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 Monday, December 29, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-2058-Complaint of FRED BOERNER Against NUECES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (PUC Docket Number 17653.) Contact: William G. Newchurch, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936-0728. Filed: December 11, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9716666 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Wednesday, January 7, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 2616 South Clack, Suite 180 Abilene Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 2 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; statewide service delivery plan; new business; old business; public comment/announcements; and adjournment. Persons with disabilities who would like special assistance or need special accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact Richard Caldwell at (915) 670-5050 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669. Filed: December 16, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9716833 Friday, January 9, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza Austin Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 7 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; statewide service delivery plan; election of officers; membership plan/new member recommendations; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669. Filed: December 15, 1997, 1:38 p.m. TRD-9716795 Texas Alternative Fuels Council Friday, December 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 119 Austin AGENDA: Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Alternative Fuels Council (the “Council”) at the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 119, Austin, Texas on the 19th day of December 1997, commencing at 10:00 a.m. The Council may enter into executive session on any of the items listed below as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. (1) Call to Order; (2) Consideration of the requested change of work scope for the contract with the Texas Alternative Fuels Council and South Plains Community Action Association; (3) Consideration of adding a travel budget category to the contract between Texas Alternative Fuels Council and Baylor University; (4) Discussion of responses received concerning the Environmental Protection Agency's Addendum to Memorandum #1a and current and prospective grantees; (5) Information Items: (6) Public Comment; (7) Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, also non-English speaking persons who may need assistance, are requested to contact Frank Higgerson, at (512) 463-3262, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact Frank Higgerson, 200 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3262. e-mail: frank higgerson@ gsc.state.tx.us. Contact: Ann Dillon, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3423. Filed: December 10, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9716622 Friday, December 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 119 Austin REVISED AGENDA: Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Alternative Fuels Council (the "Council") at the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 119, Austin, Texas on the 19th day of December 1997, commencing at 10:00 a.m. The Council may enter into executive session on any of the items listed below as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. (1) Call to Order; (2) Consideration of potential action on the requested change of work scope for the contract with the Texas Alternative Fuels Council and South Plains Community Action Association; (3) Consideration and potential action on adding a travel budget category to the contract between Texas Alternative Fuels Council and Baylor University; (4) Consideration and potential action on Amarillo Glove Newsletter request for review of funding for its grant award and/or funding for its alternative project proposal; (5) Discussion and potential action on responses received concerning the Environmental Protection Agency's Addendum to Memorandum #1a and current and prospective grantees; (6) Information Items: (7) Public Comment; (8) Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, also non-English speaking persons who may need assistance, are requested to contact Frank Higgerson, at (512) 463-3262, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact Frank Higgerson, 200 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3262. e-mail: frank higgerson@ gsc.state.tx.us. Contact: Ann Dillon, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3423. Filed: December 11, 1997, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9716668 Texas Animal Health Commission Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m., Rescheduled from 11:00 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Commissioner Briefing and Planning Session EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: I. Discussion relating to legislative issues. II. Discussion relating to the development of a legislative plan for 1998-99. III. Discussion relating to the review of the agency's organizational chart. IV. Discussion relating to strategic planning. Contact: Tiffany Norvell, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966: (512) 719- 0714: tiffanyn@tahc.state.tx. us Filed: December 12, 1997, 12:54 p.m. TRD-9716708 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, December 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. Texas Rehabilitation Commission- lease purchase of computer equipment B. University of Houston System- Consolidated Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 IV. Other Business Discussion and possible approval of capital planning guidelines V. Adjourn Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: December 10, 1997, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9716611 Comptroller of Public Accounts Monday, December 22, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Investment Committee Meeting for the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discussion regarding selection of master trust custodian for program III. Discussion of other business IV. Adjourn Contact: Wardaleen Belvin, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 463-4384. Filed: December 11, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9716673 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, December 19, 1997, 8:45 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin REVISED AGENDA: The complete agenda is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.banking. state. tx. us/exec/fcagenda.html. A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the October 24, 1997 Finance Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters 1. Finance Commission Study Under Texas Finance Code sec.11.305(c) 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.sec.9.81 and 9.84. C. Report from the Banking Department: Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Repeal to 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 Amendment to sec.sec.15.1 and 15.2 4. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.sec.17.1, 17.2, 17.21, 17.22 5. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.sec.19.1, 19.21, 19.22. 6. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New 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.1.101- 1.107 2. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Repeal of sec.sec.1.1, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.6 3. Discussion of and 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 10, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9716620 Office of the Governor Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. State Capitol Extension, Rm E1.012 Austin Human Resource Task Force AGENDA: Call to Order -- Introductions Review of Human Resource Task Force charge as stated in SB 645 Public Comments Questions Adjourn Contact: Donna Reynolds, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-2196. Filed: December 15, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9716800 Texas Department of Health Saturday, January 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Love Field Conference Center, Love Field Airport, 8008 Cedar Springs Road Dallas Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee -- Project Alpha Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests, and will discuss and possibly act on: an overview of Project Alpha; development of recommendations to the Emergency Medical Services Subcommittee; and public comment. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Debby Hilliard, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6740. Filed: December 11, 1997, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9716632 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Thursday, December 18, 1997, 8:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Lobby, Room 102 Austin Board EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Some members will participate via teleconference because it is difficulty or impossible for such members to attend the meeting. Discussion and possible action on selection of agent/company to provide Public Official's liability insurance coverage for the Pool, its directors, officers and employees. Discussion and possible action on approval of application. Discussion and possible approval of brochure/outline of coverage and other publications. Discussion and possible approval of policy language. Discussion and possible action on TPA contract and fees. Discussion and possible action on notice of Pool availability. Discussion and possible action on banking matters and line of credit. Discussion and possible action on TDI rules regarding assessments and financial reporting of the Pool. Discussion of actuarial projections. Discussion and possible action on other administrative matters. Setting of next meeting. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: In the best interest of the public and due to the short time span between now and January 1, 1998, it is imperative that this meeting take place. Contact: Rhonda Myron, or Kim Stokes, 333 Guadalupe Street, Texas Department of Insurance, (512) 463-6651. Filed: December 12, 1997, 1:48 p.m. TRD-9716713 Texas House of Representatives Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 630 East Hopkins, San Marcos City Council Chamber San Marcos Interim Committee on Business and Industry/Subcommittee: Telemarketing AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Adoption of Minutes III. Invited Testimony IV. Public Testimony V. Discussion of Future Meetings VI. Adjourn Contact: Mance Bowden, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 463-0766. Filed: December 17, 1997, 12:11 p.m. TRD-9716859 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, December 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Room, East Tower Austin Texas Board of Human Services AGENDA: 1. Approval of the Minutes of November 21, 1997. 2. Establishing the State Immigrant Food Assistance Program (SIFAP). 3. Adoption of Amendments to the Nursing Facility Licensure Rules Pursuant to Senate Bill 190. 4. Adoption of Amendments to the Nursing Facility Contracting Rules Concerning the Medicaid Bed Moratorium. 5. Approval of the Fiscal Year 1998 Internal Audit Plan. 6. Commissioner's Report: a. Announcements and Comments b. Tracking of Board Action. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048. Filed: December 11, 1997, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9716637. Wednesday, January 7, 1998, 11:00 a.m., CST; 10:00 a.m. MST TDHS Region Eight, Administration Building, 11307 Roszell San Antonio Advisory Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities AGENDA: 1. Welcome/Introductions. 2. Subcommittee Business: Minutes; Bylaws. 3. TDHS Program Updates: Community Based Alternatives (CBA); PAS Voucher Workgroup. 4. ADAC Agenda Review/Discussion. 5. TDHS Regional Updates. 6. OSPD Updates: Annual Report Update; Strategic Plan for FY 1998. 7. Public Comment/Consumer Input. 8. Adjournment. Contact: David J. Johnson, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 3233. Filed: December 15, 1997, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9716791. Friday, January 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, 360W Conference Room Austin Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Opening Comments. 2. Deputy Commissioner's Comments. 3. Approval of Minutes. ACTION ITEMS: 4. Revision of the Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions ( ICF-MR) sec.96.6 Informal Administrative Review (IAR). 5. Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Personal Care Facilities. 6. Amendments to Medicaid NF Rules regarding Care for Children with Special Needs. 7. Nursing Facility Bed Moratorium Rules. INFORMATION/TECHNICAL RULES: 8. New Mandated Medicare Cost Sharing Group. 9. Updating Reference to Community-Based Alternatives Program. REPORTS: Consideration of funds received through the In-Home and Family Support Program (IHFSP)Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities; Proceedings of the Nursing Facility Subcommittee. Announcement of Strategic Planning Process. 10. Open Discussion by Members. 11. Next Meeting/Adjournment. Contact: Anthony Venza, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 4943. Filed: December 15, 1997, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9716790. Texas Medical Disclosure Panel Monday, December 29, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The panel will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 26, 1997, meeting; introduction of members and guests; final adoption of rules concerning informed consent before the performance of a hysterectomy (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.sec.601.4, 601.6, and 601.8) published in the October 31, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10615); emergency rules; public comment (may be limited to three minutes); and setting the next meeting date. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna C. Currier, (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: December 15, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9716781 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Thursday, December 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin REVISED AGENDA: I. Call to Order: Roll Call II. Citizen's Comments III. Approval of the Minutes of the November 5, 1997, Meeting IV. Issues to be Considered 1. Chairman's Report 2. Commissioner's Report --Medical Director's Report -- Presentation to the Human Resources Fact Book -- Status Report on the Mental Retardation Local Authorities Additional items to be considered per agenda. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 10, 1997, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9716607 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, December 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Room 201S, Building E. Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-3317. Filed: December 10, 1997, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9716617 Thursday, January 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2126; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1977-IHW-E; PHARR PLANATION, INC. The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed August 20, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Pharr Plantation, Inc. for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Hidalgo County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9716755 Friday, January 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2128; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1449-PWS-E; B.L. PHILLIPS WATER SYSTEM; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed May 22, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of B.L. Phillips Water System, for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Upshur County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9716756 Friday, January 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2127; TNRCC Docket Number 96-0847-PST-E; WORTH OIL COMPANY AND EARL W. HARRINGTON; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed July 16, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Worth Oil Company and Earl Harrington for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Kaufman, Dallas, and Tarrant County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9716757 Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2125; TNRCC Docket Number 96-0633-PST-E; DAVID LOPEZ; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed July 8, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of David Lopez for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Dallas County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9716758 Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2131; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1614-PWS-E; RICHARD KEENAN, d/b/a K&B WATERWORKS; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed May 23, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Richard Keenan, d/b/a K&B Waterworks for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Galveston County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:26 a.m. TRD-9716759 Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2124; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0367-IHW-E; WRIGHT OIL COMPANY; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed July 15, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Wright Oil Company for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Bexar County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:26 a.m. TRD-9716760 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2171; TNRCC Docket Number 96-0995-PWS-E; JERRY HOUSE, d/b/a As HOUSE-CORRAL STREET WATER SYSTEM: The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed May 21, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Jerry House, d/b/a House-Corral Street Water System for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Harris County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:27 a.m. TRD-9716761 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a request filed by Manville Water Supply Corporation ("Manville WSC" with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission ("Commission" or "TNRCC") for Commission approval under sec.13.248 of the Texas Water Code of a contract with the City of Pflugerville ("City") designating the areas and customers to be served by Manville WSC and the City. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2274. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: December 17, 1997, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9716838 Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive, Natural Resources Building, Room 1003 Corpus Christi AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition by VALERO REFINING COMPANY to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for issuance of proposed Air Permit Numbers 8373 and PSD-TX-324M8 to authorize modification of an existing Sulfur Recovery Unit and Sulften Unit located at 5900 Up River Road, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Valero Refining Company requests that their existing permits be modified to increase sulfur production from 400 long tons per day (ltpd) to 450 ltpd. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2138. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: December 16, 1997, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9716817 Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2123; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0689-PST-E; TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed July 30, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Texas Department of Safety for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Crocket County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:27 a.m. TRD-9716762 Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2132; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0653-IHW-E; FIRST CO; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed July 21, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of FIRST CO., for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Dallas County, Texas Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:27 a.m. TRD-9716763 Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2174; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1260-AIR-E; JOHN BLANTON d/b/a TRI-B INDUSTRIES; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed April 18, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of John Blanton, d/b/a Tri-B Industries, for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Denton County, Texas Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:28 a.m. TRD-9716764 Thursday, January 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2136; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1598-PST-E; ARTURO ARREDONDO d/b/a ART'S CONOCO; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed April 18, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of John Blanton, d/b/a Tri-B Industries, for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Denton County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:28 a.m. TRD-9716765 Monday, February 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2137; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1266-PST-E; JORDAN WALL COVERINGS COMPANY; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed August 27, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Jordan Wall Coverings Company, for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Dallas County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: December 15, 1997, 8:28 a.m. TRD-9716766 Board of Nurse Examiners Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 2-225 Austin Law and Regulations Advisory Committee AGENDA: 9:30 a.m. -- Call to order/Roll Call 9:45 a.m. -- Review of Minutes 10:00 a.m. -- Review of reference materials: NPA, 1997; NEAC Competencies, Vol. I; Content Outline- RN Study Guide- Lolly Lockhart 10:15 a.m. -- Proposed RN Survey -- Dorothy Otto-Reinforcement plans by members to representative organizations. 11:30 -- Lunch 12:30 p.m. -- Educational survey for Deans and Directors -- Karen Lyons 1:00 p.m. -- Start content list for nursing jurisprudence knowledge set. 3:00 p.m. -- Adjourn Contact: Mitchell Diaz, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767-0430, (512) 305-6844. Filed: December 17, 1997, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9716839 Texas Savings and Loan Department Tuesday, January 6, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.120 Austin Finance Commission of Texas REVISED 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: Anne Hulsman, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: December 15, 1997, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9716798 State Securities Board Friday, January 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin Administrative Hearing AGENDA: A hearing will be held in SOAH Docket Number 312-97-2277 for the purpose of determining whether the dealer registration of Pohl, Brown, and Associates, Inc. should be revoked. Contact: David Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8392. Filed: December 16, 1997, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9716821 Friday, January 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin Administrative Hearing REVISED AGENDA: A hearing will be held in SOAH Docket Number 312-97-2277 for the purpose of determining whether the dealer registration of Pohl, Brown, and Associates, Inc. should be revoked. Contact: David Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8392. Filed: December 16, 1997, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9716822 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, December 18, 1997, 7:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of the September 25, 1997, Audit Committee Meeting- Cummings 2. Discussion of 1997 Annual Financial Audits-Bill Wood, State Auditor's Office 3. Review of 1997 Corporate Financial Audits- Steve Knebel, Maxwell, Lock and Ritter 4. Audit Committee Orientation -- Henry a. Audit Charters b. Organizational Charts c. 1997-1998 Internal Audit Plan d. Quarterly Report of the Internal Audit Department 5. Review of 1997 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report -- Galaviz 6. Internal Audit Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1997- Henry For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: December 10, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9716623 Thursday, December 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of the November 21, 1997 Meeting 2. Consideration of Proposed Rules on Advisory and Auxiliary Committees, Insurance Certification, Eligible Bidders on Insurance Plans, and Life Expectancy Tables 3. Consideration of By-laws for Board of Trustees 4. Consideration of Employment at Will Policy 5. Consideration of TRS Mission Statement For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841- 4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: December 10, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9716624 Thursday, December 18, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Benefits Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of the September 25, 1997, Meeting 2. Consideration of Nominations for Retirees Advisory Committee for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program -- Mrs. Koontz 3. Report on Certification issues and the Bidding Process for the Administration of the TRS-Care Plan, the Pharmacy Plan, and the Medicare HMO Pilot- Mr. DiLorenzo 4. Status Report on DROP and Calculation of Benefits using actual Salaries- Mrs. Koontz. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841- 4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: December 10, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9716625 Thursday, December 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees Investment Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of the September 25, 1997, Meeting 2. Discussion of Investment Summary and Consideration of Recommendation for Allocation of Funds Available for Investment - Mr. Walker 3. Report on Asset Allocation, Policy Ranges, and Investment Performance -- Mr. Walker 4. Review on Equity Portfolio -- Staff 5. Review of Fixed Income Portfolio -- Staff 6. Review of Real Estate Portfolio -- Staff 7. Review of Alternative Assets Portfolio -- Mr. Walker 8. Review of Cash Portfolio -- Mr. Walker 9. Review of Investment Outlook, Market Conditions and Portfolio Performance -- Mr. Record, Wellington Management 10. Report on Proxy Exceptions, Soft Dollar Activity, and Transactions with Respect to Equities Not in Approved Universe- Mr. Walker 11. Consideration of Policy Clarification with Respect to Classifying the Nationality of Securities -- Mr. Walker 12. Consideration of Equity Securities Recommended to be Approved for Investment- Mr. Walker For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841- 4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: December 10, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9716626 Friday, December 19, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of the November 21, 1997, Meeting 2. Consideration of Sale of Assets Owned by TRST Sun City, Inc. (Shopping Center in Sun City, Arizona) 3. Update on Portfolio, Including Mortgage Risk Ratings and Issues Affecting Corporate-Owned Properties 4. Consideration of Strategic Consultant Contract between TRS and Property and Portfolio Research, Inc. 5. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates/Time and Reporting Requirements For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841- 4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: December 11, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9716678 Friday, December 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of November 21, 1997 Meeting 4. Review of TRS Actuarial Valuation as of August 31, 1997 -- Mr. Carter 5. Review of TRS Annual Financial Report -- Mr. Jung 6. Report of Policy Committee -- Dr. Stream 7. Consideration of Proposed Permanent and Emergency Rule (a) Permanent Rule 29.61 on Distribution of DROP. (b) Emergency Rule 51.1 on Continuation of Medical Board and Retirees Advisory Committee 8. Report of Real Estate Committee -- Dr. Youngblood 9. Report of Audit Committee -- Mr. Cummings 10. Report of Investments Committee -- Mr. Simms 11. Report of Benefits Committee and Consideration of Appointments to the Retirees Advisory Committee for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program -- Mr. Whittenburg 12. Report on Progress in Implementation of PAM -- Jr. Jung 13. Report per sec.825.314(b) of the Government Code of Expenditures on Expenses that Exceed the Amount of Operation Expenses Appropriated and which are Required to Perform the Fiduciary Duties of the Board -- Mr. Jung. 14. Status Report on Benefit Services Transformation (BeST Project) -- Mrs. Koontz 15. Report of Benefits Division -- Mrs. Koontz 16. Review of Trustee Qualifications and Responsibilities -- Mr. Dunlap 17. Report of Executive Director -- Mr. Dunlap 18. Comments by Board Members 19. Report of General Counsel on Litigation -- Mr. Baker 20. Annual Performance Evaluation of the Executive Director 21. Consideration of Salary of Executive Director -- Mr. Simms For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841- 4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R.Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: December 11, 1997, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9716677 Texas State Technical College System Friday, December 19, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01 Waco Telephone Conference Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board will meet by teleconference for the purpose of possible appointment of Texas State Technical College System Chancellor. Contact: Sandra J. Crumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: December 16, 1997, 10:24 a.m. TRD-9716818 Friday, December 19, 1997, 10:31 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01 Waco Telephone Conference Board of Regents Closed Meeting AGENDA: The Board will meet in closed session by telephone conference for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.5651.071 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss candidates for Chancellor of Texas State Technical College System. Contact: Sandra J. Crumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: December 16, 1997, 10:29 a.m. TRD-9716820 Texas Tech University Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Administration Building, Akron and Broadway Avenues Lubbock Finance Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: 1:00 p.m., Teleconference of Board of Regents Finance Committee to consider and act on: 1) the selection of a commercial paper dealer; 2) the selection of a liquidity facility provider, and 3) the selection of an issuing/paying agent for the commercial note program. These actions are in accordance with a resolution passed by the Board of Regents at the November 7, 1997 meeting. NOTE: (REASON FOR EMERGENCY) Immediate action by the Board of Regents Finance Committee is required to consider actions necessary for the implementation of the Texas Tech University commercial note program. It has proven extremely difficult to assure the presence of a quorum of the Committee members at one location. Therefore, while two of the three members of the committee may be able to attend the meeting in person, the Committee will meet by telephone conference call at the designated time and place. Contact: James L. Crowson, P.O. Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013, (806) 742- 0012. Filed: December 12, 1997, 9:02 a.m. TRD-9716692 University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Administration Building, Room 201, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents AGENDA: UNT: Hotel/Conference Center and UNT Golf Course UNTHSC: Statement Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Costs of the Patient Care Center and Parking Facility; Naming of Classrooms. Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: December 11, 1997, 2:33 p.m. TRD-9716654 Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Administration Building, Room 201, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: UNTHSC: [UNTHSC: Executive Session: Employee Briefing-- Naming of Classrooms]; Statement Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Costs of the Patient Care Center and Parking Facility; Naming of Classrooms UNT: Hotel/Conference Center and UNT Golf Course Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: December 12, 1997, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9716736 University of Texas M. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 101, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220. Filed: December 11, 1997, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9716649 The University of Texas System Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Regent's Room Ninth Floor, 201 West Seventh Street Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board will convene in Open Session to consider proposed appointments to the Board of Directors of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Outreach Corporation and then will recess to Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, sec.551.074, to interview and review the credentials of the finalist candidates for the presidency of the University of Texas at Austin. The Board will then reconvene in Open Session to take formal action regarding the possible election and employment of a President for U.T. Austin. It is estimated that the Board will reconvene in Open Session to take formal action at approximately 5:00 p.m. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: December 10, 1997, 1:39 p.m. TRD-9716609 Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Friday, January 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Double Tree Guest Suites, 4650 West Airport Freeway Irving Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Reminder of the Anti-trust Statement II. Executive Session for Legal Advice III. Consideration of issues created by the audit of the Internal Revenue Service which may require action by the Board of Directors. IV. Adjourn Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-9612. Filed: December 17, 1997, 2:07 p.m. TRD-9716864 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, December 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to: (1) integration of eligibility determination and service delivery relative to House Bill 2777; (2) publication in the Texas Register of proposed incentive and sanction rule for local workforce boards; (3) potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce development boards; (4) recommendations to TCWEC of operational plans of local workforce development boards; (5) approval of local workforce board or private industry council nominees; (6) acceptance of donations of child care matching funds: (7) publication in the Texas Register of proposed repeal of Chapter 811 (JOBS) and new Chapter 811 relating to local innovation grants, including Micro Enterprise, Texans Work, Wheels for Work; TANF Employment Program and Full Employment Pilot Project: Subsidized Employment and Individual Development Accounts; House Bill 1 Rider 27(b), Long-Term Success for TANF Recipients; Senate Bill 60 requiring parenting skills training, education and training activities; and House Bill 3428 procedures relieving victims of family violence from certain welfare reform requirements; (8) adoption of amendments to TWC rule relating to Child Labor (40 TAC Chapter 817); (9) publication in the Texas Register of proposed repeal of Chapter 819 (Interagency Matters) and new Chapter 800 Subchapter D; (10) publication in the Texas Register of proposed new Chapter 827 Communities in Schools rules (11) publication in the Texas Register of proposed new Chapter 819 Payment of Wages Rules (12) publication in the Texas Register of proposed new Chapter 823 Hearings (13) publication in the Texas Register of the proposed rule regarding Petition for Adoption of Rules (Chapter 800 Subchapter E). Discussion regarding: allowing local workforce development boards to determine what programs they will administer and whether or not to set deadlines on the boards' plan submissions; and regarding the rate of interest on the late refunds required by Texas Education Code sec.132.061(e) used to deter proprietary schools from retaining student funds. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties, responsibilities, and salary levels of the Executive Staff and other personnel: sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL/CIO v. TWC; and Guiterrez v. TEC; and sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of its attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and Administrative Procedures Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation cases; consideration and action on higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Docket 52; and set date of next meeting. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: December 15, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9716801 Regional Meetings Meetings filed December 10, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Ark-Tex Private Industry Council Executive and Planning Committees, met at Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Pleasant, Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeanie Callicott, P.O. Box 530, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9716627. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, December 15, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Houston, P.O. Box 840248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9716610. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, December 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9716605. Education Service Center, Region 10, Board of Directors, met at 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, December 19, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Farmer, 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, Texas 75081, (972) 231-6301. TRD-9716608. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, December 16, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (830) 249-8012, fax: (830) 249-3975. TRD-9716619. LRGV Development Council (LRGVDC) Board of Directors, met at Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, December 18, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones Jr., 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501, (956) 682-3481. TRD-9716621. Martin County Appraisal District, MCAD Board Meeting, met at Rita's Restaurant, 612 West Front Street, Stanton, December 16, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doris Holland, P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, Texas 79782, (915) 756- 2823. TRD-9716618. Panhandle Information Network, Executive Committee, met at 6500 Amarillo Boulevard West, Amarillo, December 16, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Pitner, WTAMU Box 215, Canyon, Texas 79016, (806) 656-2983. TRD-9716613. San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 18700 Kennedy Boulevard, Houston, December 17, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams/Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, (409) 588-1111. TRD- 9716614. Wise County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 206 South State, Decatur, December 18, 1997 at 8:20 a.m. Information may be obtained from Deidra Deaton, 206 South State, Decatur, Texas 76234, (940) 627-3081. TRD-9716606. Meetings filed December 11, 1997 Bandera County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Bandera County Appraisal District, 1206 Main Street, Bandera, December 18, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates IV, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (830) 796-3039, fax: (830) 796-3672. TRD-9716648. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, met with revised agenda, at 4101 South Medford, Lufkin, December 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, Burke Center, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639- 1141. TRD-9716650. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, December 15, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 646-9574. TRD-9716640. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Commuter Rail Advisory Committee, met at 4801 Rock Island Road, The Irving Yard, Irving, December 15, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9716638. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Special Event, The Irving Yard, met at 115 Rock Island Road, Irving, December 15, 1997 at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9716639. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, December 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9716630. Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors, met at 5701 Springdale Road, Room H, Austin, December 17, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 919-5300. TRD-9716635. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, December 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9716657. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Cleveland, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879 or fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9716641. Hunt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, December 16, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Gregory, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas, 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD- 9716629. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District, #356, Board of Directors, met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, December 15, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar, Suite 4, Kingsville, Texas 78363, (512) 592-0309. TRD-9716628. Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 521 Bonham Street, Paris, December 16, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cathy Jackson, 521 Bonham Street, Paris, Texas 75460, (903) 785-7822. TRD-9716679. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, December 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9716669. Martin County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Rita's Restaurant, 612 West Front Street, Stanton, December 18, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doris Holland, P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, Texas 79782, (915) 756-2823. TRD-9716665. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee, met at Holiday Inn Uvalde, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, December 17, rescheduled from December 10, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tim Trevino, 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (210) 278-4151, fax: (210) 278-2929. TRD-9716670. Nueces Soil and Water Conservation District Board 357, met at 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, December 16, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387-4116. TRD-9716631. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Executive Committee, met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, December 18, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532- 3096. TRD-9716667. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, December 18, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9716655. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, December 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283- 0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9716652. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, December 18, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, Texas 79088, (806) 995-4118. TRD- 9716656. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at General Office, located off FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, December 15, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Upper Leon River MWD, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (254) 879-2258. TRD-9716634. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 815B North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene, December 17, 1997, at 10:30. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD- 9716653. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763- 4891. TRD-9716672. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, December 18, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763- 4891. TRD-9716671. Meetings filed December 12, 1997 Angelina and Neches River Authority, ANRA Board of Directors, met at 210 Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, December 18, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Neighbors, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 632-7795, fax: (409) 632-2564. TRD-9716733. Comal Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, December 15, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, (830) 625- 8597. TRD-9716705. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, December 18, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9716715. Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at Embassy Suites Hotel, 1800 South Second Street, McAllen, December 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-5611. TRD-9716714. Education Service Center, Region XIV, Board of Directors, met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, December 18, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Taressa Huey, 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 675-8608. TRD- 9716717. Hale County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Cotton Patch Cafe, 3314 Olton Road, Plainview, December 17, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West 8th Street, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-4226. TRD-9716694. Hale County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Cotton Patch Cafe, 3314 Olton Road, Plainview, December 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West 8th Street, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-4226. TRD-9716693. Harris County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, December 19, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957- 5222. TRD-9716696. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, December 18, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, (409) 327-3107, fax: (409) 327-8959. TRD-9716701. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, December 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD- 9716735. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, December 17 and reconvening December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9716718. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, December 17 and may have reconvened if necessary, December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9716719. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, December 17 and may have reconvened if necessary, December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9716720. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, December 17 and may have reconvened if necessary, December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9716721. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, December 17 and may have reconvened if necessary, December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9716722. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, December 17 and may have reconvened if necessary, December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9716723. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, December 17 and may have reconvened if necessary, December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9716724. Lower Colorado River Authority, Emerging Issues Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, December 17 and may have reconvened if necessary, December 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9716725. Montague County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 312 Rusk Street, Montague, December 17, 1997, 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from June Deaton, 312 Rusk Street, Montague, Texas 76251, (940) 894-6011. TRD- 9716707. Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Alliance State Bank, 500 Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs, December 17, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 454-6751. TRD-9716710. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors, met at Dallas Marriott Quorum, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, December 17, 1997, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9716690. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, Board of Directors Public Hearing, met at District Office, 201 West Third Street, White Deer, December 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9716712. Texas Association of Regional Councils, Board of Directors, met at Radisson Hotel on Town Lake, 111 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, December 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Katherine Cannon or Jim Ray, 1305 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-4715, (512) 478-1049 fax. TRD- 9716716. Meetings filed December 15, 1997 Education Service Center, Region 12, Board of Directors, met at 2101 West Loop 340, Waco, December 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Harry J. Beavers or Vivian L. McCoy, P.O. Box 23409, Waco, Texas 76702-3409, (817) 666-0707. TRD-9716794. Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Gillespie County Courthouse, County Courtroom, 101 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, December 18,1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wendy J. Garza, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, (830) 997-9807. TRD-9716779. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, December 19, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-2879 or fax: (830) 672-8345. TRD-9716799. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board Meeting, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, December 16, 1997 at 5:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509. Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9716797. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Credentials Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, December 16, 1997 at 5:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509. Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9716796. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at 1301 Broadway, downstairs conference room, Lubbock, December 18, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Annette Walters, P.O. Box 10227, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 744-1987. TRD-9716782. Meetings filed December 16, 1997 Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, December 18, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9716813. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Special Board Meeting, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, December 19, 1997 at 12 noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey , P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9716826. Education Service Center, Region 16, Board of Directors, met at Amarillo Club, Sixth and Tyler, Amarillo, December 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell L. Garrison, P.O. Box 30600, Amarillo, Texas 79120, (806) 376-5521, Extension 272. TRD-9716812. Lamb County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, January 5, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385-6474. TRD-9716815. Lamb County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, January 5, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385- 6474. TRD-9716816. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, December 17, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9716832.