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). State Office of Administrative Hearings Friday, September 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1561-Application of TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER COMPANY for Approval of Transition Plan and Statement of Intent to Decrease Rates (PUC Docket Number 17751.) Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: August 29, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9711505 Monday, September 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1569-Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service from the Junction Exchange to the Exchanges of Kerrville, Mason, and Menard (PUC Docket Number 17536). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: September 3, 1997, 8:06 a.m. TRD-9711593 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1219-Complaint of Central Power and Light Company and West Texas Utilities Company Seeking Commission Application of PUC Subst.R. 23.67 (g) (9) Transition Mechanism Related to Unreformed Transmission Service Agreements with Texas Utilities Electric Company (PUC Docket Number 17285). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: August 29, 1997, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9711461 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas A&M Experiment Station, U.S. Highway 281 Stephenville Texas Peanut Producers Board AGENDA: Roll call Action: Election of officers Discussion and action: On minutes; on realigning of districts boundaries and board representation; on grant proposal from Texas A&M (tabled from last meeting). Report: American Farm Bureau national promotion meeting: Upcoming harvest tours and promotion activities; seed quality hearing. Discussion: Other business Adjourn Contact: Mary Webb, P.O. Box 398, Gorman, Texas 76454, (817) 734-2853. Filed: September 8, 1997, 8:47 a.m. TRD-9711805 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Wednesday, September 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1505 Mescalero, Southwest AIDS Committee El Paso Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 10 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; HIV Presentation; statewide services delivery plan update; old business; new business; public comments/announcements; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: August 29, 1997, 12:33 p.m. TRD-9711471 Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 9001 North IH 35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza at North IH 35 and Rundberg Austin Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Call to order; approval of July 29, 1997 minutes; chairman's report; executive director's report; public comment; information item: prevention: presentation by Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on SAFE program; Red Ribbon Campaign and Faces of Addiction; information items: legislative follow-up, Strategic Plan and Statewide Service Delivery Plan, computer update, and compliance audit plan; action/information items; budget: update, purchase of liability insurance, Partnership for Drug Free Texas, and transfer of funds to Juvenile Probation Commission; action items: agreed final orders in the matters of the license of Joanna Jacobus and Donna Kibler and proposal for decision and final order in the matter of the license of Jeffrey Michael Stanford: action items: adoption of amendments to sec.sec.148.111, 148.113-148.117, 148.211-148.214, 148.281- 148.283, 148.291, 148.301, 148.303, and 148.304, proposed repeal of Chapter 146, proposed amendments to sec.148.2 and sec.148.61, proposed new sec.sec.145.11, 145.21-145.25, and schedule for proposed rules: and adjournment. Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 North IH 35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6602. Filed: September 5, 1997, 5:15 TRD-9711793 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Thursday, September 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TBWEF Headquarters, 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene AGENDA: Call to Order Opening Remarks and Introductions Discussion and Action: Review minutes from prior meeting; Financial Report Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: To consult with attorney in accordance with Texas Government Code Annotated, sec.551.071; To discuss hiring of executive director in accordance with Texas Government Code Annotated, sec.551.074. Adjourn Executive Session. Reconvene Board Meeting Discussion and Action: Executive Session; Selection of Executive Director; Executive Director Report; TDA Report; Chairman's Report; Setting Next Meeting Time and Place Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. Filed: September 3, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9711655 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Wednesday, September 10, 11997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin New Board Member Training AGENDA: The President of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners has called a meeting for the new members of the board. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Chiropractic office. The purpose of this meeting is to train the new board members and their new responsibilities. Contact: Freddy Wolff, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: August 29, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9711498 Comptroller of Public Accounts Monday, September 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Tuition Scholarship Foundation AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Discussion and update on scholarship program IV. Discussion and vote on economic and academic requirements for award of scholarships. V. Discussion and vote on approval of submission of application to Internal Revenue Service for 501C(3) status VI. Discussion of other business, including future meeting dates VII. Public comment VIII. Adjourn Contact: Wardaleen Belvin, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 463-4384. Filed: August 29, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9711503 Monday, September 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Board Meeting for the Texas Prepaid Tuition Scholarship Foundation AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of minutes of January of January 31, 1997 Board meeting IV. Program Update V. Ratification of Comptroller's action to award independent audit contract and discussion of audit report for FY 1996 VI. Discussion and vote on proposed program rule amendments VII. Discussion and vote on dates for next enrollment period VIII. Discussion and vote on contract prices for the 1997-1998 enrollment period IX. Discussion and update of impact of recent federal tax bill on the program X. Discussion and update on investment strategy XI. Discussion and vote on extension and renewals of contracts for marketing agent services, outside legal counsel, auditing services, telemarketing services, records administration. XII. Discussion and vote on operating budget for 1998 fiscal year. XIII. Public comment XIV. Set future Board meetings XV. Adjourn. Contact: Wardaleen Belvin, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 463-4384. Filed: August 29, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9711504 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Frontiers in Flight Museum, 8008 Cedar Springs, Love Field Dallas Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Council AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Approval of Minutes, July 16, 1997, CMHCAC Meeting C. Election of CMHCAC Officers D. Executive Director's Report E. Medical Director Activity Report 1. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 2. Texas Tech Health Sciences Center 3. Texas Department of Criminal Justice F. CMHCAC Contract Update G. Discussion of HIV Treatment Guidelines H. Update on TB Testing for Employees I. Update on Electronic Medical Record Systems J. Follow-up: Emergency Evacuation Response K. Update on State Auditor Review L. Discussion, date/location next CMHCAC meeting Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services or interpreters for person who are deaf 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: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: September 2, 1997, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9711536 Friday, September 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Dawson State Jail, 106 Commerce Dallas Judicial Advisory Council REVISED AGENDA: I. Greeting II. Council Member Appointment/Reappointment III. Introduction of Guests IV. Approval of Minutes V. Board Liaison VI. Probation Advisory Committee Report VII. Committee Reports A. Special Recognition B. Program Services C. Field Services D. Internal Operations E. Legislative VIII. Division Director's Update IX. Council Member's Issues X. Next Meeting XI. Adjournment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services or interpreters for person who are deaf 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: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: September 3, 1997, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9711644 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, September 19, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, William Hobby Building, Main Lobby Area-HR 102 Austin Settlement Conference Hearing AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss, consider and vote on making a settlement offer for the following complaints A. 96-164-1129SC B. 96-079-0920K C. 96-458-0620VF D. 97-140-1009VF E. 96-119-1006K F. 97-204-1023VF III. Executive Session to discuss pending contemplated litigation and/or a settlement offer pursuant to sec.551.07 Texas Government Code, Texas Civil Statutes 1996 A. 96-164-1129SC B. 96-079-0920K C. 96-458-0620VF D. 97-140-1009VF E. 96-119-1006K F. 97-204-1023VF IV. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: September 5, 1997, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9711732 Friday, September 19, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Review of minutes IV. Rules A. discuss and consider proposed amendments to rule 115.1 B. discuss and consider proposed new rule 115.4 C. discuss and consider proposed amendments to rule 103.1 D. discuss and consider proposed amenments to rule 103.2 E. discuss and consider proposed repeal of rule 103.3 F. discuss and consider proposed repeal of rule 103.11 G. discuss and consider proposed amendments to rule 117.1 V. Announcements VI. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: September 5, 1997, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9711734 Friday, September 20, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, William Hobby Building, Main Lobby Area-HR 102 Austin Settlement Conference Hearing AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss, consider and vote on making a settlement offer for the following complaints A. 97-241-1119SC B. 97-298-0203VF C. 97-260-1117SC D. 97-132-0909VF III. Executive Session to discuss pending contemplated litigation and/or a settlement offer pursuant to sec.551.071 Texas Government Code, Texas Civil Statutes 1996 A. 97-241-1119SC B. 97-298-0203VF C. 97-260-1117SC D. 97-132-0909VF IV. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: September 5, 1997, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9711733 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Thursday, September 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education, Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; Commissioner's comments; Discussion of adoption cycle for subjects in the foundation and enrichment curriculum and proclamation 1997 of the SBOE; Discussion of pending litigation. This discussion will be held in Room 1-103 in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, sec.551.071(1)(A), and will include a discussion of the following (1) Angel G. et al vs. Meno, et al, relating to students with disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities; (2) Maxwell, et al vs Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) relating to Texas Assessment of Academic Skills testing; (3) Dallas Services for the Visually Impaired, et al vs Moses relating to braille textbooks; (4) Nevares, et al vs. San Marcos Consolidated ISD, TEA Intervenor relating to student discipline law; (5) State of Texas vs United States of America relating to the Voting Rights Act and its applicability to the placement of masters in independent school districts; (6) Soccoro IDS, et a. vs State Board of Education relating to the technology allotment; and (7) any other litigation arising after the date of posting for the meeting The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding instructional materials recommended for adoption by the SBOE. The committee will accept oral testimony regarding instructional materials recommended for adoption. Testimony at the hearing is limited to residents of Texas who filed requests to appear at the hearing on or before August 15, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Publishers will be allowed time to respond to comments made at the hearing. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 3, 1997, 12:01 p.m. TRD-9711626 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education, Committee on Instruction AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; Setting standards on the Spanish-version Texas Assessment of Academic Skills tests of mathematics and reading at grades 5 and 6 and writing at grade 4; Update on implementation of state waivers. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 3, 1997, 12:01 p.m. TRD-9711627 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education, Committee on Planning AGENDA: Public testimony; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Discussion of federal governmental relations activities; Discussion of ongoing communications activities; Status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 3, 1997, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9711628 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education, Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund AGENDA: Public testimony; Per Capita Apportionment Rate for the 1997-1998 School Year; Approval of costs of administering the 1997-1998 Texas Assessment of Academic Skills and Texas end-of-course tests to private school students; Requests to withdraw instructional material from consideration for adoption; School finance and appropriations update; Proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.33.45, Proxy Voting Policy (relating to the Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund); Proposed amendments to the investment procedures manual for the Permanent School Fund (PSF); Approval of Investment Management Plan of the Permanent School fund and Selection of External Investment Managers; Approval of the Selection of an Independent Auditor for Conducting Fiscal Year End 1996 Financial Audit of the Permanent School Fund; Assignment of Harbor Capital Management Investment Advisory Agreement; Review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; Ratification of the purchases and sales of the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months of June and July 1997; Report of the PSF executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 3, 1997, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9711629 Friday, September 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education AGENDA: Invocation; Pledge of allegiance; Roll call; Approval of July 11, 1997 SBOE minutes; Public testimony; Heroes for Children Awards; Resolutions of the SBOE; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC, Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; Setting standards on the Spanish-version Texas Assessment of Academic Skills tests of mathematics and reading at grades 5 and 6 and writing at grade 4; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Per Capita Apportionment Rate for the 1997-1998 School Year, Approval of costs of administering the 1997-1998 Texas Assessment of Academic adoption; Proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.33.45, Proxy Voting Policy (relating to the Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund); Proposed amendments to the investment procedures manual for the Permanent School Fund; Approval of Investment Management Plan of the Permanent School Fund and Selection of External Investment Managers; Approval of the Selection of an Independent Auditor for Conducting Fiscal Year End 1996 Financial Audit of the Permanent School Fund; Assignment of Harbor Capital Management Investment Advisory Agreement; Ratification of the purchases and sales of the investment portfolio of the Permanent School fund for the months of June and July 1997; Information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 3, 1997, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9711630 Wednesday, September 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Room 1.109, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas Ed-Flex Committee AGENDA: This is a regular meeting of the Texas Ed-Flex Committee. The agenda is as follows: (1) call to order; (2) approval of minutes; (3) dialogue with the committee; (4) recommendations on specific district and campus waiver requests; (5) update on evaluation of Ed-Flex; (6) status report; and (7) adjournment. Contact: Madeleine Draeger Manigold, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, (512) 463-9077. Filed: September 8, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9711800 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, September 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive, Building 1, Room 1.100 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approve August 1st minutes. 3. Approve extension of the superintendent, principal, and reading advisory committees. 4. Executive session to evaluate the executive director. 5. Executive director's update. a. Budget report. b. Staff report. c. Advisory committee update. d. Update on investigations. e. Other. 6. Briefing on alternative certification programs. 7. Update on the input received on the framework for educator preparation and certification. 8. Discuss proposed rules for continuing education and certificate renewal. 9. Discuss proposed rules for emergency certificates. 10. Discuss proposed rules for disciplinary hearings, sanctions, and Educators Code of Ethics. 11. Discuss proposed new Chapter 244 to 19 Texas Administrative Code relating to Certificate of Completion of Training for Appraisers. 12. Discuss proposed revision to 19 Texas Administrative Code sec.230.601(f) relating to the assignment of teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. 13. Discuss passing standards for the Texas Assessment of Sign Communication (TASC) and the Texas Assessment of Sign Communication-American Sign Language (TASC-ASL). 14. Discus proposed rules for the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP). 15. Discuss performance levels for the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP). 16. Discuss the exemptions from the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) test required for admission to an Educator Preparation Program. 17. Discuss workplace guidelines for HIV/AIDs and sexual harassment. 18. Discuss internship pilot program at West Texas A&M University. 19. Discuss approval of additional certificate programs at entities currently approved to deliver educator preparation. 20. Amend board operating rules and regulations. 21. Amend advisory committee procedures. 22. Amend the proposal for the creation of the advisory committee on educator certificates. Contact: Stephanie Korcheck, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3005. Filed: September 3, 1997, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9711635 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, September 2, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of the August 8, 1997, meeting; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of campaign finance reports, lobby reports, or personal financial statements; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory Opinion Request Numbers 411, 412, and 417; adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, 10th Floor, 201 East 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5800. Filed: September 3, 1997, 10:24 a.m. TRD-9711616 Employees Retirement System of Texas Thursday, September 11, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 18th and Brazos 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. Nomination and Election of Officers 5. Approval of minutes from the May and August Meeting 6. Announcements/updates 7. ERS Update 8. Subcommittee reports a. Supplemental coverages b. Communications c. Retiree issues d. Trends/benefit plan design e. Ad hoc proposed program committee 9. Other related benefits business 10. Adjournment Contact: James W. Sarver, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3217. Filed: September 3, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9711634 Texas Funeral Service Commission Monday, September 15, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: 1. Convene, Chairman Kenneth Hughes 1. Discussion of Mortuary Law, Article 4582b, Funeral Establishments, Section 4, Subsection C.(4). 3. Rule 203.6(A), provisional licensees. Request rule be posted properly as previously approved by the commission. 4. Rule 203.15(D), requirements for reciprocal licensees, clarify (substantially equivalent): A. Robert Christopherson, Jr. (requested by Commissioner Charles R. McNeil); B. April Morales (requested by Commissioner Leo T. Metcalf, III); C. Louise Ainswroth (requested by Commissioner Charles R. McNeil). 5. Rule 20317(A)(B), facilities necessary in preparation room. Review Attorney General Opinion reference state law, Section 4, Subsection 4, in connection with Rule 203.17. 6. Rule 203.19, facilities in which funeral services may be conducted. Set fee for Chapel inspection. 7. Rule 203.29, Funeral establishment names. 8. Discussion and possible action on recommendations to full Commission for adoption in the September 18th Commission meeting. 9. Other business. 10. Public comment. 11. Adjourn. Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716, (512) 479-7222. Filed: September 5, 1997, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9711740 Monday, September 17, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Hilton and Towers North, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin AGENDA: Exit interviews for provisional licensees. There will be an estimate of 36 provisional licensees attending the interview. Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716, (512) 479-7222. Filed: September 5, 1997, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9711741 Interagency Council for Genetic Services Thursday, September 18, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Tremont House, Sam Houston II Conference Room Galveston AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: public comments; adoption of the minutes of the June 20, 1997 meeting; Texas Genetic Network (TEXGENE) report- (report on TEXGENE status; and sunset process); agency activities (Texas Department of Health; Texas Department of Mental Health and Retardation; Texas Department of Human Services; University of Texas System; and contractors' representative); program coordinator item (budget status); progress toward legislative mandates and members' assignments (update on legislative activities); announcements/comments; and setting December 5, 1997 as the next meeting date. 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: Judith Livingston, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7700. Filed: August 29, 1997, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9700464 Texas Genetics Network Thursday, September 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Tremont House, Sam Houston II Conference Room Galveston AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: public comments; adoption of the minutes of the June 20, 1997 meeting; Interagency Council for Genetic Services (IAC) (report on legislative activities); strategic planning (update on results of the survey process; state agency (general revenue-funded Texas Cancer Council); nonprofit organization (Chromosome 18 Registry); nonprofit affiliation (Advocacy, Inc.); and foundations; reports from agency representatives regarding activities of their respective institutions (Texas Department of Health (Title V Request for Proposal) (RFP); Texas Department of Human Services; Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; The University of Texas System; private service providers; community-based sickle cell agencies; and consumers); TEXGENE subcommittee reports, consumer issues; education; laboratory services; clinical services; data collection; ethics; newborn screening; and the Ad Hoc Committee PRIMED (Preventive Regional Initiatives for Minority and Ethnic Diseases); agency sunset process; items requiring committee action --bylaws revisions; policy statements (commercial support and continuing education); and elections; program coordinator item (budget status); progress toward meeting grant objectives (member/committee assignments); and setting December 5, 1997 as the next meeting date. 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: Judith Livingston, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7700. Filed: August 29, 1997, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9700463 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Lobby, Room 100 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Presentation by Texas Department of Insurance Staff; Summary of functions of the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool as set forth in the Insurance Code, Article 3.77; Summary of Texas Open Meetings Act, travel and expense allowances, other applicable statutory provisions 3. Organization: Timelines/Future Meetings; Plan of Operation; Benefit Plans; Budget and Business Plan; Staffing and Procedures; Formation of Committees Contact: Rhonda Myron, (512) 463-6410, or Kim Stokes, (512) 322-3401, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78711. Filed: September 2, 1997, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9711517 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Tower Building, Room T407, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force-Sterilization Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: developing methods and procedures for the sterilization of instruments or objects used in abortion facilities inclusion in abortion facility licensing standards; draft rules (25 TAC, Chapter 139) covering methods and procedures for the sterilization of instruments or objects used in abortion facilities for recommendation to the Abortion Ad Hoc Task Force; set future meeting dates for subcommittee; and public comments (may be limited to 3 minutes per comment). 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: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 2, 1997, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9711546 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Office, 909 West 45th Street Austin Family Planning Advisory Council AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the June 12, 1997 meeting; report from the representative of the Regional Coordinating Committee Chairpersons; personnel changes in the family planning program; Medicaid managed care update; Texas medical electronic information network (TexMedNet) update; status of the program initiated to involve males in family planning; public comments; and announcements not requiring Council's action. 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: Shannon Walton or Jeanette McGowan, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7444. Filed: September 2, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9711558 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Office, 909 West 45th Street Austin Family Planning Advisory Council Regional Coordinating Committee Chairpersons AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the June 12, 1997 meeting; regional reports; Title V subcontractor requirements; Title XX update; Family Planning Advisory Council's progress on male consumer applicants for a position on the council; public comments; and announcements not requiring Council's action. 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: Shannon Walton or Jeanette McGowan, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7444. Filed: September 2, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9711559 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the July 24, 1997 meeting; proposed rule concerning the composition of the Prostate Cancer Advisory Committee; appointments to the Opticians' Registry Advisory Committee; appointments to the Indigent Health Care Advisory Committee; and appointments to the Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Committee. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: September 3, 1997, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9711646 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the July 24, 1997 meeting; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director on proposed rules relating to Medicaid-authorized non-emergency ambulance services; final adoption of rules concerning Medicaid Managed Care default procedures; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director on final adoption of rules regarding submission of claims for compounded prescriptions to the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program; proposed rules concerning Kidney Health Care; approval of the Kidney Health Care budget and benefits for fiscal years 1997, 1998 and 1999; Medicaid Managed Care report; and Health Care Financing contract status report. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: September 3, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9711647 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the July 24, 1997 meeting; approval of fiscal year 1998 operating budget, operating budget policy, and capital asset procurement plan; final adoption of rules concerning actions requiring Board of health approval and the duties of the Commissioner of Health; approval of the internal audit work plan for 1998; discussion concerning recent audit activities; monthly financial report; Sunset Review process update; congressional update; and Office of Border Health update. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: September 3, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9711648 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 4:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the July 24, 1997 meeting; proposed rules concerning (establishing a contact lens dispensing permit program; licensure and regulation of fitters and dispensers of hearing instruments; licensing of uranium recovery and byproduct material disposal facilities; fees for certificates of registration, radioactive material(s) licenses, emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services; general provisions, standards for protection against radiation, licensing and radioactive material, and licensing of radioactive waste processing and storage facilities; packaging and transportation of radioactive material; and medical radiological technologists); discussion of proposed ruled concerning (registration requirements for radiation machine use and services; use of radiation machines in the healing arts and veterinary medicine; and fish and fishery products hazard analysis critical control point regulations); discussion of repeal of proposed rules concerning (Texas crab meat; and Texas molluscan shellfish); discussion of proposed rule concerning designation of Level V trauma facilities; and discussion of rules relating to implementation of Senate Bill 102 concerning disbursement of monies from the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care System fund. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: September 3, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9711649 Friday, September 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Board Briefing Meeting AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: a briefing by the Commissioner on current activities of the Texas Department of Health; and procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: September 3, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9711650 Friday, September 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health and Clinical Services Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the July 24, 1997 meeting; proposed rules concerning (immunization requirements in Texas elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education; occupational condition reporting; provision of anti-rabies biologicals; control of communicable diseases; and control of Tuberculosis in correctional facilities); final adoption of rules concerning Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) counseling and testing and other HIV prevention documents; and the Health Options to Promote Employment (H.O.P.E.) Program. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: September 3, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9711651 Friday, September 12, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health REVISED AGENDA: The board will meet in open session and introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the July 25, 1997 meeting; commissioner's report; resolution (John T. Richards, II); report on activities of Public Health Regions 2 and 3; Moment of Truth Award Presentations; Strategic Priority Team presentations; Strategic Management Committee report (approval of fiscal year 1998 operating budget, operating budget policy, and capital asset procurement plan; final adoption of rules on actions requiring Board of Health approval and the duties of the Commissioner of Health; and approval of the internal audit work plan for 1998); Health Financing Committee report (recommendation to the State Medicaid Director on proposed rules for Medicaid- authorized non-emergency ambulance services; final adoption of rules on Medicaid Managed Care default procedures; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director on final adoption of rules for submission of claims for compounded prescriptions to the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program; proposed rules in Kidney Health Care; and approval of the Kidney Health Care budget to include benefits for fiscal years 1997, 1998 and 1999); Health and Clinical Services Committee report (proposed rules concerning (immunization requirements in Texas elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education; occupational condition reporting; provision of anti-rabies biologicals; control of communicable diseases; and control of Tuberculosis in correctional facilities); and final adoption of rules on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) counseling and testing and other HIV prevention documents); Human Resources Committee report (proposed rule for composition of the Prostate Cancer Advisory Committee; and appointments for Opticians' Registry Advisory Committee; Indigent Health Care Advisory Committee; and the Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Committee); (establishing a contact lens dispensing permit program; licensure and regulation of fitters and dispensers of hearing instruments; licensing of uranium recovery and byproduct material disposal facilities; fees for certificates of registration, radioactive material(s) licenses, emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services; general provisions, standards for protection against radiation, licensing and radioactive material, licensing of radioactive material, and licensing of radioactive waste processing and storage facilities; packaging and transportation of radioactive material; and medical radiological technologists); public comments; announcements; and the setting of the October, 1997 meeting date. The board will then enter into executive session to discuss pending litigation for Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas, Inc. v. Patterson et al (Rider 14 to the Texas Department of Health's general appropriations for fiscal year 1998-1999) and Coalition of Texas Long Term Care Pharmacies, Inc., American Pharmaceutical Services, and Sunscript Pharmacies vs. Texas Department of Health, Cause #97-09883 (Vendor Drug rules adopted July 1997). 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: September 3, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9711652 Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Human Services, Region Seven, Building 2, Room 118, 7901 Cameron Road Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force Personnel Qualification Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members and guests, and discuss and possibly act on: defining minimum qualifications for all levels of personnel in all aspects of the delivery of care to clients in abortion facilities for inclusion in the abortion facility's licensing rules; draft rules (25 TAC, Chapter 139) covering minimum qualifications for all levels of personnel in all aspects of the delivery of care to clients in abortion facilities for recommendation to the Abortion Ad Hoc Task Force; setting of future dates for subcommittee meetings; and public comments which may be limited to three minutes per comment. 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: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 4, 1997, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9711681 Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Texas Department of Human Services, Region 7, Building 2, Room 118, 7901 Cameron Road Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force Quality of Care Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members and guests, and discuss and possibly act on: identifying quality of care issues in abortion facilities for inclusion in the abortion facility's licensing rules; draft rules (25 TAC, Chapter 139) covering quality of care in facilities for recommendation to the Abortion Ad Hoc Task Force; setting of future dates for subcommittee meetings; and public comments which may be limited to three minutes per comment. 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: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 4, 1997, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9711682 Friday, September 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Austin Diagnostic Clinic, Classroom A, 12221 Mopac Expressway North Austin Birthing Center Ad Hoc Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possible act on: approve minutes from the February 7, 1997, meeting; review public comments received on proposed rules (25 TAC, Chapter 137) published in the July 22, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg6818) concerning the licensure and regulation of birthing centers; draft final rules (25 TAC, Chapter 137) for recommendation to the Board of Health; and public comments (may be limited to 3 minutes per 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: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 5, 1997, 12:55 p.m. TRD-9711726 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Thursday, September 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Corner of 10th and Boston, Texas Tech University, Civil Engineering Building Basement, Room 7 Lubbock Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: 10:00 a.m., discussion of the following projects: Texas Tech University-commuter parking structure; renovate buildings on Reese Air Force Base for institute for environmental and human health; new English/Philosophy and Education complex; and reapprove Naval Reserve Building renovation and addition. Texas Tech University Health Science Center-Memorial Hospital Cardiovascular Center renovation in Midland. 12:00 p.m. Lamar University-reapprove family and Consumer Science Building renovation. Southwest Texas State University-purchase 15,360 square feet of property on Sessom drive (committee). 1:00 p.m. Videoconference presentations sent from Texas Woman's University, Stoddard Hall, Room 302. Texas Woman's University-Stark Hall renovation. University of North Texas-renovation of restrooms in three buildings (committee) 1:45 p.m. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin-purchase the Energy Plant Building on a .344 acre lot on campus (TRB). Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: August 29, 1997, 11:54 p.m. TRD-97111468 Texas House of Representatives Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, 14th and Congress Avenue, Room E1.028 Austin Interim Committee on Water Resources Development and Management AGENDA: I. Organization of committee II. Invited testimony from state agency personnel on SB 1 implementation activities. III. Adopt rules IV. Future meeting V. Adjourn Contact: Brian Sledge, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 463-0382. Filed: September 5, 1997, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9711764 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Saturday, September 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 507 Sabine, Suite 437 Austin Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of meetings of June 30, 1997 and July 21, 1997; recommendations for determinations on Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program Applications for 1997 and Approval of Waiting List; Determinations on Forward Commitments not to exceed 15% of the 1998 per capita credits in accordance with the qualified allocation plan of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program; adjourn. Contact: L. P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: September 5, 1997, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9711763 Saturday, September 13, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 507 Sabine, Suite 437 Austin Program Committee AGENDA: The Program Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: minutes of meeting of June 20, 1997; C.A.S.A. Fronteriza Program for Proyecto Azteca; Colonia Cottage for Vista Serena Homes; Amended Housing Trust Fund Rules for 1997-1998; deobligation of Housing Trust Fund Contract 356006 to Dallas County Community Action Committee (Southern Acres Estates) in amount of $250,000 pursuant to the delinquent Audit rule; HOME/LIHTC award in amount of $200,000 to the Uvalde Housing Development Corporation; restructuring of HOME Program Loan to Temple Housing Authority for Temple Junior College under rental project assistance; neighborhood partnership program award for Uvalde Housing Authority for down payment and closing cost assistance; adjourn. Contact: L. P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: September 5, 1997, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9711787 Saturday, September 15, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 507 Sabine, Suite 437 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: The Finance Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act upon the following: minutes of August 11, 1997 and August 1, 1997; program guidelines for 1997 Single Family New Money Issue; Resolution for Commercial Paper Program; Extension of certificate purchase period for program 48, new guaranteed investment contract to replace expiring Morgan Stanley GIC and related matters; resolution relating to single family mortgage revenue bonds, series 1997 A, B, an C; inducement resolution declaring intent to issue qualified 501(c)(3) multi- family housing mortgage revenue bonds for projects throughout the State of Texas and authorizing the filing of related applications; adjourn. Contact: L. P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: September 5, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9711784 Saturday, September 15, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 507 Sabine, Suite 437 Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: The Audit Committee Meeting of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: minutes of Audit Committee Meeting of March 3, 1997; Human Resource Section Internal Audit Reports; Annual Internal Auditing Report FY 1997 required by the Texas Internal Auditing Act, Texas Government code, Chapter 2102; reports on status of Audits and Status of Prior Audit Issues; Adjourn. Contact: L. P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: September 5, 1997, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9711778 Saturday, September 15, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 507 Sabine, Suite 437 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Agenda: The Board of Texas Department of Housing and community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: minutes of August 18, 1997 meeting; 1997 single family new money bond issue; commercial paper program; extension of certificate purchase period for program 48 to replace Morgan Stanley GIC (expiring); resolution for single family bonds series 2997 A,BC; intent to issue qualified 503c3 bonds; inducement resolutions to issue mutli-family housing bonds; human resource section internal audit reports; annual internal auditing report FY 1997; CASA Fronteriza Program; Colonia Cottage for Vista Serena Homes; Amended Housing Trust Fund Rules; Deobligation of Housing Trust Fund Contract #356006 to Dallas County Community Action Committee; HOME/LIHTC Award to Uvalde Housing Development; Restructuring of HOME Program Loan to Temple Housing Authority; determinations on low income housing tax credit program applications for 1997 and waiting list; determinations on forward commitments; report items; executive session for personnel matters; anticipated litigation (Potential or Threatened) personnel matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to budget under sec.551.074 Texas Government Code; consultation with Attorney; action in open session on items discussed in executive session. Adjourn. Contact: L. P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: September 5, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9711789 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Monday, September 15, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board AGENDA: The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on: minutes of meeting of August 18, 1997; appointment of additional officers of corporation; servicing agreement, compliance agreement, sub-servicing agreement and the sub-compliance agreement for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 1997 Series Band Series C; Executive Session-personnel matters; consultation with attorney under sec.551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; Action in Open Session on items Discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: September 5, 1997, 5:17 p.m. TRD-9711799 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, Texas Workforce Commission Building Austin Texas Board of Human Services AGENDA: The Board will convene in a joint session with the Texas Workforce Commission to consider welfare reform issues, including the Wisconsin program. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048. Filed: September 5, 1997, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9711725 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, September 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1252.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against RHONDA S. HAYES, Dallas, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 2, 1997, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9711520 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1566.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against LARRY D. MURPHY, Huffman, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and a Group II Stipulated Premium Life Insurance Agent'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: September 2, 1997, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9711521 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1495.C. In the matter of MICHAEL J. LEONPACHER. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 2, 1997, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9711522 Wednesday, September 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1488.C: To consider the application of Jackie Dean Stroud, Buna, Texas, for a temporary local recording agent'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: September 8, 1997, 9:50 a.m. TRD-9711822 Wednesday, September 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1513.C In the matter of Harold Hobbs. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 8, 1997, 9:50 a.m. TRD-9711821 Wednesday, October 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1489.C To consider the application of Elsie A. Morton, Austin, Texas, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance agent's license to be issue by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 8, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9711820 Wednesday, October 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-0517.D In the matter of National IPF, Inc. doing business as Emerald Finance Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 8, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9711819 Wednesday, October 1, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1512.C To consider the application of Vincent L. Gutierrez, Houston, Texas, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance agent's license issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 8, 1997, 9:41 a.m. TRD-9711818 Wednesday, October 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1550.E Request for an appeal hearing by Travelers Indemnity Company of Connecticut from a decision of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility to reimburse premium. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 8, 1997, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9711829 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: The Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the respondent, Mervyn J. LeBlanc, for performing air conditioning contracting work without first obtaining a license in violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8861 sec.3(B) (Vernon 1993), pursuant to the Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001(APA), and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: September 5, 1997, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9711762 Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: The Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondents, James Renfroe and Mike Pryor, for performing air conditioning contracting work without a license (two counts), a violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8861 sec.3B (the Act); failing to provide the consumer proper installation, service and mechanical integrity (two counts) a violation of the Act sec.5(a) and advertising air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without a license, a violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code sec.75.22(a), pursuant to the Act and the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 60 an 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: September 5, 1997, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9711761 Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following respondents; Adkins Cleaners; Annex Cleaners; Baby's Valet; Bishop Defalco Retreat Center; City of Denton; Comet Cleaners (Dallas); Comet One-Hour Cleaners; Commerce I.S.D.; Compton Cleaners; Corpus Christi Health Center; Courtyard Hotel; Crest Cleaners and The Oaks Apartments for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for their 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 Civil Statutes, Article 9100; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 65. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: September 5, 1997, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9711760 Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, 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: Custom Cleaners; Daisy One- Hour Cleaners; Dallas Inn; Dallas Womans Forum; Day and Night Cleaners; Days Inn (Humble); and Denny's Restaurant #544 for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for- Respondent's boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code) Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Texas Civil Statutes, Article 9100; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 65. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: September 5, 1997, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9711759 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Board of Boiler Rules AGENDA: 1. Call to order-9:30 a.m.-G. Bynog, Chairman 2. Roll call-B. Stoll, Secretary 3. Introduction of visitors 4. Adoption of agenda 5. Approval of minutes of meeting on April 16, 1997 6. Administrative Report-G. Bynog, B. Stoll, C. Perrin 7. Task Force reports a. Controls and safety devices for automatically fired boilers-E. Doe, Chairman b. Nonwelded boilers-G. Berry, Chairman c. Boiler Law rewrite-E. Doc, Chairman d. Unfired steam boilers-J. Mitchell 8. New Business a. Proposed fee revision b. Exhausto-chimney automation system c. Mandatory inservice inspector orientation d. Hydrostatic testing of boilers 9. Old business a. Proposed legislation-pressure vessel b. 1995 edition of the NBIC-pending rule change 10. Next meeting 11. Adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Barbara Stoll at (512) 475-2858 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: George Bynog, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7365. Filed: September 4, 1997, 11:57 a.m. TRD-9711679 Texas Medical Disclosure Panel Friday, September 26, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-240, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The panel will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the July 11, 1997, meeting; review public comments received on the proposed rule (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 601) published in the August 12, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 7464) relating to requiring full disclosure of the possible risks and hazards involve (informed consent) by a physician or health care provider to a patient or person authorized to consent for the patient prior to performing abdominal endoscopic/laparoscopy procedures and endoscopic surgery of the thorax; adoption of final rule (25 TAC, Chapter 601); Hysterectomy subcommittee report; draft proposed rules (25 TAC, Chapter 601) relating to requiring full disclosure of the possible risks and hazards involved (informed consent) by a physician or health care provider to a patient or person authorized to consent for the patient prior to performing a hysterectomy; discussion of next meeting date; and public comments (may be limited to three minutes per comment). Contact: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna C. Currier (512) 458-7627 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 5, 1997, 12:55 p.m. TRD-9711727 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Tuesday, September 9, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 1:30 p.m. --Dell Harkey Braunsford, MD, Galveston, Tx. Termination Request, 2:00 p.m. --Rafael Verduzco, MD, Sugar Land, Tx. Executive Session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495B, sec.sec.2.07(B) and 2.09(O), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: August 29, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9711491 Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:30 a.m. --Stephen Edward Driscoll, MD, Odessa, Tx. Probation Appearance, 9:30 a.m. --Jaime J. Hull, MD, Amarillo, Tx. Probation Appearance, 9:30 a.m. --J. Paul Reynolds, MD, Coleman, Tx. Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. --James Kelly Richter, MD, San Antonio, Tx. Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. --Larry Rex Sands, MD, San Antonio, Tx. Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. --Debra Kennamer Epps, MD. Kerrville, Tx. Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m. --Peter Van Doren Kuhl, MD, San Antonio, Tx. Probation Appearance, 11:15 a.m. --Michael Richard Clynch, MD, Farmersville, Tx. Probation Appearance, 11:15 a.m. --Brandt Halbert McCorkle, DO, Arlington, Tx. Termination Request, 11:15 a.m. --Thomas Ratcliffe Leconey, MD, Weatherford, Tx. Termination Request, 1:00 p.m. --Leslie Schachar, MD, Lake Kiowa, Tx. Modification Request 1:30 p.m. --Alan S. Wasserman, MD, Denton, Tx. Termination Request, 2:00 p.m. --George Robert Smith, Jr., MD, Mt. Pleasant, Tx. Executive Session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495B, sec.sec.2.07(B) and 2.09(O), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: September 3, 1997, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9711602 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Friday, September 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Dallas Love Field, Main Terminal Building, (Conference Center) Dallas Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens comments 2. State facility performance data 3. Community center performance data A. Financial ratios B. Programmatic 4. Discussion of unresolved audit findings If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: September 2, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9711557 Texas Municipal Retirement System Friday, September 26, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Lakeway Conference Center, 101 Lakeway Drive Austin Workshop Meeting, Board of Trustees AGENDA: Workshop meeting for Board of Trustees and Staff to discuss goals, objectives, and strategies for the System and receive reports from Staff and consultants on current issues. No action will be taken on any item discussed during this meeting. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476- 7577. Filed: September 5, 1997, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9711765 Saturday, September 27, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Lakeway Conference Center, 101 Lakeway Drive Austin Regular Meeting, Board of Trustees AGENDA: To hear and approve minutes of the regular Board of Trustees meeting held June 22, 1997; review and approve Service Retirements, disability retirements; review and approve supplemental death benefits payments; consider extended supplemental death benefits coverage; review and act on financial statements; consider and act on resolution granting distributive benefits to annuitants and supplemental interest to certain funds and accounts; consider and act on new and amended forms for TMRS benefit applications; receive report from investment advisor, consider and act on selection of auditor for December 31, 1997, audit; reports by director and staff; report by actuary; report by legal counsel; consider any other business to come before the board. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476- 7577. Filed: September 5, 1997, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9711766 Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission Wednesday, October 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: JAMES OSWALT dba OSWALT ROOFING DISPOSAL SERVICE, SOAH Docket Number 582-97- 1442; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1357-MSW-E; A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's Executive Director's (ED) preliminary report and petition mailed February 28, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of for violations of sec.361 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act in Harrison County, Texas. The hearing will allow James Oswalt dba Oswalt Roofing Disposal Service, the Executive Director, and the Commission Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford James Oswalt dba Oswalt Roofing Disposal Service, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. James Oswalt dba Oswalt Roofing Disposal Service, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 361; the Administrative Procedure Act; 30 TAC, Chapters 70, 80, and 330; Chapter 361 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 3, 1997, 11:58: a.m. TRD-9711622 Thursday, October 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: MILWHITE INCORPORATED; SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1498; TNRCC Docket Number 97- 0069-AIR-E; A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's Executive Director's (ED) preliminary report and petition mailed June 10, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of MILWHITE, INCORPORATED for Texas Clean Air Act violations in Culberson County, Texas. The hearing will allow Milwhite Incorporated, the Executive Director, and the Commission Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Milwhite Incorporate, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Milwhite Incorporated, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 382; the Administrative Procedure Act; 30 TAC, Chapters 70, 80, 101, 111 and 115; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 2, 1997, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9711548 Friday, October 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: T.C. TUBB, DEE ANDERSON AND BILL DAVID dba WESTGATE MOBILE HOME PARK; SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1499; TNRCC Docket Number 96-0679-PWS-E; A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed June 6, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of T.C. Tubb, Dee Anderson and Bill Davis, dba Westgate Mobile Home Park for health and safety code violations in Midland County, Texas. The hearing will allow T.C. Tubb, Dee Anderson and Bill Davis dba Westgate Mobile Home Park, the Executive Director, and the Commission Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford T.C. Tubb, Dee Anderson and Bill Davis dba Westgate Mobile Home Park, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. T.C. Tubb, Dee Anderson and Bill Davis dba Westgate Mobile Home Park, the Executive Director, and the Commission Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341; Texas Water Code, as amended; the Administrative Procedures Act; 30 TAC, chapters 70, 80, and 290; and Rules of Procedure of the Texas Natural Resources Conservation and the State. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 2, 1997, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9711549 Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: RAKHBIR KAUR, ALTAF ALI, ZAWAR H. SHAH, GETARUS, INC. AND JAHANAZ, INC; SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1524; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1766-PST-E; A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed January 27, 1997, and the Executive Director's First Amended Preliminary Report and Petition mailed June 6, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of RAKHBIR KAUR, ALTAF ALI, ZAWAR H. SHAH, GETARUS, INC. AND JAHANAZ, INC; for violations of PST and air regulations in Harris County, Texas. The hearing will allow Rakhbir Kaur, Altaf Ali, Zawar H. Shah, Getarus, Inc. and Jahanaz, Inc., the Executive Director, and the Commission Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Rakhbir Kaur, Altaf Ali, Zawar H. Shah, Getarus, Inc. and Jahanaz, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Rakhbir Kaur, Altaf Ali, Zawar H. Shah, Getarus, Inc. and Jahanaz, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 382; Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code, as amended; the Administrative Procedure Act; 30 TAC, Chapters 70, 80, 101, 115 and 334; sec.382 of the Texas Clean Air Act; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 2, 1997, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9711550 Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Civic Center, 200 East Spring Street Brackettville AGENDA: For a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by ADOBE ECO-SYSTEMS, LTD. for Proposed Permit Number MSW2253 to authorize a Type I (landfill) municipal solid waste management facility. The permittee will be authorized to store, process and dispose of municipal solid waste resulting from or incidental to municipal, community, commercial, institutional and recreational activities; municipal solid waste resulting from construction and demolition projects; and Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 nonhazardous industrial solid waste and special wastes that are properly identified. The acceptance of Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 nonhazardous industrial solid waste and/or special wastes is contingent upon such waste being handled in accordance with 30 TAC sec.sec.330.136 and 330.137, and in accordance with the listed and described procedures in the permit application, subject to the limitations and special provisions provided herein. Solid waste will be initially accepted for disposal at this site at a rate of 223,000 tons per year, and upon construction of the railcar unloading facility, a rate of 5,000 tons per day may be accepted. The rate of waste acceptance is not limited to these amounts. The rate of acceptance of Class 1 nonhazardous industrial solid waste shall not be limited. The volume of Class 1 nonhazardous industrial solid waste shall be limited to twenty percent, or 3.94 million in-place cubic yards (waste capacity plus daily and intermediate cover), of the total available waste disposal capacity of the landfill (19.7 million in-place cubic yards). The facility will be authorized to operate 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. The Rio Grande Regional Municipal Solid Waste Facility is located on 424 acres, approximately 1/2 mile south of the City of Spofford and is abutted by State Highway 131 and FM 1572 in Kinney County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582- 97-1547. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 3, 1997, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9711618 Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 6:30 p.m. East Montgomery County Courthouse, 1035 South Highway 59 New Caney AGENDA: For a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by MC NICK RECYCLING, INC. for issuance of proposed Air Permit Number 31596 to authorize construction of a used oil filter processing facility location approximately 500 feet west of Highway 59 and approximately 600 feet north of Route 2, McCleskey road, in Montgomery County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0716. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 3, 1997, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9711619 Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 7:30 p.m. Nueces County Center Auditorium, 710 East Main Robstown Office of the Chief Clerk AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by Texas Ecologists, Inc. for a Class 3 Permit Modification to Hazardous Waste Permit Number HW50052- 001 to authorize expansion of hazardous solid waste land disposal activities on the eastern portion of the facility and expansion of the western portion of the property for non-hazardous waste disposal. The proposed facility operations include treatment, storage, and disposal of industrial solid and hazardous waste. The facility is located on a 240-acre tract located on Petronila Road, approximately 3.5 miles south of Robstown, Nueces County, Texas. Contact: Office of Public Assistance, Mail Code 108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: September 5, 1997, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9711729 Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: D.E. MARTIN dba CONSUMERS WATER COMPANY and CONSUMERS WATER, INC.; SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1523; TNRCC Docket Number 96-0920-PWS-E; A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed May 28, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of D.E. Martin, dba Consumers Water Company and Consumers Water, Inc. for water and health and safety code violations in Harris and Montgomery Counties, Texas. The hearing will allow D.E. Martin dba Consumers Water company and Consumers Water, Inc., the Executive Director, and the Commission Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford D.E. Martin, dba Consumers Water Company and Consumers Water, Inc. the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. D.E. Martin dba Consumers Water company and Consumers Water, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341; Texas Water Code, Chapter 13, as amended; the Administrative Procedure Act; 30 TAC, Chapters 70, 80, 290 and 291; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 2, 1997, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9711551 Board of Nurse Examiners Friday, October 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Advisory Committee on Education AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of April 1997 minutes III. Review report from distance learning education technologies and extended campus/extension site subcommittee. IV. Old business Re-education guidelines V. New Business VI. Adjournment Contact: Cheryl K. Rosipal, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6816. Filed: September 3, 1997, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9711641 Texas State of Plumbing Examiners Monday-Tuesday, September 15-16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: September 15-16, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-Call to order and roll call. Consideration of minutes of June 3, 1997, enforcement committee meeting for adoption as recorded. Informal conferences: the committee will discuss the following cases with the individuals who are scheduled to appear. Possible action by die committee on these cases: Case #96-0421-September 16, 1997 at 11:00 a.m.; Case #97-0478-September 16, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Review of Citation List and possible action. Review of applicants with past criminal convictions. Discussion and possible action regarding cities with population over 5,000 which have no current licensed plumbing inspector. Complaint cases for review: The following cases will be reviewed by and possibly acted upon by the committee as time allows. Time may not allow for all cases listed to be reviewed: Case Numbers-96-0273, 96-0464, 96-0156, 96-0245, 97-0002, 96-0466, 96-0286, 97- 0269, 97-0124, 97-0014, 97-0104, 97-0001, 97-0100, 97-0101, 97-0016, 97-0280, 96-0560, 95-0456, 97-0164, 96-521, 97-0440, 97-0590, 97-0182, 97-0802, 97-0432. Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458-2145, Ext. 233. Filed: September 4, 1997, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9711697 Texas Board of Professional Engineers Friday, September 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. La Posada Hotel, 1000 Zaragoza Street Laredo Licensing Committee AGENDA: 1. A. Meeting called to order by committee chair at 9:30 a.m. B. Roll call C. Welcome visitors 2. Discuss and possibly act on issues concerning licensing rules. 3. Discuss and possibly act on proposed amendments to board rules 131.1-131.3, 131.7-131.10, 131.12, 131.14, 131.15, and 131.17-131.19. 4. Discuss and possibly act on issues, applications, and personal interviews for specific individuals. 5. Discuss and possibly act on issues relating to the North American Free Trade Agreement and the mutual recognition document. 6. Discuss and possibly act on directions for future staff action. 7. Discuss and possibly act on correspondence. 8. Set date and establish agenda for next meeting. 9. Adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, P.E., 1917 IH-335 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440- 7723. Filed: September 5, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9711780 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st, Board Room (John H. Winters Center, First Floor East Tower) Austin AGENDA: The staff of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) will conduct a meeting open to the public to receive input in rule development for the regulation of child-placing agencies providing adoption services in relating to changes in the licensing statute and the Texas Family Code passed during the last Legislative Session. The meeting will include issues related to adoption fees, adoption expenditures, the deletion of the statutory requirement for an annual audit, new financial reporting requirements, the paternity registry, and the requirement for "adoptive home screenings." The meeting is not a meeting by the Board, but is a meeting held by PRS staff to aid in the development of revisions to rules relating to child-placing agencies providing adoption services. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but wish to provide input in the rule development relating to child-placing agencies providing adoption services, written comments tot he attention of Joanna Taylor. Written comments may be mailed to MC E-550, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, delivered to the receptionist in the lobby of the John H. Winters Center, or faxed to (512) 438-3848. Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Sasha Rasco at (512) 438-3249 by September 19, 1997, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Joanna Taylor, 701 West 51st Street, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3259. Filed: September 5, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9711783 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 701 West 51st, Board Room (John H. Winters Center, First Floor East Tower) Austin AGENDA: The staff of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) will conduct a meeting open to the public to receive input in the development of rules governing the alternative accreditation program for child-care facilities and child-placing agencies. The meeting is not a meeting by the Board, but is a meeting held by PRS staff to aid in the development of rules required by House Bill 2482 of the 75th Legislature, prior to presenting them to the Board for publication for comment. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but wish to provide input in the rule development for the alternative accreditation program, written comments will be accepted if received by December 1, 1997. Please address written comments to the attention of Sasha Rasco. Written comments may be mailed to MC E-550, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, delivered to the receptionist in the lobby of the John H. Winters Center, or faxed to (512) 438-3848. Persons with disabilities planning to attend this hearing who may need auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Laura Ortega, (512) 438-3267 by September 17th so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Sasha Rasco, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3249. Filed: September 5, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9711782 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, September 10, 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 16189, 16196, 16226, 16285, 16290, 16455, 17065 and 17836; Tariff Control Number 17402; Docket Number 17390; Project Numbers 16899, 16900, 16901 and 17327; comments regarding the Federal Communications Commission's MO&O and FNPRM regarding unauthorized changes to consumers' long distance carriers; Docket Number 16088; Project Number 16101; Local Number Portability; Project Number 17246; Docket Numbers 15081, 15086, 17152, 16525, 17463, 17569, 17582, 17593, 17597, 17611, 17615, 17262, 17632, 17656, 17673 and 17737; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including but not limited to FCC Docket Number CC-97-137 and other 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 PURA and FTA; Docket Numbers 17751, 16705, 15613, 15840, 16995, 16845, 17486, 17039, 16690, 17178 and 17452: Activities in wholesale electric power market, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of Senate Bill 373, 74th session Texas Legislature; Electric industry restructuring; Project Numbers 15471 and 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, 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: September 2, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9711565 Texas Council on Purchasing from People With Disabilities Friday, September 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Hearing Room E2.026 Austin Quarterly Meeting AGENDA: Acceptance of minutes from June 27, 1997 open meeting Consideration of pricing subcommittee recommendations Item 1 discussion and action on contracts completed under temporary approval authority Item 2 discussion and action on new contracts Item 3 discussion and action on renewal contracts Item 4 discussion and action on new products Item 5 discussion and action on product changes and revisions Presentation of TIBH Industries, Inc. quarterly activity report Discussion on service contract percentages of disabled labor reported Discussion on expanding state-use temporary personnel service contracts Public comment period Suggested agenda items for future consideration Meeting adjourned Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxillary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Erica Goldbloom at (512) 463-3244 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Chester Beattle Jr., 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3583. Filed: September 2, 1997, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9711532 Texas Racing Commission Monday, September 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1101 Camino La Costa, Room 235 Austin AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; consideration of and action on the following rules: sec.sec.303.2, 303.7, 303.8, 303.42, 303.101, 305.5, 305.7, 305.70, 309.32, 309.60, 313.408, 319.10, 329.336, 321.204; report on racetrack inspections; consideration of and action on application form for interim license to conduct race meetings; appointment of advisory committee regarding the selection of a laboratory under Texas Racing Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 179e, sec.3.07(d); request by Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie for approval of change in ownership; requests by pari-mutuel horse racetracks for live race dates for 1998; consideration of and action on concession contract for Sam Houston Race Park; Consideration of and action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, compensation, discipline, or dismissal of the executive secretary; executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.071(1) to meeting with assistant attorney general to seek legal advice regarding pending and/or anticipated litigation with Sam Houston Race Park and Gulf Greyhound Park; executive session pursuant to Texas Racing Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article, 179e, sec.6.03(b) to consider concession contract for Sam Houston Race Park; Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.074 to deliberate personnel matters: the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties compensation, discipline, or dismissal of the executive secretary; Old and New Business; Adjourn. Contact: Paula C. Lowerday, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 833-6699. Filed: August 29, 1997, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9711502 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, September 2, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress, 12th Floor Conference Room 12-170. Austin EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following item: Staff report concerning safety issues affecting Union Pacific Railroad Company service in Texas; sending letter to Mr. Jerry Davis, President of Union Pacific, concerning deteriorating service; and other related issues. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Recent safety related events in Union Pacific Railroad Company operations, including deaths of crew members, require prompt Railroad Commission action. Contact Jerry Martin, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7116. Filed: September 2, 1997, 10:25 a.m. TRD-9711523 Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: September 5, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9711781 Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111. Austin AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Railroad Commission of Texas at the time, date, and location stated above. The Commission may meet in executive session on any item listed below as authorized by the Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 551). At the request of Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander, consideration and action on conducting public hearings in Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, and possibly other locations in Texas, on issues of rail safety and rail service on the Union Pacific Railroad; and hiring additional rail safety inspection staff. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: September 2, 1997, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9711539 Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Room E1.012, Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: 1. Council member introduction. 2. Discussion of SB897 a) History-Open to representatives b) Legislative goals-Open to representatives 3. Council strategic plan for SB897 4. Council Legislative directives for SB897.1-3 "The Blue Pages"-Open to public comment 5. Nomination of SB97.1-3 committee chair 6. SB897.1-3 committee chair discussion of prospective committee members 7. Council Legislative directives for SB897.4 "Research Group to Study Electronic Formats"-Open to public comment 8. Nomination of SB897.4 committee chair 9. SB897.4 committee chair discussion of prospective committee members 10. Public comment Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email michele.lamb@tsl.state.tx.us. Filed: September 5, 1997, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9711730 Texas Savings and Loan Department Friday, September 26, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from Edward Arredondo, Virginia B. Cashion, Charles D. Jones, Paul James Meyer, Jr., and Charles Samuel Smith to operate a de novo state savings bank, Synergy Bank, SSB. at 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, McLennan County, Texas from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: September 2, 1997, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9711537 Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from Jacksonville Savings Bank, SSB to operate a branch office within Wal-Mart Super Center located at 515 East Loop 281, Longview, Gregg county, Texas from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: W. Clark Johnson, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: September 2, 1997, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9711538 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, September 12, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1250A Austin Budget Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: review of the budget: development of budget recommendations for board approval; and the setting of the next meeting date. 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: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719- 3521. Filed: September 2, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9711562 Friday, September 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1250A Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the July 25, 1997, meeting; sanctions guidelines; pending complaints waiting for administrative hearing (SW-95-080 (MM) postponed (no new date set); SW-96- 052 (KM) tentative date December 17, 1997; SW-96-038 (KN) October 28, 1997; SW- 97-024 (KD) reset October 8, 1997; and SW-96-077 (LW) waiting to set/possible probation agreement); pending complaints waiting for board approval on agreed orders (SW-96-077 (LW) probation; SW-97-050 (PM) probation; and SW-97-044 (SN) denial); pending complaints (SW-96-074; SW-97-069; SW-97-089; SW-97-096; SW-96- 077; SW-97-077; SW-97-090; SW-97-097; SW-96-099; SW-97-079; SW-97-091; SW-97- 098; SW-97-038; SW-97-081; SW-97-092; SW-97-099; SW-97-050; SW-97-085; SW-97- 093; SW-97-100; SW-97-053; SW-97-086; SW-97-094; SW-97-065; SW-97-087; SW-97- 095; and SW-97-066; non-compliance of Probation Order on Thomas Burns (LMSW-ACP, SW-96-007); Sarah Abrego's reapplication for licensure (SW-96-026); other business not requiring action; and the setting of the next meeting currently scheduled for October 24, 1997. 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: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719- 3521. Filed: September 2, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9711560 Friday, September 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1250A Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 13, 1997 meeting; executive director's report; report from the division director; committee reports (Newsletter Committee (the number of publications each year); Continuing Education Committee (the continued competency plan); and Budget Committee (budget committee's recommendations for fiscal year 1998- 1999)); board retreat goals and objectives; application denial relating to SN; order relating to LW; releases from probated licensure (Shalaish Pathak, Demetra Boykin, Theresa Potts, Sondrea Ray, and Brent Meyers); ratification of probated licenses (Rachel Chapa, Melissa Reyes, and Cheryl Sandle); ratification of other probated licenses; Edward Byrne's request for licensure based on his work experience at the Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) level; Sam Warner's request to waive the educational requirement for the licensed social worker (LSW); a licensee's request for acceptance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the requirement for license renewal; setting the 1998 calendar of board meetings; other business not requiring board action; and confirmation of the next meeting date scheduled for December 12-13, 1997. 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: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719- 3521. Filed: September 2, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9711561 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 311 North Fifth Street, Hearings Room Temple REVISED AGENDA: Review and take appropriate action on the following: Need to add the following agenda item to the notice filed with you on August 27, 1997: 1998-1999 Biennial Operating Plan for Information Resources. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (817) 773-2250, TEX-AN 820-1250. Filed: September 3, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9711656 Boards for Lease of State-owned lands Friday, September 12, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration and approval of bids received for the August 18, 1997 special oil and gas lease sale. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: September 3, 1997, 12:01 p.m. TRD-9711624 Friday, September 12, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice REVISED AGENDA: Pooling Application: Clemens Unit, Brazoria County. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: September 4, 1997, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9711687 Structural Pest Control Board Sunday, September 14, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Lubbock Plaza Hotel, 3201 South Loop 289, Brazos Room Lubbock Termite Treatment Committee to Include Baits AGENDA: I. Public comment II. Discussion on disclosure document and treatment definitions. III. Review and discuss changes to the WDI report to include baits and other recommendations. IV. Discussion on insurance certificate to include completed operations. V. Committee recommendations. Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 451-7200. Filed: September 3, 1997, 4:16 TRD-9711657 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, September 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman Roger Benavides II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Financial Report IV. Agency Operations Budget V. Future Agenda Items VI. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3070. Filed: September 3, 1997, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9711640 Friday, September 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Libraries and Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: The Libraries and Telemedicine Committee will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman John Collins II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Reports from Advisory Committees IV. Future Agenda Items V. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3070. Filed: September 3, 1997, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9711639 Friday, September 12, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin AGENDA: The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman Bill Mitchell II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Presentation on the Western Governor's University IV. Agency Update V. Financial Report VI. Appointments of Board Committees VII. Rescheduling Board Meetings for Every Other Month VIII. Gift/Donation Policy IX. Memorandum of Understanding with Legislative Council X. Future Agenda Items XI. Executive Session pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.071 for Personnel Matters Regarding a Performance Review for the Executive Director XII. Adjourn Open Meeting Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3067. Filed: September 3, 1997, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9711638 Texas State Technical College System Saturday, September 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 North IH35 Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: Address Concerns Raised by Tenants Regarding Environmental Cleanup of the TSTC Property in Amarillo. Possibly take Action Regarding Same. Change Order for Removal and Disposal of Contaminated Materials at TSTC Property in Amarillo. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: August 29, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9711497 Saturday, September 6, 1997, 9:05 a.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 North IH35 Austin Board of Regents Closed Meeting AGENDA: Closed Meeting for the specific purpose provided in sec.551.072 and 551.074 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to include the following: Possible Sale or Lease of TSTC Rental Property in Amarillo Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: August 29, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9711495 The University of Texas System Wednesday-Saturday, September 3-6, 1997, 2:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., respectively September 3 and 6-Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, September 4 and 5-Ex-Students' Association, U.T. Austin Campus, 2110 San Jacinto Austin Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: The following is a revision to the agenda filed with the Texas Register Division on August 27, 1997. The Board will meet in Executive Session at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 1997, in the West Salon of the San Jacinto Room at the Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas, to consider the following additional item in accordance with Texas Government Code, sec.551.072. U. T. Board of Regents: Consideration of the Exchange of State Property or the Sale to the State of Texas of Approximately 3.84 acres of Land and improvements located at 1606 Niles Road (Also commonly known as #6 Niles Road and/or "Woodlawn"), Austin, Travis County, Texas. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: September 2, 1997, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9711547 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 Board REVISED AGENDA: XII. Administrative Hearings The Board will consider recommendations made by the Administrative Law Judge on the following licensees: ADD: Yolanda Renee Deyo, aka Yolanda Farris, LVN #095895 DELETE: Darlene Level Ray, LVN #066130; James Charles Johns, Jr., LVN #114021. Contact: Marjorie A. Bronk, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8100. Filed: September 3, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9711623 Texas On-Site Wastewater Treatment Research Council Thursday, September 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Four Points Hotel by ITT Sheraton, 5301 North State Line Avenue Texarkana Council AGENDA: The Council will act on the minutes of the previous meeting. The Chairman and the Executive Secretary will provide their reports followed by discussion and possible action on the FY 1998 budget and the 1998 annual conference and conference planner. The floor will then be open for public comments. Other items on the agenda will include discussion and possible action on: the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for facilitation of a focus group on clusters systems; the status of the RFP for consulting services for the comparative study requested by Representative Tracy King; the contract with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; and the setting of Council priorities and goals. The scheduling of future meetings will end the meeting. Contact: Annette Maddern, MC 178, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-5304. Filed: September 2, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9711569 Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Omni Bayfront Hotel, 900 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Call to order-reminder of the anti-trust statement II. Approval of the minutes from the June 24, 1997, board of directors' meeting III. Report of the secretary/treasurer IV. Report of the chairman of the board of directors V. Roof inspection program VI. Reinsurance committee report VII. Participation formula discussion VIII. Public relations/media support IX. Immunity language X. Limits-inflation factors XI. Business interruption XII. Policy rewrite committee report XIII. 1998 rate filing-actuarial support XIV. 1997 budget conformance and 1998 preliminary budget XV. Executive session XVI. Discussion of executive committee meetings XVII. IRS audit XVIII. Any other business XIX. Adjourn Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-9612. Filed: September 3, 1997, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9711611 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, September 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes for the public hearings of August 20, 1997 and public meeting of August 21, 1997 3. Discussion and possible action on Proposal of Amendments; Rule 125.1, 125.2, and 129.3 4. Discussion and possible action on Proposal of Amendments; Rule 133.103 5. Discussion and possible action on Proposal of Amendments; Rule 166.1 6. Discussion and possible action on Proposal of Amendments; Rule 147.11 7. Discussion and possible action on Proposal of Amendments; Rule 102.2 8. Discussion and possible action on Proposal of Amendments; Rule 114.4 9. Discussion and possible action on Proposal of Amendments; Rule 108.1 10. Discussion and possible action on Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Procedure C-5.000-Adoption of Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Fee Schedule 11. Discussion and possible action on FY 1998 budget 12. Discussion and possible action on proposal of new rule: Rule 126.11 13. Discussion and possible action on adoption of new rules: Rule 122.3, 122.4 and 110.108 14. Executive Session 15. Action on matters considered in Executive Session 16. Discussion and possible action on management audit 17. General reports, discussion and possible action on issues relating to commission activities 18. Confirmation of futures public meeting dates 19. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4699. Filed: September 5, 1997, 5:14 p.m. TRD-9711792 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, September 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building Austin AGENDA: Presentation from representative of U.S. Department of Education on School-to- Work; discussion, consideration and possible action relating to: (1) integration of eligibility determination and service delivery relative to House Bill 2777; (2) appointment of members to State Advisory Committee on Child Care Programs; (3) proposed amendments to allocation rule; (4) proposed rule relating to the self-sufficiency fund; (5) adoption of proposed changes to rule relating to the skills development fund; (6) proposed incentive and sanction rule for local workforce boards; (7) child care matching fund process, the role of local workforce development boards and use of lapsing federal funds from FY 1997 for locally matched child care initiatives; (8) potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce development boards; (9) recommendations to TCWEC of operational plans of local workforce development boards; (10) Commission's policy and criteria relating to appointment and reappointment of local workforce development board or private industry council nominess; (11) approval of local workforce board or private industry council nominees; Discussion regarding: new agency organization structure for monitoring function; governance structures for local workforce development boards; revision of rules related to the TANF employment program; Executive session pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff; Government Code sec.551.071(2) to consult with attorney concerning the Open Meetings Act and Commission administrative procedures; and Government Code sec.551.071(1) to consult with attorney concerning pending litigation or settlement offer; consideration and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation cases; standards of proof in unemployment benefits cases involving drug testing; motion for attorney's fees for Appeal Tribunal 97- 050805-1-0797; and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Docket 37. Meet with TDHS board members to discuss welfare reform and Welfare- to-Work. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: August 29, 1997, 2:50 p.m. TRD-9711493 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Thursday, September 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board Room, 1401 Pacific Avenue, First Floor Dallas Full Council AGENDA: Agenda: Welfare-to-Work Workshop: Call to order and Opening Remarks (Roland Cordobes, TCWEC Chair), Welcome Remarks (Honorable Lee Jackson, Dallas County Judge); Introductory comments (Michael Patterson, TCWEC Executive Director); Presentation- "Welfare to Work: Guidance and Perspectives from the Office of the Governor" (Ron Lindsey, Director of Health and Human Services, Policy Office); "Understanding the Overall Program-Overview of the Federal and State Programs: The Population, The Requirements, and The Impacts" (Panel: Hazel Baylor, TWC; Judy Denton, DHS; Ron Curry, Higher Education Coordinating Board; Jay cummings, TEA; Dr. Richard Funk, TCWEC); Lunch; Continuation of Panel: "Understanding the Overall Program;" Break; Strategies for success: Topics-financing Welfare-to- Work; the Role of State and Local Entities: Human Services, Workforce Commission, Workforce Boards and Other Local TANF Operators; The Role of Business and Industry and Labor and Education (This session will enable the Council to understand the strategies for welfare-to-work, interagency collaboration, and problems and gaps in reaching the state's welfare-to-work goals. During this session, members of the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the panelists. Resource panel: Local Workforce Boards, State Agencies, Business, Labor, Education); Wrap-up; Adjourn. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936- 8103. Filed: August 29, 1997, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9711507 Friday, September 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board Room, 1401 Pacific Avenue, First Floor Dallas Full Council AGENDA: Agenda: Call to order, announcements, public comment, approval of minutes; executive director's report: status of council staff and funding; executive committee report-action item: ratification of the June 30, 1997, executive committee meeting on the following items: This action is a formality required by law. These items have been sent to the Governor and have received his approval: Approval of the JTPA Title III Governor's Reserve Fund Policy; Approval of the JTPA Incentive/Performance Standards Policy; Approval of the JTPA PY1996-1997 plan modification/employment services PY 1997 consolidated state plan (Governor's Coordination and Special Services Plan); approval of the strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards: (1) Tarrant County Workforce Development Board Plan; (2) Texoma Workforce Development Board Plan; Action Item: Ratification of August 21, 1997, Executive Committee Meeting: The Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee on the recommended changes to the FY 1998 Administrative Procedures for the distribution of available fund for the apprenticeship training program pertaining to State General Revenue Funds Administered by the Texas Workforce Commission as authorized by the Texas Education Code, Chapter 133; the South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board Workforce Plan; The Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board Workforce Plan; Action/briefing item: consideration of possible action regarding recommendations to the Governor on strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; briefing item: overview of the CY 1997 JTPA Title II-B Summer Youth Program: Summary of activities, enrollment numbers, characteristics, outcomes; briefing item: overview of the PY 1996/1997 JTPA Title III Program; Briefing Item: strategic planning process and appointment of a sub-committee; briefing item: program highlights from Local Workforce Boards: Dallas/Dallas County Workforce Development Board; Tarrant County Workforce Development Board; North Central Texas Workforce Development Board; 12:30 p.m.-Adjourn. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936- 8103. Filed: August 29, 1997, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9711506 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed August 29, 1997 Canyon Regional Water Authority, Board, met at Guadalupe County Fire Training Facility, 320 Fire Field Road, New Braunfels, September 8, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-8233, (210) 609-0543. TRD-9711478. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board Members Special Event, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, September 2, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9771479. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Special Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, September 2, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9771475. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Planning Ad Hoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, September 5, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9771476. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 300 East Shepherd, Lufkin City Hall, Room 102, Lufkin, September 9, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-7747. TRD-9711490. Education Service Center, Region One, ESC Work Session, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, September 3, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-5611. TRD-9711462. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legislative Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, September 3, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9711472. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, September 9, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9711466. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, September 9, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9711477. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, September 11, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9711465. Gray County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, September 4, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9711492. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, September 4, 1997, at 12:05 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD- 9711460. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, September 4, 1997, at 12:10 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD- 9711459. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, September 3, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3283. TRD-9711499. Meetings Filed September 2, 1997 Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at Corporation Office, FM 485 West, Cameron, September 4, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 150, Cameron, Texas 76520-0150, (254) 697-4016. TRD- 9711555. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, September 8, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information my be obtained from John Ward, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9711567. Canyon Regional Water Authority, Board, met at Guadalupe County Fire Training Facility, 320 Fire Field Road, New Braunfels, September 8, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-8233, (210) 609-0543. TRD-9711544. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 113 West Beauregard, San Angelo, September 11, 1997 , at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sidney Mabry, P.O. Box 770, Mertzon, Texas 76941, (915) 835-4361. TRD-9711570. Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, September 4, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-1801. TRD-9711511. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 400 Spring, (Grand Jury Room), Columbus, September 9, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 832-8222. TRD- 9711528. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, September 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9711514. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, Dallas, September 5, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9711519. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at the Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn Avenue, Dallas, September 11, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9711513. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Application Review Committee, will meet at 201 North Magnolia Street, Woodville Inn, Woodville, September 25, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384- 5704. TRD-9711530. Edwards Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, September 5, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD-9711512. Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue "E", Moody, September 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, P.O. Box 538, Moody, Texas 76557, (254) 853-3838. TRD-9711566. Fisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Fisher County Courthouse, 101 Concho, Courtroom, Roby, September 9, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD-9711531. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, September 9, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD-9711545. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, 1 Block West of FM Highway 765 and FM Highway 2134, Millersview, September 8, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0130, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9711543. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 2910 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, September 10, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9711529. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, September 8, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9711533. Rusk County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 107 North Van Buren, Henderson, September 11, 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- 9711564. San Patricio Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1146 East Market, Sinton, September 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD- 9711563. Tri County Special Utility District (SUD), Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, September 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 803-3553. TRD-9711515. Meetings filed September 3, 1997 Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, met at Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.102, 26th and Red River, Austin, September 8, 1997, 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, P.O. Box 1088- annex, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9711603. Bi-County Water Supply Corporation, met at Arch Davis Road, Pittsburg, September 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janelle Larson, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9711658. Blanco County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 North Avenue G, Johnson City, September 9, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Teas 78636, (210) 868-4013. TRD-9711615. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Economic Development District, met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, September 10, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Troy Williamson, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9711642. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, September 10, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944- 9666. TRD-9711653. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors Regular Meeting, convened at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, September 10, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons, Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9711598. El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at FM 99, Karnes City, September 9, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Judith Zimmerman, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (830) 780-3539. TRD-9711595. Falls County appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at Int. Highway 6 and 7, Falls County Courthouse, First Floor, Marlin, September 15, 1997, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 883-2543. TRD-9711612. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, September 9, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 238- 8823. TRD-9711597. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, September 10, 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-9711636. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, September 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD-9711633. Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, September 9, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471. TRD-9711645. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, September 18, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD- 9711613. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, September 18, 1997 at 8:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD- 9711614. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 109 North Main, ARB Conference Room, Cleburne, September 8-10, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 645-3986. TRD-9711620. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Board, Finance Committee, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, September 4, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9711625. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, September 10, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Hartzell, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 78484-0250. TRD- 9711594. Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas, Board of Directors, met at Hughes & Luce, L.L.P., 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 900, Austin, September 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charles L. Tea, P.O. Box 9906, Austin, Texas 78766, (512) 346-3274. TRD-9711617. Meetings Filed September 4, 1997 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, September 8, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, 305 Eskew, Bastrop, Texas, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9711678. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Regular Meeting, met at 1124-A Regal Row, Austin, September 11, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, Fax (512) 282-7016. TRD-9711699. Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 502 North Main Street, September 9, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD-9711700. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, on September 9, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD-9711673. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, met at 1 Sugar Creek Center Boulevard, Suite 700, Sugar Land, September 11, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 965-0871. TRD-9711671. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, September 17, 1997, at 5:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9711691. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, September 24 1997, at 5:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9711692 Texas Department of Health, Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force, will meet at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110, The University of Texas Campus, 26th and Red River, September 17, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6646. 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. TRD-9711680 Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, September 8, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash III or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752- 3505. TRD-9711696. Mason County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 202 Westmoreland, September 9, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Deborah Geistweit, P.O. Box 1119 Mason, Texas 76856, (915) 347-5989. TRD-9711690. Mason County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 210 Westmoreland, September 11, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Deborah Geistweit, P.O. Box 1119 Mason, Texas 76856, (915) 347-5989. TRD- 9711698. Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA), Board of Directors Special Meeting, met at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, CPA Trustee Room, 2211 I-35 E. North, September 11, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD-9711703. Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA), Board of Directors Annual Meeting, met at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, CPA Trustee Room, 2211 I-35 E. North, September 11, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD-9711702. Nolan County, Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at the Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third, September 16, 1997, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9711674. Nolan County, Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at the Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third, September 16, 1997, at 7:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9711675. North Plains Ground Water Conservation District Number Two, Regular Board, met at 603 East First, September 9, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard S. Bowers, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795, (806) 935-6401. TRD-9711683. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Workforce Development Board, met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, September 10, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9711684. Sulphur-Cypress SWCD #419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Mt Pleasant, September 11, 1997, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson Road, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD-9711694. Upper Rio Grande Private Industry Council, Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, September 10, 1997, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, Ext. 406. TRD-9711701. West Central Texas Council of Governments/Career Stop, Career Stop Advisory Committee, met at 809 North Judge Ely Boulevard, September 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Cheryl Halliburton, 809 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-5633. TRD-9711677. Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, September 9, 1997, at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mickey Hand, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (940) 627-3081. TRD-9711693. Meetings Filed September 5, 1997 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Fourth and Avenue J, Poteet, September 10, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591. TRD-9711728. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Human Resources Board Committee, met at 1700 South Lamar Boulevard, Building #1, Suite 102A, Austin, September 10, 1997, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9711712. Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, September 11, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9711798. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, September 11, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9711711. Brazos Valley Development Council, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, September 9, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Linda McGuill, 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9711709. Brazos Valley Development Council, Board of Directors, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, September 10, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, Jr., P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775- 4244. TRD-9711788. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, September 10, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-2133. TRD-9711720. Creedmoor Maha WSC, Monthly Board, met at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, September 10, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, Texas, (512) 243-2113. TRD-9711722. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee-of-the-Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, September 9, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9711791. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room, First Floor, Dallas, September 9, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD- 9711790. Education Service Center-Region One, Board of Directors, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, September 9, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383- 5611. TRD-9711716. Education Service Center-Region 17, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, October 7, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kyle R. Wargo, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79416, (806) 792-5468, Ext. 852. TRD-9711717. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, September 11, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9711715. Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, September 8, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, (972) 937-3552. TRD-9711708. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, September 11, 1997, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9711776. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number 1, Board and Advisors, met at 2005 South Bridge, Brady, September 11, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9711751. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number 1, Board and Advisors, met at 2005 South Bridge, Brady, September 11, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9711750. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, September 9, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9711737. Manville Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board, met at 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, September 11, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272- 4044. TRD-9711731. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, September 15, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W. T. Ballard, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD-9711721. North Texas Turnpike Authority, Benefits and Compensation Committee, met at 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, September 10, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9711739. Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet at the El Paso Marriott Hotel, 1600 Airways, Salon F, El Paso, September 17, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michelle Maley, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9711752. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee, met at the Fourth Floor Conference Room, Bexar County Public Works, Vista Verde, 233 North Pecos, San Antonio, September 9, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte Roszelle, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9711710. South Texas Development Council, Board of Directors, met at the Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse Annex, Zapata, September 11, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Julie Saldana, P.O. Box 2187, Laredo, Texas 78044-2187, (956) 722-3995. TRD-9711795. STED Corporation, Board of Trustees, met at the Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse Annex, Zapata, September 11, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Robert Mandiola, P.O. Box 2187, Laredo, Texas 78044-2187, (956) 722-3995. TRD-9711794. Meetings Filed September 8, 1997 Comal Independent School District, Board of Trustees, will meet at 1441 North Business 35, New Braunfels, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Abel Campos, 1421 North Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, (210) 625-8081. TRD- 9711801 Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9711804. Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, September 12, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957- 5222. TRD-9711803. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Highway 190, Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Kempner, September 11, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103 Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9711802. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, September 10, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from M. D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, (409) 327-3107, Fax (409) 327-8959. TRD-9711817. Martin County Appraisal district, MCAD Board, will meet at 308 North Saint Peter, Stanton, September 15, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Elaine Stanley, P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, Texas 79782, (915) 756-2823. TRD- 9711830.