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 State Board of Public Accountancy Friday, October 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Behavioral Enforcement Committee AGENDA: A. Investigations 1. File Number 97-06-08L 2. File Number 97-07-38L 3. File Number 97-07-20L 4. File Number 97-07-21L 5. File Number 97-05-15L 6. File Number 97-05-01L 7. File Number 97-05-17L 8. File Number 97-09-02L 9. File Number 97-08-02L 10. File Number 97-07-03L 11. File Number 97-07-16L 12. File Number 97-07-11L 13. File Number 97-06-22L 14. File Number 97-06-11L; 15. File Number 97-07-13L, 97-07-14L,, 97-07-15: B. Discussion Items 1. Kenneth Eichner- Section 8 2. Arthur Greenspan-Advertising 3. Don Kinney- Independence 4. Martinez, Mendoza and Colmenero, P.C.-Independence 5. File Numbers 97-09-17L and 97-09-18L 6. Allan Ratafia- Section 8 7. Christian A. Rutledge- Competitive Bidding 8. James Achwartz- Section 501.40 9. Carl A. Searles- Independence 10. George Struve- Independence C. Informal Conferences 1. File Number 97-02-02L- 9:00 a.m.; 2. File Number 97-04-04L-10:00 a.m.; 3. File Number 97-05-02L-11:00 a.m. 4. File Number 97-03-26L- 1:00 p.m. ; 5. File Number 97-04-01L-2:00 p.m. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: September 29, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9712921 State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1688-Petition of SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY For Authority to Surcharge Under-Recoveries of Fuel Expenses and for a Related Good-Cause Waiver (PUC Docket Number 17410). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: September 30, 1997, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9712942 Texas Board or Architectural Examiners Thursday, October 16, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, 12th Floor, Conference Room 1264 Austin Personnel Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Personnel Issues; VII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; VIII. Chairman's Closing Remarks; IX. 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 Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: October 1, 1997, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9713027 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, 12th Floor, Conference Room 1264 Austin Qualifications/Examination Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Qualification and Examination Issues, VII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; VIII. Chairman's Closing Remarks; IX. 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 Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: October 1, 1997, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9713028 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, 12th Floor, Conference Room 1264 Austin Rules/Enforcement Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Rules/Enforcement Issues; VII. Review Proposed New Board Policy; VIII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; IX. Chairman's Closing Remarks; IX. 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 Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: October 1, 1997, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9713029 Friday, October 17, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, 12th Floor, Conference Room 1264 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minute; VI. Consider/Act on Executive Director's Report; VII. Consider/Act on Issue Regarding Sidewalks as Part of the "Practice of Architecture"; VIII. Consider/Act on NCARB Resolution 97-13 Regarding Member Board Access to NCARB Council records; IX. Consider/Act on License Revocations; X. Consider/Act on Examinations; XI. Presentation on Electronic Technology; XII. Consider/Act on Board Policy Concerning Special Testing Considerations and Request Form; XIII. Consider/Act on Committee Recommendations; XIV. Consider/Act on Communications/Newsletter Committee Minutes for final Meeting on January 30, 1997, XV. Consider/Act on Conferences/Meetings; XVI. Consider/Act on Public Comment; XVII. Chairman's Closing Remarks; XVIII. 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 Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: October 1, 1997, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9713030 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Thursday, October 9, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-721, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss an possibly act on the surrender of professional counselor licenses of W.D.H., T.D.A, and R.K.; and review the list of disciplinary sanctions. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: September 30, 1997 at 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712968 Friday, October 10, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Testing and Continuation Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss an possibly act on: requests relating to the licensed professional counselor examination from (Keith Burnett, Patricia Freeman, Hilario Garcia, Sandra Phares, and Danny Russell); review of statutory language requiring provisional license holders to take the examination; appointments to the Ad Hoc Examination Committee; and a request from James Kitchens, Professor, University of North Texas to allow the Texas licensed professional counselor examination to be given in Israel to graduates of the counselor education program at the Neve Yerashalayim College. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: September 30, 1997 at 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712969 Friday, October 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss an possibly act on: request for waiver of board rule 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.861.82(f) concerning individual and group supervision; presentation relating to interactive video conferencing; and proposed amendments to 22 TAC, Chapter 681. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: September 30, 1997 at 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712970 Friday, October 10, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: There will be a brown bag luncheon while the board discusses the Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM IV). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: September 30, 1997 at 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712971 Friday, October 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Public and Professional Relations Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on approving topics for the April 1998 newsletter; and conference attendance. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: September 30, 1997 at 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712972 Friday, October 10, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Applications Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: applications or requests from applicants (Myrta Benkert, Elizabeth Ritz, Lawrence Rucker, Sammie Burkhead Smith, Michael Spain, Robert Wright, and Doris Wyman); and applicants graduating from a counselor education program offered at the Neve Yerushalayim College, Israel, in cooperation with the Sociology Department at the University of North Texas. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: September 30, 1997 at 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712973 Friday, October 10, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Administration an Finance Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss an possibly act on: review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel (executive secretary's report); and finances (financial report, requests for conference attendance, and fee recommendations). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: September 30, 1997 at 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712974 Saturday, October 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The board meeting will begin with announcements followed by discussion and possible action on: absent board members; reports from board members concerning conference attendance; approval of the minutes of the June 29, 1997, board meeting; acknowledgment of persons who wish to appear before the board; committee reports (Administration and Finance Committee (review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel (executive secretary's report); finances (financial report, fee recommendations, and requests for conference attendance)); Applications Committee (applications or requests from applicants Myrta Benkert, Elizabeth Ritz, Lawrence Rucker, Sammie Burkhead Smith, Michael Spain, Robert Wright, and Doris Wyman; and applicants graduating from a counselor education program offered at the Neve Yerashalayim College, Israel, in cooperation with the Sociology Department at the University of North Texas); Complaints Committee (surrender of professional counselor licenses (W.D.H., T.D.A. and R.K.); and a report from the June 14, 1997 and October 9, 1997 committee meetings); Testing and Continuing Education Committee (requests relating to the examination for licensure from (Keith Burnett, Patricia Freeman, Hilario Garcia, Sandra Phares, and Danny Russell); review of statutory language requiring provisional license holders to take the examination; appointments to the Ad Hoc Examination Committee; and a request from James Kitchens, Professor, University of North Texas to allow the Texas licensed professional counselor examination to be given in Israel to graduates of the counselor education program at the Neve Yerashalayim College); rules Committee (request for waiver of board rule 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.681-82(f) concerning individual and group supervision; presentation relating to interactive video conferencing; and proposed amendments to 22 TAC, Chapter 681); and Public and Professional Relations Committee (topics for the April 1998 newsletter; and conference attendance)); pending and contemplated litigation in the Robert O'Neal lawsuit; consolidation of mental health boards; and other matters regarding the regulation of professional counselors requiring no board action. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: September 30, 1997 at 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712975 Saturday, October 11, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 2-225 Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on the following complaints: 94- C058; 95-C018; 95-C034; 95-C040; 95-C050; 94-C058; 96-C009; 96-C017; 96-C019; 96-C022; 96-C027; 96-C030; 96-C038; 96-C039; 96-C040; 96-C060; 96-C061; 96-C062; 96-C063; 96-C066; 96-C071; 96-C077; 96-C081; 96-C088; 96-C094; 96-C100; 96-C113; 97-C005; 97-C010; 97-C013; 97-C035; 97-C038; 97-C039; 97-C040; 97-C042; 97-C043; 97-C046; 97-C047; 97-C048; 97-C051; 97-C052; 97-C055; 97-C056; 97-C060; 97-C061; 97-C070; 97-C071; 97-C073; 97-C074; 97-C075; 97-C077; 97-C078; 97-C079; 97-C080; 97-C083; 97-C084; 97-C085; 97-C086; 97-C087; 97-C088; 97-C089; 97-C090; 97-C091; 97-C092; 97-C093; 97-C094; 97-C095; 97-C096; 97-C097; 97-C098; 97-C099; 97-C100; 97-C101; 97-C102; 97-C103; 97-C104; 97-C105; 97-C106; 97-C107; 97-C108; 97-C109; 97-C110; 97-C111; 97-C112; 97-C113; 97-C114; 97-C115; 97-C116; 97-C117; 97-C118; 97-C119; 98-C001; 98-C002; 98-C003; 98-C004; 98-C005; and 98-C006. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: September 30, 1997 at 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712976 Credit Union Department Thursday, October 9, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Legislative Advisory Committee for the Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Receive: Minutes of July 17, 1997 meeting; and the findings of the Legislative Implementation Task Force; To Consider: Taking formal action and vote to Recommend Action Regarding HB 1 (Appropriation Act), Article IX, sec.167- Review of Agency Rules; Taking formal action and vote to Recommend Action to the Credit Union Commission Regarding Rule or Policy Changes Necessitated by Legislation Passed during the 75th Legislature including (1) Criteria that must be considered in approving or disapproving a merger, (2) Recusal of Commission Members that have a Personal or Private Interest in a Measure, Proposal or Decision Pending before the Commission, (3) Methods by which Credit Union Members are Notified on the Name, Mailing Address, and Telephone Number of the Department for the Purpose of Directing Complaints to the Department, (4) Circumstances under which Meetings will be conducted to Accept Comment from Interested Parties that wish to Comment on Certain Applications, (5) Requirements or Restrictions on Lending Activity Secured by a Lien Authorized by sec.50(a)(6), Article XVI, Texas Constitution, if approved by voters; Taking formal action and vote to Recommend Approval by the Credit Union Commission of the Department's Course Outline for the new Commission Member Training Program; To Conduct: Discussion of Proposed Lending Guidelines for Credit Unions taking an Encumbrance against Homestead Property, if voters approve amendment to sec.50, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; Discussion of the Commission's 1997 Legislative Recommendations not enacted by the 75th Legislature; Establish date for next Committee Meeting. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, alternative formats, or assistance with physical accessibility. Request for special accommodations must be made 72 hours prior to the designated time set for the meeting by contacting Carol Shaner at (512) 837-9236. Contact: Carol P. Shaner, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: September 29, 1997, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9712931 Friday, October 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Commissioner Evaluation Committee for the Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Consider: Taking formal action and vote to Recommend Approval by the Credit Union Commission of the Process and Timeline for Conducting the Commissioner's 1997 Performance Evaluation; and Establish Date for the Next Committee Meeting. To Conduct: Discussion of Personnel Issues including Renumeration of the Commissioner. Contact: Carol P. Shaner, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: September 29, 1997, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9712934 Friday, October 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Receive: Minutes of July 18, 1997, Commission meeting; communications; and committee reports from the Texas Share Guaranty Credit Union (TSGCU) Oversight Committee, Legislative Advisory Committee, Commissioner Evaluation Committee and Field of Membership Committee; To Consider: Taking formal and vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to Rule 91.705 Concerning Loans to Credit Union Officials; Taking formal action and vote to Approve the Department's Biennial Operating Plan for FY 1998-1999; Taking formal action and vote to Approve Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (Affirmative Action Plan); Taking formal action and vote to Approve Department's public Interest Information Pamphlet; Taking formal action and vote to Approve Department's Policy on Access to Department Programs and Services by Non-English Speaking Persons; Taking formal action to vote and Amend Commission's Policies Manual regarding the Election of a Vice Chair; Taking formal action and vote to Elect a New Vice Chair to Serve until January, 1999; Taking formal action to vote and Publish for Comment Proposed Amendments to Rule 91.701; Taking formal action and vote to Approve Resolution of Appreciation for Former Commission Member; Taking formal action to establish January 16, 1998 as the tentative date for the next Commission's meeting; Discussion of Lending Authorized by sec.50(a)(6), Article XVI, Texas Constitution; Discussion of the Risk of Credit Unions not Carrying Director and Officer Liability Insurance; Discussion of the Staff Report on Credit Union Preparation for Year 2000; Discussion of Interpretation Request 97-1 Relating to Investment Limitations in 7 TAC sec.91.803; Discussion of Recent NASCUS Initiatives; To Conduct: An Executive session to review credit unions receiving special supervision and related concerns; to consult with legal counsel regarding contemplated legal actions, and existing litigation and administrative sanctions; and to discuss personnel matters. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, alternative formats, or assistance with physical accessibility. Request for special accommodations must be made 72 hours prior to the designated time set for the meeting by contacting Carol Shaner at (512) 837-9236. Contact: Carol P. Shaner, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: September 29, 1997, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9712930 Texas Diabetes Council Friday, October 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Tower Building, Conference Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Texas Department of Health Austin Industry Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: status reports (continuing medical education for physicians; town hall meetings; diabetes mobile van; and the diabetes tool kit); and public comments. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7490. Filed: September 29, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9712924 Friday, October 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Conference Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Texas Department of Health Austin Managed Care Work Group Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes in diabetes management; presentations on (Acanthosis Nigricais and Diabetes; and minimum standards for children and adults with Type 1 Diabetes); status reports (continuing medical education for physicians; town hall meetings; and the diabetes mobile van); and public comments. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7490. Filed: September 29, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9712923 State Employee Charitable Campaign Tuesday, October 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 2433 Ridgepoint Drive, Room 226 Austin State Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Review of minutes 3. State Advisory Committee Report 4. Comptroller's Report 5. State Campaign Manager Report 6. SCM Application Process 7. SAC and SPC Nominations Process 8. Officer's Reports 9. Chair's Report 10. Other Business 11. Adjourn Contact: Mike Terry, 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-6601, fax: (512) 478-2572. Filed: October 1, 1997, 11:08 a.m. TRD-9713021 General Land Office Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Rooms 118, 119 and 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; Opening and consideration of bids received for the October 7, 1997, oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; pooling applications; Wildcat Field, Chambers Co. and Starr Co.; Giddings Austin Chalk-3, Robertson Co.; Deer Canyon (Penn and Strawn), Field, Terrell Co.; Gracey Ranch Field, Colorado Co.; Scott and Hopper Field, Brooks Co.; El Anzuelo Field, Kleberg Co.; coastal public lands- commercial easement renewals and amendments, Galveston Bay, Galveston Co.; Copano Bay, Aransas Co.; Neches River, Jefferson Co.; easement amendments, renewals and applications, Arroyo Colorado, Cameron Co.; Carancahua Bay, Calhoun Co.; West Bay, Galveston Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Mud Lake, Harris Co.; San Bernard River, Brazoria Col.; structure (cabin) permit amendments and renewals, Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co.; Laguna Madre, Wallacy Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; consideration of amendment to land transaction in Anderson Co., with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, approved by SLB 9-16-1990; Executive Session and Open Session -- approval of tracts, terms and conditions of a sealed bid land sale to be held on November 18, 1997; Executive and Open Session -- consideration of potential sale, trade or purchase of land in Travis co. relating to the acquisition of the Pease Mansion; Executive and Open Session -- briefing on potential land sales, El Paso Co., other than Paseo Del Este, El Paso Co.; Executive and Open Session -- sale of Paseo Del Este Property, El Paso Co.; review bid solicitation documents; consider authorizing solicitation of bids; Executive and Open Session -- consideration of sale of Permanent School Fund lands, .81 acres, First and Trinity, Travis Co.; Executive 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 and Open Session -- status report, evaluation and analysis of the General Land Office's legal counsel regarding (i) potential, litigation of royalty under payment claims against TransTexas Gas Corporation and its successor lessees; and (ii) the ongoing settlement discussions regarding such claims; Executive and Open Session: status report, evaluation and analysis by the General Land Office's legal counsel regarding: (i) potential litigation of royalty under payment, Relinquishment Act violations and other claims against Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. and Pennzoil Exploration and (ii) the parties' prior settlement discussion regarding such matter; Executive Session- pending or contemplated litigation Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: September 29, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9712917 Thursday, October 9, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; request by Larry C. Waldrop for reinstatement of eligibility to participate in the Veterans Land Program; consideration of forfeiture action on delinquent Veterans Land Program accounts; consideration of forfeiture action on Veteran Land Program accounts in property tax suits; staff reports. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: September 29, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9712920 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 12:00 p.m. Parkland Memorial Hospital, Meadows Building, Conference Room, 5171 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Task Force Operations Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act on: review of current rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117) and standards related to operations regarding the use of physician extenders (physician assistants; advanced nurse practitioners; clinical nurse specialists; standardization of training for mechanical technicians; and water and reuse); setting of a tentative date for the next subcommittee meeting; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 30, 1997, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9712966 Thursday, October 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Informal Home and Community Support Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the summary notes from the September 18, 1997 meeting; drafting of proposed rules concerning home and community support services agencies (25 TAC, Chapter 115); issues left pending at the September 18, 1997 meeting relating to addressing normal growth and development of a pediatric clinic in the personal assistance services category; other matters requiring no task force action; and public comment. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (5120 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Veronda Durden, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6647. Filed: September 30, 1997, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9712977 Friday, October 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Austin Diagnostic Clinic, 12221 MoPac Expressway North, Classroom B Austin End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Task Force Ratios Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act on: review of current rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117) and standards in relation to the ratios of care givers to patients; setting of a tentative date for the next subcommittee meeting; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (5120 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 30, 1997, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9712967 Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, 1415 Lavaca, (Corner of 15th and Lavaca) Austin Drug Use Review Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the August 12, 1997 meeting; introduction of new board member, Perry Flowers, R.Ph., M.S.; assessment of the utilization services overview; data evaluations and revised criteria; update on the H. pylori Educational Project; H2 and related drugs expenditure data; pilot project on Diabetes self-management; on-line prospective Drug Use Review (DUR) Reports; selection of targeted drugs for next profiles; and the scheduling of the next meeting of the board. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Curtis Burch, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 219- 5001, extension 238. Filed: September 29, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9712922 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Thursday, October 16, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Research Committee AGENDA: Consideration of grants to be awarded under the 1997 Advanced Research Program and Advanced Technology Program. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9712996 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Access and Equity Committee AGENDA: Report on minority enrollment in Texas public law schools and medical schools and selected universities. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9712997 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Community and Technical Colleges Committee AGENDA: Consideration of matters relating to community and technical colleges. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9712998 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 10:15 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Universities Committee AGENDA: Consideration of matters relating to universities. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9712999 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Coordinating Board Meeting AGENDA: Public hearing and consideration of the issuance of State of Texas College Student Loan Bonds, Series 1997, in the aggregate principal amount of $75,000,000. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9713000 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Health Affairs Committee AGENDA: Consideration of proposing amendments to rules for the Family Practice Residency Program to incorporate public health rotations into the program (Chapter 13, Subchapter D); Consideration of proposing rules for allocating funds appropriated for the Graduate Medical Education Program (Chapter 13, Subchapter E); and Consideration of approval or reapproval of Mission Statement and Table of Programs- Texas A&M University System-Baylor College of Dentistry and Lamar University. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9713001 Thursday, October 16, 1997, Noon. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.102, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Board AGENDA: The Board will meet in executive session to discuss pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9713002 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Special Committee on Texas Chiropractic College AGENDA: Consideration of whether there is a compelling public need or compelling state interest to establish Texas Chiropractic College as a public institution of higher education in accordance with House Bill 621. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:28 a.m. TRD-9713003 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 1:45 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: Consideration of matters relating to campus planning. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:29 a.m. TRD-9713004 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Administration and Financial Planning Committee AGENDA: Consideration of matters relating to administration and financial planning. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9713005 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Student Services Committee AGENDA: Consideration of matters relating to student services. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9713006 Friday, October 17, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Coordinating Board AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of July 17, 1997 meeting; Resolutions by the Board, Consideration of matters relating to the Committee on Research; the Committee on Access and Equity; the Committee on Community and Technical Colleges; the Committee on Universities; the Committee on Health Affairs; the Special Committee on Texas Chiropractic College; the Committee on Campus Planning; the Committee on Administration and Financial Planning; the Committee on Student Services; and Reports to the Board. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9713007 Texas Historical Commission Friday, October 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 119 Austin Advisory Board of the Texas Preservation Trust Fund AGENDA: 1) Opening Remarks/Introductions 2) THC Staff Briefing on FY 1998, Grant Program 3) Review of Texas Preservation Trust Fund Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 1998 4) Future Trust Fund Activities 5) Closing Announcements Contact: Stan Graves/Lisa Harvell, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6094. Filed: September 30, 1997, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9712952 Texas Commission on Human Rights Thursday, October 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Commission on Human Rights' Offices, 6330 Highway 290 East, Third Floor Conference Room Austin AGENDA: Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.071; Item(s) Covered in Executive Session; Welcoming of Guests; Minutes; Administrative Reports; Discussion of Audit and Implementation of Recommendations; Initial Preparation of Material for the Sunset Advisory Commission; Personnel Manual Changes; EEOC Contract; HUD Contract; Travel Requirements as Authorized by the 1998-1999 Appropriations Act; EEO Riders in the 1998-1999 Appropriations Act; FHIP Proposal Submitted to HUD; Hate Crimes Conference Sponsored by The White House; Vacant Staff Position; EEO Compliance Training; EEOC Policy Statement on Mandatory Binding Arbitration of Employment Discrimination Disputes as a Condition of Employment; Commissioner Correspondence; Commissioner Issues; Unfinished Business. All Items on the Agenda May be Subject to a Vote, if Appropriate. Contact: William M. Hale, P.O. Box 13493, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 437-3450. Filed: September 29, 1997, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9712914 Texas Department of Information Resources Thursday, October 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Fifth Floor, Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration 1. Adopt August 28, 1997 Meeting Minutes 2. Approve rules for digital signatures for publication in Texas Register 3. Approve rules regarding complaint process method for publication in the Texas Register 4. Approve rules regarding standards for utilizing videoconferencing for agencies' board meetings for publication in the Texas Register 5. Approve State Strategic Plan for Information Resources Management 6. Discussion of Austin Disaster Recovery and Operations Center 7. Update on geographic information systems project 8. Update on West Texas Disaster Recovery and Operations Center 9. Fiscal Year 1997 Financial Forecast Update 10. Discussion of Internal Audit of Cooperative Contracts Division Adjournment Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: September 30, 1997, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9712943 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, October 1, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1340B Austin EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Docket Number 2279: In the Matter of Title Insurance Rates, Motion to Permit Late Filing of Direct testimony or Alternative Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: A motion for extension of filing deadlines and responses and objections thereto, which was filed with the Texas Department of Insurance one day before the deadline for prefiling direct testimony and exhibits, and which created an unforeseeable situation on the part of the agency, requires prompt action by the agency. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 1, 1997, 11:24 a.m. TRD-9713025 Boards for Lease of State-owned lands Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 2:45 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 833 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of bids received for the October 7, 1997 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: September 29, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9712918 Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 833 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; easement renewal application, Buescher State Park, Bastrop County, consideration of bids received for the October 7, 1997 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: September 29, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9712919 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, November 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East Main Street Robstown 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 TEXAS ECOLOGISTS, INC. to renew and amend Permit Number HW-50052-001 and Compliance Plan Number CP-50052-001. The permit renewal will authorize the continued operation of an industrial solid waste storage, processing, and disposal facility for the management of hazardous and Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 non-hazardous wastes. The authorized waste management units consist of six existing landfill cells, thirteen existing tanks, and two existing container storage areas. The major amendment to the permit will authorize the addition of one proposed landfill with seventeen subcells (maximum capacity of 3,100,000 cubic yards) and one proposed contained storage area (maximum capacity of 80,780 gallons) and will authorize the Waste Stabilization Building as a containment building. The compliance plan renewal will authorize continued remediation of contaminated ground water, including ground-water monitoring to measure the effectiveness of the Corrective Action Program. The major amendment to the compliance plan will authorize a more specific ground- water sampling program for the purpose of better characterizing the nature of the contaminant plume. Texas Ecologists, Inc. is a commercial industrial and hazardous waste facility. Wastes are generated on-site and received from off- site sources. The facility is located on a 240 acre tract of land on Petronila Road, approximately 0.5 miles southeast of the intersection of Farm Road 2826 and Petronila Road and approximately 3.5 miles south of Robstown, Nueces County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1119. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: October 1, 1997, 8:33 a.m. TRD-9712992 Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. East Montgomery County Courthouse, 1035 South Highway 59 New Caney 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 MCNICK RECYCLING, INC. for issuance of proposed Air Permit Number 31596 to authorize construction of a used oil filter processing facility location approximately 500 feet west of Highway 59 and approximately 600 feet north of Route 2, McCleskey Road, in Montgomery County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0716. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 26, 1997, 11:21 a.m. TRD-9712818 Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Friday, October 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 101, 105 West 15th Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Old Business I. Approval of Minutes of September 9, 1997 Board Meeting. II. Approval of Minutes of September 29, 1997 Board Meeting III. Executive Session to Consider, Review, Discuss, and Evaluate the Applications Received and the Applicants for the Executive Director Position and the Possible Appointment of an Executive Director Pursuant to sec.551.074, Texas Government Code. IV. Return to Open Session for Further Consideration, Review, Discussion, Evaluation or Action on the Applications Received and the Applicants for the Executive Director Position and the Possible Appointment of an Executive Director Pursuant to sec.551.074, Texas Government Code. V. Consideration, Discussion and Possibly Act Regarding the Current and Pending Contracts for Professional Services Agreement of Porterfield and Associates. New Business I. Comments and Observations by the Newly Appointed Executive Director. II. Consideration, Discussion and Possible Board Action Regarding Personnel Hired. Contact: Larry Shimek, 105 West 15th Street, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 463- 5545. Filed: October 1, 1997, 11:07 a.m. TRD-9713020 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, October 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors will meet to call the meeting to order, read the Antitrust Statement, hear public participation, approve minutes of the August 14, 1997 Board Meeting, Action Items- discuss and take possible action on the following: A. Finance and Audit Committee Report, B. Nominations Committee Report, 1. Executive Officers Nomination, 2. Insurance Industry Member Election; Informational Items: A. Personnel Committee Report, 2. Executive Committee Report, 3. Claims and Legal committe Report; Executive Session-A. Regulators/Conservator's Report, B. Attorney's Report, C. Personnel Issues; and Discuss and take possible action on the items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: October 1, 1997, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9713012 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Docket Number 14965-Application of Central Power and Light Company for Authority to Change Rates. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 30, 1997, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9712989 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: 1. Consideration of Responses to Offers on Year 2000 contract programming services for fiscal year 1998 (as previously authorized) and action thereon as appropriate including awarding of bids. 2. Consideration and approval of Guidelines for Internet Site Linkages. 3. State of Texas v. Robert M. Foley, doing business as F&F Materials Company, Number 03-96-00673-CV, in the Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, at Austin, and related cases previously referred to the Attorney General for enforcement. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-6927, (512) 463-7033. Filed: September 29, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9712916 Texas Savings and Loan Department Thursday, October 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Third Floor, Finance Commission Building Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from Bowie State Bank to convert to a state savings bank to be named Franklin Bank, S.S.B, to relocate its home office to 3720 Jefferson Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas, and to establish a branch at 200 West Walnut, Bowie, Montague County, Texas, its current home office, from which record the Commission will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: September 29, 1997, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9712925 Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Commissioner's Conference Room 1264, Twelfth Floor Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Call Meeting to Order II. Approval of Minutes From July 8, 1997 Board of Directors Meeting III. Financial Report- Marvin Coffman IV. Special Deputy Receiver's Report-Ed Engleking V. Title Examiner's Report- Ethel Benedict VI. Conservator's Report- Neal Rockhold VII. Counsel's Report Including Report on Procedures and Guidelines for Contracts- Burnie Burner VII. Appointment of Nominating Committee for Officers for 1998 IX. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting (January 13, 1998) X. Adjourn Contact: Burnie Burner, 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 474-1587. Filed: September 30, 1997, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9712951 Texas Workforce Commission International Association of Personnel in Employment Security Thursday, October 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 North IH35 Austin Educational Conference AGENDA: Welcoming remarks to include the objectives and successes of the Texas Workforce Commission from: Bill Hammond, Chairman; Commissioner Representing Employers Diane Rath, Commissioner Representing the Public; T.P. O'Mahoney, Commissioner Representing Labor. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: September 30, 1997, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9712982 Friday, October 17, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 North IH35 Austin Educational Conference AGENDA: Welcoming remarks on the Texas Workforce Commission's successes and recognition of the individual achievements that are in part reponsible for the successes. Bill Hammond, Chairman; Commissioner Representing Employers; Diane Rath, Commissioner Representing the Public; T.P. O'Mahoney, Commissioner Representing Labor. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: September 30, 1997, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9712983 Regional Meetings Meetings filed September 29, 1997 Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee Officers, met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, September 30, 1997, at 11:00. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-1801. TRD-9712929. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, met at ASU Lake House, Beaty Road, San Angelo, October 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Judge Sidney Mabry, P.O. Box 770, Mertzon, Texas 76941. (915) 835-4361. TRD-9712932. Meetings filed September 30, 1997 Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee, met at 2520 IH35 South, Suite 100, Austin, October 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Voights, 2512 south IH35, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443- 7653. TRD-9712941. District Judges Meeting, 36th, 156th and 343rd District Courts, met at 400 West Sinton Street, Sinton, October 3, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joel B. Johnson, P.O. Box 1568, Beeville, Texas 78104, (512) 364-6262. TRD- 9712939. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board-Governance Task Force, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, October 6, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9712980. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee, met at Uvalde Operations Conference Room, 209 North Getty, Uvalde, October 3, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tammye Carpinteyro, 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 278-4151, fax; (830) 278-2929. TRD-9712935. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee, met at 233 North Pecos, Fourth Floor Conference Room, Bexar County Public Works, San Antonio, October 3, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte Roszelle, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9712940. San Patricio Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1146 East Market, Sinton, October 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD-9712978. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, October 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9712979. Meetings filed October 1, 1997 Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, October 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222; (830) 625-8597. TRD-9713018. Creedmoor MAHA Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, October 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, Texas 78610, (512) 243-2113. TRD-9713011. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn Avenue, Dallas, October 9, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9713033. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 6, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9713026. Fort Bend Parkway Association Board, will meet at 1522 Texas Parkway (City Hall Complex), Committee Center Room 201, Missouri City, October 13, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Randolph, 2701 First City Tower, 1001 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002-6760, (713) 758-2380. TRD-9713019. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board and Advisors, met at 2005 South Bridge, Brady, October 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9713036. North Central Texas Council of Governments, North Central Texas Workforce Board Program Coordination Committee, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, Texas October 10, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD- 9713015. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 920 Golf Course Road, Andrews, October 9, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD- 9713031. Sulphur- Cypress SWCD, #419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Mt. Pleasant, October 8, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson Road, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD-9712991.