OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Behavioral Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Consideration of Investigation, Discussion Items, and Informal Conferences. Contact: Amanda Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: January 13, 1998, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9800495 State Office of Administrative Hearings Thursday, January 15, 1998, 10:00 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 473-97-2058 -- Complaint of FRED BOERNER Against NUECES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (PUC Docket 17653). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: January 9, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9800334 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 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 473-97-2299 -- Petition of CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY and SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY for Approval of Contracts for Low-Income DSM Programs and for Authority to Implement a Power Cost Recovery Factor Associated Therewith. (PUC Docket Number 18041). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: January 9, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9800333 Tuesday, February 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket 473-97-2310; PUC Docket Number 18373; Application of Group Long Distance, Inc. For a Service provider Certificate of Operating Authority. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: January 12, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9800435 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-2031 -- Application of TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Construct a Proposed Transmission Line Within Denton County (PUC Docket Number 17686). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: January 13, 1998, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9800510 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Holiday Inn, 2865 West Washington Stephenville Texas Peanut Producers Board AGENDA: Roll call Minutes of last meeting Discussion and action: On national promotion; Board chairman's resignation and proposal to serve as a consultant on the upcoming election and referendum; Referendum educational activities; Funding for biennial election. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Mary Webb, P.O. Box 398, Gorman, Texas 76454, (817) 734-2853. Filed: January 13, 1998, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9800489 Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 233 West Twohig San Angelo Texas Mohair Producers Board AGENDA: Roll call Opening Remarks and Welcome Approval of Minutes -- November 6, 1997 Discussion and Action: Of Fiscal Affairs- Cash Flow and Budget Report, Check Off Assessment and Refunds; On Remarks from Katie Dickie Stavinoha, TDA Representative; Future Projects; Biennial Election of Directors; Scheduling of Next meeting. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Zane Willard, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 655-3161. Filed: January 13, 1998, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9800517 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Friday, January 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Intersection of Highway 281 and FM 755 Delicia's Restaurant Rochelle Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 11 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; membership; election of officers; 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) 832-8623, extension 6669. Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9800295 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 501 West Sanford Street, Room 106, Health and Human Services Building Arlington Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 3 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; statewide service delivery plan comments; 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) 832-8623, extension 6669. Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9800453 The State Bar of Texas Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Tech Law School, Room 222 Lubbock The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: PUBLIC SESSION: Call to order/Introductions/Approve Minutes CLOSED SESSION: Discuss appropriate action with respect to pending evidentiary cases; pending and potential litigation; special counsel assignments; and the performance of the General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel and staff. PUBLIC SESSION: Discuss and authorize General Counsel to make accept or reject offers or take other appropriate action with respect to matters discussed in closed session/Review and discuss the outcome of recent disciplinary trials/Report of Chief Disciplinary Counsel on those matters unresolved in prior meetings, pending additional information and take appropriate action, if any/Review, discuss and take appropriate action on: statistical and status reports of pending cases; the Commission's compliance with governing rules; reports concerning the state of the attorney disciplinary system and recommendations for refinement; budget, operations, and duties of the Commission and the General Counsel's Office; matters concerning district grievance committees; the Special Counsel Program and recruitment of volunteers/Discuss future meetings/Discuss other matters as appropriately come before the Commission/Public comment/Adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9800255 Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Tech Law School, Room 222 Lubbock Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order/Roll Call/Invocation/Swearing in of new director/Consider approval of items on the Consent Agenda/Announcement of candidates for 1998-1999 Chair of the Board/Request for Sergeant-at-Arms for Resolutions Committee meeting at the Annual Meeting/Items presented by: President (including Benchmark Committee), President-Elect (including considering approval of: publication of 1998-1999 SBOT budget and notice of public hearing, and appointments to Bar Foundation's Board of Trustees), Executive Director, Commission for Lawyer Discipline, and General Counsel [CLOSED SESSION: discussion of potential and/or pending litigation. End CLOSED SESSION/Return to OPEN SESSION] Review and take appropriate action on items discussed in closed session/Review and take appropriate action on items presented by: Board Committees (Administrative Oversight, Audit and Finance, General Counsel Oversight, Grant Review, Legal Services, Long Range Planning, Legislative Policy, Minority Representation, Nominations and Elections, Judicial Poll Resolutions, and Ad Hoc Section Study)/Reports from: Immediate Past President, TYLA President, Supreme Court Liaison, Court of Criminal Appeals Liaison, State Bar Committees, Sections and Divisions (Coordination with Other Professional Groups Legal Administrator Division, Amendments to Section Bylaws, and Mid-Year Reports), Federal Judicial Liaison, judicial Section Liaison, and Out-of-State Lawyer Liaison/Public comment/Adjourn. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9800256 Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Friday, January 23, 1998, 8:15 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Finance and Audit AGENDA: Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of Minutes from November 14, 1997 Finance Issues: 1. Review of Policies/Procedures Regarding Reimbursements from Local ISDs 2. Review of Policies/Procedures for Accepting Grants and Other External Sources of Funds 3. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Authorizing TSBVI to Finance Equipment/Vehicle Purchases through the Texas Public Finance Authority. 4. Review Donations Report 5. Review Investments Report 6. Review Revenue Reports 7. Review Expenditure Reports 8. Review Contingency Fund Report Audit Items: 1. Report from Internal Auditor Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 13, 1998, 12:59 p.m. TRD-9800496 Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 151 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Personnel AGENDA: 1. Consideration of Internal Auditor's performance appraisal. 2. Consideration of Superintendent's performance appraisal. 3. Consideration of policy regarding self-evaluation. 4. Consideration of approval of the creation of a risk manager position. 5. Consideration of personnel policies: CRF -- Unemployment Insurance DCD -- Noncontract Employment (Review) DHC -- Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse (Amend) Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 13, 1998, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9800502 Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 110 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Policies AGENDA: 1. Review and discussion of policies on the January 23, 1998 Agenda: BJBA-School Superintendent: Superintendent's Residence (Amend) CFG- Accounting: Cash Received for School Purposes (Review) CG -- Bonded Employees and Officers (Amend) CNBB --Transportation Management: Driver Examination and Training (Delete) CPC --Office Management: Records Management Program (Amend) CRF -- Insurance and Annuities Management: Unemployment Insurance (Amend) DCD -- Employment Practices: Noncontract Employment (Review) DHC -- Employee Standards of Conduct: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse (Amend) DHE -- Employment Standards of Conduct: Ethics (Amend) DHF -- Employment Standards of Conduct: Fraudulent Action Against TSBVI (Amend) FDA-E --Admissions and Attendance Eligibility and Admission Requirements (Delete) CKC -- Community Relations: School Volunteer Program (Amend) Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 13, 1998, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9800503 Friday, January 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of November 14-15, 1997 Board Meetings; Approval of Board Policies; Consideration of Approval of Strategic Plan Objectives and Strategies; Consideration of Approval of a Resolution authorizing TSBVI to Finance Equipment/Vehicle Purchases through the Texas Public Finance Authority; Discussion of the Feasibility of Establishing an Education Affiliated Foundation. Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 13, 1998, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9800504 Texas Cancer Council Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 6:00 p.m. 211 East Seventh Street, Room 701, Texas Cancer Council Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the August 6, 1997 meeting, agency activities nd staff workloads; and reviewing the Council meeting agenda and action items for the January 28 meeting. The Committee will then adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or brialle, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily F. Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 3190. Filed: January 14, 1998, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9800552 Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street, Dr. May Owen Conference Room Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Council will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the November 13, 1997 meeting; FY 1998 budget and performance issues that include plan implementation funds; performance measures, funding requests from the Dental Oncology Educaiton Program and the Spit Tobacco Prevention Analysis project, status report on the Texas Cancer Plan, and updates on the Senate Finance Committee hearing in February, the Sunset Advisory Commission review, the affirmative action plan, review of agency rules, and volunteer awards; strategic planning requirements; a presentation by the Cancer Registry on cancer statustics and trends and an assessment of agency performance and procedures from the Fy 1998 projects' perspectives. Then the Council will analyze FY 1998 projects with more discussion on possible directions and new initiatives for FY 1999-2003. The Council will discuss the agenda for the March 31 meeting; clarify staff assignments, and discuss rescheduling the May 1 meeting. The Council will then adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or brialle, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily F.Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 3190. Filed: January 14, 1998, 10:42 a.m. TRD-9800560 Office of Court Administration Monday, February 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. State Capitol Extension Room, E1.028 Austin Texas Judicial Council Committee on Court Records AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting II. Attendance of Members III. Opening Remarks and Committee Update -- Judge Mike Wood IV. Committee Discussion of Public Access to Court Records V. Public Testimony VI. Other Business: Date of Next Meeting VII. Adjourn. Contact: Amy Chamberlain, 205 West 14th Street, #600, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1625. Filed: January 14, 1998, 9:29 a.m. TRD-9800546 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, January 22, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028 Austin Community Justice Assistance Division AGENDA: Public Service Committee I. Set Nominations Deadlines II. Discuss How and When to Request Nominations III. Discuss Potential Nominees Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9800523 Thursday, January 22, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028 Austin Community Justice Assistance Division AGENDA: Program Services Committee I. SAFPF Beds II. State Jail TC Program III. CSCD/MHMR/TDCJ MOU Report Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9800524 Thursday, January 22, 1998, 2:45 p.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028 Austin Community Justice Assistance Division AGENDA: Field Services Committee I. Gun Standard(s) II. CSCD/TXDOT MOU Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9800525 Thursday, January 22, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028 Austin Community Justice Assistance Division AGENDA: Legislative Committee Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9800526 Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028 Austin Community Justice Assistance Division AGENDA: Judicial Advisory Council Meeting I. Greeting II. Introduction of Guests/Staff III. Approval of Minutes IV. Board Liaison V. Crime Victims Compensation Fund VI. State Jail Division VII. Programs and Services Division VIII. Felony Cohort IX. Probation Advisory Committee Report X. Committee Reports A. Public Service B. Program Services C. Field Services D. Legislative XI. Division Director's Update XII. Council Member Issues XIII. Next Meeting XIV. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:47 p.m. TRD-9800527 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 7230 Austin Board AGENDA: The Commission will discuss and possibly take action on the following items: Call to Order, Establish a Quorum; Public Comment: Members of the public are invited to make comments not to exceed five minutes on subjects relevant to the business of the Commission; Approval of Minutes of November 21, 1997 Meeting: ACTION: Executive Director's Report; Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Report including Approval of Certification Recertification, Revocation of Interpreters ACTION; Direct Services Report including Hard of Hearing Task Force Membership ACTION. Camp SIGN Update and Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of 40 TAC sec.181.28 Camp SIGN ACTION; Specialized Telecommunications Devices Assistance Program Report including Discussion and Possible Action on Basic Devices ACTION, Discussion and Possible Action on Voucher Value for Basic Devices ACTION and Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of 40 TAC sec.182.3 Definitions ACTION; Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Education Agency ACTION; Announcements, and Adjournment. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: January 9, 1998, 8:57 a.m. TRD-9800316 Texas School for the Deaf Saturday, January 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board Budget and Audit Committee AGENDA: (a) Consideration of Proposals for Internal Auditing Services Contact: Twyla Strickland, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: January 9, 1998, 10:29 a.m. TRD-9800330 Saturday, January 17, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from the December 12, 1997 Meeting 3. Audience speakers to Address the Board; Introduction of Visitors 4. Business for Information Purposes a. Report from Acting Superintendent 5. Board Reports and Action Items a. Standing Committee Reports (1) Policy Committee -- None (2) Budget and Audit Committee (a) Consideration of Proposals for Internal Auditing Services b. Special Committee Reports-- None c. Consent Agenda* (1) None d. Other Action Items (1) Development of Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Education Agency (2) Consideration of Announcement of Retirement of TSD Executive Director, Marvin B. Sallop (3) Consideration of Superintendent Selection Process (4) Consideration of Action on Employment Contract- Eric Gustavas 6. Reports or Discussion by Individual Board Members 7. Adjournment Contact: Twyla Strickland, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: January 9, 1998, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9800331 Saturday, January 17, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board REVISED AGENDA: Add the following item: 5.d(5) Consideration of Biennial Operating Plan for 1998-1999. Contact: Twyla Strickland, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: January 12, 1998, 7:57 a.m. TRD-9800384 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the November 19, 1997 meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum reports. Report on the monitoring of Austin-Travis County Mental Health/Mental Retardation. Discussion of contract and program closure of the Early Childhood Intervention Program at the Children's Rehabilitation Center. Discussion and approval of the staff recommendation on submission of a request for emergency funding from the Health and Human Services Commission. Discussion and approval of the draft report prepared for the Senate Finance Committee hearing on February 18, 1998. Report from the Audit Committee. Update on meetings with the Sunset Advisory Commission staff. Update on the appointments of Board members by Governor George W. Bush. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation for the location of the board meeting to be held outside of Austin. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 1998 Grant Award Calendar. Milestones update. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: January 13, 1998, 9:33 a.m. TRD-9800476 Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Previously posted as: Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 1998 Grant Award Calendar. Revision: Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 1999 Grant Award Calendar. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Necessity for timely Board approval of comprehensive plan. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: January 20, 1998, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9800885 Thursday-Friday, January 22-23, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Committee AGENDA: Public comment. Approval of October 22-23, 1997 Minutes; Chair Report; Program Prospective, Presented by Gloria Frich, Director of the Central Texas Mental Health Mental Retardation Early Childhood Intervenion Program; Milestones Future Discussion; Staff Report; Sub-Committee Meetings; Impact of Welfare Reform on child care presented by Charlotte Brantley, Director, Childcare/Work and Family Clearinghouse, Texas Workforce Commission; EIS Paraprofessional Survey Results; Sub--Committee Reports; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Kathy Humphreys, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: January 13, 1998, 8:06 a.m. TRD-9800463 Texas Department of Economic Development Thursday, January 22, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 300 Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 11:00 a.m. Call to order; Recess into Executive Session pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.074, to discuss personnel matters, including the hiring of an executive director; 11:30 a.m. Call back to order; Possible action on hiring an executive director; Public Comments; Board Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: January 14, 1998, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9800580 Employees Retirement System of Texas Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Presentation of Quality Assurance Review Report 2. Adjournment Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: January 13, 1998, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9800512 Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Board of Trustees AGENDA: Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: January 13, 1998, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9800513 Fire Fighters' Pension Commission Friday, January 16, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Wichita I Room, 401 Broad Street Wichita Falls Administrative Division AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Board of Trustees will: approve minutes of the December 4 and 5, 1997 Board Meeting; recess to Executive Session; consider action on Executive Session; Elect Officers of the Board; hear reports from the Actuary; discussion and possible action to retain outside Counsel; discussion and possible action to approve the RFP Process for Investment Consultant; discussion and possible action to retain an Actuary on an Interim basis; discussion and possible action on voluntary contributions to the State Pension Review Board; act on committee recommendations; discussion and possible action from staff reports; invitation for public comment; set next meeting date: adjourn. Contact: Morris E. Sandefer, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 938- 3372. Filed: January 8, 1998, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9800300 General Land Office Tuesday, January 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications, Giddings (Austin Chalk-3), Field, Robertson Co.; Giddings (Buda) and (Georgetown) Fields, Robertson Co.; Wildcat Field, Duval Co.; Giddings (Austin Chalk-3) and Giddings (Buda) Fields, Milam and Robertson Co.; Red Fish Bay Mustang Island (Common 10), Nueces Co.; consideration of Tracts, terms, conditions and procedures for the April 7, 1998 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; Coastal Public Lands -- commercial lease applications and renewals, Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Copano Bay, Aransas Co.; Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co.; easements applications and renewals, San Bernard River, Brazoria Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Carancahua Bay, Jackson Co.; structure (cabin) permit terminations, renewals and requests, Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Espiritu Santo Bay, Calhoun Co.; Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Laguna Madre, Willacy Co.; Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Espiritu Santo Bay, Calhoun Co.; Closed Session and Open Session -- consideration of acquisition, lease trade, and/or sale of property located in San Antonio, Bexar Co.; Closed Session and Open Session -- discussion of potential acquisition of approximately 51,000 acres located in Val Verde Co.; Closed Session and Open Session -- consideration and approval of purchase and sale of 3.89 acre tract of the Leander Rehabilitation Site, Williamson Co.; Closed Session and Open Session- status report and update on acquisition of Lot 18 NCB 179, San Antonio, Bexar County and related development matters; Closed Session and Open Session- status report on Cause 97138744, TransTexas Gas Corp. vs. Texas General Land Office; and counterclaims and third party claims; Closed Session and Open Session -- consideration of proposedsettlement agreement with certain defendants, Cause 97-12328, State v. Langdon et al; Closed Session -- pending or contemplated litigation; or settlement offers. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9800442 Thursday, January 20, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of selecting April 28, 1998 for the next forfeited land sale; consideration of ordering for sale the accounts for the April 28, 1998 forfeited land sale; Consideration of final adoption of rules for design-build-operate contracts for State Veterans Homes; staff reports. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9800443 Office of the Governor Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 1945 Allen Parkway Houston Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, Task Force on Access to Broadcasting AGENDA: 1. Introductions 2. History 3. Access to Broadcasting 4. Adjournment Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5742, Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9800436 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Thursday, January 22, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Budget/Finance/Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of 9/18/97 Minutes 3. Review and Recommendation for Action on Auditor's Report (KPMG Peat Marwick) 4. Recommendation for Action on Budget Amendment Regarding Year 2000, which was discussed at November 1997 Board Meeting 5. Internal Audit Status Report 6. Review and Recommendation for Action on Amended FY 1998 Internal Audit Plan (including Systems Development Internal Audit Plan) 7. Annual Review and Recommendation for Action on TG's Investment Policy 8. Review and Recommendation for Action on TG's Authorized Investment Broker List 9. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: January 14, 1998, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9800565 Thursday, January 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Personnel Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of 9/18/97 Minutes 3. Review and Recommendation for Action on Amendment to TG's Incentive Plan 4. Review and Recommendation for Action on amendment to Pension Plan 5. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: January 14, 1998, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9800566 Thursday, January 22, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of 11/20/97 and 11/21/97 Minutes 3. Budget/Finance/Audit Committee Report -- Review and Action on Auditor's Report (KPMG Peat Marwick) --Action on budget Amendment Regarding Year 2000, which was discussed at November 1997 Board Meeting -- Annual Review and Action on TG's Investment Policy --Review and Action on TG's Authorized Investment Broker List -- Internal Audit Status Report --Review and Action on Amended FY 1998 Internal Audit Plan (including Systems Development Internal Audit Plan) 4. Personnel Committee Report --Review and Action on Amendment to TG's Incentive Plan --Review and Action on Amendment to Pension Plan 5. President's Report 6. Presentation of "Quantitating Study of TGSLC Customers" by Ed Rincon, Rincon and Associates 7. Review and Action on FY 1999-FY 2001 Strategic Planning 8. Review and Action on Replacements for School and Lender Advisory Committee Candidates 9. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: January 14, 1998, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9800567 Texas Department of Health Thursday, January 15, 1998, 11:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Working Luncheon AGENDA: The Texas Board of Health will hold a luncheon meeting with the staff of the Texas Department of Health Employee Advisory Council and discuss and possibly act on employee related issues. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9800244 Thursday, January 15, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 20, 1997 meetings; approval of recommendations concerning the 1997 fee review; recent audit activities; Sunset update; Office of Border Health update; report on Rider 167 relating to review of agency rules; Board of Health strategic planning sessions; and monthly report on strategic financial issues. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9800245 Thursday, January 15, 1998, 2:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health --Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 21, 1997, meeting; recommendations to the State Medicaid Director concerning (proposed rule regarding surety bond requirements; proposed rule regarding competitive procurement of durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies; proposed rule regarding in-home total parenteral hyperalimentation and/or enteral feeding services; proposed rule regarding coordination of Title XIX with Parts A and B of Title XVIII for payment of deductible/coinsurance; final adoption of the rule regarding Medicaid-authorized ambulance services; and final adoption by federal mandate of rules regarding provider participation requirements for home health services); Managed Care update; and Kidney Health Care budget update. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9800246 Thursday, January 15, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 20, 1997, meeting; proposed rules concerning (Hospital data, charity care, and community benefits reporting; and repeal of existing and new rules for Texas mulluscan shellfish); discussion of rules (abortion facility licensing and reporting requirements; minimum standards for licensing of tattoo studios; regulation of food, drug, device, and cosmetic salvage establishments and brokers; repeal of the Texas rules on food service sanitation and retain food store sanitation, and new rules concerning food establishments; and rules on fees for certificates of registration, radioactive material(s) licenses, emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services; and radiation rules concerning notices, instruction, reports to workers, and inspection protocol); and final adoption of rules concerning (general provisions, standards for protection against radiation, licensing of radioactive material, and licensing of radioactive waste processing and storage facilities; packaging and transportation of radioactive material; fees for certificates of registration, radioactive materials(s) licenses, emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services; licensing of uranium recovery and by-product material disposal facilities; licensing and regulation of birthing center; and establishing a contact lens dispensing permit program). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9800247 Friday, January 16, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Board Briefing Meeting AGENDA: The board will receive a briefing by the Commissioner on current activities of the Texas Department of Health; and hold a discussion concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9800248 Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 20, 1997, meeting; semi-annual Texas Department of Health (TDH) Hospital Oversight Committee report; program and budget briefing on Medicaid; and a progress report on the TDH Hospital Study. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9800249 Friday, January 16, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health --Health and Clinical Services Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 21, 1997 meeting; report and recommendations of the Task Force on School Health Services; proposed rules concerning (abolition of the medically underserved community-state matching incentive program; and rabies control and eradication); final adoption of rules concerning (provision of anti-rabies biologicals; HIV H.O.P.E. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Health Options to Promote Employment) project; immunization requirements in Texas elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education; and laboratory fees, sale of laboratory services, and laboratory certification); and the Women, Infants, and Children ( WIC) electronic benefits transfer and health passport. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9800250 Friday, January 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 21, 1997 meeting; commissioner's report; annual report from the Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee; Strategic Management Committee report (approval of recommendations concerning the 1997 fee review); Health Financing Committee report (recommendations to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules regarding surety bond requirements; competitive procurement of durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies; in-home total parenteral hyperalimentation and/or enteral feeding services; and coordination of Title XIX with Parts A and B of Title XVIII for payment of deductible/coinsurance; and recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning final adoption of rules regarding Medicaid-authorized ambulance services; and final adoption by federal mandate of rules regarding provider participation requirements for home health services); Health and Clinical Services Committee report (report and recommendations of the Task Force on School Health Services; proposed rules concerning (abolition of the medically underserved community-state matching incentive program; and rabies control and eradication); final adoption of rules concerning (provision of anti-rabies biologicals; HIV H.O.P.E. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Health Options to Promote Employment) project; immunization requirements in Texas elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education; and laboratory fees, sale of laboratory services, and laboratory certification)); Human Resources Committee report; Regulatory Committee report (proposed rules concerning (hospital data, charity care, and community benefits reporting; and repeal and new rules concerning Texas mulluscan shellfish); and final adoption of rules concerning general provisions, standards for protection against radiation, licensing of radioactive material, and licensing of radioactive waste processing and storage facilities; packaging and transportation of radioactive material; fees for certificates of registration, radioactive material(s) licenses, emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services; licensing of uranium recovery and by-product material disposal facilities; licensing and regulation of birthing center; and establishing a contact lens dispensing permit program)); public comments; announcements and comments; and the February 1998 meeting date for the board. The board will then meet in executive session to approve personnel appointments (associate commissioner for operations; associate commissioner for environmental and consumer health; associate commissioner for human resources and support; and regional director for Public Health Region II. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9800251 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board; Education/Documentation Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: education rules (25 TAC, Chapter 37) review draft of proposed rules; make corrections/changes to the draft; recommendation for forwarding education rules to Midwifery Board or continue with editing of rules); and documentation rules (25 TAC, Chapter 37) (review draft of proposed rules; make corrections/changes to the draft; recommendation for forwarding documentation rules to Midwifery Board or continue with editing of rules). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9800292 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Drug Use Review Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 14, 1997 meeting; Dallas asthma consortium patient management project; revised drug criteria; intervention response letters regarding (antispsychotics; non-sedating antihistamines; and Buspar); project to selectively reject claims due to drug use review (DUR); on-line prospective DUR reports; selection of targeted drugs for next profiles; and the scheduling of the next meeting date for the board. 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: Curtis Burch, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 219- 5001, extension 238. Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9800293 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 12:00 Noon Chronic Dialysis Conference Room, Fifth Floor, Parkland Memorial Hospital, 5171 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility Task Force Operations Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act on: review of current rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117) and standards related to (operations regarding the standardization of training for mechanical techs; water and reuse; technician prohibited acts; and pharmacy); setting of the date for the next subcommittee meeting; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: January 9, 1998, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9800319 Saturday, January 24, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Grievance Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of writing assignments (peer review; process for filing an official complaint; hearing procedures for informal hearings; recommendations/sanctions for informal hearings; complaints classification; and defining procedures for getting complaints to the midwifery board and other entities); determination if writing assignments should continue or new assignments made; setting of the next meeting date and time for the committee; and an evaluation of this meeting. 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: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756, (512) 458-7111, extension 2067. Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9800291 Texas Health Care Information Council Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Ro om 721, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Health Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Health Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session via teleconference, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items; approval of minutes of December 10, 1997 meeting; discussion and recommendations concerning ad hoc consumer education meeting held on December 11, 1997; update on responses to Request for Offers for data warehouse vendor; discussion and recommendation of edits and edit process per 25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19; discussion and recommendation of additional data elements that might require amendments to 25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19; and setting of future 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 at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: January 8, 1998, 9:06 a.m. TRD-9800268 Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council Friday, January 16, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Nominating Committee AGENDA: The council's Nominating Committee will discuss and possibly act on: selection of a committee chair; review of the potential candidates for office (first vice- chair; second vice-chair; and secretary); and select a slate of officers. 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: Dennis Finuf, 1100 West 49th Street, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261. Filed: January 8, 1998, 12:54 p.m. TRD-9800287 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 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: approval of the minutes of the December 10, 1997 meeting; report of the Bylaws Committee (proposed amendments to rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 571) concerning health planning and resource development; report of the Nominating Committee (election of officers); establishing a vision for the Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHC); staff presentations (the planning process; health workforce projections and the Health Professions Resource Center); presentation by the State Health Workforce Planning and Policy Texas Higher Education Coordination Board; staff reports and review of issues from the December 10, 1997 meeting; prioritizing issues and outlining the six-year plan; staff update; and setting of the next meeting date for the council. 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: Rick Danko, 1100 West 49th Street, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261. Filed: January 12, 1998, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9800458 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.102, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Universities Committee AGENDA: Discussion on a study of the feasibility of providing additional higher education services in southern Dallas County. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: January 13, 1998, 8:35 a.m. TRD-9800466 Texas HMO Solvency Surveillance Committee Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1264, Tower I Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of October 17, 1997 Minutes 3. Staff Report 4. Review of Overall HMO Industry 5. Executive Session Consultation with Attorney Regarding Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, sec.551.071. 6. Reconvene in Open Session (To Discuss any Further Business) 7. Adjourn Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:21 a.m. TRD-98000393 Texas House of Representatives Thursday, January 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Houston City Council Chamber, 901 Bagby Houston Interim Committee on Water Resources Development and Management AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Adoption of Minutes III. State Agency Personnel Testimony on the Implementation of Senate Bill One IV. Invited Testimony V. Public Testimony VI. Discussion of Future Meetings VII. Recess Contact: Jennifer Modgling, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 463-0766. Filed: January 7, 1998, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9800238 Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.010, Texas State Capitol Complex Austin Interim Committee on Business and Industry Subcommittee: Subcommittee; Worker's Compensation Insurance Carrier Practices AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Invited Testimony III. Discussion of Future Meetings IV. Recess Contact: Mance Bowden, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 463-0766. Filed: January 9, 1998, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9800368 Texas Commission on Human Rights Wednesday, Thursday, January 21-22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 6330 Highway 290 East, Third Floor Conference Room, Texas Commission on Human Rights' Offices Austin AGENDA: Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant Texas Government Code sec.551.071; Item(s) Covered in Executive Session; Welcoming of Guests; Minutes; Administrative Reports; Senate Oversight Committee during Interim Period between Legislative Session; Meeting and Conference with HUD Officials related to the Commission Contract and Enforcement; HUD NOVA concerning Fair Housing Service Center for East Texas; Alternative Sponsorship of IAOHRA Conference for 1998; Policy on Use of Commission Documents; Policy on Use of Commission State Issued Credit Cards; Scheduling and Location of TCHR's EEO Conference; Commissioner Ethics training; Implementation of EEO Riders in the 1998 1999 Appropriations Act; EEO Compliance Training; EEO Training for New State Employees Orientation Pursuant to Article IX, sec.123.5 of the General Appropriations Act; Commissioner Correspondence; Commissioner Issues; Unfinished Business. All Items on the Agenda May Be Subject to a Vote, if Appropriate. Contact: William M. Hale, P.O. Box 13494, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 437-3450. Filed: January 12, 1998, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9800390 State Independent Living Council Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Commission for the Blind, 4800 North Lamar Austin Evaluation Committee AGENDA: 9:00 Call to Order 9:05 Public Comment 9:30 Briefing on Purchasing guidelines and Proposal Review Process A. ARCIL B. Texas Rehabilitation Commission 10:00 Discussion and Action on Statewide Assessment of Independent Living A. Discussion of information collection methods 1. Role of Independent Living Centers 2. Participation of other organizations and agencies 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Discussion (continued) B. Selection of public forum sites C. Discussion and approval of RFP for consultant services D. Discussion and approval of proposed project budget 4:00 Adjourn. Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: January 9, 1998, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9800351 Texas Department of Information Resources Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Committee Room Two Austin Board AGENDA: Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration 1. Adopt October 16, 1997, Meeting Minutes 2. Approve rules to publish for public comment regarding dates for: A. publication of instrutions for preparation of information resourdce strategic plan; B. agency submittal of the Information Resources Strategic Plan; and C. agency submittal of Biennial Operating Plan amendment to reflect the agency's legislative appropriation request. 3. Approve final adoption of rule regarding digital signatures 4. Approve final adoption of rule regarding utilizing videoconferencing for agencies board meetings 5. Approve final adoption of rule regarding complaint process method 6. Approve final adotpin of rule regarding cabling standards 7. Review financial information A. Overview of 1997 Annual Financial Report B. FY 1998 First Quarter Financial Report 8. Review staff recruitment and retention issues 9. Review QAT report 10. Review Cooperative Contracts' custmoer survey results 11. Executive Director's Report 12. Public testimony Adjournment Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: January 9, 1998, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9800352 Texas Department of Insurance Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby, Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 1, Room 102 Austin AGENDA: The Commissioner of Insurance will hold public hearing to announce his decision on Docket 2309 concerning a petition by the staff of the Texas Department of Insurance proposing adoption of new rules in the Homeowners and Dwelling Sections of the Texas Personal Lines Manual, for the following purposes: to establish mandatory premium credits for residential property insurance policies for the installation of an impact resistant residential roof; and to adopt a form entitled "Impact Resistant Roofing Installation Information and Certification for Reduction in Residential Insurance Premiums" (Certificate of Installation). This hearing is held only for the purpose of making a decision on the proposed new sections since the comment period has already expired. Further comments will not be received. Notice of the proposed new rules and the statutory authority for the proposed sections, were published in the October 10, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10159). A hearing was held on December 3, 1997. Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6327. Filed: January 8, 1998, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9800303 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket # 454-97-1926.C To consider the application of RAYMOND J. VALE, San Antonio, Texas, for a Local Recording Agent'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: January 12, 1998, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9800392 Thursday, January 22, 1998, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administration Hearings, 1225 Agnes Street, Suite 102 Corpus Christi AGENDA: Docket # 454-97-2293.E In the mater of the Appeal by KEN HULSEY from a decision of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9800455 Friday, January 23, 1998, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administration Hearings, 1225 Agnes Street, Suite 102 Corpus Christi Austin AGENDA: Docket # 454-97-2294.E. In the matter of the Appeal of RUBEN GUERRERO from a decision of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9800454 Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket # 454-97-1927.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against HENRY L. SIMPSON, Houston, Texas, who holds a Local Recording Agent's License and a Solicitor'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: January 12, 1998, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9800394 Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket # 454-97-2253.C To consider the application of TONJA L. PARKER, Houston, Texas, for a prepaid legal services agent'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: January 12, 1998, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9800395 Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket # 454-97-1822.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against CHARLOTTE TOOLE WALKER, Cypress, Texas, who holds an Insurance adjuster's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from January 7, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9800396 Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket # 454-97-1715.C In the matter of SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9800397 Friday, February 6, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket # 454-97-2282.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against HAROLD GRADY PRUETT, Bedford, 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: January 12, 1998, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9800398 Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Friday, January 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Executive Director's Evaluation Committee AGENDA: None. 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 ton contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, TJPC, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547, (512) 424- 6681. Filed: January 8, 1998, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9800313 Friday, January 16, 1998, 10:45 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Call to Order; Excuse Absences; Approval of Minutes Discussion and possible action regarding the no-loss provision on future allocations of state aid and Community Corrections; Discussion and possible action regarding the placing of additional FY 1997 turn back funds in the Diversionary Placement Fund for counties having a juvenile age population of less than 3,000; Discussion of overcrowding waiver request from Harris County; Discussion and possible action on Family Preservation Grant awards; Executive Director's Evaluation Committee Report; TJPC Standards update; Legal/Legislative Update; Director's Report; Schedule Next Meeting Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Glenn Neal, TJPC, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547, (512) 424- 6681. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9800243 Board of Law Examiners Thursday, January 15, 1998 State Bar of Texas, 1414 Colorado, Room 208 Austin Panel Hearings REVISED AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary licensees: Lisa Denise Michaud (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: January 14, 1998, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9800578 Legislative Budget Board Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, E1.036, Senate Finance Committee Room Austin Round Table Discussion on Interim School Finance and Policy Studies AGENDA: I. Introduction of Project Staff II. Presentation of Project Proposal III. Discussion of Project Proposal IV. Public Testimony Contact: Alex Porter, John H. Reagan Building, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 424-6750. Filed: January 14, 1998, 10:35 a.m. TRD-9800884 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Monday, January 26, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Room 314, Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, 1201 Brazos Street Austin REVISED AGENDA: 1. Lunch -- Commission Members 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.- Break 12:45 p.m. -- 1:00 p.m. Commission Meeting resumes at 1:00 p.m. 2. Approve Minutes of the November 3, 1997 Commission meeting. 3. Approve contracts greater then $100,000. 4. Approve acceptance of gifts greater than $500. 5. Report of the Director and Librarian. 6. Proposed plan for review of agency rules mandated by House Bill One. 7. Adopt proposed new rules on the Friends of Libraries and Archives of Texas, 13 TAC sec.2.11, sec.sec.2.60-2.64 8. Approve publication of proposed new rules on a uniform complaint procedure, 13 TAC sec.2.53-55. 9. Approve publication of proposed rules on the TexShare program, 13 TAC sec.4.1-4.6. 10. Public comment. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460. Filed: January 7, 1998, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9800259 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Executive Conference Room 235A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Discussion and review, with possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification board, concerning policies, procedures, guidelines, processes and rules relating to enforcement, complaint resolution, investigations, peer review, unlicensed activity, jurisdiction, penalties and sanctions, enforcement/investigator position and other enforcement related issues, including 22 TAC sec.151, Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure, sec.153, Rules relating to Provisions of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, sec.155, Rules Relating to Standards of Practice, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act (Article 6573a.2, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: January 8, 1998, 12:55 p.m. TRD-9800290 Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Executive Conference Room 235A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Possible continuation of the January 21, 1998, Enforcement Committee workshop; Discussion and review with possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, concerning policies, procedures, guidelines, processes and rules relating to enforcement, complaint resolution, investigations, peer review, unlicensed activity, jurisdiction, penalties and sanctions, enforcement/investigator position and other enforcement related issues, including 22 TAC sec.151, Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure, sec.153, Rules relating to Provisions of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, sec.155, Rules Relating to Standards of Practice, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act (Article 6573a.2, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: January 13, 1998, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9800490 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 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: Shiloh Inst. Church of God in Christ for failing to pay inspection/certification fees to obtain a certificate of operation for the Respondent's boiler, 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 Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100; Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701-2188, (512) 463- 3192. Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9800451 Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 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: Chateaux Dijon Apartments and Days Inn (Arlington) for failing to pay inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for the Respondents' boilers, 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 Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100; Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701-2188, (512) 463- 3192. Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9800452 Thursday, January 29, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Hotel Galvez, 2024 Seawall Boulevard Galveston Water Well Drillers Advisory Council AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Roll Call and Certification of Quorum- Approval of Minutes of November 13, 1997 C. Report on Investigations and Complaints D. Discussion of qualifications and recommendations on applicants for certification. E. Discussion and recommendations on applications for driller-trainee registration. F. Discussion of Water Well/Pump Installer Rule Changes G. Discussion of reporting/changing Well Logs, Plugging Reports, Submission Log and Undesirable Water and Constituents Report H. Discussion of Continuing Education for Drillers and Pump Installers. I. Staff Reports J. Open Session/Public Comment K. Discussion of date, time and location of next Council meeting L. Adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Lyn Cox at (512) 463-7880 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Steve Wiley, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 463-8876. Filed: January 14, 1998, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9800547 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Audit Activity Update 3. Report on the Investment Process for Client Trust Funds 4. Financial Status Report 5. Support Services Assessment of Purchasing Audit Status 6. Update on Community Center Performance 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: January 12, 1998, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9800446 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: Lease of Bond-funded Community Facilities; Sale of Real Property at the Big Spring State Hospital for the Purpose of Constructing a Veterans' Home; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy 3. Update on the Lease to the City of Abilene Special Populations Program 4. Consideration of Approval of a Capital Improvement Project to Construct an Open-air, Covered Recreation/Socialization Area on the Campus of the Corpus Christi State School 5. Consideration of Approval of FY 1998 Operating Budget Adjustments 6. Consideration of Acceptance of Donations in Excess of $500 from: Volunteer Services Council for Lubbock State School -- Landscaping Material ($28,996.60); Lubbock State School Volunteer Services Council -- Trees ($517.50); Terrell State Hospital Volunteer Services Council ($711.57); El Paso State Center Volunteer Services Council -- Two Wheelchairs ($1740); Nannie Hogan Boyd Trust ($200,000); Report on Holiday Donations 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: January 12, 1998, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9800447 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on the Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology 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: January 12, 1998, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9800448 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 1:15 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Legislative Update 3. Update on the FY 1998 Operating Plan 4. Update on the Activities of the House Bill 1734 Committee 5. The Future of Case Management: Briefing on the Proposed Changes to the Current System 6. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 415, Subchapter C, Governing Use and Maintenance of TDHMHR Drug Formulary 7. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments and New Section of Chapter 405, Subchapter E Concerning Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) 8. Consideration of Approval of the Designation of Single Portal Authority to the Center for Health Care Services. 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: January 12, 1998, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9800449 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 2:45 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Facilities Governance Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on the Mental Retardation Facilities Governing Body Activities 3. Update on the Mental Health Facilities Governing Body Activities If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXHMHMR, (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: January 12, 1998, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9800450 Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to order; roll call; II. Citizens Comments; III. Approval of the minutes of the November 21, 1997 and December 18, 1997 meetings IV. Issues to be considered 1. Chairman's Report 2. Commissioner's Report: Report from Tarrant County MHMR Center; Medical Director's Report 3-8. Consideration of approval of: a Capital Improvement Project to Construct an Open-air, Covered Recreation/Socialization Area on the Campus of the Corpus Christi State School; FY 1998 Operating Budget Adjustments; Acceptance of Donations in Excess of $500 from: Volunteer Services Council for Lubbock State School -- Landscaping Material ($28,996.60); Lubbock State School Volunteer Services Council -- Trees ($517.50); Terrell State Hospital Volunteer Services Council ($711.57); El Paso State Center Volunteer Services Council -- Two Wheelchairs ($1740); Nannie Hogan Boyd Trust ($200,000); Report on Holiday Donations; Approval of Adoption of Amendments and New Section of Chapter 405, Subchapter E Concerning Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT); Designation of Single Portal Authority to the Center for Health Care Services. 9. Executive Session under Texas Government Code, sec.551.071 to Discuss Potential and Pending Litigation Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9800445 Midwestern State University Monday, January 12, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board will consider the possible sale of property owned by the university off Southwest Parkway. Discussion will be held in Executive Session as allowed by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.072. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9800296 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: District Matters; Municipal Solid Waste Enforcement Agreed Order; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Orders; Public Water Supply Enforcement Agreed Orders; Public Water Supply Enforcement Default Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Default Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement Agreed Orders; Industrial Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Order; On-Site Sewage Installers Agreed Order; Edwards Aquifer Agreed Order; Agricultural Agreed Enforcement Order; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement Agreed Order; Superfund; Multi-Media Agreed Order; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 Agenda Starts 8:34 until 9:25). The Commission will consider the following matter in its 1:00 p.m. agenda: Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision; Motion for Reconsideration. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. Agenda Starts at 12:30 p.m.). Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: January 12, 1998, 1:50 p.m. TRD-9800432 Thursday, January 22, 1998, 3:30 p.m. Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, Natural Resources Center, Conference Room 1003, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introduction/Minutes II. Program Update III. Introduction of New STAC Members IV. Characterization Report Approval Process Update V. Additional Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, TAMU-CC, Natural Resources Center, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9800399 Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-113-DIS; Notice of Hearing on a request pursuant to Texas Water Code sec.sec.65.014 and 65.021, and 30 TAC, sec.293.11, for: 1) authorization for conversion of Wellborn Water Supply Corporation to WELLBORN SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT of Brazos County, 2) transfer of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 11340 from Wellborn Water Supply Corporation to Wellborn Special Utility District, and 3) approval of an impact fee of $950 for each new equivalent single family connection, to be used for system improvements. Wellborn Water Supply Corporation provides water service to approximately 2,059 current customers. The proposed District's boundaries will be reflective of the boundaries of the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) #11340. The proposed District is bounded on the west by the Brazos River, north by the City of College Station, east by areas along Carters Creek and Lick Creek, and sough by FM 2154 and State Highway 6, and will include approximately 3,852 acres located in mid-to-south Brazos County, primarily in the general areas of the community of Wellborn and the City of College Station, Texas. Information provided indicates that the proposed District is within the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the cities of College Station and Navasota, Texas. If approved, and upon a successful confirmation election, the assets and debts of Wellborn Water Supply Corporation and the CCN #11340 will be transferred to Wellborn Special Utility District, and the water supply corporation will be dissolved immediately upon said transfers. Contact: Michael Fisher, Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: January 9, 1998, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9800343 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Monday, January 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Harris County Department of Education, 6300 Irvington Boulevard Houston Investigation Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Review and possible action on cases: 97-13; 97-15; 97-16; 97-19; 97-24; 97- 25; 97-26; 98-01; 98-02; 98-03; 98-04; 98-05; 98-06; 98-07; 98-08; 98-09; 98-10; 98-11; 98-12; 98-13; 98-14; 98-15; 98-16; and 98-22; Review of Miscellaneous correspondence Adjournment. Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: January 14, 1998, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9800577 Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Rules Workshop AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: drafting of proposed rules relating to the regulation of orthotics and prosthetics to implement Senate Bill 291, 75th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 1997; board goals and objectives with timetable; other matters not requiring board action; 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: Donna Flippin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 4520. Filed: January 9, 1998, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9800320 Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: executive director's report; public comment; other matters not requiring board action; setting future meeting dates for the board and future agenda items. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 4520. Filed: January 9, 1998, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9800321 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Conservation Committee Executive Session EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Approval of the Minutes from previous Executive Sessions; ACTION- Land Aquisition-Brewster County; BRIEFING- Litigation -- Jefferson County; BRIEFING- Land Aquisition-Brazoria County; Other Business REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Error in expected Commission activity. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: January 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9800325 Texas State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Suite S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The chairman will introduce guests and the board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 22, 1997 meeting; assistant division director's report on a cost analysis of all fees; comments received concerning proposed rules (22 TAC sec.761.6) concerning exemptions for out-of-state Perfusionists, as published in the January 3, 1998 issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 49); approval of proposed rules for final adoption (22 TAC 761.6); Perfusionists on the Internet; audit of grand-fathered Perfusionist licensees; chairman's report; executive secretary's report; other business not requiring action; and the setting of the next meeting date for the board. To request ADA accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7827 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: January 9, 1998, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9800342 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes of the December 17, 1997 Board meeting 3. Approve final wording of underwriting policies relating to good faith HUB participation efforts. 4. Consider and approve a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement for the $12,000,000 Texas Public Finance Authority Park Development Bonds (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Projects) Series 1998. 5. Discussion of underwriting pool membership. 6. Other Business 7. Executive Session to discuss certain personnel matters, specifically pertaining to the position of Executive Director, and to take whatever action may be required in regard thereto, all in accordance with sec.551.074, Article 6252-17k, sec.2(g), Texas Open Meetings Act. 8. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: January 13, 1998, 9:33 a.m. TRD-9800475 Texas Department of Public Safety Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. DPS Headquarters, 5808 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Budget Matters Personnel Matters Pending and Contemplated Litigation Real Estate Matters Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business Public Comment. Internal Audit Report Motion for Rehearing in Discharge Appeal of DPS Employee Clark Kilpatrick Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Esteban Ortiz Persons with disabilities, who plan to attend the meeting and may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are dear or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Dorothy Wright at (512) 453-3929, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424-2000, Extension 3700. Filed: January 14, 1998, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9800579 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Number 16189, Petition of MFS Communications Company, Inc. for Arbitration of Pricing of Unbundled Loops; Docket Number 16196, Petition of Teleport Communications Group, Inc. for Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement; Docket Number 16226, Petition of AT&T and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; Docket Number 16285, Petition of MCI Telecommunication Corporation and Its Affiliate MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc. for Arbitration and Communications Services, Inc. and Its Local Exchange Operating Subsidiaries for Arbitration with SWB Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Docket Number 16455, Petition of Sprint Communications Company L.P. for Arbitration of Interconnection Rates, Terms, Conditions, and Prices from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.; Docket Number 17065, Petition of Brooks Fiber Communications of Texas, Inc. for Arbitration with SWB; Docket Number 17579, Application of AT&T for Compulsory Arbitration of Further Issues to Establish an Interconnection Agreement Between AT&T and SWB; Docket Number 17587, Request of MCI Telecommunications Corporation and Its Affiliate, MCIMetro Access Transmission Services Inc. for Continuing Arbitration of Certain Unresolved Provisions of the Interconnection Agreement Between MCI and SWB; Docket Number 17781, Complaint of MCI Against SWB for Violation of Commission Order in Docket Number 16285, Regarding CABS Ordering and Billing Processing. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:57 p.m. TRD-9800254 Monday, March 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be conducted in Docket Number 18465-Application of HL&P for a Change in Accounting Procedures and Approval of Certain Base Rate Credits. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: January 14, 1998, 8:39 p.m. TRD-9800542 Railroad Commission of Texas Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor Conference Room 12-170 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, Oil and Gas Division, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6729. Filed: January 9, 1998, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9800327 Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor Conference Room 12-170 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, Oil and Gas Division, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6729. Filed: January 13, 1998, 2:04 p.m. TRD-9800505 Texas Real Estate Commission Friday, January 21, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Room 130-G, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Discussion of procedures for conducting the meeting by telephone conference call under sec.155.21, Government Code 3. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.223, concerning standard inspection report form 4. Adjourn For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: January 13, 1998, 11:29 a.m. TRD-9800492 State Office of Risk Management Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin Risk Management Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Approval for minutes for December 9, 1997 and January 6, 1998 public meetings; 3. Report from Executive Director Search Committee 4. D iscussion, consideration, and possible action on appointment of an Executive Director for the State Office of Risk Management. 5. Report from staff on workers' compensation program a. claims activity b. Cost containment fees c. Medical disputes d. Other matters 6. Report from staff on SORM budget status; 7. Report from staff on reisk management program a. Status of interagency contract payments b. Other matters 8. 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; 9. Action on matters considered in executive session; 10. Public Comment; 11. Confirmation of future public meeting dates; 12. Adjournment Contact: Albert Betts, Jr. P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 175-1440. Filed: January 12, 1998, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9800391 Texas Savings and Loan Department Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from Community Bank of Central Texas, ssb, Smithville, Texas to operate a branch office at 34 North Main Street, Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: W. Clark Johnson, North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: January 12, 1998, 11:24 a.m. TRD-9800409 Monday, February 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from South Texas Bank, ssb, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas to change its name to First Capital Bank, ssb, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: January 12, 1998, 11:24 a.m. TRD-9800410 Secretary of State Thursday, January 29, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Lt. Governor's Meeting Room, Capitol 2E.20 Austin Elections Advisory Committee AGENDA: Welcoming remarks; roll call of members; introductory remarks; overview of secretary of state election night returns for the March 10, 1998 primary election; overview of process/introduction of key personnel; features of the system; charges for election night returns services; approval of operations manual; designation of one or more elections advisory committee members to be present on election night; closing remarks. Contact: Kim Sutton, P.O. Box 12060, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5650. Filed: January 13, 1998, 10:52 a.m. TRD-9800488 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the December 12, 1997, meeting; sanction guidelines; overview of the complaint resolution process; statistical data regarding complaints for fiscal year 1997; proposal for decision (PFD) for KD (SW-97-024); pending complaints waiting for a hearing (SW-95-080 (MM) hearing scheduled for January 26, 1998; SW-96-052 (KM) hearing scheduled for February 11, 1998; and SW-96-077 (LW) hearing rescheduled for March 3, 1998); pending complaints waiting for board approval (SW-97-086 (BB) surrender; SW-97-101 (KS) surrender; SW-98-003 (MV) surrender; SW-98-004 (CN) surrender; and SW-98-005 (SA) denial); pending complaints (SW-96-007; SW- 96-026; SW-96-074; SW-97-050; SW-97-065; SW-97-077; SW-97-079; SW-97-091; SW-97- 098; SW-97-099; SW-97-100; SW-98-001; SW-98-006; SW-98-007; SW-98-009; SW-98- 010; SW-98-012; SW-98-013; SW-98-015; SW-98-016; SW-98-017; SW-98-018; SW-98- 019; SW-98-020; SW-98-021; SW-98-022; SW-98-023; SW-98-024; SW-98-025; SW-98-026; SW-98-027; SW-98-028; SW-98-029; SW-98-030; SW- 98-031; SW-98-032; SW-98-033; SW-98-034; SW-98-035; SW-98-036; SW-98-037; SW-98- 038; SW-98-039; and SW-98-040); other business not requiring action; and setting the next committee meeting date which is currently scheduled for February 27, 1998. 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: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 1-800-232- 3162. Filed: January 9, 1998, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9800341 Boards for Lease of State-owned Lands Thursday, January 20, 1998, 2:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of nominations, terms, conditions and procedures for the April 7, 1998 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; Authorization to review and update 31 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 201, General Rules and to file a Notice of Intention to review these rules in the Texas Register. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9800444 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Thursday, January 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stagecoach Inn, Longhorn Room, One Main Street Salado AGENDA: 9:00 am. -- Registration 10:00 a.m. -- Introduction, John P. Burt, State Conservationist TMDL, James Moore, SWCD State Board Purpose and Focus of Meeting, Richard D. Babcock, Assistant State Conservationist (Programs) Review minutes of July 31, 1997 meeting, Norman P. Bade, State Resource Conservationist Funding Level Analysis, Randy Wells, Management Analyst Review of 1998 Geographic Priority Areas, Norman P. Bade, State Resource Conservationist Discussion of 1998 Ranking Criteria, Norman P. Bade, State Resource Conservationist Lunch- Dutch Treat Discussion of Funding Levels, Norman P. Bade, State Resource Conservationist Recommendation of Funding Process, John P. Burt, State Conservationist State Technical Committee Proposed Rule, Richard D. Babcock, Assistant State Conservationist (Programs) CRP Update, Wayland Shurley, FSA State Executive Director 2:00 p.m. -- Adjourn. Contact: John P. Burt, (254) 742-9803, or H. Harold Bryant, (254) 742-9811. Filed: January 7, 1998, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9800240 Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 311 North Fifth Street, Hearings Room Temple AGENDA: Minutes from November 19, 1998; District Director Appointments; Senate Bill 503 Status Report; Section 319 Status Report; Representation on the Coastal Coordination Council; TMDL Activities; Cross Timbers Concerned Citizens Versus EPA; American Heritage Rivers Initiative; Senate Bill 1 Regional Water Planning; TNRCC Subchapter K Rules; USDA North Bosque River Project; TNRCC Dam Safety Report; Allocations of Senate Bill 503 Cost Share Funds; Interim Legislative Studies; District Director Elections Update; El Paso Hudspeth SWCD #205 Director Election Update; NRCS Field Office Structure; District Capacity Building; State Board Member Elections; 1998 NACD National Convention; Annual State Meeting Survey; Expenditure Report for Four Months Ending December 31, 1997; 200-2001 Biennium Legislative Appropriations Request; Report on Management Control Audit Follow Up; Reports from Agencies and Guests; USDA-NRCS Funding for 1998-1999 Fiscal Years; Board Member Travel; Human Resource Update; Information/Education Program Report; Next Regular State Board Meeting- March 18, 1998. Contact: Robert Gl Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (254) 773-2250, TEX-AN 820-1250. Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9800522 Stephen F. Austin State University Monday, January 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane Houston Board of Regents Budget Committee AGENDA: I. Investment Report from Fayez Sarofim II. Budget Revision II. State Management Control Audit Update Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: January 13, 1998, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9800479 Monday, January 19, 1998, 11:00 a.m. The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane Houston Board of Regents Athletic Ad Hoc Committee AGENDA: I. Renovations to Homer Bryce Stadium Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: January 13, 1998, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9800480 Monday, January 19, 1998, 1:00 p.m. The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane Houston Board of Regents Academic and Students Affairs Committee AGENDA: I. Academic Standards Study Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: January 13, 1998, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9800493 Monday, January 19, 1998, 1:30 p.m. The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Open Session -- Committee of the Whole II. Executive Session A. Review on Pending, Anticipated Litigation (551.071) 1. Ginn v. SFA, et al 2. Weber v. NAH, Inc. et al 3. Trahan v. SFA 4. Fowler v. SFA 5. Dudley v. SFA 6. Hoover, et al v. Morales, et al B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees (551.074/551.075) 1. Football Coaches 2. Visiting Professor C. Real Estate (551.072) 1. Purchase of Property 2. Condemnation of Property (Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session). III. Open Discussion of Tuesday Board Items (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: January 13, 1998, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9800481 Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Report on Pending Litigation 1. All pending lawsuits B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees 1. Football Coaches 2. Visiting Professor C. Real Estate 1. Purchase of Property 2. Condemnation of Property (Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session). II. Approval of October 14, 1997 Minutes III. Personnel A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1997-1998 B. Changes of Status C. Retirements D. Voluntary Modification of Employment. IV. Academic and Student Affairs A. Underenrolled Class Report for Spring 1998 B. Twelfth Class Day Report C. Last Class Day Report, Fall 1997 D. Faculty Workload Report V. Buildings and Grounds A. Renovation of Miller Science Building-Architectural and Construction Management Services B. Renovation of Tucker House and Furniture C. Renovation of Homer Bryce Stadium D. Renovation of Alumni Building E. Renovation of Austin Building Second Floor F. Resolution for Condemnation of Property VI. Financial Affairs A. Resolution to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt B. Vehicle Replacements C. College of Fine Arts Furniture and Equipment D. Resolution to Review Qualified Investment Brokers E. Resolution to Acknowledge Review of Investment Policy and Strategy F. Budget Changes Less than $50,000. VII. University Policies and Procedures A. Investment Policies and Procedures B. Policy Revisions VIII. Reports A. Chair, Faculty Senate B. President, Student Government Association C. Vice President for University Advancement D. President 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: January 13, 1998, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9800482 Structural Pest Control Board Monday, February 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Agricultural Extension Center, 17360 Coit Road Dallas Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Public Comment on proposed changes to sec.599.5, Inspection Procedures, sec.599.6, Real Estate Transaction Inspection Reports and proposed new sec.595.16, Approval of Products. Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 451-7200. Filed: January 7, 1998, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9800236 Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Harris County Extension Center, 2 Abercrombie Drive Houston Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Public Comment on proposed changes to sec.599.5, Inspection Procedures, sec.599.6, Real Estate Transaction Inspection Reports and proposed new sec.595.16, Approval of Products. Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 451-7200. Filed: January 7, 1998, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9800235 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Friday, January 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom Austin Texas Public Employees Group Insurance Program Retirees Advisory Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Introduction of Guests and Visitors Approval of Minutes of March 7, 1997 Meeting Public Comments Review Process Used by Staff to Evaluate Request for Bids (RFB) for: Medical Claims and Network Administration; Pharmacy Benefit Manager; Medicare Risk HMO Staff Recommendations for: Medical Claims and Network Administration; Pharmacy Benefit Manager Discuss Medicare Risk HMO Pilot Project Discuss Annual Open Enrollment Chief Benefit Officer Comments Executive Director Report Adjourn For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 397-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Frank DiLorenzo, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: January 8, 1998, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9800281 University Interscholastic League Monday, January 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Club Hotel, IH35 at Martin Luther King Boulevard Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. Request for a wavier of the Four Year Rule by Jose Ramos representing Marfa High School in Marfa, Texas. BB. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Casey Robert Burns representing Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: January 7, 1998, 2:04 p.m. TRD-9800232 The University of Texas System Tuesday-Wednesday, January 13-14, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. respectively Four Seasons Hotel, San Jacinto Ballroom, West Salon, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will meet in Open Session to conduct workshops with the health component presidents and staff to review strategic plans and missions, enrollments, fiscal resources, faculty and staff development, academic, research, and patient-care program plans, operating efficiency and effectiveness and private fund development issues. It is not anticipated that these will be decision-making sessions but, instead will be learning and information gathering sessions for the Board. If necessary or appropriate, the Board may recess for brief executive sessions to discuss contemplated litigation and/or personnel matters relating to the evaluation, assignment, or duties of officers or employees (Texas Government Code, sec.551.071 and 551.074) as a part of these component reviews. It is not anticipated that any formal action or decisions will result from these brief executive sessions. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: January 9, 1998, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9800326 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Medical Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Review and Possible Approval of the November 21, 1997 Minutes 3. Items from the Division Director 4. Briefing on the progress of the Return to work Guideline focus groups 5. Review draft and comments regarding the Upper Extremity Treatment Guideline 6. Develop agenda for Guideline Standarization Meeting 7. Briefing regarding the Spinal Surgery Second Opinion Rule 8. Announcement of the work hardening/work conditioning workgroup meeting 9. Establish next meeting date 10. Adjournment Contact: Robert M. Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440- 5690. Filed: January 13, 1998, 8:06 a.m. TRD-9800462 Texas Workforce Commission Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:00 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) potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce development boards; (3) recommendations to TCWEC of operations plans of local workforce development boards; (4) approval of local workforce board or private industry council nominees; (5) acceptance of donations of child care matching funds; (6) publication in the Texas Register of proposed new Chapter 827 Communities in Schools rules; (7) agreement to least equipment from the Texas Public Finance Authority. Discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Service and related functions at the Texas Workforce Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Government Code sec.551.071 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Staff and other personnel; sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL/CIO v. TWC; Guiterrez v. TWC; and Gene E. Merchant et al. vs. TWC; and sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and Administrative Procedures Act: Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation cases; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Dockets 2 and 3, and set date of next meeting. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: January 13, 1998, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9800516 Monday, January 26-28, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. respectively. The January 26 and 27 sessions will be held in Room 1.75 of the Sam Houston Building. The January 28th session will be held in Room 2.10 of the Sam Houston Building. Sam Houston Building, 201 East 14th Street Austin AGENDA: The Commissioners will be participating in the workshop titled "Creative Interchange Life Skills: A Mindset for the Next Millenium." The Commissioners will be involved in this training session for the purpose of developing skills that can be used in the management and operation of the Texas Workforce Commission. The skills will help managers in making decisions, developing and implementing strategic plans, resolving conflicts, managing projects and conducting time-efficient and productive meetings. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9800294 Regional Meetings Meetings filed January 7, 1998 Concho Valley Council of Governments, Economic Development District, met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 14, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Troy Williamson, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9800257. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, Board, met at 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 14, 1998 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-9800258. Fisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 100 West Concho Street, Fisher County Courthouse, Roby, January 13, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD-9800241. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, January 21, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD- 9800253. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 W. Main Street, Lometa, January 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash III, or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752-3505. TRD-9800242. Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third Street, Sweetwater, January 13, 1998 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9800239. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, General Membership Committee, met with revised agenda, at the Galaxy Center, #2 North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, January 15, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (940) 322- 5281, fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD-9800260. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, January 14, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9800230. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, January 14, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9800229. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Policy Advisory Committee, (MORTS), met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, January 21, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9800231. Tarrant Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, January 2, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984. (817) 284-8884. TRD- 9800237. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, met at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, January 14, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (905) 676-9381, extension 24 or fax: (915) 676-7877. TRD-9800261. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 1025 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, January 21, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9800233. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, School-to-Work Committee, met at 1025 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, January 21, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672- 8544. TRD-9800234. Meetings Filed January 8, 1998 Bi-County Water Supply Corporation, met at Arch Davis Road, FM 2254, Pittsburg, January 13, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell Larson, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9800274. Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, January 13, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD- 9800302. Central Texas Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Board, met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, January 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beth Stokes, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas, 76513, (817) 939- 1801. TRD-9800282. Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District, Board of Directors, met at 3519 Liberty Drive, Council Chambers, Pearland, January 21, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roger Davis, 4805 West Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581, (281) 485-1434. TRD-9800264. Education Service Center, Region XI, Board of Directors, met at 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, January 19, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9800299. Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue "E", Moody, January 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, P.O. Box 538, Moody, Texas 76557, (254) 853-3838. TRD-9800283. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, January 13, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD- 9800271. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Falls County Courthouse, First Floor, Intersections of Highways 6 and 7, Marlin, January 13, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD-9800263. Hansford County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, January 14, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, Texas 79081, (806) 659-5575. TRD-9800270. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, January 15, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (254) 756-7822. TRD-9800266. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, January 22, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (254) 756-7822. TRD- 9800267. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District 356, Board of Directors, met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, January 12, 1998 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-9800265. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 Church Street, Palo Pinto, January 15, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Hartzell, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (940) 659- 1239. TRD-9800312. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, January 13, 1998, 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9800284. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, January 13, 1998, 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9800297. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at Panola County Family Services, 1701A South Adams, Carthage, January 15, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9800278. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, met at Panola County Family Services, 1701A South Adams, Carthage, January 15, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9800279. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee, met at Panola County Family Services, 1701A South Adams, Carthage, January 15, 1998 at 6:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9800277. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at Panola County Family Services, 1701A South Adams, Carthage, January 15, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9800280. South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, January 13, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730 Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9800305. South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, January 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730 Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9800304. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1711 Latch Road, Gilmer, January 12, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9800289. Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, January 13, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained form Freddie Triplett, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (940) 627-3081. TRD-9800269. Meetings filed January 9, 1998 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Fourth and Avenue J, Poteet, January 15, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591. TRD-9800323. Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Human Resources Board Committee, met at 1700 South Lamar Boulevard, Building One, Suite 102A, Austin, January 14, 1998 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9800317. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, January 14, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244, extension 102, fax: (409) 775-3466. TRD-9800339. Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), Board of Directors, met at CARTS conference room, 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 389-1011. TRD-9800324. Carson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, January 14, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, (806) 537-3569. TRD-9800357. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, January 14, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-2133. TRD-9800332. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met with revised agenda, at 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 14, 1998, 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-9800350. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, Dallas, January 13, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800370. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Administrative Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, January 13, 1998 at 12:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800372. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, External Communications Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "D", First Floor, Dallas, January 13, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800371. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Operations Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, Dallas, January 13, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800373. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee-of-the-Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, January 13, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800376. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room, First Floor, Dallas, January 13, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800366. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Rail Economic Development Conference, met at Harvey Hotel, 1600 North Central Expressway, Plano, January 15, 1998 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800367. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, January 15, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9800365. East Texas Council of Governments, Youth Committee, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, January 15, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9800379. Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, January 13, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (956) 383- 5611. TRD-9800364. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, January 13, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD-9800356. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St Paul Street, Gonzales, January 15, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Cleveland, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-2879 or Fax: (830) 672-8345. TRD-9800377. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, January 15, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained form Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9800335. Harris County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, January 16, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957- 5222. TRD-9800329. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, January 15, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9800349. Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 137 North Main Street, Jasper, January 13, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD- 9800380. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, January 15, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, (409