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 Thursday, October 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Continuing Professional Education Committee AGENDA: A. Consideration of proposals from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. A representative has been invited to answer questions regarding: 1. A Roster of Texas CPE Sponsors 2. CPE Quality Assurance Service B. Consideration of request by W.B. Cargill, Ph.D., CPA, to provide the ethics course on the Internet C. Consideration of ethics courses: 1. Charles F. Hobbs, CPA; Course- "Ethical Considerations for CPAs" 2. Tom Watson, Ph.D., O.D. Systems; Course- "Ethical and Professional Conduct: A Review of the Rules" 3. Nita J. Clyde, Ph.D., CPA; Two-hour course 4. Ken Reisor: Two-hour course D. Consideration of the November pilot study on validating competencies in industry and attestation. E. Consideration of referral from Rules committee to consider limiting CPE credits earned by self-study F. Review of request from Scott Albosta, CPA, to accept courses as technical CPE credit G. Consideration to amend Board Rule 523.32 -- Ethics Course H. Review of dates of next meeting Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: October 21, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9714006 State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, November 3, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1849 -- Petition of the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY For a Declaratory Ruling that The Navy and Air Foce be Declared Wholesale Customers for Purposes of Purchase of Electricity for Four Designated Bases Located Within the State of Texas. (PUC DOCKET NO. 17180.) Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: October 15, 1997, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9713687 Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Monday, October 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Room E2.018, State Capitol Austin Feed and Fertilizer Control Service Advisory Task Force AGENDA: Review Feed and Fertilizer control Service budget and respond to Task Force questions. Receive reports from the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Department of Health regarding their affiliation with the Feed and Fertilizer Control Service. Establish next Task Force meeting date. Contact: Frank E. Gilstrap, Administration Building, Room 113, College Station, Texas 77843-2147, (409) 845-7980. Filed: October 20, 1997, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9713924 Friday, October 31, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Room 308, Rudder Tower, Texas A&M University College Station Texas Equine Research Account Advisory Committee AGENDA: Receive updates on preparations for 1998 and 1999 Annual conferences. Hear status of racing at Texas tracks and receive updates from breed associations. Conduct election of officers for 1998. Review and rank research proposals submitted for funding consideration and present recommendations for funding to the Director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Contact: Frank E. Gilstrap, College Station, Texas 77843-2147, (409) 845-7980. Filed: October 20, 1997, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9713923 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, October 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. Midwestern State University -- lease purchase of laboratory, clinical and scientific equipment B. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 1997 Series D Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1997 Series E Taxable Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 1997 Series F C. Texas Veterans Loan Board -- Veterans' Housing Assistance Program, Fund II Series 1997A Bonds D. Texas Veterans Land Board- Veterans' Housing Assistance Program, Fund II Series 1997B Taxable Bonds E. Texas Veterans Land Board- Veterans' Land Bonds, Series 1998 F. Texas Public Finance Authority- General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1997 G. Texas Public Finance Authority -- Building Revenue and Revenue Refunding bonds, Series 1997A and B IV. Other Business A. Approval of memorandum of understanding between the Texas Bond Review Board and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. B. Designation of authority to approve vouchers for submission to Comptroller of Public Accounts. C. Possible schedule changes for future meeting dates V. Adjourn. Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: October 15, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9713691 Wednesday, October 29, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor Austin 1998 Lottery for Allocation of State Ceiling AGENDA: I. Welcome and Opening Remarks II. Explanation of Lottery Process III. First Lottery- to determine placement of applications in line for reservation IV. Break (15 minutes) V. Second Lottery -- to determine reservation dates for initial allocation reservations. Contact: Jeanne Talerico, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-4803. Filed: October 22, 1997, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9714022 State Cemetery Committee Monday, October 27, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 909 Navasota Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Organization and structure of the State Cemetery Ccommittee; IV. Introduction of State Cemetery Staff; V. Introduction of State Cemetery Committee Members; VI. Discussion of draft State Cemetery rules; VII. Consideration and potential action on Applications for Burial in the State Cemetery; VIII. Consideration and potential action on Cenotaph Requests, Tree Removal Request, and Requests for Reinternment; IX. Discussion of Program Issues; X. Consideration and potential action on appointments of General Counsel and Committee Clerk for State Cemetery Committee; XI. Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; XII. Set Next Committee Meeting Date; XIII. Adjourn. 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, also non-English speaking persons who may need assistance are requested to contact Christine Anderson at (512) 463-6600 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Ann Dillon 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3960. Filed: October 20, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9713951 Coastal Coordinating Council (CCC) Friday, October 31, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Small Business and Individual Permitting Assistance Program; Discussion of permitting assistance coordinator's ombudsman role. III. Adjourn Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5385. Filed: October 21, 1997, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9714012 Texas Cosmetology Commission Monday, November 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Pro-Line Corporation, Conference Room, 2121 Panoramic Circle Dallas AGENDA: Call to Order; Approval of Minutes from September 8,1997, Commission Meeting; Approval of Agency's Biennial Operating Plan; Presentation of Operating budget 1998-1999, and Possible Vote, Discussion and Review of sec.167 of Article IX, in the Appropriation Act -- Dewey Helmcamp; Status Update Regarding Hepatitis Requirement; Brian King- "Where Do We Go From Here"; Public Hearing Regarding Rule 89.1, Administrative Fines; Discussion and Possible Amendment of Rule 89.1, and Possible Vote; Executive Session; Reconvene in Open Session and Possible Vote; Adjourn. Contact: Catherine Nahay, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: October 21, 1997, 9:06 a.m. TRD-9713973 Texas Association of Counties Government Risk Management Pool Thursday, October 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1204 San Antonio Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Call to Order 9:00 a.m.- Hon. Bonnie Wolbrueck Approve June 12, 1997 and August 29, 1997 Minutes Ratify Minutes Exec. Committee Meeting September 30, 1997 Approve Budget for 1998 -- Mr. Terry Wyatt Investment Report -- Mr. Ron Schultz or Mr. Paul Williams Finance Report --Mr. Terry Wyatt Legal Department Litigation Update (Closed Session) -- Mr. Jon Needle Field Services Report -- Mr. Donnie Carriker Program Administrative Report -- Mr. Jim Jean Program Status; Receive Report on National Reinsurance Pool; Review/Approve Endorsement to Automobile Coverage Document-Increased Limits for Out of State Travel; Review/Consider POL Endorsement to cover payment of back wages in certain instances; Amend Underwriters Discretion for all Line of Coverage; Appoint Committee to Review/Amend Underwriting Standards; Report on Surcharge/credits Select Firm to Perform AL/GL Actuarial Analysis for 1997; Select Firm to Perform PO/LE Actuarial Analysis for 1997 Claims Managers Report -- Mr. Larry Cowles Adjourn Contact: James Jean, P.O. Box 2131, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 478-8753. Filed: October 15, 1997, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9713683 Texas Association of Counties Unemployment Compensation Fund Friday, October 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1204 San Antonio Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Call to Order 9:00 a.m.- Hon. Lanelle Dovel Approval Board minutes October 23, 1996 Finance Report -- Mr. Terry Wyatt Presentation of Annual Financial Audit -- Ernest and Young Approve budget for 1998 Investment Report -- Ron Schultz or Paul Williams Field Services Report -- Donnie Carriker Program Administration Report -- Mr. Jim Jean Program Status; Review Claims Activity; Review Membership Accounting; Review/Determine Member Rates; Review/Determine Member Reserve Accounty Level; Review Federally mandated New Hire Reporting Requirements Adjourn Contact: James Jean, P.O. Box 2131, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 478-8753. Filed: October 15, 1997, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9713684 Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc. Thursday-Friday, November 6-7, 1997, 8:00 a.m. November 6- Four Points Hotel-Pedernales Room, 7800 North IH35; November 7, The French Legation, Carriage House, 802 San Marcos Street Austin Board of Management AGENDA: The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc., exercising an overabundance of caution, hereby notice a portion of the Board of Management meeting as an open meeting under the Texas Open Meetings Act, with regard to all matters pertaining to State owned properties which are under the control of D.R.T., Inc. Thursday, November 6, 1997 -- Convene at 8:00 a.m. Closed Session all day. Friday, November 7, 1997 -- 8:30 a.m. Open session, Determination of Quorum, Reports or discussion preview to reports of Committees operating State owned Properties which are under the control of D.R.T., Inc.- Alamo Committee, DRT Library Committee, French Legation. Closed/Executive Session -- Determination of Quorum. Recess at 11:00 a.m. Contact: Tookie Dempsey Walthall, 112 Moss Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78213, (210) 344-4046. Filed: October 15, 1997, 2:53 p.m. TRD-9713689 State Board of Dental Examiners Thursday, November 6, 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. V. Review dental hygiene applications for licensure by credentials VI. Public Comments VII. Announcements VIII. Adjourn. Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower Three, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: October 22, 1997, 8:07 a.m. TRD-9714016 Thursday, November 6, 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- discuss proposed rules 109.103, 109.144, 109.204, 109.156, 109.157, 109.158 and 107.400. V. Discuss whether dental hygienists may administer dentipatch VI. Discussion on PDWOL-making mouthguards from impressions made by customers VII. Discuss proposing a rule that requires sterilization equipment to be monitored weekly with biological monitors VIII. Discuss mercury-free dentistry IX. Discuss policy and rules regarding advertising X. Report on mortality data XI. Announcements XII. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower Three, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: October 22, 1997, 8:07 a.m. TRD-9714017 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Second Floor, Room II-225 Austin Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll Call III. Minutes IV. Discuss proposing new rule defining CE exemption criteria. V. Discuss defining the term "technical and scientific" as related to clinical care VI. Discuss process for implementing audit procedures VII. Discuss allowing interactive courses as part of CE requirements. VIII. Public Comment IX. Announcements X. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower Three, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: October 22, 1997, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9714018 Friday, November 7, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Second Floor, Room II-225 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll Call III. Minutes IV. Rules -- discuss and consider final adoption of rules 101.1, 101.5, 101.7, 102.2, 103.1, 103.2, 103.3, 103.11, 107.300, 109.201, 109.300, 114.1, 116.3, 117.1. Discuss and consider for public comment publication of rules 109.103, 109.144, 109.204. V. Appearances before the Board -- Davidson, Greene, Kye, Methodist Health Care Ministries, Robinson VI. Licensing and Examinations reports VII. Enforcement reports VIII. Administration reports IX. President's report X. Executive Director's report XI. General Counsel's report XII. Public Comments XIII. Announcements XIV. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower Three, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: October 22, 1997, 7:59 a.m. TRD-9714015 Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians Saturday, November 8, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Hill Country Memorial Hospital, 1020 Kerrville Highway Fredericksburg Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will recognize guests and discuss and possibly act on: a recommendation for final adoption of proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.sec.711.7 (Application Procedures); 711.9 (Provisional Licensed Dietititians); and 711.17 (Continuing Education Requirements) as published in the Texas Register (22 TexReg 9803, October 3, 1997); proposed amendments to 22 TAC, Chapter 711; and the setting of the next meeting date. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6601. Filed: October 17, 1997, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9713813 Saturday, November 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hill Country Memorial Hospital, 1020 Kerrville Highway Fredericksburg Program Approval Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: Individual Preplanned Professional Experience Program for Donna Rose; and setting of the next meeting date. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6601. Filed: October 17, 1997, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9713812 Saturday, November 8, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Hill Country Memorial Hospital, 1020 Kerrville Highway Fredericksburg Complaint Committee AGENDA: The committee will recognize guests and discuss and possibly act on: (DT 97-001; DT 97-002; DT 97-003; DT 97-004; DT 98-001; DT 98-002; and DT 98-003); and the setting of the next meeting date. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6601. Filed: October 17, 1997, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9713811 Saturday, November 8, 1997, 12:00 p.m. Hill Country Memorial Hospital, 1020 Kerrville Highway Fredericksburg Finance Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on the budget for fiscal year 1997- 1998. 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: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6601. Filed: October 17, 1997, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9713810 Saturday, November 8, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Hill Country Memorial Hospital, 1020 Kerrville Highway Fredericksburg Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests discuss and possibly act: approval of agenda; approval of the minutes of the meeting of the Texas State board of Examiners of Dietitians (TSBED) held June 27, 1997; chairman's report; executive secretary's report (ratification of applications approved by the executive secretary); standing committee reports (Rules Committee (final adoption of proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.sec.711.7 (Application Procedures); 711.9 (Provisional Licensed Dietitians); and 711.17 (Continuing Education Requirements) as published in the Texas Register 22 TexReg 9803, October 3, 1997; and proposed amendments to 22 TAC, Chapter 711); Program Approval Committee (Individual Preplanned Professional Experience Program for Donna Rose); Finance Committee (budget for fiscal year 1997-1998); Complaint Committee (cases DT 97-001; DT 97-002; DT 97-003; DT 97-004; DT 98-001; DT 98- 002; and DT 98-003)); board member attendance to the 1997 Clearinghouse on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) conference to be held in Norfolk, Virginia, September 3-6, 1997; appointments to committees (Rules; Finance; Program; Complaint; and Consumer); other business requiring no board action; and the setting of the next meeting date. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6601. Filed: October 17, 1997, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9713809 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Thursday, November 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education, (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; Commissioner's comments; Report and recommendations of the commissioner of education concerning instructional materials offered for adoption in 1997; Adoption cycles for subjects in the foundation and enrichment curriculum and Proclamation 1997 of the SBOE; Sunset review of SBOE rules; Report on the Texas Student Assessment Program; Discussion of pending litigation. This discussion will be held in Room 1-103 in executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, sec.551.071 (1)(A), and will include a discussion of the following: (1) Angel G. et al. v. Meno, et al. relating to students with disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities; (2) Maxwell, et al v. Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) relating to Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing; (3) State of Texas v. United States of America relating to the Voting Rights Act and its applicability to the placement of masters in independent school districts; (4) Soccoro ISD, et al. v. State Board of Education relating to the technology allotment; (5) GI FORUM, Image de Tejas v. Moses, et al. relating to the TAAS exit-level examination as a prerequisite for high school graduation; and (6) any other litigation arising after the date of posting for the meeting. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 22, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9714052 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education, (SBOE) Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapter B, School Facilities Standards; Proposed New 19 TAC sec.66.28, Identification of Subjects for Proclamation 1997; Braille materials for the visually impaired; Large type textbooks for the visually impaired; Approval of reimbursement of subsidies for the advanced placement examinations for students in financial need; School finance and appropriations update; Proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.33.45, Proxy Voting Policy (relating to the Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund); Adoption of forecast for investment income of the Permanent School Fund (PSF) for the 1998-1999 biennium; Review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; Ratification of the purchases and sales of the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months of August and September 1997; Discussion of previous board approval of external fund managers and allocation of funds; Report of the PSF executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 22, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9714051 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education, (SBOE) Committee on Instruction AGENDA: Public testimony; Discussion of proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; Discussion of bilingual education program initiatives in the Houston Independent School District; Change in assessment rules to permit an extension of the deferral from the exit level test for limited English proficient students who have recently arrived in the United States; Report on Student Performance on the Algebra I End-of-Course test as Related to Instructional Materials; Update on Class Size Waivers, Bilingual Education Exceptions, and Waivers for English as a Second Language; Discussion of proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 176, Driver Training Schools. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 22, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9714053 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education, (SBOE) Committee on Planning AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 137, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter T, Reprimand, Suspension, Cancellation, and Reinstatement of Certificates and Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 177, Standards, Ethics, and Practices; Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation; Review of proposed repeals of 19 TAC sec.230.1, General Provisions, sec.230.2, Purpose of Institutional Accountability System, sec.230.3, Criteria for Institutional Accountability, and sec.230.4, The Accreditation Process; Review of proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.230.414, Certificates for Persons with Criminal Backgrounds; Review of proposed new 19 TAC sec.230.512, Emergency Certificates; Review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 244, Certificate of Completion of Training for Appraisers; Review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educators' Code of Ethics; Review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings and Sanctions; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Recommendation for an appointment to the Randolph Field Independent School District board of trustees; Academics 2000 Report; Discussion of ongoing communications activities; Discussion of federal governmental relations activities; Status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 22, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9714054 Friday, November 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education, (SBOE) AGENDA: Invocation; Pledge of allegiance; Roll call; Approval of September 12, 1997 SBOE minutes; Public testimony; Heroes for Children Awards; Resolutions of the SBOE; Third Quarter (1997) Permanent School Fund investment managers' performance report; Report and recommendations of the commissioner of education concerning instructional materials offered for adoption in1997; Adoption cycle for subjects in the foundation and enrichment curriculum and Proclamation 1997 of the SBOE; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 137, Subchapter T, Reprimand, Suspension, Cancellation, and Reinstatement of Certificates and Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 177, Standards, Ethics, and Practices; Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation; Review of proposed repeals of 19 TAC sec.230.1, General Provisions, sec.230.2, Purpose of Institutional Accountability System, sec.230.3, Criteria for Institutional Accountability, and sec.230.4, The Accreditation Process; Review of proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.230.414, Certificates for Persons with Criminal Backgrounds; Review of proposed new 19 TAC sec.230.512, Emergency Certificates; Review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 244, Certificate of Completion of Training for Appraisers; Review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educator's Code of Ethics; Review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings and Sanctions; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Recommendation for an appointment to the Randolph Field Independent School District board of trustees; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapter B, School Facilities Standards; Proposed New 19 TAC sec.66.28, Identification of Subjects for Proclamation 1997; Braille materials for the visually impaired; Large type textbooks for the visually impaired; Approval of reimbursement of subsidies for the advanced placement examinations for students in financial need; Proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.33.45, Proxy Voting Policy (relating to the Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund); Adoption of forecast for investment income of the Permanent School Fund for the 1998-1999 Biennium; Ratification of the purchases and sales of the investment portfolio of the Permanent School Fund for the months of August and September 1997, Information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 22, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9714055 State Employee Charitable Campaign Friday, October 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 3231 North McColl, Suite B McAllen Local Employee Committee, McAllen AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Results to Date/Analysis 3. Completion of Paperwork 4. Questions and Answers 5. Next Meeting Date Contact: Thelma Garza, P.O. Box 187, McAllen, Texas 78505, (956) 686-6331. Filed: October 16, 1997, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9713742 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 210 East Ninth Street Fort Worth Local Employee Committee, Tarrant County AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Status of Campaign 3. Recognition Event 4. Lessons Learned 5. Adjourn Contact: Mary Todd, 210 Ninth Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, (817) 258-8143. Filed: October 21, 1997, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9713976 General Land Office Wednesday, October 29, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration and approval of awarding qualified high bids received at the Forfeited Land Sale of October 28, 1997; consideration of permanent Adoption of Rules concerning Texas Veterans Homes; discussion and consideration of state Veterans Homes Request for Proposal(s) for design-to-build and for operator contract(s); staff reports; Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: October 20, 1997, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9713962 Texas Health Care Information Council Tuesday, October 28, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended Information Plan Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Expanded Information Plan Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: September 30, 1997 minutes, TAC report and recommendations; acquisition of consultant's services relating to 25 TAC sec.1301.31-1301.35; report on HMO HEDIS training seminar plans and public comments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar OOL-3407, Austin, Teas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9713796 Tuesday, October 28, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Hospital Discharge Data Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Hospital Discharge Data Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: September 5, 1997 minutes; comments relating to rules proposed on September 5, 1997 (22 TexReg 9427, September 19, 1997); information system design and data warehouse project and recommendation to Council concerning design authority; TAC reports and mission, future assignments, and TAC recommendations; offer from Texas Hospital Association concerning use of 1997 Patient Data System UB-92 database by Council; and public comments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar OOL-3407, Austin, Teas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9713795 Tuesday, October 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Full Council AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: interviews of applicants for position of executive director; selection of executive director; September 30,1997 minutes; discussion and possible policy determination concerning extent of public participation during Council meeting; committee reports; technical advisory committee reports; selection of risk and severity adjustment methodology and authorization for Executive Director to negotiate and executive contract; authorization of executive director to finalize and issue request for offering relative to information system data collection and warehousing and recommendation to Council concerning design authority; staff reports; public comments; and selection of 1998 meeting dates. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar OOL-3407, Austin, Teas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9713794 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Exchange Building, Suite N-410, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Home and Community Support Services Advisory Committee AGENDA: The advisory committee will introduce guests and staff and discuss and possibly act on: Enforcement Action Committee report; revisions to proposed rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 115) concerning home and community support services agencies to be presented to the Board of Health on November 21,1997. The committee may take action to make a recommendation to the Board of Health on the rules; and public comment. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6647. Filed: October 15, 1997, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9713730 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 8:15 a.m. El Paso-County Health and Environmental District, Board Room 139, 1148 Airway Boulevard El Paso Texas Board of Health Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 11, 1997 meeting; proposed rules concerning Fish and Fishery Products Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Regulations; final adoption of rules concerning Milk and Milk Product Fees; and discussions concerning (proposed amendments to the Texas environmental lead reduction rules concerning the certification and accreditation for lead-based paint activities in target housing and child occupied facilities; voluntary indoor air quality guidelines for public schools; proposed product safety program amendments to bedding rules relating to manufacturers and renovators of mattresses and other sleep related products; proposed rules concerning persons performing radiologic procedures; proposed rules concerning the licensure of home and community support service agencies; and proposed repeal of the rules concerning the regulation of health maintenance organizations). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: October 15, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9713694 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. El Paso City-County Health and Environmental District, Board Room 139, 1138 Airway Boulevard El Paso Texas Board of Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 11, 1997, meeting; proposed rules concerning Kidney Health Care; approval of Kidney Health Care benefits for fiscal year 1998; Medicaid Managed Care report; and a Health Care Financing contract status report. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: October 15, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9713695 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m. El Paso City-County Health and Environmental District, Board Room 139, 1148 Airway Boulevard El Paso Texas Board of Health Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 11, 1997 meeting; approval of general revenue transfers for fiscal year 1997; adoption of the "Texas Department of Health Regulatory Philosophy": developed by the Enhanced Credibility Strategic Priorities Team; acceptance of a gift (approval of the gift of a radiological emergency response vehicle); follow-up to the Board of Health Strategic Planning Retreat; Sunset update (written report); Office of Boarder Health update; report on the Bureau of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (HIV/STD) prevention policy development activities; and strategic financial issues. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: October 15, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9713696 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 1:00 p.m. El Paso City- County Health and Environmental District, Board Room 139, 1148 Airway Boulevard El Paso Texas Board of Health Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 11, 1997, meeting; appointments to (the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Medication Advisory Committee; Wholesale Drug Distributors Advisory Committee; and the Hospital Data Advisory Committee); report on the Board of Health Advisory Committees; and the fiscal year 1998 operating budget for preventable disease and the schedule for future briefings. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: October 15, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9713697 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 2:00 p.m. El Paso City- County Health and Environmental District, Board Room 139, 1148 Airway Boulevard El Paso Texas Board of Health -- Health and Clinical Services Committee REVISED AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 12, 1997 meeting; approval of the Texas Position Statement on infant feeding; proposed rules for the HIV H.O.P.E. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Health Options to Promote Employment) Project; and proposed rules for reporting traumatic brain injuries. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: October 15, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9713698 Friday, October 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Radisson Suite Inn El Paso Airport, Amigo Room, Second Floor, 1770 Airway Boulevard El Paso Texas Board of Health, Board Briefing AGENDA: The board will receive a briefing by the Commission on current activities of the Texas Department of Health; and hold a discussion concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6647. Filed: October 15, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9713699 Friday, October 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. El Paso City- County Health and Environmental District, Board Room 139, 1148 Airway Boulevard El Paso Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The board will meet in open session to introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 12, 1997, meeting; commissioner's report; resolution in support of National Epilepsy Month; report on activities of Public Health Regions 9 and 10; highlights of public health issues in El Paso; Strategic Management Committee report (approval of general revenue transfers for fiscal year 1997; adoption of the "Texas Department of Health Regulatory Philosophy" developed by the Enhanced Credibility Strategic Priorities Team; and acceptance of a gift (approval of the gift of a radiological emergency response vehicle)); Health Financing Committee Report (proposed rules concerning Kidney Health Care; and approval of Kidney Health Care benefits for fiscal year 1998; Health and Clinical Services Committee Report (approval of Texas Position Statement on infant feeding; proposed rules for the HIV H.O.P.E. (Human Immunideficiency Virus Health Options to Promote Employment) Project: and proposed rules for reporting traumatic brain injuries); Human Resources Committee report (appointments to the HIV Medication Advisory Committee); Wholesale Drug Distributors Advisory Committee; and the Hospital Data Advisory Committee)); Regulatory Committee report (proposed rules concerning Fish and Fishery Products Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Regulations; and final adoption of rules concerning Milk and Milk Product Fees); public comments; announcements and comments; and approval of tentative meeting dates for 1998. The board will then enter into executive session to discuss pending litigation (Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas, Inc., Patterson et al concerning (Rider 14 to the Texas Department of Health's general appropriations for fiscal year 1998-1999); and Coalition of Texas Long Term Care Pharmacies, Inc., American Pharmaceutical Services and Sunscript Pharmacies v. Texas Department of Health concerning Vendor Drug Rules adopted July, 1997. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: October 15, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9713700 Friday, October 31, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Oral Health Services Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approving the minutes of the June 6, 1997 meeting; election of officers for fiscal year 1998; reorganization of the Oral Health Services Division; progress reports (access to care; Baby Bottle Tooth Decay/White Spot Awareness Campaign; and revision to the rules governing Medicaid dental services (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 33)); legislative update (Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) and Senate Bill 30); newspaper articles concerning Medicaid fraud and abuse; subcommittee reports (Orthodontic Subcommittee; and the Subcommittee on Behavior Management and Hospitalization;) response to Dr. Seiler's questions; public comment; and identification of agenda items and the setting of the next committee meeting date. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Karl Shaner, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. (512) 458- 7111, extension 2097). Filed: October 17, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9713804 Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Opticians' Registry Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will hold a general orientation session, introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: election of chair and vice-chair; draw for staggered appointment terms; program director's report (overview of the rules of the Opticians's Registry (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chpater 129) and possible proposal of amendments; and defining the purpose and tasks of the committee); appointment of subcommittees; public comment; other matters requiring no committee action; and the setting of the next meeting date for the committee. Contact: Stephen Mills, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. (512) 834- 6661. Filed: October 17, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9713861 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Monday, November 3, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Central Texas College Campus, Academic Drive, Fine Arts Building, Room 112 Killeen Special Committee to Study Proposed New State University in Killeen AGENDA: Public hearing to hear comments from other institutions and the community about the need of the University of Central Texas to become a public university. Contact: David Gardner, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6150. Filed: October 16, 1997, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9713775 Texas Historical Commission Thursday, October 30, 1997, 1:30 p.m. East Texas Oil Museum- Conference Room, Highway 259 at Ross Street Kilgore Economic Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes of July 24, 1997 meeting. 3. Selection of nominees for 1998 Official Main Street Cities. 4. Other Business. 5. Adjourn. Contact: Terry Colley, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6092. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9713787 Thursday, October 30, 1997, 2:00 p.m. East Texas Oil Museum- Rotunda Area, Highway 259 at Ross Street Kilgore Communications Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes II. Publications Audit III. Update on revised literature review and logo policy IV. Sponsorship of Fehrenback Book Award V. Agency Marketing Plan VI. Budget Recap VII. Employee Communications-- Manager's Teambuilding Workshop VIII. Shipwreck Exhibit PR IX. General Medical Coverage Report X. New Business Contact: Renee Peterson, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6100. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9713788 Thursday, October 30, 1997, 2:00 p.m. East Texas Oil Museum- Conference Room, Highway 259 at Ross Street Kilgore Architecture/Preservation Trust Fund Committee AGENDA: 1) Texas Preservation trust Fund Grant Program for Fiscal Year 1998 2) Texas County Courthouse Restoration Project 3) Update on significant architecture projects, including Union Station in Houston, Old Nueces County Courthouse in Corpus Christi, and the proposed Texas History Museum in Austin 4) Closing Announcements Contact: Stan Graves/Lisa Harvell, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6094. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9713789 Thursday, October 30, 1997, 3:00 p.m. East Texas Oil Museum- Rotunda Area, Highway 259 at Ross Street Kilgore Awards Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Review of agency awards program 3. Renaming awards 4. Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation 5. Suggestions for new awards 6. Other business Contact: Frances Rickard, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5851. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9713790 Thursday, October 30, 1997, 3:00 p.m. East Texas Oil Museum- Conference Room, Highway 259 at Ross Street Kilgore Heritage Tourism Committee AGENDA: I. Welcome II. Update on Heritage Tourism Strategic Plan III. Prioritizing of Heritage Tourism activities IV. Adjournment Contact: Mario Sanchez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5754. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9713791 Friday, October 31, 1997, 8:00 a.m. East Texas Oil Museum- Rotunda Area, Highway 259 at Ross Street Kilgore Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Appointments to the Friends of the THC III. Certification of Archeologists and Architects IV. Authorization Request for Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) V. New of Other Business VI. Executive Session of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, to discuss personnel matters under Section 551.074, and consultations with attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation under sec.551.071. VII. Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session VIII. Adjournment Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6100. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9713792 Friday, October 31, 1997, 9:30 a.m. East Texas Oil Museum- Conference Room, Highway 259 at Ross Street Kilgore Quarterly Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Chairman's Report 2. Action Items 3. Information Items. 4. Executive Session of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, to discuss personnel matters under sec.551.074, and consultations with attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation under sec.551.071. Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6100. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9713786 Friday, October 31, 1997, 9:30 a.m. East Texas Oil Museum- Conference Room, Highway 259 at Ross Street Kilgore Quarterly Board Meeting REVISED AGENDA: 1. Chairman's Report 1.5 Report on Site Visit to Texas A&M Conservation Research Lab Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6100. Filed: October 17, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9713857 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Wednesday, October 29, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Room 360, West Tower (Winters Complex) Austin Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Review of Enabling Statute and Responsibilities of the Committee. 2. Review of Proposed Policies of Senate Bill 84. 3. Review of Complaints Against Nursing Facility Administrators. Contact: Jerry Walker, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. (512) 834- 6681. Filed: October 17, 1997, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9713860 Monday, November 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Room 560, West Tower (Winters Complex) Austin Alzheimer's Advisory Committee AGENDA: Orientation and organizational planning session. Contact: Trena Barnett, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 3272. Filed: October 22, 1997, 10:07 a.m. TRD-9714027 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Friday, October 24, 1997 - Board (2:00 p.m.); Actuarial/Rating (8:00 a.m.); Benefits (8:00 a.m.); Staffing (12:30 p.m.) 333 Guadalupe, Board, Actuarial/Ratings, Benefits (Lobby, Room 102); Staff, (Hobby 1, Room 1350G) Austin Board of Directors and the Actuarial/Rating, Benefits and Staffing Subcommittees I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Subcommittees or the Board may meet in Executive Sessions in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters or to consult with counsel. II. Subcommittees: 1. Actuarial/Rating Subcommittee: Deliberation regarding retention of outside actuarial consultant, including review of responses from invitation for bid; discussion of actuarial and rating issues related to potential benefit plans for Health Pool; issues relating to designation of illnesses or conditions qualifying a person for automatic acceptance to the Health Pool; review of draft assessment rule and other matters related to assessments; possibility of a Rate Data Call to use in calculating assessments; possible Texas Department of Insurance ("TDI") rule requiring notice by insurers of Health Pool availability; possible recommendations to full Board regarding the above matters; future meetings; other administrative matters. May meet jointly with Benefits subcommittee. 2. Benefits Subcommittee: Deliberations regarding potential benefit plans to be selected by the Board; role of actuarial consultant to be chosen by Board in regards to benefit plans; designation of illnesses or conditions qualifying a person for automatic acceptance to the Health Pool; possible retention of outside actuarial consultant, including possible review of responses from invitation for bid; review of draft assessment rule and other matters related to assessments; possibility of a Rate Data Call to use in calculating assessments; possible TDI rule requiring notice by insurers of Health Pool availability; possible recommendations to full Board regarding the above-referenced matters; future meetings; other administrative matters. May meet jointly with Actuarial/Rating subcommittee. 3. Staffing Subcommittee: Deliberation regarding possible hiring executive director for the Health Pool, including review of responses from postings; dissemination of invitation for bid for executive director position; entering into management agreement with appropriate entity to run day-to-day operations of Health Pool, other related staffing matters; recommendations to full Board regarding the above matters; future meetings; other administrative matters. II. Board: Reports from subcommittees; consideration of responses from posting for Executive Director, interviews with applicants and possible hire; possibility of entering into management agreement with an appropriate entity to run day-to-day business of the Health Pool, and approval of an invitation to bid for the management contract, if needed; responses from invitation for bids for an actuarial consultant; interviews, possible retention of an actuarial consultant; review, possible approval of request for proposal for Health Pool administrator; review of draft assessment rule and recommendation to the Commissioner of Insurance regarding same; other matters related to assessments; review possible Rate Data Call; discussion and possible approval of benefit plans; designation of illnesses or conditions qualifying a person for automatic acceptance to the Health Pool and related benefit matters; bank accounts, audits, financial reporting, administrative expenses and related financial matters; obtaining officer/director liability insurance coverage and related matters, including possibility of disseminating invitation for bid; report from Board member Greg Barbutti and Texas Department of Insurance Staff regarding meeting of the national association of health insurance risk pools. Timelines/future meetings of Board; other administrative matters. Contact: Rhonda Myron or Kim Stokes, 333 Guadalupe Street, Texas Department of Insurance, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6651. Filed: October 16, 1997, 4:31p.m. TRD-9713779 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, November 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1842.E. Request by SKILLED LABOR SERVICES, INC. , for an appeal hearing in respect to a decision of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility (TWCIF) for Reimbursement of premiums on Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 21, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9713993 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1715.D. In the matter of SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 21, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9713994 Monday, November 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-0508.D. In the matter of AETNA DENTAL CARE OF TEXAS (reset from 8/18/97). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 21, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9713995 Monday, November 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1682.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against BRADLEY A. SCHERFF, Colleyville, Texas, who holds an Adjuster's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 21, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9713996 Monday, November 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-0934.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against GEORGE LARRY INGRUM, Pampa, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from October 13, 1997). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 21, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9713997 Monday, November 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1817.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against MARK ELWYN BURROUGHS, Houston, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, Local Recording Agent's License, and Managing General Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 21, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9713998 Texas Judicial Council Thursday October 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 201 West 14th Street, Supreme Court Courtroom, Supreme Court Building Austin REVISED AGENDA: Organizational meeting; discuss Council's duties; discuss recent court reform studies; receive report on Judicial Committee on Information Technology; discuss interim legislative study issues; discuss open judicial records administrative rule; set salaries of presiding judges of administrative judicial regions; discuss reporting ADR results on pending cases; and discuss reporting original proceedings in courts of appeal. Contact: Jim Hutcheson, 201 West 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3748. Filed: October 16, 1997, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9713780 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Monday, November 3, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 314, 1201 Brazos Street Austin Audit Committee REVISED AGENDA: 1. Internal Audit of grants made to North Texas Regional Library System. 2. Review 1997 Small Agency Management Control Audit. 3. Review Comptroller of Public Accounts, Fiscal Management, Claims Division Second and Third Quarters Report, FY 1997 Post-Payment Audits. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email michele. lamb@tsl.state.tx.us Filed: October 21, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9714007 Monday, November 3, 1997, 1:20 p.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 314, 1201 Brazos Street Austin REVISED AGENDA: I. Approve Minutes of the August 4, 1997 Commission meeting. II. Approve contracts greater than $100,000. III. Approve acceptance of gifts greater than $500. IV. Report of the Director and Librarian. V. Adopt recommendations of Audit Committee on Internal Audit of grants made to North Texas Regional Library System. VI. Audit Committee discussion of 1997 Small Agency Management Control Audit and Review Comptroller of Public Accounts, Claims Division Second and Third Quarters Report, FY 1997 Post Payment Audits. VII. Approve sale of Louisiana flags to the Louisiana Historical Association. VIII. Approve proposed changes to TSLAC Employee Guide. IX. Adopt revised, second edition of State Records Retention Schedule, 13 TAC sec.6.10. X. Approve Information Resources Biennial Operating Plan for Fy 1998-1999. XI. Adopt Commission meeting schedule for 1998. XII. Approve publication of proposed rules concerning establishment and operation of friends group. XIII. Public comment. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email michele. lamb@tsl.state.tx.us Filed: October 21, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9714008 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, October 28, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Consumer Protection Section, Auctioneering REVISED AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against and revocation of license of the Respondent, Mitch Martin, and reimbursement to the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund for failing to pay all amounts due the seller within 15 banking days in violation of Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art 8700 (the Act) sec.7(a)(4) and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) sec.67.101(4). The Department will also consider the complainant's claim against the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund in accordance with the Act, sec.5C, pursuant to the Act and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 9100; the Tex. Gov't. Code, Ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Ch. 67. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 17, 1997, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9713820 Wednesday, October 29, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Las Haciendas Apartments; Lavon Cleaners; Le Mans Apartments; Lewisville I.S.D.; Lexington Inn Hotel; Liteup Corporation; Litton Industries and Lockhart Laundry and Cleaners for failure to pay boiler inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the above Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code) ch. 755 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC ch. 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art 9100; Tex. Govt. Code ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC ch. 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 17, 1997, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9713821 Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division AGENDA: To accept public comment on the proposal to adopt amendments to the following rules. Chapter 75- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors License Law. Under the Americans with disabilities act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7348. Filed: October 20, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9713953 Texas Lottery Commission October 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; report, possible discussion, and/or action on an analysis of lottery sales for FY 1998 and FY 1999; consideration and possible action on lottery promotions; consideration and possible action, including proposal, on a new rule for a new on-line lottery game; status report on the Lottery Operations and Services Request for Proposals; consideration and possible action on issues relating to the lottery operator contract, including operational issues; consideration and possible action relating to the lottery operator contract, including operational issues; consideration and possible action regarding lottery procurements and use of subcontractors; status report, possible discussion, and possible action, including implementation, on legislation; status report, possible discussion, and possible action on the state audit report relating to the Texas Lottery Commission; consideration and possible action on a Motion for Rehearing in Docket Number 362-96-1926.B, St. Francis Academy PTG; Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; report by the Executive Director and possible discussion and/or action on the agency's financial status, budget and budget goals for FY 1998 and FY 1999, HUB performance and FTE status. report by the Charitable Bingo Operations Director and possible discussion and/or action on licensing and audit status of the division and possible issues relating to the Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration and possible action on the Texas Lottery's FY 1998-1999 advertising program; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero, at (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 344- 5113. Filed: October 21, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9714010 Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Sunday, November 2, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Conference Room 2-225, William Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Rule Change Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 801 concerning (the types of acceptable continuing education; inactive status; fees; and supervisor requirements for marriage and family therapists); and the assignment of future agenda items. 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: October 17, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9713805 Sunday, November 2, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Conference Room 2-225, William Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Applications Review Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: inactive status requests (Joyce Baker, Linda Falter, Laurie Garza, Zachary Hodges, Kenneth Hopper, Jean Kuttner, Sophia Lonergan, Michael Murry, Helen Nerod, Connie Stein, Susan Uballe, and Katherine Vandenberg); request for an extension of the continuing education cycle for Loren Bryant; requests to return to active status for Diane Lyon and Cheryl Clark; request for reinstatement of license status for Thelma Duffey, Ph.D.; ratification of licensure applications, renewals, and temporary license extensions since August 30, 1997; and the assignment of future agenda items. 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: October 17, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9713806 Sunday, November 2, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Conference Room 2-225, William Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Ethics Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (MFT-97-3: MFT-97-4: MFT-97-15: MFT-97-17: MFT-97-18: MFT-97-19: MFT-97-23: MFT-97-24: and MFT-97- 32); and defining the procedures to follow in an investigation. 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: October 17, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9713807 Monday, November 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Conference Room 2-225, William Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: The board chairperson will introduce guests and entertain public comment, and the board will discuss and possibly act on: committee reports (Application Review Committee (inactive status requests of Joyce Baker, Linda Falter, Laurie Garza, Zachary Hodges, Kenneth Hopper, Jean Kuttner, Sophia Lonergan, Michael Murry, Helen Nerod, Connie Stein, Susan Uballe, and Katherine Vandenberg); request for an extension of the continuing education cycle for Loren Bryant; requests to return to active status for Diane Lyon and Cheryl Clark; request for reinstatement of license status for Thelma Duffey, Ph.D.; and ratification of licensure applications, renewals, and temporary license extensions since August 30, 1997); Rule change committee (proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 801 concerning the types of acceptable continuing education; inactive status; fees, and supervisory requirements for marriage and family therapists); Ethics Committee (status of complaints (MFT-97-3: MFT-97-4: MFT-97- 15: MFT-97-17: MFT-97-18: MFT-97-19: MFT-97-23: MFT-97-24: and MFT-97-32)); final order of acceptance of surrender for Davis Hedgpeth; presentation of the executive director's report; and other business 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: October 17, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9713808 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, November 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on applications filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by: ABLES SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number 10819 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Hunt, Kaufman and Van Zandt Counties, Texas. The applicant also proposes to decertify a portion of Tri-County Water Supply (CCN Number 10818) and to decertify a portion of Combined Consumers Water Supply Corporation (CCN Number 10855). The proposed utility service area includes four locations as follows: (1) An area located approximately 21 miles south of downtown Greenville, Texas in Hunt county and generally bounded on the west by State Highway 34, on the south by CR 3702, and on the north and east by CR 3701; (2) An area located approximately 21 miles south of downtown Greenville, Texas in Hunt County along FM 429 and generally bounded on the west (Mountainview Estates) and north by Lake Tawakoni, on the east by Duck Cove, and on the south by the county line; (3) An area located approximately 23 miles northwest of downtown Canton, Texas in Van Zandt County and generally bounded on the north and west by the county line, on the east by Duck Cove, and on the south by CR 3827; (4) An area located approximately 17 miles northeast of downtown Kaufman, Texas in Kaufman County along CR 346 and generally bounded on the west by FM 2728, on the east by the county line, on the north by CR 343, and on the south by Rocky Creek. The total area being requested for addition to Ables Springs Water Supply Corporation's current CCN area includes approximately 1,800 acres and 55 current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1689. COMBINED CONSUMERS WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied to the Commission to amend, by the addition and decertification of areas, its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number 10855 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Hunt and Van Zandt Counties, Texas. The proposed utility service area additions include: (1) An area approximately 4.5 miles west of downtown Quinlan, Texas and generally bounded on the northeast by CR 2412 and on the southeast by CR 2400 in Hunt county; (2) An area approximately 2 miles east of downtown Quinlan, Texas and generally bounded on the northeast by Lake Tawakoni in Hunt county; (3) An area approximately 1 mile south of downtown Quinlan, Texas and generally bounded on the west by CR 3605, on the north by FM 35 and on the south by CR 3613 in Hunt County; (4) An area approximately 5.5 miles southeast of downtown Quinlan, Texas and generally bounded on the north by Lake Tawakoni, and Duck Dcove Road, and including areas along FM 429 and FM 751 in Hunt County; (50 An area approximately 10 miles southeast of Downtown Quinlan, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by CR 3810 and CR 3720, on the east by Lake Tawakoni; and on the south by CR 3708 in Van Zandt County. The proposed area for decertification is dually certificated with the City of West Tawakoni and is located approximately six miles southeast of downtown Quinlan, Texas and is generally bounded on the south and west by Lake Tawakoni and on the north by CR 3613 in Hunt County. Water utility service to the area will be provided by the City of West Tawakoni. SOAH Docket number 582-97-1690. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: October 20, 1997, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9713883 Monday, November 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on applications filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by the CITY OF BURLESON to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number 10906 to change from a "facilities plus 200 feet" certification to a bounded service area to provide water utility service in Johnson and Tarrant Counties, Texas. It is also proposing dual certification with portions of Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation and Bethesda Water Supply corporation. It is also proposing to serve in a portion of the Johnson County Fresh Water Supply District Number 1. The proposed utility service area is located in around the City of Burleson, Texas. The proposed service area is generally bounded on the north by County Road 1187 in Tarrant County, on the east by County Road 605, on the south by Farm to Market road 917 and on the west by 1021 in Johnson County. The total area being requested includes approximately 4,715 acres and 412 current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1878. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: October 20, 1997, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9713884 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Nueces County Center Auditorium, 710 East Main Street Robstown Office of the Chief Clerk AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by TEXAS ECOLOGISTS, INC. to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for Permit Number MSW-2267 to authorize a new Type I municipal solid waste facility (landfill). The site covers approximately 160 acres of land and is to receive approximately 833 tons of solid waste per day. The proposed municipal solid waste facility is located on the southwest corner of County Road 30 and County Road 69 in Nueces County, approximately 4.2 miles south of the intersection of State Highway 44 and County Road 69. Petronila, Texas is the nearest town located approximately 4.5 miles southeast of the facility. Contact: Annie Tyrone, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: October 21, 1997, 8:19 a.m. TRD-9713971 Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Bell County Courthouse-Commissioner's Courtroom, 103 East Central Avenue Belton 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 ODELL GEER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. for issuance of proposed Air Permit Number 31490 to authorize construction of a rock crusher two miles west of Prairie Dell, off Solano Ranch Road in Bell County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1897. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: October 22, 1997, 10:25 p.m. TRD-9714029 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, October 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1264 Austin Nursing Practice Advisory Committee AGENDA: 11:00 Conference Call with quorum of Committee to discuss and vote on the revision to the BNE Position Statement, #15.9, "RNs Performing Laser Therapy." Contact: Mitchell Diaz, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767-0430, (512) 305-6844. Filed: October 20, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9713954 Wednesday, October 29, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1264 Austin Law and Regulations Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Introduction of Committee and Staff III. Charge to Committee -- Sally Glaze IV. Background Material Related to Current Jurisprudence and Regulation: Senate Bill 617 National nursing jurisdictions Other professions Jurisprudence definitions V. Discussion/Future Committee Activities VI. Meeting Schedule VII. Adjournment Contact: Mitchell Diaz, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767-0430, (512) 305-6844. Filed: October 20, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9713947 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Ad Hoc Infrastructure Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING- Chairman's Charges; BRIEFING-Communications Strategy for Infrastructure Repairs; Other Business. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: October 22, 1997, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9714033 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Finance Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING- Chairman's Charges; BRIEFING-Financial Review; ACTION-Bond Issuance; ACTION-FY- 1998 Audit Plan; ACTION- Approval of Gifts; Other Business Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: October 22, 1997, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9714034 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Conservation Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING- Chairman's Charges; BRIEFING-Master Planning Process; ACTION- Fiber Optic Conduit Easement-Lake Houston and Village Creek State Parks-Harris and Hardin Counties; ACTION- Tyler State Fish Hatchery; BRIEFING-Water; Other Business. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: October 22, 1997, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9714035 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Regulations Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING- Chairman's Charges; BRIEFING-Statewide Hunting and Fishing Proclamations; ACTION: Proposed Scientific Breeder Regulations; BRIEFING-Proposed Non-game Regulations; ACTION- Proposed Falconry Regulations; ACTION-Harmful or Potentially Harmful Exotic Fish, Shellfish and Aquatic Plants Repeal and new Rules; ACTION-Restricted Wildlife Animal Proclamation; ACTION-Harmful or Potentially Harmful Exotic Fish, Shellfish and Aquatic Plants Proclamation; ACTION-Boater Education Program Rules; BRIEFING-Endangered Species Act; Other Business. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: October 22, 1997, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9714036 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 6:30 p.m. Bright Leaf, 4400 Crestway Drive Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Dinner Meeting AGENDA: Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner at 6:30 p.m., November 5, 1997. Although this function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 1997. Agenda filed with the Secretary of State's office. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: October 22, 1997, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9714037 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Public Hearing AGENDA: Approval of the Minutes from the previous meeting; Presentation of Retirement Certificates and Service Awards; Presentation- American Fisheries Society Award for Sea Center; Presentation--Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year Award; Presentation- Texas Bighorn Society; Presentation-Cross Timbers Chapter of Quail Unlimited; Presentation- Ewing Halsell Foundation; Resolution- Tyler State Fish Hatchery; BRIEFING: Expo; ACTION: Harmful or Potentially Harmful Exotic Fish, Shellfish and Aquatic Plants Rules; ACTION-Restricted Wild Animal Proclamation; ACTION-Artwork Approval; ACTION- Bond Issuance; ACTION-Sand and Gravel Permit Rules; ACTION- Approval of Gifts; ACTION-Fiber Optic Conduit Easement-Lake Houston and Village Creek State Parks-Harris and Hardin Counties; BRIEFING-Snow Geese Populations and Harvest Information Program. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: October 22, 1997, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9714038 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Operation Game Thief AGENDA: Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes; Financial Report; Consideration of Reward Payments; Next Meeting Date; Discussion Items and Other Business; Public Awareness Campaign, Policies Review. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: October 22, 1997, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9714039 Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Exam Friday, October 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Licensure Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Review of licensure applicants referred to the Licensure Committee by the Executive Director for determination of eligibility for licensure.* 4. Review of Physician Assistant application for permanent licensure.* * Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, and Article 4495b-1, sec.4(h), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 185.3(h). Contact: Cindy McCrae, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 305-7023. Filed: October 22, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9714032 Friday, October 31, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Long Range Planning Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Report from the Center for Rural Health Initiative regarding the physician assistant loan reimbursement program. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and action on possible proposed legislative issues. 5. Discussion, recommendation and action on possible Long Range Planning issues, relating to physician assistant board funding and jurisprudence exam. 6. Operation Implementation Review. 7. Financial Report. ** Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, and Article 4495b-1, sec.4(h), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 185.3(h). Contact: Cindy McCrae, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 305-7023. Filed: October 22, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9714031 Friday, October 31, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Board AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Committee Appointments: Abigail Rios Barrera, M.D. to Long Range Planning Committee, Michael Belgard, PA-C to the Disciplinary Committee, and Jerry K. Clements to the Licensure Committee. Request for Termination of Suspension- Stan Burk, PA Approval of minutes from previous Board meetings Executive Director's Report Report and recommendation from the Long Range Planning Committee Report and recommendation from the Licensure Committee Report and recommendation from the Disciplinary Committee Contact: Cindy McCrae, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 305-7023. Filed: October 22, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9714030 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Monday, October 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order and roll call. Consideration of Minutes of September 15 and 16, 1997 Enforcement Committee Meeting for Adoption as Recorded. Informal Conferences: Discussion and possible action on the following cases with the individuals who have agreed to appear: Case #98-00002 -- Time -- 10:00 a.m. and #98-00001 -- 11:00 a.m. Review of Citation List and possible action. Review of Applicants with Past Criminal Convictions and possible action. Consideration of and possible action on cities with more than 5,000 inhabitants that have no licensed plumbing inspectors. Complaint Cases for Review: The following cases will be reviewed by and possibly acted upon by the Committee as time allows. Time may not allow for all cases listed to be reviewed: Case numbers 96-0198, 97-0634, 97-0745, 97-0451, 97-0455. Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458-2145. Filed: October 16, 1997, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9713731 Monday, November 10, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi Board AGENDA: 1. Roll call- 8:30 a.m.; 2. Recognize staff and visitors; 3. Public comment; 4. Consider approval of the minutes of the September 8, 1997 Board Meeting; 5. Hear Committee reports: a. Continuing Education; b. Rules Review; c. Code; d. Enforcement; e. Examination; f. Legislative; g. Medical Gas; h. Personnel; i. Water Supply Protection Specialist; 6. Attorney General Items; 7. Field Department; 8. Examination Department; 9. Hardship requests; 10. Committee assignments and appointments; 11. Fiscal Department; 12. Administrative Department; 13. Next meeting; 14. Adjournment. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145. Filed: October 22, 1997, 11:14 a.m. TRD-9714040 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Friday, November 14, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Exchange Building, EMS Conference Room S-240, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Ad Hoc Testing Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and new committee members and will discuss and possibly act on: pilot item statistics; cumulative exam data; newly generated exam questions; and the setting of the next committee meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: October 21, 1997, 1:37 p.m. TRD-9713984 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, October 31, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, Moreton Building, Room M618, 1100 49th Street Austin Child Fatality Review State Committee Meeting AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions. Reports: Coordinator Report; CFRT National Conference; Infant Mortality Review. Old Business: Data Collection Form; Investigation Protocol Manual. Lunch. New Business: CFRT Training/Network Meeting Goals for FY 1998: Assignments. Adjourn. Contact: Janece Keetch, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 4963. Filed: October 16, 1997, 11:33 a.m. TRD-9713743 Texas Public Finance Authority Monday, October 27, 1997, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five, Fifth Floor Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of Minutes of September 24, 1997 Board Meeting. 3. Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Texas Public Finance Authority General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, approving the terms and conditions of such bonds, authorizing the execution and delivery of documents in connection therewith and actions necessary to effect the sale and delivery of such bonds, and resolving related matters. 4. Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Texas Public Finance Authority Building Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1997 A and Building Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B, approving the terms and conditions of such bonds, authorizing the execution and delivery of documents in connection therewith and actions necessary to effect the sale and delivery of such bonds, and resolving related matters. 5. Consider adoption of underwriting policies. 6. Consideration of dealer agreement on General Obligation Commercial Paper Program. 7. Other Business -- FY 1998 Operating Budget 8. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Austin Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: October 17, 1997, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9713799 Railroad Commission of Texas Friday, October 31, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel, 37 Northeast Loop 410, Las Brisas Room San Antonio AGENDA: The Commission will hear public comment regarding safety and service by rail providers in Texas. 9:30 a.m. -- Call to order by Chairman Charles R. Matthews; opening remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carol Keeton Rylander. 9:45 a.m. -- Speakers comments to the Commission 3:45 -- 4:00 p.m. -- Closing remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Williamson, and Commissioner Rylander. 4:00 p.m. -- Adjournment by Chairman Matthews (time will depend upon number of speakers). The Commission may also take a break for lunch, but the time and length will be determined by the number of speakers. Contact: Jerry Martin, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7001. Filed: October 21, 1997, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9713999 Texas Savings and Loan Department Monday, November 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from South Texas Bank, ssb, Victoria, Texas, to operate a branch office at 719 South Shoreline Drive, Suite 104, Nueces County, Corpus Christi, Texas, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Theresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas. 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: October 20, 1997, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9713864 State Securities Board Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Rusk State Office Building, 200 East 10th Street, Room 227 Austin Board AGENDA: (1) July 23, 1997 Meeting Minutes. (2) Rules: (A) Published Rule Proposals relating to: (1) amending sec.sec.113.4, 113.11 and 113.12; (2) amending sec.114.4; (3) amending sec.sec.115.1 and 115.3; (4) repealing sec.sec.124.1- 124.6 (5) amending sec.133.33; (6) creating new sec.139.18, concerning use of the Internet by dealers and investment advisers to advertise their services; and (7) creating new sec.139.19, concerning an exemption for sales to accredited investors; (B) New Rule Proposals relating to: (1) amending sec.109.3; and (2) amending sec.sec.114.1 and 114.3. (3) Status report on rulemaking for contested case procedures. (4) Discussion regarding possible creation of a de minimis exemption for investment advisers. (5) Progress report from staff on the redesign of the CRD system as it affects the agent transfer process. (6) Update on the Texas Venture Capital Conferences. (7) Commissioner's report on Board's Texas Investor Education Project. (8) Resolution honoring T. Deon Warner. (9) New business items for future Board meetings. (10) Update on Agency operations from Securities Commissioner and Senior Staff. Contact: Denise Voigt Crawford, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8300. Filed: October 20, 1997, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9713965 State Seed and Plant Board Monday, November 10, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 200 Main Street,Worthington Hotel, Treaty Oak Board Room Fort Worth AGENDA: Discussion and Action On: Minutes of the August 18, 1997 Meeting Applicants for License as Certified Seed Growers; Acknowledgment of Acquisition of Seed companies; Acknowledgment of Foreign Designations; Acknowledgment of Nomenclature Requests; Corrections to Variety Names; Appeal of Rejected Fields; Requests for Certification Eligibility; Certification Standards, including the addition of woody plant standards; and Public Comment. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: October 17, 1997, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9713819 Monday, November 10, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 200 Main Street, Worthington Hotel, Treaty Oak Board Room Fort Worth Seed Arbitration Board AGENDA: The State Seed and Plant Board, acting as the Seed Arbitration Board, will discuss and possibly take action on the referral of the following sworn complaints filed in arbitration: Joe M. Mahan and Darryl Mahan d/b/a Tex-Sandia vs. Petoseed, Inc., ESCO Distributing and Baxter Seed Company Joe M. Mahan and Darryl Mahan d/b/a Tex-Sandia vs. Baxter Seed Company and Hollar Seed Company. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: October 17, 1997, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9713818 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Monday, October 27, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Delegation of Duties and Responsibilities to the Executive Director of the Texas Certified Self- Insurer Guaranty Association. III. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Delegation of Duties and Responsibility for Execution of Contracts to the Executive Director of the Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Including Service and Goods, Professional, and/or Consultant Contracts. IV. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Possible Assessment to Members of the Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association. V. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to consider personnel related matters involving public officers of employees, including matters relating to the Executive Director, and pursuant to sec.551.071, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to and to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation. VI. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session. VII. General Reports, Discussion and Possible Action on Issues Relating to Guaranty Association Activities. VIII. Adjournment. Contact: Judy Roach, 1600 San Jacinto Center, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-2514. Filed: October 17, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9713854 Texas Senate Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Lt. Governor's Committee Room, 2E.20, State Capitol Austin Senate Interim Committee on Sex Offenders AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Introductory Remarks by Senator Shapiro III. Consideration and adoption of Committee Rules IV. Invited Testimony Mr. Wayne Scott-- Texas Department Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Mr. Gary Johnson -- TDCJ, Institutional Division Ms. Susan Cranford -- TDCJ, Criminal Justice Assistance Program Mr. Carl Jeffries (Interim Director) -- TDCJ, Pardons and Parole Mr. Tony Fabelo-- Criminal Justice Policy Council Mr. Steve Robinson-- Texas Youth Commission Dr. Linda Reyes -- Texas Youth Commission Ms. Vicki Wright -- Texas Juvenile Probation Commission V. Adjournment Contact: Helen Gonzalez, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0108. Filed: October 20, 1997, 9:19 a.m. TRD-9713866 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Friday, October 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of September 26, 1997, and October 14, 1997 Meetings 2. Consideration of Restructure of TCBY Tower Loan (Office Building in Little Rock, Arkansas) 3. Update on Portfolio, Including Mortgage Risk Ratings and Issues Affecting Corporate-Owned Properties. For ADA, assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400, or TDD (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: October 16, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9713777 Friday, October 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of September 26, 1997, Meeting 4. Consideration of Board Member's Absence from September 26, 1997 Meeting 5. Consideration of Board Committee Appointments -- Mr. Simms 6. Consideration of Resolution Designating the Trustees to Serve as Directors of Real Estate Title-Holding Corporations- Mr. Simms 7. Discussion of Real Estate Strategic Consultant Report- Susan Hudson Wilson 8. Report on Progress in Implementation of PAM- Mr. Jung 9. Status Report of Benefit Services Transformation (BeST Project) -- Marian Miller 10. Report per sec.825.313(c) of the Government Code of Expenditures on Expenses that Exceed the Amount of Operation Expenses Appropriated and which are Required to Perform the Fiduciary Duties of the Board -- Mr. Jung 11. Report of Executive Director - Mr. Dunlap 12. Comments by Board Members For ADA, assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400, or TDD (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: October 16, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9713776 Texas State Technical College System Friday, October 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. TSTC Sweetwater, 300 College Drive Sweetwater Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: Addition of one item for action by the Board of Regents: Sale of Excess Property from Texas State Technical College Waco. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 4890. Filed: October 16, 1997, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9713761 Friday, October 24, 1997, 8:35 a.m. TSTC Sweetwater, 300 College Drive, Sears Board Room Sweetwater Board of Regents Closed Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Addition of one item to the closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in sec.551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Asbestos Litigation Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: October 16, 1997, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9713774 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, November 6, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor Austin Motor Vehicle Board AGENDA: Call to order; roll call. Approval of Minutes of Motor Vehicle Board Meeting on September 18, 1997. Election of Vice Chair. Employee Recognition. Argument on Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Proposals for Decision -- Default Cases. Agreed Final Orders. Orders of Dismissal- Licensing and Enforcement. Public Hearings and consideration of rule proposals: Proposed TMVB Rule 101.6; Proposed TMVB Rule 101.16; Proposed TMVB Rule 101.52; Proposed TMVB Rule 103.1; Proposed TMVB Rule 103.4; repeal of TMVB Rule 103.2; Proposed TMVB Rule 107.8; Proposed TMVB Rule 107.10; Proposed TMVB Rule 111.4; Proposed TMVB Rule 111.8; Proposed TMVB Rule 111.9; Proposed TMVB Rule 111.11. Other: a. Litigation Status Report; b. Review of Consumer Complaint Recap Report including decisions made by examiners, division director and Board members; c. Enforcement Status Report; d. Division Operations Status Report. Adjournment. Contact: Brett Bray, 150 East Riverside, Second Floor, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4800. Filed: October 21, 1997, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9713981 University of Houston System Thursday, October 23, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, University of Houston, Shamrock Room, 4800 Calhoun Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Executive Session; Installation of Officers; Open Forum; Sale of 3.3125 Acre Tract of Land at Fuqua Street Complex; Extension of Lease Agreement with The Victoria; Lease Agreement with Mr. George A. Totah; Amendment of CentraPlex Lease with Wharton County Junior College; Personnel Recommendations-October 1997 -- Faculty and Professional/Administrative Staff; Award of Various Contracts; Architectural Schematic Design and Project Planning Guides; Appointment of Architect; Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Campus Master Plan Update FY 1998-FY 2002; Extension of Contracts; Various Agreements; Outside Counsel Contracts; Consolidated Revenue/Refunding Bonds; Various Resolutions; Systemwide Marketing; Gift Acceptance Reports, etc. (See agenda filed at the office of the Secretary of State) Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith Street, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: October 16, 1997, 10:52 a.m. TRD-9713739 University of Texas at El Paso Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 500 University, Administrative Building, Room 310 El Paso Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order by Chairman James V. Devine. II. Approval of the November 26, 1996 and April 17, 1997 meeting minutes III. Review Protocol #A-893; Relationship Between Genetic Polymorphism and Adverse Effects of Human Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons IV. UDSA Report from September 24, 1997 on Protocols V. Other business Contact: Karen Hoover, Administration Building, Room 209, UT El Paso, Texas 79968, (815) 747-79390; fax: (915) 747-6474. Filed: October 20, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9713952 University Interscholastic League Sunday-Monday, October 19-20, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governors Row Austin Legislative Council AGENDA: Policy, athletic, music and academic related items will be presented by individuals to the 28 member Legislative Council and referred to standing committees on Sunday. Standing committees will meet on Sunday afternoon. Final action will be taken by the Legislative Council on Academic, Music, Athletic, and Policy items on Monday. Contact: Bonnie Northcutt (23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 471-5883. Filed: October 15, 1997, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9713690 University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcome Boulevard, Room B8-4344. Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocols 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: October 16, 1997, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9713747 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1100 San Jacinto, Room 100 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 10:00 a.m. -- Call to order, Public Comment; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the Governor on Strategic and Operational Plans Submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936- 8103. Filed: October 22, 1997, 9:13 p.m. TRD-9714023 Texas Workforce Commission Monday, October 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1117 Trinity Street Austin State Advisory Committee for Child Care Programs AGENDA: Orientation of Committee members on the Texas Workforce Commission Child Care program and policies. Discussion of local options for establishing vendor reimbursement rates and rates for parent co-pay amounts. Establish Committee by- laws. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: October 16, 1997, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9713760 Wednesday, October 29, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to: (1) integration of eligibility determination and service delivery relative to House Bill 2777; (2) publication in the Texas Register of proposed incentive and sanction rule for local workforce boards; (3) potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce development boards; (4) recommendations to TCWEC of operational plans of local workforce development boards; (5) approval of local workforce board or private industry council nominees; (6) agency budget for Fiscal Year 1998. Discussion regarding: Revision of rules relating to the TANF employment program and rules related to Full Employment Pilot Project and on allowing local workforce development boards to determine what programs they will administer and whether or not to set deadlines on the board's plan submissions. Executive session pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Staff and other personnel; sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; and 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 and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and Administrative Procedures Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation cases; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Dockets 43 and 44 and on motion for attorney's fees for Appeal Tribunal Number 97-058402-1-0997 and Commission Appeal Number 97-007075-10-062597; consideration and adoption on hearing notices in drug cases, 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: October 21, 1997, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9714003 Regional Meetings Meetings filed October 15, 1997 Atascos County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, October 23, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (830) 742-3591. TRD-9713688. Education Service Center, Region 20, Board of Directors, met at 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, October 22, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Judy M. Castleberry, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78208-1899, (210) 299-2471. TRD-9713685. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, October 23, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9713693. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, October 22, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD- 9713686. Meetings filed October 16, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Community Forum, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, October 21, 1997 at 5:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9713744. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, met at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, October 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9713737. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, October 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9713732. Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA, Board of Trustees, met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, October 23, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD- 9713735. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry Street, Brownwood, October 20, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9574. TRD-9713758. Comal Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, October 20, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222; (830) 625- 8597. TRD-9713746. Education Service Center, Region XI, Board of Directors, met at 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, October 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9713757. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 22, 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-9713750. Erath County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, October 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nikki L. Keller, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965- 5434. TRD-9713741. Jim Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District Board 355, met at 2287 North Texas Boulevard, #5, Alice, October 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Alberto Garcia Jr., 2287 North Texas Boulevard, #5, Alice, Texas 78332, (512) 668-8363. TRD-9713733. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Personnel Committee, met with revised agenda, at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, October 17, 1997 at 6:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9713778. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District 356, Board of Directors, met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, October 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar, Suite 4, Kingsville, Texas 78363, (512) 592-0309. TRD-9713734. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, October 23, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD- 9713748. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Executive Committee, met at Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, October 21, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., Middle Rio Grande Development Council, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876- 3533. TRD-9713740. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, October 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., Middle Rio Grande Development Council, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876- 3533. TRD-9713738. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees, met at 623 Mary Lake Drive, Bryan, October 23, 1997, 1:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9713745. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, October 22, 1997 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-8706. TRD-9713749. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1711 Latch Road, Gilmer, October 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280. TRD-9713762. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at Abilene Civic Center, 1100 North Sixth Street, Abilene, October 22, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9713759. Meetings filed October 17, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, October 22, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9713785. Eastland County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 100 Main Street, Eastland, October 29, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (254) 629-8597. TRD- 9713801. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, Governance Task Force, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, October 23, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9713845. Education Service Center, Region XV, Board of Directors, met at 612 South Irene Street, San Angelo, October 23, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, P.O. Box 5199, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 658-6571. TRD- 9713784. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Transfer Rules Workshop, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9713783. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, October 22, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9713793. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, October 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879. TRD-9713803. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, October 29, 1997 at 5:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9713858. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Water Source Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, October 21, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9713798. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Monthly Board meeting, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, October 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9713797. Lower Colorado River Authority, Technology and Information Services Ad Hoc Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, October 21, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9713853. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street (on October 22, 1997) Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, at 9:00 a.m., and at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard (on Thursday, October 23, 1997), LCRA Hancock Building, Board Room, at 9:00 a.m. in Austin. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9713852. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street (on October 22, 1997) Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, at 9:00 a.m., and at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard (on Thursday, October 23, 1997,) at 9:00 a.m., LCRA Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9713851. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street (on October 22, 1997) Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, at 9:00 a.m., and at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard (on Thursday, October 23, 1997,) at 9:00 a.m., LCRA Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9713850. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street (on October 22, 1997) Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, at 9:00 a.m., and at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard (on Thursday, October 23, 1997,) at 9:00 a.m., LCRA Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9713849. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street (on October 22, 1997) Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, at 9:00 a.m., and at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard (on Thursday, October 23, 1997,) at 9:00 a.m., LCRA Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9713848. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street (on October 22, 1997) Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, at 9:00 a.m., and at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard (on Thursday, October 23, 1997,) at 9:00 a.m., LCRA Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9713847. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 1405 Willow Street (on October 22, 1997) Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, at 9:00 a.m., and at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard (on Thursday, October 23, 1997,) at 9:00 a.m., LCRA Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9713846. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors, met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, October 21, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD- 9713836. Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium, (a/k/a Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc., Lower Rio Grande Valley School-to-Work Consortium, Annual Members Meeting, met at The Ballroom, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 North Victoria Road, Donna, October 23, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550- 3697, (956) 425-0729. TRD-9713781. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, October 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizzo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9713844. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Three, Board of Directors Public Meeting, was held at District Office, 201 West Third Street, White Deer, October 22, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, P.O. Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9713855. Meetings filed October 20, 1997 Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at Dallas Housing Authority, 3939 North Hampton, Dallas, October 23, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtaiend from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9713950. Education Service Center, Region IX, Board of Directors, met at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, October 30, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (940) 322-6928. TRD- 9713867. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District One, Board and Advisors, met at 2005 South Bridge, Brady, October 23, 1997 at 5:00 p.m.Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9713865. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, October 29, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9713885. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Executive Committee, met with emergency revised agenda, at Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, October 21, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9713963. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors, met with emergency revised agenda, at Holiday Inn, 920 East Main, Sage Room, Uvalde, October 22, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9713964. North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc., Finance Committee, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, October 24, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9713959. North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc., Board, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, October 28, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9713958. North Texas Tollway Authority, Benefits and Compensation Committee, met at 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, October 24, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9713939. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, off Highway 37, Winnsboro, October 30, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9713949. Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, October 27, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2604. TRD-9713957. Tarrant Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, November 13, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284- 8884. TRD-9713955. Tarrant Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, November 20, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284- 8884. TRD-9713956. Meetings Filed October 21, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Executive Committee, met at Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, 1800 Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, October 30, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9713972. Brazos River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, October 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 78714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9713988. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met in Special Called Meeting, at Waldrop Family Cabin, Dam Road, Lake Brownwood, October 25, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9574. TRD-9713977. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, met with revised agenda, at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, October 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9713979. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board Meeting, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, October 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9713968. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, October 29, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9713980. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, October 28, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9714000. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 109 North Main, ARB Conference Room, Cleburne, October 28 and 30, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 645-3986. TRD-9714002. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees Education Meting, met at Rivendell Highway 90A, East Bernard, October 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9713967. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, October 29, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained form W. Carson Wages or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9713978. Meetings filed October 22, 1997 Brazos River Authority, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, October 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 78714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD- 9714025. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, met with revised agenda, at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, October 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9714079. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, October 29, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9714056. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Subcommittee, met at Highway 190, Kempner Water Supply Corporation offices, Kempner, October 27, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9714021. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, Arlington, October 30, 1997 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, NCTCOG, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9714028. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Steering Committee, met at International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, (Alamo at Market), San Antonio, October 27, 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-9714024. Scurry County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, October 28, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD-9714047.