240. TRD-9711231. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Transportation Department, Regional Transportation Council, will meet at North Central; Texas Council of Governments, Third Floor, Transportation Board Room, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, September 29, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9240. TRD- 9711232. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, August 28, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roy A. Nail, Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD- 9711227. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at Roanoke Community Center, Roanoke, September 25, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9711223. Nueces River Authority, Finance Committee, met at 555 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, August 29, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, (830) 278-6810. TRD-9711210. Nueces River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 555 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, August 29, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, (830) 278-6810. TRD-9711220. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 415 West Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, August 28, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, (806) 372- 3381. TRD-9711245. Tarrant Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, September 16-17, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284- 8884. TRD-9711213. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, September 8, 9, 10, 11, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 767-9381, extension 24. TRD-9711246. Meetings filed August 26, 1997 Education Service Center, Region 16, Board of Directors, met at 1601 South Cleveland, Amarillo, August 29, 1997 at 1:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell L. Garrison, P.O. Box 30600, Amarillo, Texas 79120, (806) 376-5521, ext.272. TRD-9711261. Local Government Investment Cooperative, Board of Directors, will meet at 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, September 5, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patrick Shinkle, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, Texas 75270, (214) 672-6784, fax: (214) 672-6775. TRD-9711278. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force, met at 114 West Commerce, "B" Room, Municipal Plaza Building, San Antonio, September 3, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet A. Kennison, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9711317. Scurry County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, September 2, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD- 9711268. Scurry County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, September 2, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD- 9711267. West Central Texas Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging, Regional Citizens Advisory Committee, met at 1025 East North 10th Street, September 4, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9711280. Meetings filed August 27, 1997 Brazos Valley Development Council, Regional Advisory Committee on Aging, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, September 2, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9711352. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, September 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas, 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9711368. Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Gillespie County Courthouse, District Courtroom, 101 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, September 4, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wendy J. Garza, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, (830) 997-9807. TRD-9711357. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, September 8, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD-9711353. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met 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, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9711329. Meetings filed August 28, 1997 Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, September 4, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9711372. Dawson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, September 3, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9711381. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, September 4, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas, 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9711390. Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Greenville Municipal Building, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, September 3, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 450-0140. TRD-9711391. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors, met at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, September 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9711376. Central Appraisal District of Rockwall County, Appraisal Review Board, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, September 2, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas, 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9711382. Central Appraisal District of Rockwall County, Appraisal Review Board, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, September 4, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas, 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9711383. Shackelford Water Supply, Director's Meeting, met at September 3, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas, 76430, (915) 762-2575. TRD-9711379. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 806 West Bluff, September 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-9711392. Meetings filed August 29, 1997 Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, 15800 Highway 620 North, Austin, September 4, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Risley, 15800 Highway 620 North, Austin, Texas 78717, (512) 244-8335. TRD-9711449. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Regional 9-1-1- Advisory Council, will meet at Holiday Inn, 4306 South First Street, Highway 59S, Lufkin, September 16, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Everette D. Alfred, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9711446. 50th Judicial District, Juvenile Board, met at District Courtroom, Cottle County Courthouse, Paducah, September 4, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from David W. Hajek, P.O. Box 508, Seymour, Texas 76380, (817) 888-2852. TRD-9711433. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, September 4, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9711458. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Three, Board of Directors Public Meeting, was held at District Office, White Deer, September 4, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (906) 883-2501. TRD-9711434. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, September 4, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD- 9711412. Stephens County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Monthly meeting, was held at 301 West Elm Street, Breckenridge, September 4, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (254) 559- 6180. TRD-9711455. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, September 4, 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-9711456.