OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Friday, December 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-97-2139; PUC Docket Number 17930; Complaint of MCI Telecommunications Corporation Regarding the Unreasonableness and Anticompetitive Effect of the Access Charges of GTE Southwest, Inc. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: December 2, 1997, 11:07 a.m. TRD-9716096 Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-2059- GULF STATES UTILITIES COMPANY Remand of Actual Taxes Paid Issues (PUC Docket Number 18290). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: December 1, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9716025 Thursday, January 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1968; PUC Docket Number 14006; Petition of the Valley Mills Exchange for Extended Area Service to the Waco Metropolitan Exchanges: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1969; PUC Docket Number 17630; Joint Agreement for Extended Metropolitan Service for the Acton, Cresson, and Tolar Exchanges to the Fort Worth Metropolitan Exchange. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: December 1, 1997, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9716051 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Monday, December 8, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of November 17, 1997; Approval of Loans under the multifamily rural, underserved and small community pilot program for Lifestyle Housing, Inc. Encinito Apartments, Hondo, Texas for acquisition of newly constructed property, $650,000 second lien financing; Purchase of Contracts for Deed in Hidalgo and Cameron County (Home Funds) for S.R. Campbell Properties and Steve Wise Investments; Executive Session -- Personnel Matters; Consultation with attorney under sec.551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; Anticipated Litigation (potential or threatened); Action in Open Session on Items Discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 26, 1997, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9716004 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Friday, December 5, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of November 16, 1997; Additions or Revisions to the 1997 Tax Credit Waiting List; Issuance of Determination Notices for Tax Exempt/Tax Credit Projects; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: L. P. Manley, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 26, 1997, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9716000 Friday, December 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of November 16, 1997; Additions or Revisions to the 1997 Tax Credit Waiting List; Issuance of Determination Notices for Tax Exempt/Tax Credit Projects; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: L. P. Manley, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 26, 1997, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9716002 Monday, December 8, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee Meeting of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of November 16, 1997; Additions or Revisions to the 1997 Tax Credit Waiting List; Issuance of Determination Notices for Tax Exempt/Tax Credit Projects; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: L. P. Manley, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 26, 1997, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9716001 Monday, December 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Suite 437 Austin Manufactured Housing Committee AGENDA: The Manufactured Housing Committee Meeting of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Manufactured Housing Committee Meeting of December 2, 1996; Action of Manufactured Housing Cases: Docket Number 332-97-0522, Complaint Number MHD1996001810M, In the Matter of Ahern Enterprises, Inc., Docket Number 332-97-1636, Complaint Number MHD1996001807M, In the Matter of Frank Williams doing business as William Transport, Docket Number 332-97-1521, Complaint Number MHD1997001596M, MHD 1997002180D, MHD1997002334D and MHD1997002800D, In the Matter of Joshua Jackson doing business as Jackson Transporting Services, Docket Number 332-97-1637, Complaint Number MHD1997001552D, MHD1997001553D, MHD1997001554D, MHD1997001556D, MHD1997001558D, MHD1997002046D, MHD1997002074D, MHD1997002118D, MHD1997002243D, MHD1996000998C, MHD1997000776C, and MHD1997002050D. Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: L. P. Manley, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 26, 1997, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9716003 Monday, December 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Suite 437 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Approval of Minutes of Board Meeting of November 17, 1997; Neighborhood Partnership Program Loan to Covenant Communities for $140,000 for Acquisition, Development and Construction for 42 Units in Lamesa, Texas and $210,000 Set Aside for Down Payment Assistance not to exceed $5,000 per unit; 1997-1998 Housing Trust Fund Rules; Purchase of Contracts for Deed in Hidalgo and Cameron County (HOME Funds) for: S.R. Campbell Properties (63 Contracts for Deed) and Steve Wise Investments (36 Contracts for Deed); Approval of Possible Changes or Additions to the 1997 Waiting List and Issuance of Determination Notices for Tax Exempt/Tax Credit Projects; Manufactured Housing Cases: Docket Number 332-97-0522, complaint Number MHD1996001810M, In the Matter of Ahern Enterprises, Inc. Docket Number 332-97-1636, Complaint Number MHD1996001807M, In the Matter of Frank Williams doing business as William Transport, Docket Number 332-97-1521, Complaint Number MHD1997001596M, MHD 1997002180D, MHD1997002334D and MHD1997002800D, In the Matter of Joshua Jackson doing business as Jackson Transporting Services, Docket Number 332-08-1637, Complaint Number MHD1997001552D, MHD1997001553D, MHD1997001554D, MHD1997001556D, MHD1997001558D, MHD1997002046D, MHD1997002074D, MHD1997002118D, MHD1997002243D, MHD1996000998C, MHD1997000776C, and MHD1997002050D; Executive Director's Report; Single Family Programs; Manufactured Housing Rules and Others; Executive Session for Personnel Matters; Anticipated Litigation (Potential or Threatened) Personnel Matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to Budget under sec.551.074 Texas Government Code; Consultation with Attorney; Action in Open Session on items discussed in Executive Session. Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: L. P. Manley, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 26, 1997, 1:34 p.m. TRD-9716005 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III.Discussion of Proposed Issues A. Texas Rehabilitation Commission- lease purchase of computer equipment B. University of Houston System - Consolidated Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 IV. Other Business Discussion of capital planning guidelines V. Adjourn Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: December 1, 1997, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9716066 Coastal Coordination Council Thursday, December 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 831 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discussion of a possible amendment to 31 TAC sec.506.11 to add federal restoration plans to the list of federal activities affecting the coastal zone. III. Adjourn Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, (512) 463-5385. Filed: December 2, 1997, 2:58 p.m. TRD-9716118 Texas Energy Coordination Council Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1200 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Room E1.012 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Verification of a Quorum II. Introductions- Council members, TECC Staff, and guests III. Consideration and formal action on Minutes of October 17, 1997 IV. Discussion and possible action on Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" V. Discussion and possible action on TECC Strategic Plan and Mission Statement VI. Discussion and possible action on TECC Budget VII. Discussion and possible action on TECC Legislative Directives VIII. Institute Reports TBEI ESTI IX. Executive Director's Report X. Recommendations for Next Agenda Items XI. Confirmation and Next Meeting Date and Site XII. Adjourn. Contact: Mike Wiley, 10100 Burnet Road, CES-R7100, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 475-6774. Filed: December 2, 1997, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9716127 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, December 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of the November 14, 1997 meeting: briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of campaign finance reports, lobby reports, or personal financial statements; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory Opinion Request Numbers 419, 420, 423, 424, 425 and 426; adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, 201 East 14th Street, 10th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5800. Filed: December 3, 1997, Noon TRD-9716199 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Thursday, December 11, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Houstonian Hotel, Linden Room Second Floor, 111 North Post Oak Lane Houston Administration and Finance Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel (executive director's report); and finances (financial report; and requests for conference attendance). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: December 2, 1997, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9716075 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Houstonian Hotel, Linden Room Second Floor, 111 North Post Oak Lane Houston Public and Professional Relations Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of first draft of the April 1998 newsletter; additional topics for the April 1998 newsletter; and conference attendance. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: December 2, 1997, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9716076 Friday, December 12, 1997, 8:00 a.m. USA Space Shuttle Conference Facility, Regents Park III Building, Room 214, 16850 Saturn Lane Clear Lake Testing and Continuation Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: request of Rosa Brawerman relating to the examination for licensure; statutory language requiring provisional license holders to take the examination; and a request from James Kitchens, Professor, University of North Texas to allow the Texas licensed professional counselor examination to be given in Israel to graduates of the counselor education program at the Neve Yerushalayim College. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: December 2, 1997, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9716077 Friday, December 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m. USA Space Shuttle Conference Facility, Regents Park III Building, Room 214, 16850 Saturn Lane Clear Lake Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: adoption of proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 681 as published in the October 31, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10613-10615); and proposed language for future amendments to 22 TAC, Chapter 681 (testing, schedule of sanctions, etc.). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: December 2, 1997, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9716078 Friday, December 12, 1997, 11:00 a.m. USA Space Shuttle Conference Facility, Regents Park III Building, Room 214, 16850 Saturn Lane Clear Lake Applications Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: applications/requests from (Dieffenbacher, Daniel; Gathers, Ethel; Namboodiri, Hari; and Spain, Michael); provisional license holders (Ford, Laura; Janes, Malisa; and King, Vivian); and applicants graduating from a counselor education program offered at the Neve Yerushalayim College, Israel, in cooperation with the Sociology Department at the University of North Texas. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: December 2, 1997, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9716079 Saturday, December 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. USA Space Shuttle Conference Facility, Regents Park III Building, Room 201, 16850 Saturn Lane Clear Lake Board Meeting AGENDA: The board meeting will begin with announcements followed by discussion and possible action on: absent board members; approval of the minutes of the October 11, 1997 meeting; reports from board members concerning conference attendance; persons who wish to appear before the board; review of Proposal for Decision (PFD) in the matter of C.R.T.; adoption of Board Order in the matter of C.R.T.; update of the Sunset Advisory Commissioner Review process; consolidation of mental health boards (report from Task Force); resolution acknowledging Kathy Craft's contribution to the board; committee reports (Administration and Finance Committee (review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel (executive director's report); and finances (financial report; and requests for conference attendance); applications/requests from (Dieffenbacher, Daniel; Gathers, Ethel; Namboodiri, Hari; and Spain, Michael and Hall, Bobby); provisional license holders (Ford, Laura; Janes, Malisa; and King, Vivian); and applicants graduating from a counselor education program offered at the Neve Yerushalayim College, Israel, in cooperation with the Sociology Department at the University of North Texas; Complaints Committee (Report from the October 11, 1997 and November 14, 1997 committee meetings; surrender of C.V.N.'s professional counselor license; proposed District Court order in the matter of B.B.; and agreed order and settlement of lawsuit on C.M.); Testing and Continuing Education Committee (request of Rosa Brawerman relating to the examination for licensure; statutory language requiring provisional license holders to take the examination; and a request from James Kitchens, Professor, University of North Texas to allow the Texas licensed professional counselor examination to be given in Israel to graduates of the counselor education program at the Neve Yerushalayim College); Rules Committee (adoption of proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 681 as published in the October 31, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10613-10615); and proposed language for future amendments to 22 TAC, Chapter 681 (testing, schedule of sanctions, etc.). and Public and Professional Relations Committee (review of the first draft of the April 1998 newsletter; additional topics for the April 1998 newsletter; and conference attendance)); appointments to committees; other matters relating to the regulation of professional counselors not requiring board action; and future board meeting dates. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512)458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: December 2, 1997, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9716080 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, December 19, 1997, 8:00 a.m. William F. Aldridge Hearing Room, Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of the Minutes of the October 24, 1997 Audit Committee Meeting. B. Discussion and Vote to Recommend Ratification of the Internal Audit Contract Extension with Garza/Gonzalez and Associates for the Balance of Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 1998 and for the Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 1999. C. Discussion and Vote to Recommend Approval of the Department of Banking's Investment Officer Report. D. Discussion and Vote to Recommend Approval of the Internal Auditor's Audit Report on Department of Banking Compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act for August 31, 1997. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: December 3, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9716155 Friday, December 19, 1997, 8:45 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin AGENDA: The complete agenda is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.banking.state.tx.us/exec/fcagenda. himl. A. Review and Approval of the October 24, 1997 Finance Commission Meeting. B. Finance Commission Matters 1. Finance Commission Study under Texas Finance Code sec.11.305(a) 2. Finance Commission Travel; Review of and Possible Vote on Legislative Budget Board's Denial of an Exemption to the State-Mandated 10% Reduction in Finance Commission Travel. 3. Audit Committee Report 4. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to sec.9.81 and sec.9.84. C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Repeal of sec.sec.10.1-10.5 and 10.10-10.11. 2. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to sec.sec.12.11 and 12.61 3. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.sec.17.1, 17.2, 17.21, and 17.22. 4. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.sec.19.1, 19.2, 19.21, and 19.22. 5. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.sec.21.2. D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations E. Report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.sec.1.1-1.4 2. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Repeal of sec.sec.1.1- 1.5 3. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.sec.2.1-2.2. 4. Discussion of and Possible Vote on the Issuance of a Regulatory Commentary Pertaining to Equity Loans F. Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: December 3, 1997, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9716156 Texas Department of Health Thursday, December 11, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Boardroom, Texas Department of Human Services, 701 West 51st Street Austin Family Planning Advisory Council, Regional Coordinating Committee Chairpersons AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the last meeting; family planning provider survey; consumer search for a male appointee to the Family Planning Advisory Committee; family planning program collaboration between the Texas Department of Health and the Women, Infants, and Children program; family planning program update; regional reports; proposal of agenda items for the March, 1998, meeting; and public comment. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shannon Walton or Jeannette McGowan, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7444. Filed: December 3, 1997, 9:15 a.m. TRD-9716150 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Boardroom, Texas Department of Human Services, 701 West 51st Street Austin Family Planning Advisory Council AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 11, 1997 meeting; report from the representative of the Regional Coordinating Committee Chairpersons; abstinence education initiative; year 2000 issues; Title XXI; "It Takes two" teen pregnancy prevention curriculum; and public comments and announcements not requiring council action. 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: Shannon Walton or Jeannette McGowan, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7444. Filed: December 3, 1997, 9:15 a.m. TRD-9716151 Texas Health Care Information Council Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3501 Austin Health Information Systems technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Health Information Systems technical Advisory Committee (HIS TAC) will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: Recommendations concerning (1) evaluation of responses to data warehouse Request for Pricing, (2) planning for selection of data warehouse vendor, and (3) schedule of activities relating to the data warehouse. 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: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6492. Filed: November 26, 1997, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9716013 Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: Texas facts (demographics; health trends; and health workforce/professions in Texas); charge for the council (role and relationship of the Texas Department of Health and the council; Health Profession Resource Center; and producing a plan and making it work for Texas); clarification of the purpose and state health plan issues; operations and administration issues; committee and work group organization; and setting a timeline and future meeting dates for the council. Contact: Rick Danko, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261. Filed: December 1, 1997, 4:51 p.m. TRD-9716071 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation ("THKC") Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby Tower I, Room 100 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Executive Session: The Board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters, legal matters with outside counsel or for THKC staff briefing. II. Board Agenda: Call to order, certifiation of quorum and approval of minutes of December 2, 1997 meeting; briefings from THCD staff (and possibly from outside counsel), deliberations and possible approval/action/authorization of persons to execute necessary documents/execution of necessary documents regarding the following: children's health benefit plans and programs being implemented in other states, draft policies and procedures relating to the THKC Board, administration, financial, accounting and auditing matters, personnel, property, program services, contracts, grants and other matters related to the operation of THKC; strategy for implementation of benefit plan and program, performance measures; draft/samples of documents necessary to retain management information systems and automation contractors; eligibility criteria, including data collection necessary to evaluate such criteria; rental of office space; organizational chart, authorization to Executive Director to hire personnel approved in such chart, possible discussion of hiring recommendations/decisions by Executive Director; financial report, draft THKC budget, business plan and related documents; plan of operation; possible retention of any outside legal counsel necessary for general or specific legal matters, including tax counsel; possible retention of outside actuarial consultant and independent accountant/auditor; marketing issues; Robert Woods Johnson Foundation grant and related issues; role of THKC in children's health care delivery systems, including those useing federal funds; the extent to which THKC is affiliated with the state for various pursposes; application to IRS for tax-exempt status as a nonprofit corporation and related issues; timelines, future meetings, other administrative, procedural matters relating to organization of THKC; general vision and goals for THKC. Time will be allotted for public comment. Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3046. Filed: December 1, 1997, 3;39 p.m. TRD-9716063 Texas Historical Commission Monday, December 15, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1511 North Colorado Street Austin Governors Task Force on Los Caminos del Rio Heritage Project AGENDA: 1. Briefing on Los Caminos del Rio Heritage Project 2. Discussion on second heritage summit; proposed cooperative actions by task force for 1998. Contact: Mario Sanchez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5754. Filed: December 1, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9716067 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2094.B. Hearing in the Matter of AMERICAN CHAMBERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: November 26, 1997, 12:25 p.m. TRD-9715995 Monday, December 15, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1112.C. To consider the application of KENNETH WAYNE KRENEK, Caldwell, Texas, for an Insurance Adjuster's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: December 3, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9716159 Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2042.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against OLIVIA RIVERA, Amarillo, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: December 3, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9716160 Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1942.C. In the matter of COLUMBIA ROSEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER From Decision of the TEXAS MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. (JUA). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: December 3, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9716161 Thursday, December 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2106.G. Prehearing Conference in the Matter of Benchmark Rates for PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: December 3, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9716162 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Friday, December 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400 Austin Board Meeting REVISED AGENDA: On December 12, 1997, the Board will be called to order, Introductions, comments from the public, approval of October 9, 1997 minutes; consider and act upon the director's report, sec.66 of Appropriations Bill, Performance Rewards and Penalties, sec.1.70 of Appropriations Bill, Required e-mail address, go into executive session pursuant to Government Code 551.071 for consultation with attorney concerning complaint 96-24, (SOAH Docket Number 464-97-0998), return open session -- Action regarding Complaint 96-24 (SOAH Docket Number 464-97- 0998), Active Complaints and Show Cause Actions (Exhibit A), Committee Reports; RPLS Examination Committee, LSLS Examination Committee, Continuing Education Committee, Highway Issues Committee, Oil Well Issues Committee, Legislation Needs, Rules, sec.167 of Appropriations Bill requires a review of all Agency Rules by 8/31/2001. Possible consideration of Rule regarding a two-step process, possible consideration of Rule regarding notification of interested parties, default judgments, consideration of Rule 661.41(f) regarding procedures for applicants who have passed the FS exam in another state. Discussion of Board Rule 663.16(c) with attention to "the surveyor may rely on record data furnished by a qualified provider...". Correspondence, letters regarding active and inactive status, Other Business: List of Courses meeting requirements of sec.15, Definition of Professional Land Surveying/Use of Seal and Title, RPLS's responsibility when employed by another RPLS, Ownership of surveying records, Future agenda items and meetings, comments from the public. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or braille are requested to contact Sandy Smith (512) 452-9427 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-9427. Filed: December 2, 1997, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9716088 Board of Law Examiners Friday, December 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarations and/or probationary: Kenneth J. Laney, Jr.; Georgie B. Solimon; Robert G. Levitt; William P. Lawrence II; Elizabeth C. Watkins; Lisa A Zintsmaster; Eric R. Birge; (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: December 1, 1997, 10:34 a.m. TRD-9716032 Friday, December 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.020 Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarations and/or probationary: Anne R. Myers; Cecil W. Northcutt, Jr.; Paul B. Rothband; Omotayo J. Lawal; Anna H. O'Day; Hugh M. Ray; Charles D. Mee; (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: December 1, 1997, 10:34 a.m. TRD-9716033 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Thursday, December 11, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 15th and Congress, State Capitol Extension Building, Hearing Room E1.102 Austin Budget Committee REVISED AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning the Fy 1998 operating budget, Board and staff travel, and other fiscal matters; adjourn. For ADA assistance, please call Nancy Guevremont (512) 485-3923 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P .O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: December 2, 1997, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9716100 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 15th and Congress, State Capitol Extension Building, Hearing Room E1.102 Austin REVISED AGENDA: Call to order; comments by the Chair; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the October 23, 1997, TALCB meeting; staff reports; discussion and possible action concerning active certifications and licenses; certifications and licenses issued; applications; renewals; examinations; experience verification audits; new enforcement position; TALCB Appraiser Report federal activities and guidelines; Federal Registry; "National Uniform Appraiser Examination Working Group"; the AARO national conference; and AARO resolutions regarding appraisal management companies and mortgage brokers; report from the Education Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Education Committee regarding educational matters from the December 10, 1997, Education Committee meeting; discussion and possible action to publish in the Texas Register proposed rules, as recommended by the Education Committee, 22 TAC sec.153.1 relating to Definitions, sec.153.13 relating to Educational Requirements, sec.153.18 relating to Appraiser Continuing Education, and new sec.153.8 relating to Scope of Practice; report from the Budget Committee; discussion and possible action regarding the FY 1998 operating budget, Board and Staff travel, and other fiscal matters; report from the Endorsement Committee; consideration and possible action concerning complaints and agreed orders for complaint files numbered: 95-005, 95-012, 96-010, 96-012, 96-013, 96-018, 96- 019, 96-022, 96-024, 96-031, 97-006, 97-011, 97-015, 97-020, 97-023, 97-026, 97- 028, 98-003, 98-004, 98-005, 98-006, 98-007, 98-008, 98-009, 98-010, 98-011; and enforcement and complaint resolution policies and procedures; discussion and possible action concerning signing of appraisal reports; the development and preparation of appraisals and appraisal reports by unlicensed or non-certified individuals; and responsibilities and obligations of those who sign appraisal reports; comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent meetings; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: December 2, 1997, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9716099 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, #420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Melrose Manner Apartments, Shiloh Inst. Church of God in Christ; Sierra Crossing Apartments; Sigma Phi Epsilon; Silvarado Cleaners; Snyder Car Plus; and Southwest School of Medical Assistants for failing to pay inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code), Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. Art. 9100; Tex. Govt. Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: December 1, 1997, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9716059 Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, #420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Springfield Apartments, St. Joseph's Hospital; St. Mary's Episcopal Home; St. Patrick School; Star Cleaners; Steak and Ale Property Corporation; Steak and Ale (Odessa); and Stewart and Stevenson, Incorporated, for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the above Repondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code), Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. Art. 9100; Tex. Govt. Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: December 1, 1997, 2:33 p.m. TRD-9716057 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, #420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Sunshine Car Wash; Sunwise Enterprise Incorporated; Supreme Cleaners; Swan Inn; T and M Management; Taft Circle Apartments; Texarkana ISD; Texas Community Management; Texas Health Enterprises; Texas Hill County Meat Snacks; Texas Maid Laundry and Cleaners; and Texas Tech Research Foundation for failing to pay inspection/certification fees to obtain inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the above Repondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code), Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. Art. 9100; Tex. Govt. Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: December 2, 1997, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9716089 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, #420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Tiffany Cleaners; Tom Clamon Foods; Torres Brothers Incorporated; Travelers Insurance; Touch of Class Cleaners; Travis County Texas; Tree Top Apartments; Trophy Cleaners; Turner WD; Ultimate Outlet; United Artists Theatre Circuit; and US Star Cleaners for failing to obtain certificates of operation for the above Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code), Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. Art. 9100; Tex. Govt. Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: December 2, 1997, 10:50 a.m. TRD-9716094 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee for Physicians in Training AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Introductions and welcome -- Bruce A. Levy, M.D., J.D., Executive Director, Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Explanation, discussion, and recommendation for implementing new procedures for licensure of residents in training Adjourn Executive sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: December 2, 1997, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9716095 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m. -- Hubert Wesley Ratliff Jr, MD., Plano, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m. -- Michael Richard Clynch, MD., Farmersville, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m. -- Jaime Ramirez, MD., Dallas, Texas Termination Request, 2:00 p.m. -- Daniel Alexander Boudreau, DO, Mesquite, Texas Probation Appearance, 2:15 p.m. -- Rany Antony Cherian, MD., Bryan, Texas Probation Appearance, 2:30 p.m. -- Nicholas Maxwell Jackson, MD., Junction, Texas Probation Appearance, 2:30 p.m. -- Michael Gorman Hummer, MD., Austin, Texas Termination Request, 3:00 p.m. -- H. Shipley Hewes, DO, Idabel, Oklahoma Termination Request, 3:00 p.m. -- William Mark Valverde, MD., Brownsville, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m. -- John Alonzo Luker, MD, Austin, Texas Modification Request, 3:00 p.m. -- Cullen Ashley McAllen, MD., Austin, Texas Executive sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: December 2, 1997, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9716119 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Tuesday, January 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. One North Cottonwood Street, City Memorial Building Eldorado AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by the CITY OF ELDORADO for Proposed Permit Number MSW2264 to authorize a Type I-AE municipal solid waste facility. The permittee will be authorized to dispose of municipal solid waste resulting from or incidental to municipal, community, commercial, institutional, and recreational activities; municipal solid waste resulting form construction or demolition projects; Class 2 and Class 3 industrial solid waste; and special wastes that are not properly identified. Solid waste may be accepted at a rate not to exceed the amount of 20 tons per day based on an annual average. The permit would allow the operating hours of this municipal solid waste facility to be any time between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The facility may operate within these approved hours at the discretion of the site management. The site will cover approximately 75.465 acres of land and is to receive approximately 18.5 tons of solid waste per day. The municipal solid waste facility will be located approximately 5 miles west of the City of Eldorado, 1.2 miles north of U.S. Highway 190 on County Road 404 in Schleicher County, Texas. It will be located directly adjacent to the City of Eldorado's present landfill which holds Permit Number 349. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2135. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: December 3, 1997, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9716195 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on the following: Review of the Minutes of the October 14, 1997 Meeting. Declaratory Order Petitioners: Jennifer Reynne Billings; Debra Foil; and Kathy Jean Jordan (White) Conditional Eligibility Orders of the following Petitioners/Applicants: Richard B. Ashmore, Tx #529690, Petitioner for Reinstatement; Terry Astorga, Applicant for Endorsement; Carol Lynn Benskin, Applicant for Endorsement; Dolores Therese Hoffschnieder, Applicant for Initial Licensure; Sandra Denise Lawrence, TX #551509, Petitioner for Reinstatement; Tu Van Luu, TX #601471, Petitioner for Reinstatement; Dianna Ann Smith, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; and Nancy Ann Tweedy, Applicant for Endorsement. Agreed Orders: Diana Ballasteros-Tila, TX #523020; Lori Jean Dehls, TX #594301; Stacey Miller Franke, TX #548027; Carmelina Genett, TX #508126; Joni Beth Lind, TX #642882; Michael Lynn Mayhew, TX #563460; Jamie L. Mozingo, TX #526279; Mona B. Robey, TX #630299; Darlene Marshall Ruffin, TX #222488; Doris A. Mescher Southwell, TX # 404665, Mila C. Uy, TX #564571; and Joyce Angela Williams, TX #567081. ALJ's Proposals for Decision: Cheryl Joan Barry, TX #235533; and Charles Barry Lorenz, TX #577880. Requests for Exceptions to Previous Board Orders: Dollie Francine Davis, TX #520131; and Renee J. Sellers, TX #257101. Contact: Cheryl Sepulveda, Box 430, Austin, Texas, 78767-0430, (512) 305-6824. Filed: November 26, 1997, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9716007 Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee REVISED AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider: The Temporary License/Endorsement Application of John Robert Sloan. Mr. Sloan was inadvertently omitted from the agenda filed on November 26, 1997. Contact: Cheryl Sepulveda, Box 430, Austin, Texas, 78767-0430, (512) 305-6824. Filed: December 1, 1997, 9:52 a.m. TRD-9716028 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order; II. Public comment; III. Approval of minutes of October 3, 1997 meeting; IV. Discussion and possible action on proposed changes to sec.343.3, Referral Requirement and Exceptions to Referral Requirement; V. Discussion and possible action on the board-approved credentials evaluation checklist; VI. Discussion and possible action on committee reports- A. Applications Review Committee; B. Education Committee; C. Rules Committee; VII. Investigation Committee Report; A. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders on cases #98011, 97131, 97133, 97163, 97097, 97196, and 97197; B. Discussion of committee meeting of November 14, 1997; C. Discussion and possible action on sec.347.15, Registration of Facilities, Disciplinary Action; VIII. Discussion and possible action on the National Physical Therapy Examination; IX. Discussion and possible action on questions for the Jurisprudence Examination; X. Discussion and possible action on information from the "new board member" seminar; XI. Discussion and possible action on the Coordinator's Report; XII. Discussion and possible action on the Executive Director's Report; XIII. Discussion and possible action on the Presiding Officer's Report; XIV. Election of board representatives to the February 1998 National Federation meeting; XV. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, and items for future consideration; XVI. Adjournment. Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: December 1, 1997, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9716035 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, December 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 9120 Burnet Road Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors will meet to call the meeting to order, read the Antitrust Statement, hear public participation, approve minutes of the October 9, 1997 Board Meeting, Action Items- Discuss and take possible action on the following: A. Nominations Committee Report, 1. Insurance Industry Member Election, 2. 1998 Executive Officers, B. Personnel Committee Report, C. Finance and Audit Committee Report. 1. Investment Report, 2. 1998 Assessment and Cash Flow Projections, 3. 1998 Budget, D. Executive Committee Report, Executive Session -- A. Regulator's/Conservator's Report, b. Attorney's Report, C. Personnel Issues, and Discuss and take possible action on the items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9120 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: December 3, 1997, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9716154 Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Friday, December 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Behabioral Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Consideration of Investigations, Discussion Items, and Informal Conferences. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower IIi, Room 900, Austin, Texs 78701-3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: December 2, 1997, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9716085 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, December 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Capitol Annex, Room E2.010 Austin AGENDA: The Public Utility Commission will meet with the House State Affairs Committee, Chaired by State Representative Steve Wolens, and participate in public hearing and testimony. Contact: Ivan Friedman, Room E2.108, State Capitol Building, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 463-0814. Filed: December 2, 1997, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9716115 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Dallas Fort Worth, Space I, West Tower Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Dallas Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Technical Reliability Working Group of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will be held to discuss infrastructure issues and costs as it relates to the investigation of the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located, pursuant to Tex. Rev. Civ.Stat. art. 1446c-0, sec.2.056(b). Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 936-7265. Filed: December 1, 1997, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9716061 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Dallas Fort Worth, Space I, West Tower Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Dallas Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located, pursuant to Tex. Rev. Civ.Stat. art. 1446c-0, sec.2.056(b). Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 936-7265. Filed: December 1, 1997, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9716062 Friday, December 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1400 Streit Drive Amarillo AGENDA: The Public Utility Commission will meet with the Senate interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring, Chaired by Senator David Sibley, to participate in discussion and take testimony regarding the following: basic structural requirements for the competitive market to serve as an effective and efficient replacement for traditional regulation; and, scope and nature of the continuing role of regulation in a deregulated electric power industry including oversight of market power. Contact: Barbara Henderson, Room 370, Sam Houston Building, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 463-0814. Filed: December 2, 1997, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9716114 Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 18077: Petition of METRO ONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. for Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: December 3, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9716201 Texas Real Estate Commission Monday, December 15, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Room 234, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Investment Committee AGENDA: The committee will review the commission's recovery fund investment policies and determine possible recommendations to be made to the commission. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: December 1, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9716070 Monday, December 15, 1997, 8:15 a.m. Room 235, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; Executive session to review applications and possibly to interview applicants for administrator position pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code; Discussion and possible action to select an administrator; Minutes of November 3, 1997 Commission meeting; Staff reports; committee reports; General comments from visitors; Discussion only of pending amendments to 22 TAC Chapters 531, 533 and 541; Executive session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government code; Discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds; Discussion and possible action on commissioner travel; Discussion and possible action to approve changes in recovery fund investment policies; Discussion only of Commissioner Katine's motion from last meeting concerning a property condition addendum and addenda submitted by the Broker-Lawyer Committee; Discussion and possible action to propose: (a) amendment to 22 TAC sec.537.11, relating to standard contract forms, (b) amendment to 22 TAC sec.537.42, relating to agreement for mediation, (c) amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 535, relating to provisions of The Real Estate License Act; Discussion and possible action to withdraw approval of addendum for broker's representation and fee; Discussion and possible action to approve: (a) Courses to be offered by: Academy/USA Training Company, Inc., Champions School of Real Estate; George Leonard School of Real Estate; Gulf Coast School of Real Estate; Hall Real Estate Institute; Nanci Hawes Real Estate School; National Association of Master Appraisers; Real Estate Training Institute; San Antonio Board of Realtors; Spencer School of Real Estate; (b) MCE providership for: The Columbia Institute; (c) MCE courses to be offered by: Alamo Title Company; Center for Career Education Institute; Champions School of Real Estate; Greater Dallas Association of Realtors; Nanci Hawes Real Estate School; Spencer School of Real Estate; The Columbia Institute; Consideration of complaint information concerning: Russel Brent Hooks, Patsy Ruth Lay; Beverly Smith Lide; Frances Lorayne McCarthy; Ann K. Schnieder; Margaret Christine Watson; Motion for Rehearing in Hearing Number 97-119-971134; In the Matter of Schmitz Commercial Properties, L.L.C.'s Application for Late Renewal of Mark Edward Moore's Texas Real Estate Salesperson License; Entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future meetings. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: December 1, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9716069 Friday, December 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Room 235, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Public comments 4. Reports from TREC staff 5. Discussion and possible recommendations on standard report form 6. Discussion and possible recommendations on standards of practice; review and response to correspondence or questions. 7. Discussion and possible recommendations on inspector examination items 8. Scheduling of future meetings For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: December 2, 1997, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9716113 Recycling Market Development Board Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 101, 105 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Announcements; III. Minutes of October 8, 1997 Meeting IV. Old Business: 1) Review and approve Action Plan Revisions 1) Review of Texas Recycling Summit and Discussion of future plans for similar events 2) Review of Texas and America Recycles Day 3) Report on follow up training from September State Purchaser's Workshop 4) Report of Task Force investigating steps to clarify reporting format for recycled product purchase reports 5) Discussion of issues relating to State Government purchasing and measurement of purchases of recycled content products 6) Discussion of RMDB agency statements of intent to buy all paper, paper products, toner cartridges, and motor oil with recycled content 7) Status report on GSC statewide tire recycling contact VI. Public Comment VII. Adjourn Contact: Robert Cox, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 620, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5381. Filed: December 3, 1997, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9716196 State Office of Risk Management Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Building Complex, Room E1.010 Austin Risk Management Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes for October 21, 1997 public meeting 3. Report on relocation of former Risk Management Division; 4. Report from board committee's action; 5. Discussion, consideration and possible appointment of board subcommittees 6. Report from staff on status of Worker's Compensation Cost Containment Report; 7. Report from staff on preferred provider organization fees for cost containment services 8. Report from staff on upcoming SORM legislative issues 9. Report from staff on SORM outreach and communications network; 10. Report from staff on status of risk management interagency contract billings; 11. Report from staff on organizational structure of SORM; 12. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to consider personnel, related matters involving public officers or employees, and pursuant to sec.551.071, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to and to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation including but not limited to discussion of applicants for Executive Director position; 13. Action on matters considered in executive session; 14. Confirmation of future public meeting dates; 15. Adjournment Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 175-1440. Filed: November 26, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9715998 Texas Savings and Loan Department Thursday, December 18, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.110 Austin Finance Commission of Texas AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting is to gather industry input and perspectives on the Texas Savings and Loan Department's strategic plan and to discuss regulatory alternatives. The meeting is hosted by the Savings and Loan Department. Industry CEOs and all members of the Finance Commission of Texas have been invited. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: December 2, 1997, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9716112 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, December 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-218, 8406 Wall Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 12, 1997, meeting; sanction guidelines; pending complaints waiting for proposal for decision (KD, SW-97-024, hearing held October 8, 1997; and KN, SW- 96-038, hearing held October 28, 1997) pending complaints waiting for hearing MM, SW-95-080, hearing scheduled for January 26, 1998; KM, SW-96-052, hearing scheduled for February 11, 1998; and LW, SW-96-077, hearing date unknown); pending complaints (SW-97-026; SW-97-074; SW-97-038; SW-97-050; SW-97-053; SW- 97-065; SW-97-069; SW-97-069; SW-97-077; SW-97-079; SW-97-085; SW-97-086; SW-97- 091; SW-97-098; SW-97-099; SW-97-100; SW-97-101; SW-98-001; SW-98-002; SW-98- 003; SW-98-004; SW-98-005; SW-98-006; SW-98-007; SW-98-008; SW-98-009; SW-98- 010; SW-98-011; SW-98-012; SW-98-013; SW-98-014; SW-98-015; SW-98-016; SW-98- 017; SW-98-018; SW-98-019; SW-98-020); follow-up on noncompliance with board order on Thomas Burns, Licensed Masters Social Worker; Michael Wilson's (Licensed Social Worker) non-compliance with probated license; application of Bruce Leno; review of statistical data regarding complaints for fiscal year 1997; approval of interim dates for Complaints Committee (January 23, 1998; April 24, 1998, August 7, 1998; and October 30, 1998); meeting dates in conjunction with board meetings (February 27, 1998; June 19, 1998; September 25, 1998; and December 4, 1998); other business not requiring action; and the setting of the next committee meeting currently scheduled for January 23, 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: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719- 3521. Filed: December 2, 1997, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9716081 Stephen F. Austin State University Friday, December 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Building and Grounds Committee AGENDA: I. University Housing Study II. Alumni Office Expansion (Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects.) Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: December 3, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9716158 The Texas A&M University System Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Sam Rayburn Memorial Student Center, Room 218, University Drive, Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce Board of Regents AGENDA: Consider and Vote on: Endowments; Budget, Gifts, Grants, Loans and Bequests; Contracts; Policies; Purchases/Gifts of Land and Buildings; Eminent Domain; Namings; Construction Projects (PORs, Appropriations, A/Es, Bids); Degree Programs; Enroll Management Plans; Appt. Dean and Vice Chanc; Adv Bd Appts; Special Titles; Fac Dev Leave; Tenure; Appts and Promots; Minutes; Closes Sess Discuss: Consult w/Sys Attys on Pend and Prop Lit and Matters Rec at Atty-Client Conf and Priv; Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Prop; Matters Inv. Appt, Employ, Eval, Reassign, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal, or to Hear Complaints or Charges Against Offr or Employee Incl Appt of Dean/School of Rural Public Health and VC for State and Public Affairs; Closes Sess Conferences w/Sys Employees to Receive Info Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 26, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9716017 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 11:45 a.m., or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of the Board of Regents Sam Rayburn Memorial Student Center, Room 218, University Drive, Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce Board of Directors of the Herman and Minnie Bell Heep Foundation AGENDA: Consider and Vote on: Endowments; Approval of payment of a current bill for past appraisal services and further authority to obtain an appraisal report regarding Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) easement requests; Approval of an amendment to LCRA easement to permit fiber optic lines and appurtenances to be placed on existing easement; and Such other matters as my properly come before the Board. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 26, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9716014 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:00 p.m., or upon adjournment or recess of Board meeting Sam Rayburn Memorial Student Center, Room 218, University Drive, Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce Committee on Finance AGENDA: Consider and Vote on: authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Titled "Blackland Prairie Endowment Fund", Texas Agricultural Experiment Station; Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Titled "Robert Muil Endowment Fund," Texas Agricultural Experiment Station; Approval of the Stiles Farm Foundation Annual Budget; Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, Loans and Bequests, TAMUS; Acceptance of Report of Vendor Contracts for FY 1997, TAMUS; Adoption of Revised Policy 26.02 (Approval of Student Fees), TAMUS; Informational Report: Year- End Financial Report. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 26, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9716015 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:30 p.m., or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of the Committee on Finance Sam Rayburn Memorial Student Center, Room 218, University Drive, Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce Committee on Audit AGENDA: Consider and Vote on: Adoption of Revised Policy 17.0-2 (Patents), TAMUS; Authorization to Delete Policy 25.03 (Approval of Board Travel), TAMUS Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 26, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9716016 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:45 p.m., or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of the Committee on Audit Sam Rayburn Memorial Student Center, Room 218, University Drive, Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant AGENDA: Consider and Vote on: Gift of Land, Galveston County, Purchase Bldg, Brazos Co; Purchase Land and Improvements, Erath Co; Implement Eminent Domain Proceedings, Erath Co; Purchase Land and Accept Land Gift, Hardin Co; Name Facilities; POR, Appro for Design and A/E Design Team for Student Dev Ctr (TAMIU), Intramural Complex (TAMIU), Central Plant Equip Upgrade (PVAMU), Sbisa hall Renovations (TAMU), Replace Cooling Towers, TAMU; Act on Bids for TTI Research Bldg, Ocean Drilling Core Repository Exp (TAMU) and Kyle Field Stadium Expansion (TAMU) Reports: Status of System Construction Projects and Status of Projects Under Construction. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 26, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9716020 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 3:30 p.m. or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of the Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant Sam Rayburn Memorial Student Center, Room 218, University Drive, Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce Committee on Academic and Student Affairs AGENDA: Consider and Vote on: Present Proposals to THECB Initiating New Programs Leading to Bachelor of Science in Biology (TAMIU), Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Sports (TAMIU), Bachelor of Arts in Communication (TAMIU), Master of Arts in Spanish (TAMIU), Bachelor of Arts in Geology (TAMU), Master of Public Health (TAMU), Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (TAMU-T); Cooperative Doctoral Program in Education Administration (TAMU-C); Change Name of TAMUS College of Dentistry to TAMUS-Baylor College of Dentistry; Approve Campus Enrollment Management Plan Projections, 1998-99 Academic Year, for System Institutions. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 26, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9716019 The Texas State University System Thursday-Friday, December 4-5, 1997, 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. respectively Conference Center, Houston Harte University Center, Angelo State University San Angelo Board of Regents AGENDA: Review of matters of the Board and the Universities in the System including: all matters of curriculum including Out-of-country studies, programs and name changes; all matters of construction projects including Preliminary Plans, A/E selections, contracts and documentation and campus master plans; financial matters of the System Office and the Universities in the System including budgetary changes, fees, internal audit charters and reports, financial reports, broker/dealer authorizations, contract approvals, purchases of furnishings and equipment, land purchases, sales, leases and easements, gifts and contributions for each university and the system administration; discussion of pending or contemplated litigation, settlements, or other legal matters; personnel actions including promotions, resignations, retirements, tenure and post tenure review policies, emeritus status, resolutions of honor, commissioning of police officers, out-or-state/country travel annual reports, salaries/salary supplements, deliberation of appointment, employment, re-employment of existing employees, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal and/or replacement of any system employee including staff, faculty, Presidents and the Chancellor. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects). Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 810, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1808. Filed: December 1, 1997, 8:11 a.m. TRD-9716021 Texas Woman's University Friday, December 5, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 304 Administration Drive, 16th Floor, Administration Conference Tower Denton Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: V. Academic Affairs Committee Items: A. Consider approval of the Faculty Development Leave Policy (Exhibit N). B. Consider approval of a fee increase for graduates without certifications plans, College of Education (Exhibit O). C. Consider approval of amendments to the Voluntary Modification of Employment Policy (VMOE) (Exhibit P.) D. Consider approval of the University Post-Tenure Review Policy (Exhibit Q). Rest of Agenda remains the same. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: December 2, 1997, 9:02 a.m. TRD-9716083 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Tranportation Commission AGENDA: Executive session under sec.551.074, Government Code, to interview and discuss the appointment of executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: December 2, 1997, 8:41 a.m. TRD-9716082 University of Houston Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Optometry Building, Room 2198, University of Houston Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: Approval of November 10, 1997 Minutes New Protocol Renewal Protocol Other Business Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204, (713) 743- 9191. Filed: December 1, 1997, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9716064 University Interscholastic League Monday, December 1, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Hogg Foundation Conference Room, 4th Floor, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard Austin Hearing Officer EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: AA. Appeal of District AAAAA Executive Committee eligibility ruling on a Houston Eisenhower student representative. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Must be hear before next round of State Football Playoffs to determine which team will advance. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: November 26, 1997, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9716006 Texas Water Development Board Thursday, December 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of November 19, 1997. 2. Report on Board's investment portfolio for the period ending November 30, 1997 as required by the Public Funds Investment Act. 3. Briefing and discussion on development of a Debt Management Plan in response to a request from the State Auditor's Office in the recent "Management Audit of the Texas Water Development Board." 4. Consider approving a 100% grant in the amount of $2,059,000 to the City of San Benito (Cameron County) for improvements to the City's water and wastewater systems to provide services to area colonias (Economically Distressed Area Program). 5. Briefing on present and future EDAP projects. 6. Report on the status of approved contracts. 7. May consider items on the agenda of the December 11, 1997 Board meeting. * Additional non-committee board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: December 2, 1997, 2:05 p.m. TRD-9716103. Thursday, December 11, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The board will consider: minutes; committee, executive and financial reports; financial assistance to Greater Texoma Utility Authority (Savoy), Harlingen, Laguna Madre Water District, Weslaco, Davenport Ranch Municipal Utility District Number One, Sweetwater, Flatonia, Combined Consumers Water Supply Corporation, Mart, Hubbard, and El Paso County Water Authority MUD; request from Primera to revise language in Resolution Number 96--67 regarding implementation of sufficient rates and charges; adoption of amendments to Chapter 363 concerning a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; adoption of amendments to Chapter 375 concerning repeal, corrections, notice and limitation of loan funds in the SRF program; adoption of amendments to chapter 371, which define the disadvantaged community program of DWSRF and establish affordability criteria; publication of proposed new Chapter 360 to delineate river basins as required by Senate Bill 1; publication of proposed new Chapters 357, 358 and 355 Subchapter C, to implement new planning requirements of Senate Bill 1; publication of proposed amendments to Chapter 371 for the Disadvantaged Community Program under the Drinking Water SRF concerning subsidy, consolidations, and criteria and methods for distribution of funds; a contract amendment with TNRCC to provide for the transfer of FY 1998 set-aside funds from the DWSRF capitalization grant award; ana amendment to the Portfolio Sales and Servicing Agreement with the Texas Water Resources Finances Authority, reaffirmation of the $2,270,000 commitment to Polk County Freshwater Supply District Number Two, and execution of a bond purchase agreement for the sale of such bonds to the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority; authorizing all necessary actions for the creation and implementation of a new program -- DFUNDII for the issuance of General Obligation bonds authorized by Senate Bill One and selection of underwriters for creation of the program and negotiations of bond issues relative to DFUNDII; and guidance of staff concerning regional water planning area designations pursuant to Senate Bill One. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: December 3, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9716164. Texas Water Resources Finance Authority Thursday, December 11, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of November 20, 1997. 2. Consider authorizing: (a) an amendment to the Portfolio Sales and Servicing Agreement with the Texas Water Development Board; (b) the reinvestment of prepayments of Trinity River Authority Contract Revenue Bond, Series 1984 by the concurrent purchase of Polk County Freshwater Supply District Number Two bonds from the Board; (c) the execution of a bond purchase agreement with the Texas water Development board for the purchase of $2,070,000 Polk County Freshwater Supply District Number Two Sewer System Revenue Bonds, proposed series 1997B; and (d) the Executive administrator and the Development Fund Manager to take all other actions necessary to effectuate the Texas Water Development Board's purchase of the Polk County Freshwater Supply District Number Two bonds and the sale of such bonds to the Authority. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P .O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7847. Filed: December 3, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9716163. Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Thursday, December 11, 1997, 7:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Town Lake Restaurant, 20 North Interstate Highway Austin Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee on External Relations AGENDA: 7:00 a.m. -- Call to Order, General Discussion: A General Discussion of Council External Communications: 8:00 a.m. -- Adjourn Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103, (or Realy Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: December 2, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9716137 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 8:30 a.m. John H. Reagan State Office Building, Room 106, Corner of 15th Street and North Congress Avenue Austin Full Council AGENDA: 8:30 a.m. -- Call to Order, Approval of Minutes, Announcements: Council Director's Departure, Introduction of New Council Director; 9:00 a.m. -- Director's Report; 9:15 a.m. -- Break; 9:30 a.m. -- Strategic Plan for Workforce Development (Strategic Planning Committee Chair David Mooney and Facilitator Corky Hilliard will lead a Council discussion on the process and timelines for updating the state's strategic plan for workforce development. Members will discuss the vision and mission for workforce development as well as key issues.); 11:30 a.m. -- Strategic Plan Wrap-Up; 11:45 a.m. -- lunch (Capitol Extension Cafeteria) -- Update on Texas Skill Standards Board and Report on the CY 1996 Title IIB Summer Youth Program; 12:45 p.m.- Break; 1:00 p.m. -- Executive Committee's Report (return to Reagan Building)- Ratification of November 5, 1997 Executive Committee's approval of the following local workforce development board plans: Action Item: West Central Texas Local Workforce Development Board Plan and Action Item: Gulf Coast Local Workforce Development Board Plan; 1:15 p.m. -- Action Items- Action Item --Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Plans (received subsequent to Executive Committee Meeting); Action Item: FFY 1998 State Plan of Operation Texas Food Stamp Employment and Training Program; Briefing Item: Adoption of the Welfare-to-Work Formula Grant Submission; 2:00 p.m.- Dialogue on Council Operations (Chair Roland Cordobes, Executive Director will Reece and Facilitator Corky Hilliard will engage Council members in a dialogue on Council operations. Members will discuss restructuring of operations, internal and external communications, committee structure and appointments, meeting dates and packets, work priorities and budget); 3:20 p.m. -- Other Business; 3:30 p.m. -- Adjourn. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103, (or Realy Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: December 2, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9716136 Regional Meetings Meetings filed November 26, 1997 Edwards Central Appraisal District, met at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, December 3, 1997 at 6:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD-9716018. Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third, Sweetwater, December 9, 1997, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79956, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9716008. Meetings field December 1, 1997 Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at Corporation Office, FM 485 West, Cameron, December 4, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520-0150, (254) 697-4016. TRD-9716022. Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at Commissioner's Court, 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, December 4, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Risley, 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 244-8335. TRD-9716024. District Judges' Meeting, 36th, 156th and 343rd District Courts, met at 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, December 5, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald M. Yeager, 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-6200.TRD-9716036. Stephens County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 206 FM 3099, Breckenridge, December 4, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (254) 559-6180. TRD- 9716030. Texas Red River Boundary Commission, will meet at Texas General Land Office, Room 831, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Austin, Friday, December 12, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Molina, Room 626, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 9107. TRD-9716065. Tri County Special Utility District (SUD), Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, December 8, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 803-3553. TRD-9716058. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, December 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-9716041. Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, December 16, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9716040. Meetings filed December 2, 1997 Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, December 8, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9716106. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, December 8, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Fred Jackson, 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 779-8541. TRD- 9716121. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Executive Board, will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, December 12, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883- 5743. TRD-9716104. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership, will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, December 12, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9716105. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the office of Cypress Springs Water, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, December 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9716091. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, met at 568 Bid Bend Drive, Victoria, December 10, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587, TRD-9716098. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, met at 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, in emergency meeting December 4, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 965-0871. TRD-9716097. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 421 North Travis, Sherman Public Library, Sherman, December 11, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with revised agenda (rescheduled meeting time). Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9716090. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q Board Room, Lubbock, December 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (905) 762-0181. TRD-9716092. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, 1 Block West of FM 765 and FM 21354, Millersview, December 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information my be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0130, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9716060. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, December 8, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9716093. South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, December 9, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 37300, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9716117. South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, December 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 37300, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9716116. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1534 South Treadaway, December 10, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 767-9381, extension 24 or fax: (915) 676-7877. TRD-9716135. West Texas Municipal Power Agency, Board of Directors, met at Lubbock Club, Norwest Bank Building, 1500 Broadway, Lubbock, December 10, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from J. Robert Massengale, P.O. Box 2000, 916 Texas Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (906) 775-2500. TRD-9716120. Meetings filed December 3, 1997 Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, December 10, 1997 at 1:30 p.m.. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD- 9716152. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees Full Board, met at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, December 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (254) 298-7010. TRD-9716142. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 400 Spring Street, Grand Jury Room, Columbus, December 9, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732- 8222. TRD-9716165. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Board of Directors, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, December 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902- 2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9716188. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Annual General Assembly Meeting, met at Ozona Civic Center, Ozona, December 10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9716153. Education Service Center, Region VII, will meet at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, December 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-3071. TRD-9716149. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, December 9, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD- 9716169. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, December 10, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 238- 8823. TRD-9716141. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at 901 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9716167. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at 901 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, December 18, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9716168. Rusk County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 107 North Van Buren, Henderson, December 11, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terry W. Decker, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 76753-0007, (903) 657-3578. TRD-9716197.