OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Department of Agriculture Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-0357 in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Bernard Roland, d/b/a Rowland Dusters, concerning alleged violation of Texas pesticide laws. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9712037 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 900B East Expressway 83 San Juan AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-015 (Vernon Supplement 1997) by Villarreal Produce Company, Inc., as petitioned by Interstate Fruit and Vegetable Company, Inc. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9712038 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1471 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Kim Matlack d/b/a Ambiance A Floral Affair concerning alleged violations of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9712040 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings, AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1473 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Barbara Terry, d/b/a McCart Street Florist and Gifts concerning alleged violations of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9712041 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings, AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1474 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Laurie Perkins Cheek, d/b/a Quanah Floral & Gifts concerning alleged violations of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9712042 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings, AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1479 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Bette D. Hill, d/b/a Kiest Florist concerning alleged violations of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9712049 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings, AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1475 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Virginia West, d/b/a Flowers by Sunshine concerning alleged violations of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9712043 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1476 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs.Maria D. Serna, d/b/a Loly's Flower Shop concerning alleged violation of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9712044 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1478 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Minnie Whitzel, d/b/a Minnie's Flower Shop concerning alleged violation of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9712045 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1478 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Church Construction, Inc. concerning alleged violation of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9712046 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings, AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1481 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Carol Briggs Alston, d/b/a Flowers by Carol concerning alleged violation of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9712047 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1482 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Sheila Denise Phillips, d/b/a Blossoms Plus etc/Balloons concerning alleged violations of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9712048 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1472 regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Julio Contreras d/b/a Contreras Wholesale Nursery concerning alleged violations of Texas Agricultural Code, Annotated sec.71.034(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2 (a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9712050 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) September 26, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; statewide services/strategic planning meeting; old business; new business; announcements and public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 105, Austin, 78753 (512) 349- 6669 Filed: September 12, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712216 Texas Animal Health Commission Monday, September 22, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Selection Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes II. Discussion of Human Resources Hiring Practices, Policies and Procedures III. Executive Session (closed to the general public and nonessential commissioners and/or TAHC staff) to include interviews, review and discussion regarding applicants for the Assistant Executive Director for Administration position. This session is authorized by sec.551.074 of the Texas Government Code which authorizes a closed meeting to deliberate the appointment or employment of a public officer or employee. Discussion and possible action concerning applicants for Assistant Executive Director for Administration position, as needed. Conclusions. Contact: Tiffany Norvell, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966; tiffanyn@tahc.state.tx. us., (512) 719-0714. Filed: September 11, 1997, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9702117 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Conference Room 3W.9, State Capitol Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Executive Session- Interviews/Consideration of applicants for Executive Director position III. Other Business- Action/announcements related to Executive Director position. IV. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: September 8, 1997, 10:08 a.m. TRD-9711845 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. Higher Education Coordinating Board- College Student Loan Bonds, Series 1997 B. General Services Commission- amendment of existing Lease with option to purchase agreements for office space C. Texas Water Development Board-State Revolving Fund S enior Lien Revenue bonds, Program Series 1997- Amendment to previous approval IV. Other Business A. Adoption of amendments to rules for allocation of private activity bonds B. Report and possible acceptance/authorization related to memorandum of understanding between the Texas bond Review Board and the Texas department of Housing and Community Affairs. V. Break (lunch) VI. Resume Meeting- 1:00 p.m.- Conference Room 3W.9, State Capitol VII. Executive Session- Interviews/Consideration of applicants for Executive Director position VIII. Other Business-Personnel Matters- Actions/annoucements related to Executive Director position IX. Adjourn. Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9712052 Coastal Coordination Council (CCC) Wednesday, September 24, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Galveston County Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, 722 Moody Galveston Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Public Comment: Request for public comment on proposed council amendments to Chapter 501 and Chapter 503 of the Council Rules, removing Liberty County from the Coastal Management Program (CMP) boundary. III. Public comment: The public is invited to present any coastal issue of local concern. IV. ACTION ITEM: CMP grant cycle #3; (a) Proposal to Council on subgrant recipients for grant cycle #3; (b) Discussion of administrative budget. V. ACTION ITEM; Proposal to Council on supplemental project funding plan. VI. Discussion of program enhancement funding under sec.309 of the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. VII. ACTION ITEM: Proposal to Council on preliminary consistency review form. VIII. ACTION ITEM: Proposal to Council on amendment of 31 TAC sec.506.11 to include federal restoration plans in list of federal activities subject to consistency review. IX. ACTION ITEM: Proposal to Council on meeting schedule for 1998. X. Discussion of requests for rule certification by Texas Department of Transportation and General Land Office. XI. Coastal Management Program updates: (a) Consistency review report; (b) NOAA cooperative agreement/CMP grants program; (c) Small Business and Individual Permitting Assistance Program; (d) Coastal nonpoint source pollution control program; (e) Permitting Assistance coordinator funding. XII. Adjourn Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas (512) 463-5385. Filed: September 15, 1997 8:30 a.m. TRD-9702275 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, September 18, 1997, 8:00 a.m. John Montford Psychiatric Unit, 8602 Peach Street Lubbock Texas Board of Criminal Justice AGENDA: I. Tour the Montford Unit and the Regional Medical Operations. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons 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 10, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9712062 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel, Arlington Room, 3201 South Loop 289 Lubbock Institutional Division Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Overview of the Institutional Division a. Establishment of TDC/TDCJ b. Institutional Division Organization c. General Facts d. Facilities and Locations e. Offender Demographics f. Offender Population g. Employee Information h. Departmental Overviews i. Security Initiatives j. Division Initiatives III. Briefing on Proposed Changes to the Use of Force Plan and Board Policies 03.46-Standards for the Use of Force, and 03.49-Standards Governing the Use of Force and Chemical Agents. IV. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons 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 10, 1997, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9712063 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel, Arlington Room, 3201 South Loop 289 Lubbock Audit and Finance Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Update on Fiscal Year 1997 Annual Audit Plan III. Presentation on Fiscal 1998 Annual Audit Plan IV. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons 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 10, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9712064 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel, Arlington Room, 3201 South Loop 289 Lubbock Facilities Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of the July 17, 1997, TBCJ Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes III. Recommendation for Board or Committee Approval a. Site Selection for Next Three High Security Locations b. Approval to Proceed with A/E Contracts for Five High Security Locations and Sit Adaptation of Trusty Camps (KOK, SVERDRUP, Morris Architects) c. Selection of Road/Paving Engineers and Water/Wastewater Engineers d. Gatesville Road Construction Project (Job #024-0405.02-04) Gatesville, Hilltop, Mountain View, and Hughes (JHL Construction) e. Coffield Road Construction Project (Job #006-4055.86-04) Michael and Coffield Units (TL James) IV. Items Furnished to the Committee for Information V. Other Discussion Items VI. Public Testimony VII. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons 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 10, 1997, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9712066 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel, Arlington Room, 3201 South Loop 289 Lubbock Support Operations Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Briefing on the Hilltop Garment Factory Work Program III. Briefing on Maintain View Records Conversion Work Program IV. Discussion on Change Order for Murray Sock Factory V. Discussion on Karnes County Box Factory VI. Status Briefing on New Boston, Rusk, and Fort Stockton Industries VII. Viewing of the Marketing Video on Dump Truck Body Repair VIII. Briefing on the Detwiler Foundation "Computers for Schools" Program IX. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons 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 10, 1997, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9712069 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel, Arlington Room, 3201 South Loop 289 Lubbock Programs and Services Division Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Update on Substance Abuse Treatment Program Contract Negotiations/Extensions III. Update on Sex Offender Evaluation Process IV. Lubbock County Corrections Facility Program Overview of Special Needs Offenders V. Update on Community Service Projects VI. View City of Dalhart Community Service Video VII. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons 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 10, 1997, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9712071 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 4:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel, Arlington Room, 3201 South Loop 289 Lubbock Windham School Board of Trustees AGENDA: I. Regular Session A. Consent Items 1. Minutes of the July 17, 1997 Meeting 2. Multiple Employment Requests 3. Bi-Monthly Investment Report 4. Revisions to Investment Policy 5. Regional Advisory Committee for Region VI Education Service Center B. Discussion and Action Items 1. Targeting Document C. Public Comment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons 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 10, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9712061 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 5:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Plaza Hotel, Arlington Room, 3201 South Loop 289 Lubbock Texas Board of Criminal Justice AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Discussion with attorneys concerning: Falgoust v. TDCJ; Guarjardo v. Scott; Moore v. TDCJ; Payne v. TDCJ; Prejean v. TDCJ; Ruiz v. Scott; and Terrel v. TDCJ cases (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code.) B. Discussion of matters made confidential under State Bar Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code.) C. Discussion of personnel matters. (Closed in accordance with sec.551.074, Government Code.) Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons 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 10, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9712060 Friday, September 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Tech University, International Cultural Center Lubbock Texas Board of Criminal Justice AGENDA: II. Regular Session A. Recognitions B. Consent Items C. Approval of the 64th Board of Criminal Board Investment Training D. Board Liaison and Committee Reports E. Presentation on Skilled Worker Shortage in the Texas Oil and Gas Industry F. Approval of Purchases Over One Million Dollars G. Approval of Salary Increases for Institutional Division Director, Director of Facilities, and Director of Administrative Services. H. Proposed Revision to Executive Directive 14.01-TDCJ Investment Policy I. Approval of the Fiscal Year 1998 Annual Audit Plan J. Revision to Board Policy 01.04. K. Approval of Revisions to Board Policy 02.43 L. Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 11.76 M. Site Selection for High Security Locations N. Facility Issues O. Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 2.84 P. Annual Good Conduct Time Review Q. Proposed Revisions to the TDCJ-ID Use of Force Plan and Board Policies 03.46 and 03.49 R. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to Board Rule on TDCJ Tobacco Usage (37 TAC 151.25) S. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to Board Rules on the Standards for the Community Justice Assistance Division. T. Proposed Amendment to the Board Rule Governing TDCJ-Institutional Division System Capacity-House Bill 124 (1991) Process for Trusty Camp Additions U. Land Transactions V. Industry Issues W. Review of Agency Legislative Implementation Plans Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons 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 11, 1997, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9712135 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday-Saturday, September 26-27, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, HPC Room -- Tower 2, 2nd Floor, William Hobby Building Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to order. II. Roll call. III. Minutes. IV. Rules discussion and consideration of final adoption rules 101.8, 102.1, 107.400, 109.109, 114.2, 115.1, 115.4 V. Appearances before the Board -- Norton, Morris, Potter VI. Licensing and Examination reports. VII. Enforcement reports. VIII. Administration reports. IX. President's report. X. Executive Director's report. XI. General Counsel report. XII. Executive Session. XIII. Public comments. XIV. Announcements. XV. Adjourn. Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, 78701 (512) 463-6400 Filed: September 12, 1997, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9712220 Thursday, September 25, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order. II. Roll call. III. Minutes. IV. Rules -- discussion of new rules advertising, prescribing medications, patient records, mobile rules 109.156, 109.157, 109.158 V. Report on Medicaid fraud in nursing homes. VI. Report on mortality data. VII. Discuss enforcement policies and procedures. VIII. Public comments. IX. Announcements. X. Adjourn. Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, 78701 (512) 463-6400 Filed: September 12, 1997, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9712221 Thursday, September 25, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Credentials Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order. II. Roll call. III. Minutes. IV. Review dental applications for licensure by credentials and make recommendations to the Board for approval/denial. V. Review dental hygiene applications for licensure by credentials and make recommendations to the Board for approval/denial. VI. Discuss Richard Ibanez's application. VII. Discuss the request of Dr. Jay Rossell. VIII. Public comments. IX. Announcements. X. Adjourn. Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, 78701 (512) 463-6400 Filed: September 12, 1997, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9712222 Texas Funeral Service Commission Thursday, September 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 510 South Congress, Suite 206 Austin Education Committee AGENDA: 1. Convene, Chairman Robert Duncan 2. Continuing education forms and procedures. 3. Provisional Funeral Director's Certification Interview Scenarios Scoring Process. 4. Provisional Embalmer's Certification Interview Scenarios and Scoring Process. 5. Acceptance, review and consideration of the program for our random testing procedures for state law exam. 6. Acceptance, review and consideration of questions for our state law exam question bank as presented to use by Dr. George Poston of Commonwealth Institute and Mr. John Rice of Dallas Institute. 7. Presentation by Kimberly Farland on National Board Test Experience. 8. Report of exit interviews. 9. Other business. 10. Public comment. 11. Adjourn. Contact: Eliza May, M.S.S.W., 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704-1716. Filed: September 8, 1997, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9711883 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 510 South Congress, Suite 206 Austin AGENDA: 1. Convene, Chairman Dick McNeil 2. Adoption of the July 8, 1997 Commission Meeting Minutes. 3. Discussion and possible action on the establishment name of Bill Chair Family Mortuary, Johnnie B. Rogers. 4. Discussion and possible action on presentation from the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, Ed Robertson. 5. Chairman's Report, discussion and possible action. 6. Discussion and possible action on final adoption of proposed published amendments to Texas Funeral Service Commission Rule 22 TAC sec.203.6(A) and 203.6(M). 7. Discussion and possible action on a petition by Porter Loring Mortuary North for an exemption regarding the location of retained records as provided by 22 TAC sec.203.23(b) of the Commission Rules. 8. Discussion and possible action on reports from the following Committees: (A) Rules Committee; (B) Complaint Review Committee; and (C) Education Committee. 9. Presentation from York Southwest, Merchandising System, Frank Bantle. 10. Public Comment. 11. Setting of Next Commission Meetings. 12. Adjourn. Contact: Eliza May, M.S.S.W., 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704-1716. Filed: September 8, 1997, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9711881 General Services Commission Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Staff, Guests, and Members Present; III. Approval of Minutes; IV. Presentation of Awards; (V) Consideration of the Following Agenda Items: Item 1. Consideration of Compensation for levels for exempt positions, Item 2. Consideration of proposed amendments to Title 1, TAC, Chapter 126 concerning the Surplus and Salvage Property Program, Item 3. Consideration of proposed amendments to Title 1, TAC, sec.111.61 through 111.70 concerning Cost of Copies of Public Information; Item 4. Consideration of proposed amendments to Title 1, TAC, sec.sec.111.17, 111.21 and 111.23 concerning the Historically Underutilized Business Certification Program; Item 5. Consideration of proposed amendments to Title 1, TAC, Chapter 113 concerning the Central Purchasing Division; Item 6. Consideration of Resolution Delegating Authority to the Executive Director to Approve and Executive Loan Documents, Grants, Contracts, and Other Instruments for the State Energy Conservation Program; Item 7. Consideration of Capitol Complex Telecommunications System (CCTS) Capitol Purchase of Switching Equipment; Item 8. Consideration of proposed change orders- various projects; Item 9. Program Issues; VI. Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.074; VII. Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.072; VIII. Executive Session to consult with Legal counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.071; IX. Adjourn. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: September 12, 1997, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9702192 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Thursday, September 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Nominations Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of September 19, 1996 Minutes 3. Discussion of Nominations for Board Officers in FY 1998 (October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998) and report to the Board of Directors 4. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4603. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9712028 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Budget/Finance/Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of August 28, 1997 Minutes 3. Review and Recommendation for Action on Incentive Award Program 4. Adjourn to Executive Session --Discussion of CEO's Performance Evaluation --Discussion of Performance Evaluation with CEO 5. Resume Open Session 6. Action on Items Arising from Executive Session 7. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4603. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9712030 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Budget/Finance/Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of August 28, 1997 Minutes 3. Report from Independent Auditor 4. Review and Recommendation for Action on the Amended FY 1998 Budget Request 5. Review and Recommendation for Action on Annual Resolution for Contract Execution 6. Review and Recommendation for Action on the Conflict of Interest Policy 7. Review and Recommendation for Action on Resolution to Acquire Goods and Services at State of Texas Prices 8. Review and Recommendation for Action on Contract for Telecommunications Upgrade (PBX, IVR, ACD) 9. Review and Action on the FY 1998 Internal Audit Plan, Including Risk Assessment and Audit Plan for System 97 10. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: September 10, 1997, 2:05 p.m. TRD-9712031 Friday, September 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of May 29, 1997, Board Minutes 3. Report from Nominating Committee --Election of Board Officers 4. Report from Personnel Committee --Discussion and Action on the Incentive Award Program 5. Report from Budget/Audit/Finance Committee --Review and Action on FY 1998 Budget Request --Review and Action on Annual Resolution for Contract Execution --Review and Action on the Conflict of Interest Policy --Review and Action on Resolution for Good and Services at State of Texas Prices --Review and Action on Contract for Telecommunications Upgrade (PBX, IVR, ACD) 6. President's Report --Review and Action on Proposed Central Processing Unit (CPU) Upgrade 7. Adjourn to Executive Session --Review of Performance of CEO --Discussion of Performance Evaluation with CEO 8. Resume Open Session 9. Action on Items Arising from Executive Session 10. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: September 11, 1997, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9712128 Texas Health Care Information Council Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 2.110 Austin HMO Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's HMO Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: Introduction of new members; review of HEDIS measures approved by the Council for reporting on 1997 enrollment; discussion of Member Satisfaction Survey Questions; development of Statewide HMO/HEDIS training seminars; development of a HEDIS 3.0 timeline for the reporting period January 1, 1997 through July 1, 1998; and discussion of the development of an RFP for analysis and reporting of 1997 HEDIS data. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: September 8, 1997, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9711864 Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 2.110 Austin HMO Technical Advisory Committee REVISED AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's HMO Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: Introduction of new members; review of HEDIS measures approved by the Council for reporting on 1997 enrollment; discussion of Member Satisfaction Survey Questions; development of Statewide HMO/HEDIS training seminars; development of a HEDIS 3.0 timeline for the reporting period January 1, 1997 through July 1, 1998; discussion of the development of an RFP for analysis and reporting of 1997 HEDIS data; and discussion of the parameters for an exemption from reporting HEDIS. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: September 8, 1997, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9711886 Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Kaiser Permanente Building, 12720 Hillcrest Road, Suite 600 Austin Consumer Education Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's HMO Consumer Education Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: planning of training seminar for HMOs concerning 1997 HEDIS data collection; development of priorities and strategies for consumer education projects; development of recommendations for the public reporting of HEDIS data for 1997; and discussion of the proposed role of vendors in the development of the HEDIS data report. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: September 12, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9712148 Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Third and Guadalupe, Sixth Floor Austin Health Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's HMO Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: staff briefing on background of Council and TAC's mission; selection of chairperson and vice chairperson; discussion and formal recommendation concerning risk and severity adjustment methodology; briefing and discussion concerning proposed information system plan and pending RFO; staffing pattern; and public comments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: September 12, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9712149 Texas Department of Health Friday, September 12, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Moreton Building, M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: The board will meet in open session to discuss and possibly act on the selection of a chief medical executive. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Emergency posting is due to a reasonably unforeseeable situation in that the new commission of health is not yet a Texas licensed physician. State law requires appointment of a chief medical executive. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (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 10, 1997, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9712059 Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110, The University of Texas Campus, 26th and Red River Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests, and discuss and possibly act on: Sterilization Subcommittee report (draft rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 139) covering methods and procedures for the sterilization of instruments or objects used in abortion facilities for inclusion in the abortion facility's licensing standards; Personnel Qualification Subcommittee report (draft rules (25 TAB, Chapter 139) covering 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 standards); Quality of Care Subcommittee report (draft rules) 25 TAC, Chapter 139) covering the quality of care in abortion facilities for inclusion in the abortion facility's licensing standards); setting of future dates for committee meetings; and public comment, which may be limited to three To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Editor's Note: This meeting was inadvertently left out of the September 12, 1997 issue of the Texas Register. Contact: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 4, 1997, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9711680 Thursday, September 18, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-456 Austin Informal Home and Community Support Services Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act on: rules revisions meeting; proposed rules (25 TAC, Chapter 115) concerning administrative penalties; issues left pending from the meeting on August 14, 1997, (financial ability of a Home and Community Support Services Agency; criminal history checks of owners, administrators and chief financial officers); other business not requiring action; and public comments. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 934- 6647. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9712073 Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.102, 2405 East Campus Drive, 26th and Red River Streets Austin End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act on: an overview of first year activity in the ESRD licensing program; purpose and duties of the task force (organizational matters; and identification of issues, concerns or topics for review by the task force (task force may form subcommittees and begin working)); setting of future meeting dates for the full task force and applicable subcommittees; and public comment (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 (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 934- 6647. Filed: September 11, 1997, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9712127 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Friday, September 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Chiropractic College, 5912 Spencer Highway Pasadena Special Committee on Texas Chiropractic College AGENDA: Conduct a site visit of Texas Chiropractic College and meet with the college president, faculty, student representatives, and administrative staff. The site visit is part of the acticitivies of a special committee of the Coordinating Board considering the proposed placement of the college, under House Bill 621, in a public university system. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: September 8, 1997, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9711858 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. University of Texas Health Science Center, Room 1505 C, University Center Tower, 7000 Fannin Houston Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: Discussion of the following projects: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-Medical School Building Indoor Air Quality and Limestone Cladding renovation; The University of Texas at Austin by video conference sent from Austin-McDonald Observatory Visitors' Center expansion; Chilling Station expansion; Reappove Dorothy Gebauer Building restoration; College of Business Administration renovation; The University of Texas-Pan American by video conference sent from Edinburg Science Complex renovation; The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center --Smithville Laboratory Building 3 Build out; and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston -- Clinical Cardiology Labs renovation. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: September 9, 1997, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9711895 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Texas Southern University, Hannah Hall, President's Conference Room, 3100 Cleburne Avenue Houston Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: Discussion of the following projects: Texas Southern University- E.O. Bell Hall renovation; and Art Building renovation; University of Houston- Communication Disorders/Psychology Building; Energy Performance Contract/Savings Project of Central Plan and Utility Distribution; and University of Houston-Downtown-Energy Performance Contract/Savings project. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: September 9, 1997, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9711894 Monday, September 22, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Special Committee on Texas Chiropractic College AGENDA: Introduction of Special Committee- Commissioner Don W. Brown; Charge of Special Committee- Janie McGarr, Chair; Presentation on House Bill 621 by Sponsoring Legislators; Presentation by Texas Chiropractic College- S.M. Elliott, D.C., President of Texas Chiropractic College; Presentations by Invited Speakers- Chair of Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, President of Texas Chiropractic Association and President of Texas Medical Association; Presentations by Other Interested Organizations and Institutions; Public Testimony by Interested Parties; and Overview of Remaining Steps of committee Review- Janie McGarr. Contact: Marco Montoya, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6540. Filed: September 12, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712213 Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 12:00 p.m. Cleburne Civic Center, 1501 West Henderson Cleburne Community and Technical Colleges Committee AGENDA: Public Hearing to be held in conjunction with the request by Hill College for approval by the Board to hold an election for a branch campus maintenance tax in Johnson County. The request for approval will appear on the October 1997 Board Agenda. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: September 11, 1997, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9712114 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, September 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Room, East Tower Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Approval of the Minutes of August 22, 1997. 2. Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions. 3. Presentation Concerning Activities of the Senior Advocacy Coalition Home Health Task Force of Tarrant County. 4. Amendments to Policies and Procedures. 5. Advisory Committee Appointments. 6. Commissioner's Report: a. Announcements and Comments; b. Tracking of Board Action. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9712075 Monday, September 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Conference room S-105 Austin Advisory Committee for Personal Care Facilities AGENDA: I. Call to Order. II. Roll Call. III. Distribution of Current Advisory Committee Roster. IV. Nominations of Chairperson for this meeting. V. Report from Institutional Policy Section Manager, Long Term Care-Regulatory. VI. Review of Proposed Licensing Regultions for Personal Care Standards. VII. Other Business. VIII. Adjournment. Contact: Chris Harper, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 834- 6697. Filed: September 12, 1997, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9712252 Texas Department of Insurance Friday, September 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Jr. Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower One, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will hold an open meeting under Docket number 2279, on Friday, September 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, in Austin, Texas, concerning the motion to intervene filed by the staff of the Texas Department of Insurance in the portion of the 1996 title case related to ratemaking. Any written replies, comments or objections are requested to be filed with the Chief Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 1997. Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6327. Filed: September 11, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9712133 Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. S.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 Thursday, October 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. S.F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1550.E Request for an Appeal hearing by TRAVELER'S 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 Commission on Jail Standards Thursday, September 25, 1997, 9:00 am William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to order. Roll call of Commission members. Reading and approval of minutes of September 4, 1997 meeting. Old Business: Change to Standards -- adopt. New Business: Hidalgo County, Parker County, Webb County, Incarceration of Out-of- State Inmates, Certification of Contract Jailers, Change to Standards -- Proposed, Change of Standards -- Adopt (Emergency). Review of Variances: Bear, Colin, Dallas, Galveston, Harris, Hopkins, Nueces, Taylor and Travis Counties. Request for Variances: Lubbock and Travis Counties. Staff Report: Completed Jail Projects, Active Remedial Orders/Cancel/Changes, Juvenile Justice Survey, Regional Training Schedule, Status and Composition of Jail Population, Financial Report/Budget, Audit of Performance Measures and Training. Other Business. Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Cramp, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, 78711 (512) 463-5505 Filed: September 12, 1997, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9712223 Thursday, September 25, 1997, 9:00 am William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin REVISED AGENDA: Review of Variances: Tarrant County Contact: Jack E. Cramp, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, 78711 (512) 463-5505 Filed: September 15, 1997, 9:39 p.m. TRD-9712294 Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Friday, September 19, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Program and Planning Committee AGENDA: Call meeting to Order; Excuse Absences; Approval of Grant Selections; Present Curriculum; Present Certificate to TNOYS; Capacity to Care Update; Discuss Policy for Detention Overcrowding; Discussion and Possible Action on Dewitt County; Discussion and Possible Action on Harris County; Summary of Public Comments and Adoption of Standards Regarding Pre-and Post-Adjudication Secure Facilities; Adoption of Amended Standard Regarding Salaries; Adoption of Amended Standard Regarding Definition of Holdover Detention Facility; Adoption of New Standard Regarding Tuberculosis Screening; Adoption of New Standards Regarding Definition of Rated Capacity; Adoption of New Standard Regarding Waiver of a Standard; Adoption of New Standard Regarding Housing Non-Texas Juveniles; Discussion and Possible Action on $500,000 JJAEP Grant; Discussion and Possible Action on Probation Office Appointment to Texas Advisory Council on Juvenile Services; Public Comment; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6682. Filed: September 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9712008 Friday, September 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Internal Audit Committee AGENDA: Call meeting to Order; Excuse Absences; Discussion and Possible Action on Results of Internal Audit Report; Public Comment; Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6682. Filed: September 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9712009 Friday, September 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Budget Committee AGENDA: Call meeting to Order; Excuse Absences; Discussion and Possible Action on FY 1998 Community Resource Coordinator Groups; Discussion and possible action on Allocation of FY 1998 New Progressive Sanctions IPOs; Discussion and Possible Action on Allocation of FY 1998 New ISP Officers; Public Comment; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6682. Filed: September 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9712010 Friday, September 19, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Call meeting to Order; Excuse Absences; Approval of Minutes; Program and Planning Committee Report; Budget Committee Report; Internal Audit Committee Report; Legal and Legislative Update; Director's Report; Schedule Next Meeting; Public Comments; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6682. Filed: September 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9712011 General Land Office Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications, Giddings Austin Chalk-3, Robertson Co.; Wildcat and A&D Mississippian, Archer Co., Wildcat field, Chambers Co.; Wildcat field, Galveston Co.; Royalty incentive application; Matagorda Bay, Matagorda and Calhoun Counties; Request by Arrington CJM, Inc. to create a suspense account for monies attributable to State Tract 6- 1, Canadian River, Hutchinson County; tax foreclosure, Bexas Co.; direct land sale, Culberson Co.; coastal public lands-commercial easement renewals, Arroyo Colorado, Cameron Co.; easement applications and renewals, Carancahua Bay, Calhoun Co.; Dickinson Bay, Galveston Co.; Lavaca Bay, Calhoun Co.; Colorado River, Matagorda Co.; lease renewal, Galveston Bay and Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Co.; structure permit terminations and requests, Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Executive Session and Open Session -- briefing on potential land sales, El Paso County, other than Paseo Del Este, El Paso County; Executive Session and Open Session -- sale of Paseo Del Este Property, El Paso Co.; Review bid solicitation documents; consider authorizing solicitation of bids; Executive Session and Open Session -- consideration of potential sale, trade or purchase of land in Travis County relating to the acquisition of the Pease Mansion; Executive Session and Open Session -- consideration of audit compromise and settlement agreement between the State of Texas and Conoco, Inc. and associated waiver of penalties and interest; Executive Session and Open Session -- Status report, evaluation and analysis by the General Land Office's legal counsel regarding: (i) potential litigation of royalty underpayment claims against TransTexas Gas Corporation and its successor lessees; and (ii) the ongoing settlement discussions regarding such claims; Executive Session -- pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: September 8, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9711876 Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board REVISED AGENDA: Consideration of waiver of statutory first option to purchase state agency land in Ellis County, former Texas National Research Laboratory Commission land; Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: September 8, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9711888 Board of Law Examiners Friday, September 19, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations; including the consideration of proposed agreed orders, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary: Tommy F. Thomas; Benjamin E. Mbonu; Guillermo D. Martinez; Forest W. Hanna; Walter G. Unglaub; John P. Shavers; Sam Hays Dillard; Robert E. Leone; Maria Teresa Villagomez; Beth Nen; (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: September 9, 1997, 9:07 a.m. TRD-9711899 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties and/or sanctions against the Respondent, Gary Mattison Stum, for failing to maintain insurance requirements in violation of 16 TAC 75.40(e), for failing to list his license number on an invoice in violation of 16 TAC 75.70(e), for failing to notify consumers of the name, address and phone number of the Department for directing complaints in violation of 16 TAC 60.25(i), and for failing to pay an administrative penalty assessed by a previous Final Order in violation of the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 9100, pursuant to the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. arts. 8861 and 9100, the Tex. Gov't Code ch. 2001 (APA) and 16 TAC ch. 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, 78701 (512) 463-3192 Filed: September 12, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712215 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, September 18, 1997 and Saturday, September 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; presentation by representatives of the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc.; requests for termination of suspension regarding the licenses of Peter Doyle, M.D.; John Barry Ranelle, D.O.; and Robert Kauffman, M.D.; approval of orders; approval of committee reports and minutes; executive director's report; approval of Disciplinary Panels; discussion and review of Arizona Court of Appeals case John F. Murphy, M.D. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona v. Board of Medical Examiners of the State of Arizona, and Mark R. Speicher, its Acting Executive Director; and discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Attorney General Opinion Number DM-443 relating to electromyographic testing. Executive sessions under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9712076 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Joint Meeting: Endorsement Committee and Examination Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Executive sessions under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation Presentation of procedures in regard to potential rehabilitation order applicants Letters of eligibility to practice in the county of graduation relating to sec.3.04(g)(3) of the Medical Practice Act Review of applications for licensure for a determination of eligibility referred to the committee by the Executive Director Adjourn Executive sessions under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9712078 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call August Enforcement Report Review, discussion, and possible action concerning public comments received to date regarding rule for medical record cost and release of Psychiatric medical records Review, discussion, public comment and possible action concerning Senate Bill 1607 and possible rules relating to retention of medical records Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences Adjourn Executive sessions under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 4.05(c), 5,06(s)(1), and Attorney General Opinion 1974, Number H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9712077 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Endorsement Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Executive sessions under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o) to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Review of licensure applicants referred to the Endorsement Committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure. Review of licensure applicants to be considered for permanent licensure by endorsement. Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences Adjourn Executive sessions under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.207(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9712080 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Examination Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Executive sessions under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Review of licensure applicants Resolution for Chester "Chet" Thomas Kochan Review of examination applicants comlete for consideration of licensure Adjourn Executive sessions under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9712082 Friday, September 19, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion of the Board's August 1997 Financial Statement Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9712083 Friday, September 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Standing Orders Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding anesthesia assistants. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding application forms to be used for the certification of acudetox specialists Update on proposed rules relating to Non-Certified Radiologic Technicians and the application process Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9712084 Friday, September 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Public Information Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendations, and possible action on soliciting and publishing letters to the editor in the newsletter. Discussion, recommendation and possible action on proposed items for future newsletters Public comment: Vincent Martinez Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9712085 Friday, September 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ethics Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding proposed amendments to Rule 166.2(a)(2), relating to advertising by sponsors of continuing medical education courses Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9712086 Friday, September 19, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Non-Profit Health Organizations Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Consideration and possible action on applications for original certification of non-profit health organizations Consideration and possible action on biennial applications for recertification of non-profit health organizations Consideration and possible action on compliance information for continued certification of non-profit health organizations Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9712087 Friday, September 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding development of an assessment tool for outlining goals to be accomplished to assist in the evaluation of the executive director. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding development of an assessment tool for staff evaluation of managers. 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding development of a self-assessment tool for board member evaluation. 6. Adjourn Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o) for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning litigation relative to possible disciplinary action. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9712088 Friday, September 19, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee to Study Complementary and Alternative Medicine AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding complementary and alternative medicine Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9712089 Friday, September 19, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Medical School Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding request for approval of a fellowship program: Texas Back Institute/Institute for Spine and Biomedical Research, Plano, Texas Discussion, recommendation and possible action on medical school visits for 1998 Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9712090 Friday, September 19, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee for Physicians in Training AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action for implementing licensure of residents in training Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9712091 Friday, September 19, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee for Physicians in Training REVISED AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation Review of Institutional Permit applicants referred to the Physician In Training Committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for permit. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action for implementing licensure of residents in training Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 11, 1997, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9712118 Friday, September 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action relating to Chapter 161, General Provisions, and 174, Telemedicine. Discussion, recommendation, public comment and possible action concerning House Bill 2033 relating to rules regarding fraud and the practice of telemedicine. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action relating to unlicensed practice of medicine policy statement. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: September 10, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9712092 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Room 201S, Bldg. E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: Hearing Request; Temporary Order; Watermaster Budget; District Matters; Water Utility Matter; Nunc Pro Tunc Order; Petitions; Air Enforcement Agreed Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Agreed Order; Resolutions; Report; Rules; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 starts 8:45 until 9:25). The Commission will consider a Motion for Rehearing at its 1:00 p.m. meeting. (Registration for 1:00 p.m. agenda starts at 12:30 p.m.). Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: September 8, 1997, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9711836 Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Room 201S, Bldg. E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Addendum to the Commission agenda is the closed session to discuss legal matters with counsel. The authority for the closed session is sec.551.071 of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. The Commission will also consider Nunc Pro Tunc Order and a contract. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: September 9, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9711975 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Room 201S, Bldg. E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Texas Water Development Board regarding: Briefing, discussion, and consideration of the specific areas of joint involvement in implementing the Drinking Water SRF (SWSRF) Program, identification of joint initiatives underway or planned, and schedules for accomplishment of initiatives to enable full imeplementation of the DWSRF Program.i Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: September 8, 1997, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9711835 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Room 201S, Bldg. E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between Commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the Commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: September 10, 1997, 11:44 a.m. TRD-9712022 Thursday, September 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Natural Resources Center, Room 1003, Texas A&M University, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi AGENDA: I. Call to order/introductions/approval of Policy Committee minutes II. Program Update III. Program implementation governance IV. Program office space V. Program implementation funding VI. Additional Items VII. Call to order/introductions/approval of Management Committee Minutes VIII. Discussion of revisions to draft CBBP IX. Report on survey of priority actions X. Discussion/approval of Action Plan Demonstration Project XI. Consent agenda items XII. Additional Items XIII. Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 3300, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: September 11, 1997, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9712104 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1500; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0321-DIS; For a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application for authority to adopt and impose a uniform operations and maintenance standby fee of $180 per equivalent single-family connection (ESFC) per year for calendar years 1997, 1998, and 1999, on undeveloped property within BASTROP COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 3 (the "District") for which wastewater facilities and services are available. The District proposed to levy the fee against 194 vacant lots within the areas served by the District's wastewater system, which are the vacant lots in Phases 1A, 1B, and 1C. The application was filed and the hearing will be held under the authority of Chapters 49 and 50 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code sec.293, under the procedural rules of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission ("TNRCC" or the "Commission"), and under the procedural rules of SOAH. Contact: Richard Volk, 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 3300, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: September 11, 1997, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9712100 Monday, October 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by LAKESIDE WATER, INC./LAKESIDE SELF STORAGE PARTNERSHIP dba LAKESIDE WATER SYSTEM to amend its water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number 12178 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Comal County, Texas. The hearing is being held under sec.13.246 of the Texas Water Code. The proposed utility service area is located approximately 16 miles northwest of downtown New GBraunfels, Texas in and around the Community of Hancock and is generally bounded on the northeast by FM306, on the east by Parkview Drive and on the northwest by Canyon Park Road. The total area being requested includes apporximately 15 acres and 16 current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1587. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 12, 1997, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9712153 Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by: EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (WSC) for a sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity in order to provide sewer utility service for its west system in Cameron and Willacy Counties, Texas. The hearing is being held under sec.13.246 of the Texas Water Code. The proposed utility service area is located north of downtown Harlingen, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by the north floodway, on the east by Arroyo Colorado, on the south by the City of Harlingen and Loop 499 and on the west by U.S. Highway 77. The total area being requested includes approximately 90 square miles and 500 water customers and no current sewer customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1427; EAST RIO HONDO WSC for a sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity in order to provide sewer utility service for its east system in Cameron County, Texas. The hearing is being held under Section 13.246 of the Texas Water Code. The proposed utility service area is located east of the Arroyo Colorado and is generally bounded on the south by San Benito and Highway 100, on the east by Laguna Madre, and on the North and West by the Arroyo Colorado. The total area being requested includes approximately 350 square miles and 4500 water customers and no current sewer customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1428. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 12, 1997, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9712154 Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by: The CITY OF HARLINGEN, dba HARLINGEN WATERWORKS SYSTEM to amend its sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 20756 which authorizes the provision of sewer utility service in Cameron County, Texas. The hearing is being held under sec.13.246 of the Texas Water Code. The proposed utility service area is located approximately five miles north of downtown Harlingen, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by the county line and the north floodway; on the east by Arroyo Colorado, the Rio Hondo City limits and the Union Pacific Railroad; on the south by the existing CCN line, excluding the ETJ and agreed service area of the City of Combes and Primera; and on the west by U.S. Highway 77. The total area being requested includes approximately 50.356 acres and no current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1429. The CITY OF HARLINGEN, dba HARLINGEN WATERWORKS SYSTEM to amend its sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 11875 which authorizes the provision of sewer utility service in Cameron County, Texas. The application also proposed decertification of portions of the following: CCN Number 10553 issues North Alamo Water Supply Corporation, CCN Number 11552 issues to East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation, CCN Number 11553 issues to the City of Rio Hondo. The hearing is being held under sec.13.246 of the Texas Water Code. The proposed utility service area is located north of downtown Harlingen, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by the county line and the north floodway; on the west by Thompson Road; on the east by Arroyo Colorado, the Rio Hondo City limits, the Union Pacific Railroad and the HGN/San Benito agreed ETJ line; and on the south by the existing CCN line, excluding the ETJ and agreed service area of the City of Combes and Primera. The total area being requested includes approximately 50.356 acres and no current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97- 1430. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 12, 1997, 9:49 a.m. TRD-9712155 Thursday, October 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Smith County Courthouse, Room 304, 100 North Broadway Tyler AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by: KENNETH D. REYNOLDS for amendment to Permit Number 11737-01 to authorize an increase in the permitted flow and to convert from a discharge permit to a no- discharge permit with disposal via irrigation of 7.5 acres of pasture land. The proposed amendment would increase the permitted flow of treated domestic wastwater effluent from a volume not to exceed an average flow of 10,000 gallons per day to a volume not to exceed an average of 12,000 gallons per day. Application rates shall not exceed 1.8 acre-feet/year/acres. The wasetwater treatment facilities are on State Highway 64, approximately 2.5 miles east of the intersection of Loop 323 and State Highway 64 in Smith County, Texas. The treated effluent in the interim phase is discharged into Harris Creek; thence to the Sabine River Below Lake Tawakoni in Segment #0506 of the Sabine River Basin. The unclassified receiving waters of Harris Creek have limited aquatic life uses. The designated uses for Segment Number 0506 are contact recreation, high aquatic life uses and public water supply. No discharge of pollutants in the waters of the State is authorized by the final phase by this permit. SOAH Docket 582-97-1565. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 12, 1997, 10:47 a.m. TRD-9712178 Thursday, October 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by: KENNETH SWAIM, dba MOORELAND WATER COMPANY for a change in water rates effective March 15, 1997, for its service area located in Hood County, Texas. Within 60 days of the effective date, at least ten percent of the utility's customers have filed protests to the rate increase. Because of the number of protests, sec.13.187(b) of the Texas Water Code requires the Commission to hold a hearing on the rate increase. SOAH Docket Number 582-97- 1586. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 12, 1997, 10:07 a.m. TRD-9712168 Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1293; A Public Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) on an Application Number E630030B submitted by Powell Plant Farms Inc., pursuant to An Interim Order issued by the Commission on June 17, 1997. Powell Plant Farms is requesting a Weather Modification Permit to conduct weather-modification activities in Jeff Davis county, Texas. The hearing will be held under the authority of Chapter 18 of the Texas Water Code (Texas Weather Modification Act of 19667), 30 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.55,80, and 289, under the procedural rules of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, and under the procedural rules of SOAH. Contact: Office of Public Assistance, MC-108, P.O. 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: September 11, 1997, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9712099 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by CAPITOL VIEW JOINT VENTURE to renew Permit Number 12972-01 which authorizes a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 850,000 gallons per day. The wastewater treatment facilities are proposed to be located off Thornberry Road, approximately 3300 feet southeast of Dalton Road and 4200 feet northeast of State Highway 71 in Travis County, Texas. The treated effluent would be discharged into Colorado River Below Town Lake in Segment Number 1328 of the Colorado River Basin. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1596; Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 11, 1997, 10:47 a.m. TRD-9712177 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: TNRCC Docket Number 97-0852-DIS; For a public hearing before the Texas Natural Conservation Commission on a petition for DISSOLUTION OF VIA RANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Number 3 of Fort Bend County, Texas (the "District"), submitted by Centennial Homes, Inc., (the petitioner), a landowner in the District. All of the property in the District is owned by either the Petitioner or EFW Real Estate Company. The application is filed and the hearing will be held under the authority of Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 281 and 293, and under the procedural rules of the Commission. The District is located approximately 7 3/4 miles west of Highway 6; 19 miles from downtown Houston; bounded south by FM 1093; bounded west by proposed Grand Parkway; north by Fry Road and east by proposed Peek Road, and is located wholly within Fort Bend county, and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas. The petition for dissolution of the District states dissolution is desirable as the Petitioner is currently preparing to develop the land and has obtained an agreement with Grand Lakes Municipal Utility District Number One (formerly Via Ranch Municipal Utility District One) and Grand Lakes Municipal Utility District Number Four (formerly Via Ranch Municipal Utility District Number Four) to provide necessary services and facilities. Accordingly, land in the District will be partially annexed by both of the agreeing districts, and there will no longer be any function for Via Ranch Municipal Utility District Number Three to serve. Contact: Jim Bateman, Mail Code 173, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-0600. Filed: September 12, 1997, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9712269 Board of Nurse Examiners Thursday, October 2, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin Advisory Committee on Education Distance Learning Technologies Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Old Business -- Review of Draft Guidelines for Distance Education Initiative; Review of Rules relating to Extended Campus/Extension Sites with Recommendations for Changes New Business -- Background Paper; Finalize recommendations for proposed rule changes and guideline changes for presentation to ACE Adjourn Contact: Cheryl K. Rosipal, P.O. Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6816. Filed: September 10, 1997, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9711987 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Friday, September 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Election of Board Officers III. Appointment of members and alternates to Application Review, Continuing Education, Investigation, and Rules Examiners IV. Appointment of representatives and alternates to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners V. Approval of Minutes of July 18, 1997 Board Meeting VI. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders 97-20; 97-21; 97-22 and Discussion of FY 1997 Investigative Activities VII. Discussion and possible action on pending changes in the national certification process for occupational therapy VIII. Discussion and possible action on adoption of proposed rule changes, as follows: sec.362.1, concerning Definitions; sec.365.1, concerning Types of Licenses; sec.369.3, concerning Retiree Status; sec.372.2, currently concerning Referral, to be re-titled and include other matters related to provision of services, such as screening and evaluation, plan of care, and discharge; sec.373.1, concerning Supervision, sec.374.1, concerning Disciplinary Actions; sec.376.1, concerning Definitions for Registration of Facilities; sec.376.3, concerning Requirements for Registration Application; sec.376.4, concerning Requiring for Registered Facilities. IX. Report from Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA) X. Public Comment XI. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report XII.Discussion and possible action on Coordinator's Report XIII. Executive Session to meet with Assistant Attorney(s) General to obtain legal advice concerning pending or contemplated litigation, and/or obtain legal advice concerning a possible conflict between state and federal law pursuant to sec.551.071 of the Government Code. XIV. Return to open session for discussion and possible action involving the legal advice. XV. Discussion and possible action on the next meeting date and location. XVI. Adjournment. Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: September 11, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9712134 Texas Optometry Board Thursday-Friday, September 18, 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420 Austin AGENDA: At 9:00 a.m., Jurisprudence examination will be administered; 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 -- Investigation-Enforcement Committee to hold informal conferences; 3:30 p.m., Continuing Education Committee, followed by Rules committee at 4:00; at 4:30 p.m., Managed Care and Administrative/Licensing Committees, followed by Investigation-Enforcement Committees meeting at 5:00 p.m. On September 19, at 8:30 a.m., Committees to conclude, followed by Special meeting of the Board to consider reports of Secretary-Treasurer, executive director, committee chairpersons and attendees at meetings; consider matters involving Health Professions Council, Federal Insurance Portability Act and fraud and abuse data collection; announce meeting dates and committee members; introduce staff attorney; report on Commission on Human rights audit; annual report on EEO Plan; consider settlement agreements as a result of informal conferences; Executive Session to be held in compliance with 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated and pending litigation with Board attorney and matters referred to Attorney General; consideration and possible vote on matters discussed in Executive Session; Review proposed rules on contact lens permits under implementation of House Bill 196. Contact: Lois Ewald, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 8500. Filed: September 9, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9711972 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin Disciplinary Hearing AGENDA: The State Office of Administrative Hearing will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Kimberly Ann Masters, R. Ph., TSBP License 23636, Drug Emporium, TSBP License 10914, Case: #J-97-090. Contact: Carol Fisher, 333 Guadalupe Street, 306, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-8000. Filed: September 9, 1997, 9:03 a.m. TRD-9711893 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 relation 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 will be accepted if received by October 17, 1997. Please address written comments to the attention of Joanna Taylor. Written comments may be mailed to MC E-550, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, delivered to the receptionist in the lobby of the John H. Winters Center, or faxed to (512) 438-3848. Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Sasha Rasco at (512) 438-3249 by September 19, 1997, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Joanna Taylor, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 3259. Filed: September 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9712103 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Wednesday, September 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin Disciplinary Review Panel #2 AGENDA: Disciplinary Review Panel #2 of the Board will meet to discuss, consider and vote on recommendations for disposition of various complaints. The Panel will also go into Executive Session to take confidential interviews concerning pending complaints pursuant to sec.551.084, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S., 1996, as well as Executive Session to seek legal advice pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S., 1996. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: September 9, 1997, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9711970 Wednesday, Thursday, September 24-25, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin AGENDA: The Board will meet to consider public comments, minutes of the last meeting; the licensed specialist in school psychology; legal matters; planning for the next meeting; a report from the Board liaison to the Psychological Associate Advisory Committee; and reports from the chair of the Board, the Executive Director and the following committees; Applications, Budget, Complaint and Enforcement, Continuing Education, Evaluation, Information Technology, Newsletter, Oral Examination, Personnel, Policies and Procedures, Public Information, Reciprocity, Rules, and Written Examinations. The Board will consider Board orders for approval; dismissals of allegations for ratification; application appeals; and proposed and adopted rules. The Board will hold an executive session to seek legal advice and an executive session to discuss personnel. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: September 9, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9711974 Texas Department of Public Safety Thursday, September 25, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: Drought Response and Monitoring Committee Agenda Welcome and Introductions Current/Pending Water Shortages Action Items: Review of last meeting minutes and On-Going strategies Other Issues and Concerns Adjournment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or Braille, are requested to contact DeDe McKee at (512) 424-5989 three work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Juan Perales, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78773-0220, (512) 424-2452. Filed: September 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9712105 Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Budget Matters Personnel Matters Pending and Contemplated Litigation Real Estate Matters Public Comment Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business Continuation of Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Marcus Hilton Administrative Rule on Acceptance of Out-of-State Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate, 37 TAC, sec.sec.23.102, 23.101. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or Braille, are requested to contact Dorothy Wright at (512) 453-3929 two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Dudley Thomas, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78773-0220, (512) 424-2000. Filed: September 15, 1997, 8:42 a.m. TRD-9712277 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, September 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m., RESCHEDULED FROM: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 18, 1997. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin REVISED AGENDA: There will be a Commissioners and Staff Worksession for discussion of preliminary procedures to develop the agency plan for review of agency rules regarding: Project Number 17709-Review of Agency Rules in Accordance with House Bill 1, Article IX, Section 167. Specific attention will be addressed to Substantive Rules 23.21 through 23.28, Rates; and Substantive Rules 23.31 through 23.38, Certification. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 10, 1997, 11:45 p.m. TRD-9712023 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be a Commissioners and Staff Worksession for discussion of preliminary procedures to develop the agency plan for review of agency rules regarding: Project Number 17709-Review of Agency Rules in Accordance with House Bill 1, Article IX, Section 167. Specific attention will be addressed to Substantive Rules 23.21 through 23.28, Rates; and Substantive Rules 23.31 through 23.38, Certification. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 8, 1997, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9711865 Friday, September 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Relay Texas Advisory Committee will meet on Friday, September 19, 1997, and 1:00 p.m. The Advisory Committee was appointed by the Public Utility Commission pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, R.S., Chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 855 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas Utility code Annotated, sec.56.110) (PURA). At this meeting the Committee will make opening remarks, make introductions, election of chairperson; consider minutes; discuss the PUC report; the Sprint report; other business including ASA Spikes; and take public comment. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 11, 1997, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9712115 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: To consider and approve letter justifying proprietary purchase under sec.2155.067 of the Government Code for the purchase of Oil and Gas Division of $3,676.50 of gauges from Carman Casing Gauge of Tulsa Oklahoma. To consider and approve the Personnel Division's FY1998 recruiting schedule. To consider and approve employee computer use policy. To consider and approve employee internet use policy. To consider and approve request from Information Technology Services Division for travel to out-of-state technical conference. Consideration of Year 2000 contract programming services through August 31, 1999 including, but not limited to, approval to release Request for Offers, approval to extend temporarily existing contract programming services until the award of Year 2000 services contract, and action thereon as may be appropriate. Court reporter compensation arrangements. Union Pacific/Southern Pacific merger and related events. Union Pacific operations and safety issues. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: September 8, 1997, 11:46 a.m. TRD-9711852 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 9:15 a.m. 1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6729. Filed: September 12, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9712248 Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 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 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 12, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9712249 Texas Real Estate Commission Sunday, September 21, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Conference Room 235A, TREC Headquarters Office, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; Executive session to discuss applications and possibly to interview applicants for the administrator position pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code; Discussion of applications with applicants for administrator position; Adjourn. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 485- 3900. Filed: September 11, 1997, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9712144 Monday, September 22, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Conference Room 235, TREC Headquarters Office, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; Minutes of July 15 and July 24 commission meetings; Staff reports; committee reports report on ARELLO meetings; General comments from visitors; Discussion and possible action or propose: (a) new 22 TAC sec.sec.535.400-535.402, concerning registration of easement or right-of-way agents, (b) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.63, concerning broker education and experience, (c) amendment to 22 sec.535.64, concerning salesperson education, (d) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.132, concerning nonresidents' eligibility for licensure, (e) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.212, concerning education and experience requirements for inspectors; Discussion and possible action to amend or repeal rules relating to standard contract forms: (a) 22 TAC sec.535.11, relating to promulgation of forms, (B.A.) 22 TAC sec.537.13, relating to the property condition addendum (repeal), (c) 22 TAC sec.537.20, relating to the unimproved residential property contract, (d) 22 TAC sec.537.28, relating to the one-to-four family contract, (e) 22 TAC sec.537.31, relating to new home completed construction contract, (f) 22 TAC sec.537.30, relating to new home incomplete construction contract, (g) 22 TAC sec.537.31, relating to new home completed construction contract, (h) 22 TAC sec.537.32, relating to farm and ranch contract, (i) 22 TAC sec.537.34, relating to addendum for inspection (repeal), (j) 22 TAC sec.537.37, relating to condominium resale contract, (k) 22 TAC sec.537.38, relating to FHA/VA Condominium resale contract, (l) 22 TAC sec.537.42, relating to agreement for mediation (repeal); Discussion and possible action to adopt: (a) amendment to 22 TAC sec.537.20, concerning referrals, (b) new 22 TAC sec.535.223, concerning standard inspection form, (c) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.222, concerning standards of practice, (d) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.66(ff), concerning solicitation at accredited schools; Executive session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code; to discuss administrative leave for the administrator and to review applications and possibly to interview applicants for administrator position pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code; Discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds; Discussion and possible action on administrative leave for the administrator; Discussion and possible action regarding selection criteria and selection of a new administrator; Discussion and possible action to make appointments to the Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee; Discussion and possible action on petitions for declaratory ruling riled by Jean Grant; Discussion and possible action to approve Biennial Operating Plan for Information Services; Discussion and possible action to authorize Ellen Acevedo to file complaints and conduct investigations pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6573a, sec.15B(e); Discussion and possible action to renew contract for testing services with National Assessment Institute; Discussion and possible action to approve: (a) Courses to be offered by: Central Texas School of Real Estate; Henry S. Miller Real Estate Institute; Real Estate Institute of Corpus Christi; The Real Estate School, (b) MCE courses to be offered by: Spender School of Real Estate; Nanci Hawes Real Estate School; Appraisal Institute, Region VIII; Chicago Title and Trust; Texas A&M University- Commerce; (c) MCE Providership for: Lon Morris College; Institute of Real Estate Management, Houston Chapter Number 28, Consideration of complaint information concerning: Cynthia Lea Garrett, Deidra Lynn Hopkins, Linda Gayle Robertson, Elvia Green, Thomas Y. Wong, William Patrick Braly, Marion Earl Brooks, Terri L. Attaway, Cortlin Dee Ayers, Dalworth Properties, Inc., Farris Lynn Pate, Twila K. Martin, Mike Ellis, and Tunita Rena Bailey; Motion for Rehearing in the Matter of Danny Devereaux Ronsquille, Hearing Number 97-77-970469; Entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future meetings. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 485- 3900. Filed: September 11, 1997, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9712143 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, September 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, First Floor Austin Texas Rehabilitation Board, Regular Meeting AGENDA: Roll Call-Introduction of Guests-Invocation Approval of Minutes: June 26, 1997 Board Meeting Commissioner's Comments- Election of Board Officers Dates for 1998 Board Meetings Legislative Update Appropriations Update --General Revenue Transfers --Approval of Salary Increase of $100 per month for Exempt Positions --Approval of a Lease Finance Resolution Disability Determination Services Update Sunset Review Update Approval of Revised FY 1998 Audit Plan Management Audit Update Public Comments Executive Session Review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Services and Management Audit. These subjects will be discussed in Executive session pursuant to sec.sec.551.071, 551.074 and 551.075 of the Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code Annotated sec.551.) Adjourn For ADA assistance, call Oleta Grizzle (512) 424-4057. Contact: Charles Schlesser, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 7106, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4003 or TDD (512) 424-4045. Filed: September 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9712095 Friday, September 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, First Floor Austin Texas Rehabilitation Board, Regular Meeting AGENDA: Roll Call-Introduction of Guests-Invocation Continuation of Board Agenda from September 25, 1997 Executive Session Review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Services and Management Audit. These subjects will be discussed in Executive session pursuant to sec.sec.551.071, 551.074 and 551.075 of the Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code Annotated sec.551.) Adjourn For ADA assistance, call Oleta Grizzle (512) 424-4057. Contact: Charles Schlesser, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 7106, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4003 or TDD (512) 424-4045. Filed: September 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9712094 State Office of Risk Management Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 10:15 a.m. 300 West 15th Street Austin Risk Management Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Approval of minutes for the public meeting of September 2, 1997 3. Discussion, consideration and possible action on resolution to reimburse the Office of the Attorney General and/or Texas Workers' Compensation Commission for any monies expended on behalf of SORM; 4. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to consider personnel related matters involving public officers or employees, and pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to consider personnel related matters involving public officers or employees, and pursuant to sec.551.071, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to, and receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation including, but not limited to, discussion of criteria for Executive Director position; 5. Action on matters considered in executive session; 6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on existing or possible communication network between the State Office of Risk Management and other state agencies. 7. Confirmation of future public meeting dates; 8. Adjournment. Contact: Albert Betts, P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1440. Filed: September 9, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9711915 Sunset Advisory Commission Friday, September 19, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1400 North Congress Avenue, Room E1.03, Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: Call to Order Overview of Sunset review process Discussion of proposed review schedule Discussion of proposed meeting date schedule Discussion of review of the Attorney General's Child Support Enforcement Division Review of the Sunset Commission Across-the-Board Recommendations Approval of the operating budget Other business Selection of next meeting date Adjourn Contact: Susan Kinney, 1400 North Congress, Room E2.002, Capitol Extension, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1300. Filed: September 11, 1997, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9712122 Board of Regents, The Texas A&M University System Thursday, September 18, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University College Station Campus Art and Aesthetic Improvement Committee AGENDA: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss campus art and aesthetic improvement. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, 77843 (409) 845-9600 Filed: September 15, 1997, 9:06 a.m. TRD-9712291 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University College Station Compensation Committee AGENDA: The purpose of the meeting is to review compensation. Part or all of this meeting will be held in closed session. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, 77843 (409) 845-9600 Filed: September 12, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712217 Friday, September 19, 1997, 8:30 p.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University College Station Committee on Finance AGENDA: The purpose of the meeting is to review the budgets and all matters associated with the budget process. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, 77843 (409) 845-9600 Filed: September 12, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712218 Friday, September 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: This is a special meeting with former regents, to provide an update on the System. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, 77843 (409) 845-9600 Filed: September 15, 1997, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9712297 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday September 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 200 East Riverside, Room 101 Austin Motor Vehicle Board AGENDA: Call to order; roll call. Approval of Minutes of Motor Vehicle Board Meeting on August 7, 1997. Argument on Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Proposals for Decision. Agreed Final Orders. Orders of Dismissal- Licensing and Enforcement. Other: a. Election of Vice Chair; b. Consideration of 1998 Board Meeting Schedule; c. Report on Rules published for October 9, 1997 Rulemaking Hearing; d. Employee Recognition; e. Litigation Status Report; f. Review of Consumer Complaint Recap Report including decisions made by examiners, division director and Board members; g. Enforcement Status Report; h. Division Operations Status Report; Report on Rules to be Published for October 9, 1997 Rulemaking Hearing. Adjournment. Contact: Brett Bray, 150 East Riverside, Second Floor, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4800, (512) 463-8630. Filed: September 9, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9711963 University of Houston Monday, September 15, 1997, 2:00 p.m. S&RII Building, Room 201, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: To Discuss and/or act upon the following: Approval of August 18, 1997 Minutes New Protocol Renewal Protocol Other Business Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204, (713) 743- 9191. Filed: September 8, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9711874 University Interscholastic League Wednesday, September 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. IH35 North at Highway 290 East, 6505 IH35 North, Doubletree Hotel Austin State Executive Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: AA -- Coldspring Oakhurst Appeal of Eligibility Decision of District 21 AAA Executive Committee BB.--Grapeland ISD Appeal of Eligibility Decision of District 23-AA Executive Committee CC. --Request for Interpretation by District 13AA Superintendents of sec.446(b) Regarding the Eligibility of Students Nineteen or Older to Participate REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Eligibility of player questioned and must be determined prior to next scheduled game on 9/12/97. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 471-5881. Filed: September 9, 1997, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9711912 Monday, September 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Waiver Review Board MEETING AGENDA: AA -- Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Elite Canales representing Milano High School in Milano Texs BB.--Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Meleisha Purcell representing Allen High School in Allen, Texas. CC. --Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Michael Paul Hawks representing Wheeler High School in Wheeler, Texas. DD.-- Request for waiver of the Four Year Rule by Lehilina Berrios representing Moody High School in Corpus Christi, Texas EE.--Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Michell Denley representing Refugio High School in Refugio, Texas. FF. --Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Blake Beall representing Georgetown High School in Georgetown, Texas. GG. -- Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Thomas Campos representing Rivera High School in Brownsville, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 471-5883. Filed: September 11, 1997, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9712129 University Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 101, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220. Filed: September 11, 1997, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9712102 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Thursday, September 25, 1997, 2:30 p.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 302 Austin Examination Preparation Committee AGENDA: The Committee will meet to prepare the December 1997 State Board Examination for licensure. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7555. Filed: September 10, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9712025 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday September 17, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513-F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of August 20, 1997. 2. Briefing and discussion on the Board's investment portfolio for the period ending August 31, 1997, as required by the Public Funds Investment Act. 3. Briefing and discussion on the results of the sale of $100,000,000 General Obligation, Texas Water development Bonds, Series 1997D, 1997E, and 1997F senior-managed by Banc One Capital Corporation. 4. Consider annual review of the performance of the syndicate as provided in the Underwriting Policies and Procedures. 5. Briefing and discussion on the status of unsolicited proposals received from January 1, 1997 through August 31, 1997 for financial products and transactions. 6. Briefing and discussion on matters related to the State Revolving Fund Program capacity. 7. Consider approving: (a) publication of proposed amendments to 31 TAC Chapter 365, Investment Rules, and (b) the Board's authorized dealers list. 8. Briefing and discussion on present and future EDAP projects. 9. Report on the status of approved contracts. 10. May consider items on the agenda of the September 18, 1997 Board meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas (512) 463-7847. Filed: September 9, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9711923 Wednesday September 17, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513-F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of July 16, 1997. 2. Briefing and discussion on current audit activities of the Internal Auditor. 3. Consider approval of the audit plan for Fiscal Year 1998. 4. Briefing and discussion on external audit activities of the Development Fund Audit Section. 5. May Discuss items on the agenda of the September 18, 1997 Board meeting. *Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas (512) 463-7847. Filed: September 9, 1997, 10:25 a.m. TRD-9711914 Thursday September 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Board will consider: minutes; committee and financial reports; financial assistance to Greater Texoma Utility Authority (Sherman), Alto, Jasper, San Angelo, Campbell, Walnut Creek Special Utility District and waive additional bonds test, Pharr, and Houston; request for Mauriceville Special Utility District for financial assistance, cancellation of existing commitments, waiver of additional bonds test, and withdrawal and replacement of existing resolution; time extensions for commitments to Travis County WCID #14 and Weslaco; resolution language revisions for Fate and Jefferson County WCID #10; adoption of amendments to Chapter 363 regarding a cap for interest rates, to Chapters 363 and 371 regarding loan agreements for water supply corporations, and to Chapter 371 regarding source water protection; FY 1997 Intended Use Plan for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan program; issuance, sale and delivery of $150,000,000 TWDB State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, series 1997; and selection of co-managers for $300,000,000 TWDB State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue bonds, Series 1997. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas (512) 463-7847. Filed: September 9, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9712020 Thursday September 18, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will hold a joint meeting with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) on the following agenda: 1. Briefing, discussion, and consideration of specific areas of joint agency involvement in implementing the Drinking Water SRF (DWSRF) Program, identification of joint initiatives underway or planned, and schedules for accomplishment of initiatives to enable full implementation of the DWSRF Program. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas (512) 463-7847. Filed: September 10, 1997, 10:55 a.m. TRD-9712019 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, September 11, 1997, 4:15 p.m. 4000 South IH 35, Southfield Building, Room 910-911 Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to consider personnel related matters involving the Executive Director, including but not limited to: (a) responding to a resignation letter received from the Executive Director including possible revisions for the salary, other pecuniary compensations and/or administrative or other leave for the Executive Director; (b) the selection of an acting Executive Director and the salary, other benefits, employment terms, title, and duties for an acting executive director; and (c) the process and the implementation of a process for selection of an Executive Director. 3. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session 4. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: September 8, 1997, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9711884 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, September 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Joint session with the Board of Human Services to consider welfare reform issues including the Wisconsin program; Presentation by Sally H. Cain on U.S. Department of Education's perspective 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) potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce development boards; (8) recommendations to TCWEC of operational plans of local workforce development boards; (9) Commission's policy and criteria relating to appointment and reappointment of local workforce development board or private industry council nominees; (10) approval of local workforce board or private industry council nominees; Discussion regarding: 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(1) to consult with attorney concerning pending litigation or a settlement offer in> Barbara Woodard vs. TEC; Government Code sec.551.075 to receive information from the Commission's Internal Auditor on risk assessment and to question the Internal Auditor and staff; and Government Code sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of its attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas; Actions, if any, resulting from Executive session; Consideration and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation cases, on motion for attorney's fees for Appeal Tribunal 97-050805-1-0797, and on tax cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Docket 38; Consideration and adoption on hearing notices in drug cases and of policies on the adoption of precedent cases and revision of precedent manual; Discussion regarding standards of proof in unemployment benefits cases involving drug testing; and set date of next meeting. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: September 8, 1997, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9711880 Texas Youth Commission Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 5:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, Executive Conference Room Austin Board Construction Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of Meeting Minutes of July 16, 1997 II. FY 1994-1995 Construction Program Update A. Project Budget/Status B. Program Budget C. Project Schedules III. FY 1996-1997 Construction Program Update A. Existing Facilities 1. Project Budget/Status 2. Project Schedules B. Conversion Projects 1. Project Budgets 2. Program Schedules C. Program Budget IV. Board Agenda Items V. Other Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6001 Filed: September 9, 1997, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9711924 Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 5:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, General Conference Room Austin Board Education Committee AGENDA: Approval of Accountability Model (Action) Star Grant- Juvenile Justice Network (Information) Personnel (Information) Project TEAMS (Information) Prison Industry Enhancement Update (Information) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6001 Filed: September 9, 1997, 10:47 a.m. TRD-9711919 Wednesday, September 17, 1997, 6:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, Executive Conference Room Austin Board Audit Committee AGENDA: Approval of Annual Audit Report (Action) Status of Projects (Information) Review of IAD Performance Report (Information) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6001 Filed: September 9, 1997, 10:40 a.m. TRD-9711920 Thursday, September 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, Public Hearing Rooms 1420 and 1430 Austin Board AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of the July 17, 1997 and August 21, 1997 Board Meetings (Action) Approval of Architect for Construction of New Facility (Action) Review of Alleged Mistreatment Investigations (Information) Statistical Summary (Information) Approval of Resolution between the Texas Public Finance Authority and TYC for Capital Expenditures (Action) Approval of Agreement between TYC and City of Giddings to Construct a Sewer Lift Station and Sewage Pipeline to Tie in with the "Bon Ton" Lift Station (Action) Approval of Change Order at Evins Regional Juvenile Center (Action) Approval of Change Order at Crockett State School (Action) Approval of Accountability Model (Action) Approval of Internal Audit Department's FY 1997 Annual Report (Action) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6001 Filed: September 9, 1997, 10:25 a.m. TRD-9711913 Regional Meetings Meetings filed September 8, 1997 Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, September 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (940) 566-0904. TRD- 9711838. Hansford County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, September 10, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, Texas 79081, (806) 659-5575. TRD-9711839. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 N. Main, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, September 18, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 N. Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 558- 8100. TRD-9711871. San Antonio River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, September 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9711851. San Antonio River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, September 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9711850. Texas Water Conservation Association Risk Management Fund, Board of Trustees, met at Adam's Mark Hotel, Executive Salon Two, 425 Soledad, San Antonio, September 18, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leroy Goodson, 211 East 9th Street, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 472-7216. TRD- 9711869. Wheeler County Appraisal, Board of Directors, met at 103 East Texas, Courthouse Square, Wheeler, September 15, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, (806) 826-5900. TRD- 9711828. Wheeler County Appraisal, Board of Directors, met at 103 East Texas, Courthouse Square, Wheeler, September 15, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, (806) 826-5900. TRD- 9711827. Wichita Falls City Planning Division, Public Meetings, held at various locations throughout the City, beginning September 9, 1997-October 2, 1997, Wichita Falls. Information may be obtained from Richard Luedke, P.O. Box 1431, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, (940) 761-7447. TRD-9711863. Meetings filed September 9, 1997 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-9711910. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, will meet at Dallas Housing Authority, Kesler Board Room, 3939 North Hampton, Dallas, September 19, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 N. Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas, 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9711961. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Executive/Budget Committee Meeting, met at Commissioners Courtroom, Tyler County Courthouse, Woodville, September 15, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Judge Floyd Watson, 200 San Augustin, #6, Center, Texas 75935, (409) 598-3863. TRD-9711973. Deep East Texas County Commissioners and County Judges Association, will meet at Rayburn County Club, Rayburn Hall, Sam Rayburn, October 2, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Thompson, Livingston, Texas 77351, (409) 327-6813. TRD-9711892. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board Section 123, Procurement Task Force, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, September 16, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9711948. Edwards Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, September 12, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880. TRD-9711905. Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, September 12, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahacie, Texas 75168, (972) 837-3552. TRD-9711951. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, General Assembly, met at 925 Auditorium Drive, Goliad, September 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578- 1587. TRD-9711968. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 925 Auditorium Drive, Goliad, September 16, 1997 at 8:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578- 1587. TRD-9711967. Hill Country Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at End of John Road West, Boerne, September 16, 1997, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janis Beck, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite D, San Marcos, Texas 78666, (512) 753-2279. TRD-9711908. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, September 16, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston. Texas, 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9711976. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, September 16, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9711971. Limestone County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, September 16, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, Texas 76642. TRD- 9711947. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Board School-to-Work Committee, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, September 15, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9711896. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Finance Committee, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, September 18, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9711897. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Quality Assurance Committee, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, September 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9711898. South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, met at 801 Main Street, Beaumont City Council Chambers, Beaumont, September 17, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jackie Vice Solis, P.O. Drawer 1387, Nederland, Texas 77627, (409) 727-2384. TRD-9711916. Meetings filed September 10, 1997 Bandera County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1206 Main Street, Bandera, September 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, IV, Pl.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (830) 796- 3039, fax: (830) 796-3672. TRD-9712059. Brown County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 403 Fish Avenue, Brownwood, September 15, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lempke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9712032. Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee and General Assembly, met at 3401 IH35 South, Austin, September 17, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Voights, 2512 South IH35, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-7653. TRD-9712024. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporatin Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, September 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129. TRD-9712057. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee, met at GBRA Board Room, 933 East Court Street, Seguin, September 16, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9712016. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, met at Seguin ISD Board Room, 1221 East Kingsbury Street, Seguin, September 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9712017. Hale County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Cotton Patch Cafe, 3314 Olton Road, Plainview, September 17, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West Eighth Street, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-4226. TRD-9712021. Kendall Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, September 30, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9712014. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, September 17, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336- 5722. TRD-9711978. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, September 18, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Hartzell, (949) 659-1239. TRD-9712029. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, School-To-Work Committee, met at Workforce Building, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, September 16, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robyn Saenz, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, extension 264. TRD-9712018. Meetings filed September 11, 1997 Burnet County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, September 18, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD- 9712112. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry Street, Brownwood, September 15, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9574. TRD- 9712116. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 113 West Beauregard, San Angelo, September 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sidney Mabry, P.O. Box 770, Mertzon, Texas 76941, (915) 835-4361. TRD-9712125. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, September 18, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9712110. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, September 16, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9712124. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, September 16, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9712123. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, met at Seguin Independent School District Board Room, 1221 East Kingbury Street, Seguin, September 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9712142. Heart of Texas Housing Finance Corporation, Board, met at Hilton Hotel, 113 South University Parks Drive, Waco, September 15, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Lyndon Olson, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Suite 600, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 776-3336. TRD-9712109. Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 137 North Main, Jasper, September 15, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD-9712130. Jim Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District Board #355, met at 2287 North Texas Boulevard, #5, Alice, September 16, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 2287 North Texas Boulevard, #5, Alice, Texas 78332, (512) 668-8363. TRD-9712120. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, September 17, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke, or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (830) 249-8012. TRD-9712101. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District #356, Board of Directors, met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, September 15, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar, Suite Four, Kingsville, Texas 78363, (512) 592-0309. TRD-9712093. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, will meet at Galaxy Center, 2 North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, September 25, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (940) 322-5281, fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD- 9712141. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at Roanoke Community Center, 312 South Walnut, Roanoke, September 25, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9712097. Nueces Soil and Water Conservation District Board #357, met at 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, September 16, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joan Rumfield, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas (512) 387-4116. TRD-9712119. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, September 18, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9712136. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, September 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9712138. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, September 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9712139. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, September 18, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9712140. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, September 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9712137. Texas Association of Regional Councils, Annual Membership Meeting, will meet at Harvey Hotel, Addison, 14315 Midway Road, Dallas, September 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sheila Jennings or Jim Ray, 1305 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-4715, fax: (512) 478-1049. TRD-9712111. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, September 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9712096. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, September 17, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9712108. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, September 18, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9712121. Meetings filed September 12, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, September 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9712175. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Audit Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, September 17, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9712176. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, September 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9712152. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, September 15, 1997, 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9712166. Bi-County Water Supply Corporation, met at Arch Davis Road, FM 2254, Pittsburg, September 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell Larson, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9712150. Burnet County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, September 18, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD- 9712251. Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), Board of Directors, met at 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, September 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 389-1011. TRD-9712214. Comal Independent School District, Board of Trustees, met at 1441 North Business 35, New Braunfels, September 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Abel Campos, 1421 North Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, (210) 625- 8081. TRD-9712219. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, September 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879, fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9712253. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, September 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9712179. Jack County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, September 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Tammie Morgan, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9712180. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Personnel Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, September 16, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9712183. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Water Source Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, September 16, 1997 at 5:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9712182. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, September 16, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9712184. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met 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-9712250 Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, September 18, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, (409) 327-3107, fax: (409) 327-8959. TRD-9712265. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at VFW Hall, Highway 59 Loop North, Livingston, September 20, 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-9712266. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, September 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD- 9712151. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3505 Montopolis Drive, System Operations Control Center, Building C, TENSCO Meeting Room, September 16, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9712255. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, September 17-18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9712254. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, September 17-18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9712256. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, September 17-18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9712257. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, September 17-18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9712258. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, September 17-18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9712259. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, September 17-18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9712260. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, September 17-18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9712261. Lower Colorado River Authority, Emerging Issues Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, September 17-18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9712262. Lower Colorado River Authority, McKinney Roughs Ad Hoc Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Crocheron House, Bastrop, September 18, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9712263. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, will meet at the Galaxy Center, # Two North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, September 25, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, (940) 322-5281, fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD- 9712267. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors, met by telephone conference call, at Administration Office, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, September 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9712264. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, September 25, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9712167. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, September 17, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9712190. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, with Revised Agenda, September 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9712189. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, with Revised Agenda, September 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9712185. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, September 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, Texas 79088, (806) 995-4118. TRD-9712212. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, September 19, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD- 9712169. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees, will meet at 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, September 19, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 719-6521. TRD-9712268. West Texas Municipal Power Agency, Board of Directors, met at LP&L Offices, Municipal Hill, 600 Municipal Drive, Lubbock, September 18, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from J. Robert Massengale, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (806) 775-2500. TRD-9712181. Meetings filed September 15, 1997 Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, September 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information my be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9712292. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, will meet at the Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton Road, Mt. Pleasant, September 23, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9712278. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at Falls County Courthouse, First Floor, Marlin, September 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661. (817) 883-2543. TRD-9712285. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, September 25, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9712286 North Texas Tollway Authority, Revised Agenda, Board of Directors, met by telephone conference call, at Administration Office, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, September 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD- 9712293. North Texas Turnpike Authority, Benefits and Compensation Committee, will meet at 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, September 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9712276.