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 Acupuncture Examiners
Monday, January 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Licensure Committee

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 
of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas 
revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning 
pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee 
disciplinary actions.
4. Open session to review applicants for licensure.
5. Reconsideration of licensure applications.
6. Citizen Communication: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to 
the committee for up to 3 minutes each. on a "first-come, first-served" basis 
regarding licensure concerns.
7. Adjourn.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: January 15, 1998, 10:14 a.m.
TRD-9800641

Monday, January 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 610
Austin
Discipline/Ethics Committee

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Executive Session to review selected files and cases recommended for 
dismissal by Informal Settlement Conference/Show Compliance Proceedings or staff 
review.
4. Adjourn.
Executive Session under the authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of 
the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), 4.05(c), 
5.06(s)(a), 6.04(g), andd Op. A.G. 1974, No. H-484.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: January 15, 1998, 10:14 a.m.
TRD-9800642

Monday, January 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin

AGENDA:
10:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 
of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas 
revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning 
pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee 
disciplinary actions.
4. Citizen Communication: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to 
the Board for up to three minutes each, on a "first come, first serve" basis 
regarding acupuncture concerns.
5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the form that must 
be completed by patients regarding a physician evaluation or referral. Richard 
(Dave) Ortiz has requested to address the Board regarding this issue. 
6. Election of Assistant Presiding Officer and Secretary/Treasurer
7. Report from Executive Director, Bruce A. Levy, M.D., J.D.
8. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders
9. Approval of minutes from the October 16-17, 1997 Board Meeting and 
Committees.
a. Licensure Committee Meeting Minutes
b. Discipline/Ethics Committee Meeting Minutes
c. Education Committee Meeting Minutes
d. Full Board Meeting Minutes
1:00 p.m. -- 10. Proposals for Decision
11. Presentation of report from the January 26, 1998 Licensure Committee and 
consideratoin and possible approval of action items.
12. Presentation of report from the January 26, 1998 Discipline/Ethics Committee 
and consideration of possible approval of action items.
13. Adjourn.
* Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of 
the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning 
pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee 
disciplinary actions.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: January 15, 1998, 10:14 a.m.
TRD-9800640

State Office of Administrative Hearings 
Thursday, February 5, 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 No. 473-98-0090-APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF TIME-OF-USE RATE OPTIONS 
FOR TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY (PUC DOCKET NUMBER 17942).
Contact: William G. Newchurch, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 
936-0728.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:32 p.m.
TRD-9800896

Friday, February 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Utility Division

AGENDA:
A Prehearing Conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: 
SOAH Docket No. 473-98-0092 -- APPLICATION OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE 
COMPANY FOR RATE GROUP RE-CLASSIFICATION PURSUANT TO sec.58-058 OF THE TEXAS 
UTILITY CODE (PUC Docket No. 18509).
Contact: William G. Newchurch, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 
936-0728.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:32 p.m.
TRD-9800897

Monday, March 9, 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 No. 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 No. 18041).
Contact: William G. Newchurch, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 
936-0728.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:32 p.m.
TRD-9800898

Texas Department on Aging (TDoA)
Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501
Austin
Citizens Advisory Council

AGENDA:
Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of July 9, 1997 meeting. 
Receive public testimony. Orientation of new members. Elect Chair. Recommend 
"exceptional items" for additional funding in Legislative Appropriations 
Request. Provide input on consumer issues for baby boomers in Aging Texas Well 
campaign. Provide input on development of Elder Rights agenda. Provide input on 
Access and Assistance outcomes. Announcements. Adjourn. 
Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 440-6840.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 11:42 a.m.
TRD-9800950

Wednesday, February 11, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501
Austin
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Operations Committee

AGENDA:
Consider and possibly act on:
Call to order.
Minutes of December 3, 1997 meeting.
Revise rule review timeline.
New administrative rule relating to AAA use of uniform forms.
Revision to Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Human 
Services to support TDoA's long-term care ombudsman function and TDHS duties to 
receive, investigate, and resolve complaints reported on behalf of residents of 
long-term care facilities, and to help assure maximum program effectiveness. 
Adjourn
Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6840.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 11:42 a.m.
TRD-9800951

State Aircraft Pooling Board
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
4900 Old Manor Road
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Introductions
3. Approval of Board Meting June 18, 1997
4. Airport Relocation
5. Approval of Biennial Operating Plan for Information Resources
6. Executive Director's Report
7. Setting of Time and Place of Next Meeting
8. Final Adjournment
Following the Board meeting, a trip will be made to Austin Bergstrom 
International Airport to view future site of State Aircraft Pooling Board. The 
purpose of the visit is for information only, and no public business will be 
transacted. 
Contact: Kelly Perez, 4900 Old Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 477-8900. 
Filed: January 14, 1998, 1:59 p.m.
TRD-9800583

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Monday, January 26, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185
Austin

AGENDA:
1:30 -- Call to order, Convene in open meeting; Announcement of Executive 
Session.
1. Executive session:
a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office, and
b. review of legal standards governing affirmative action policies.
Continue open meeting
2. Take action, including a vote if appropriate, on topics listed for discussion 
under executive session.
3. Presentation of 1997 Employee of the Year Awards.
4. Approval of minutes of November 24, 1997 meeting; discussion, comment, 
possible vote.
5. Administrator's report.
6. Consider rule request from Mothers Against Drunk Driving; discussion, 
comment, possible vote.
7. Consider publication of proposed amendment to 16 TAC sec.31.5 in Texas 
Register; discussion, comment, possible vote. (Alcoholic Beverage Commission 
Charge Schedule)
8. Public comment.
9. Adjourn.
Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. 
Filed: January 16, 1998, 8:07 a.m.
TRD-9800692

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners 
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference
Room 1264
Austin
Personnel Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's 
Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Personnel 
Issues; VII.Executive Session to Deliberate the Evaluation of the Executive 
Director Per Texas Open Meetings Act, sec.551.074, Texas Government Code; VIII. 
Reconvene in Open Session to Consider/Act on Evaluation of Executive Director; 
IX. Consider/Act on Public Comment; X. Chairman's Closing Remarks; XI. 
Adjournment.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or 
hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact 
Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 
305-8535. 
Filed: January 16, 1998, 2:43 p.m.
TRD-9800775

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 10:45 a.m.
The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference 
Room 1264
Austin
Qualification/Examination Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's 
Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Qualification 
and Examinations Issues; VII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; IX. Chairman's 
Closing Remarks; X. Adjourn.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or 
hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact 
Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 
305-8535. 
Filed: January 16, 1998, 2:43 p.m.
TRD-9800774

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference 
Room 1264
Austin
Rules/Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's 
Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Rules; VII. 
Consider/Act on Enforcement Issues; VIII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; IX. 
Chairman's Closing Remarks; X. Adjourn.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or 
hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact 
Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 
305-8535. 
Filed: January 16, 1998, 2:42 p.m.
TRD-9800773 

Thursday, January 30, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference 
Room 1264
Austin
Board Meeting

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's 
Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Executive 
Director's Report; VII. Consider/Act on License Revocations; VIII. Consider/Act 
on Committee Reports and Recommendations; IX Executive Session to Deliberate the 
Evaluation of the Executive Director Per Texas Open Meetings Act, sec.551.074, 
Texas Government Code; X. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider/Act on 
Evaluation of Executive Director; XI. Attorney General's Representation of TBAE 
Board and Staff; XII. Appropriations Rider Issue: XIII. TBAE RE solution 
Concerning Travel to NCARB; XIV. Consider/Act on Examinations; XV. Consider/Act 
on Conferences/Meetings; SVI. Consider/Act on Public Comment; XVII. Chairman's 
Closing Remarks; XVIII. Adjournment.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or 
hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact 
Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 
305-8535. 
Filed: January 16, 1998, 2:42 p.m.
TRD-9800772

Texas Bond Review Board
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street
Austin

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Consideration of Proposed Issues
A. Texas Public Finance Authority- General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes for 
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
B. Texas Public Finance Authority -- General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes 
for Texas Youth Commission
C. Texas Public Finance Authority- Revenue Bonds for state park improvement 
projects
D. Texas Tech University -- Revenue Financing System Commercial Paper Notes
IV. Other Business
A. Consideration and possible approval of capital planning guidelines
B. Discussion of training seminars on local debt
C. Discussion of pending federal legislation regarding private activity bonds
V. Adjourn.
Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-1741.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 4:09 p.m.
TRD-9800612

State Cemetery Committee
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
909 Navasota
Austin

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Staff; Guests and Members Present; III. Approval of 
Minutes; IV. Consideration of the following Agenda Items: Item 1. Consideration 
and potential action on requests for burial and cenotaphs, Item 2. Consideration 
and potential action of the use of the Texas State Cemetery Annex located at 
45th Street and Bull Creek Road. Item 3. Consideration and potential action on 
proposals for the "Avenue of the Flags" Program on Highway 165 (Cemetery North 
to South Drive), Item 4. Consideration and potential action on 7th Street 
Enhancement. Item 5. Consideration and potential action on recommendations from 
Texas A&M University regarding the Plaza De Los Recuerdos and other landscape 
matters, Item 6. Consideration and potential action on matters outlined in 
warranty letter to Contractor regarding items to be corrected from the 
renovation project, Item 7. Consideration and potential action on review of 
Balance of Accounts, Item 8. Consideration and potential action on Texas State 
Cemetery Collections Policy and Collection Forms, Item 9. Consideration and 
potential action on proposal from BLADE Technology, Inc., Item 10. Consideration 
and potential action on naming the Columbarium Walls, Item 11. Program Issues: 
Brochure, Gift Shop/Exhibit, "Friends of the Cemetery", Policy for Reinterment, 
Memorandum of Understanding; V. Scheduling of next Open Meeting; VI. Executive 
Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas 
Government Code, sec.551.074; VII. Adjournment.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who my need 
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or 
hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, also non-English speaking 
persons who may need assistance are requested to contact Deborah Rothberger at 
(512) 463-0605 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made.
Contact: Ann Dillon 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-
3960.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 1:09 p.m.
TRD-9800759

Texas Corn Producers Board
Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH40 West
Amarillo
Texas Corn Producers Board Committee Meetings

AGENDA:
8:00 a.m. -- Advertising, Promotion, and Education
Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion- Sponsorship of National Association 
of County Agricultural Agents Convention, The AgriFood Masters Program, National 
Corn Growers Association, Improvement in the Market Potential of Ethanol Fueled 
Vehicles, Texas Tech University State and Federal Government Students Internship 
Support; World Wide Web Site on Internet, American Corn Growers Association, AG 
SERV- Ag Awareness Campaign; Other Business; Adjourn.
9:00 a.m. -- Research Proposals and Oversight Committee
Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion: Insect and Mite Management, Genetic 
Enhancement of Drought and Heat Resistance in Corn, Breeding for Corn 
Improvements, Field Evaluation of Common Smut and Stalk Rot of Bt. Corn Hybrids, 
IPM Demonstration Aides for 1998, Demonstration Aide in Texas Ag. Ext. Service 
District 1, Testing to Corn Hybrids, Managing Nitrogen Fertility Rates Under 
Diverse Growing Conditions, Yield Trials for Field and Food Corn Performance, 
Evaluation of Various Herbicides, Evaluation of Southwestern Corn Borer, A 
Comparison of Anhydrous Ammonia and Liquid Nitrogen, Modeling of Control of 
Western Corn Rootworm, Application of Precision Agriculture Technology, 
Phosphorus Equivalence of composted Manure, Starter Fertilizer Effects on Corn, 
Implications of Irrigation Level on Short and Full Season Corn, Efficacy of Bt. 
Corn Events 176 and 810; Other Business; Adjourn.
4:00 p.m. C-O-R-N Committee
Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion -- Crop Insurance Program, TCPB 
Participation in Farm Shows, Sponsorship of TAEX and TDA Meeting; Update on West 
Texas Gas Users; Other Business; Adjourn
6:00 p.m. Finance Committee
Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion- November and December 1997 Financial 
Statements, Life Insurance Policy for Jerry Don Glover; Other Business: Adjourn.
Contact: Mr. Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027,
(806) 647-4224.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:05 p.m.
TRD-9800889

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH40 West
Amarillo
Texas Corn Producers Board

REVISED AGENDA:
Call to Order
Action: Minutes of November 13, 1997 meeting
Presentation and Action: Advertising, Promotion and Education Committee 
Recommendations; On Research Proposals and Oversight Committee Recommendations 
on Proposals; On C-O-R-N Committee Recommendations, On Finance Committee 
Recommendations- Financial Statements, Life Insurance Policy for Jerry Don 
Glover.
Presentation and Discussion: On "Certified Agenda of Closed/Executive Session"; 
adjourn for Executive Session.
Executive Session: In accordance with Texas Government Code Annotated, 
sec.551.074 and sec.551.072, to discuss personnel and purchase of real estate; 
Adjourn Executive Session.
Call to Order
Discussion and Action: Take action on Executive Session., if necessary; Setting 
time and p lace of next board meeting.
Discussion: Other Business
Adjourn
Contact: Mr. Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, (806) 
647-4224.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:04 p.m.
TRD-9800888

Office of Court Administration
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
State Capitol Extension Room E1.028
Austin
Texas Judicial Council Committee on Juvenile Reform/Impact on the Courts 

AGENDA:
I. Commencement of Meeting: Judge Penny L. Pope
II. Attendance of Members.
III. Overview of Background Resources.
IV. Identify and Discuss Issues to be Addressed by Committee.
V. Public Testimony.
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjourn.
Contact: Amy Chamberlain, 205 West 14th Street, #600, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
463-1625.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 11:38 a.m.
TRD-9800949

Texas Court Reporters Certification Board 
Saturday, January 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street, Room 101-102
Austin

AGENDA:
The Court Reporters Certification Board will meet to consider and take action on 
the following:
Minutes of the October 18, 1997 meeting.
Formal Disciplinary Hearings: Cause Numbers 97-3143-07 (Holmes), 98-3797-05 
(Back-Reeves) and 98-6152-06 (Robledo) Report from Chair on Request for 
Continuance in Cause Number 97-1504-08 (Shugart).
Testimony from Test Applicant Karryn Torres on reviewing October 1996 
examination. 
Preliminary Reviews: Cause Numbers 97-2062-11 (Burleigh), 98-4842-07 (Williams), 
98-5156-08 (Jenkins), 98-5309-09 (Orr), 98-3258-10 (Turner), 98-0928-11 (Webb), 
98-6114-12 (Davis), 98-2723-13 (Smith), 98-2610-14 (Garcia), 98-1238-15 
(Olmsted) and 98-5309-16 (Orr).
Report and act on resolution of complaint involving Cause Number 97-1122-03 
(Richardson) aka Art Richardson v. Texas Court Reporters Certification Board, 
Cause N. 97-030794.
Applications of Applicants convicted of a criminal offense in File Numbers 7343, 
7379, 7382.
Reinstatement Committee Report
Administrative Business: Court Reporting Firm Registration Update, FY 1998 
Operating Costs, First Quarter Output and Efficiency Measures Report, Update on 
Proposed Renewal Fee Increase, Travel Expenditure Limitation Issues and Year 
2000 Computer Dilemma.
General Correspondence: Received 10/23/97, 11/17/97, 12/08/97, 01/06/98, 
01/12/98 and 1/14/98.
Contact: Peg Liedtke, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-1624.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 5:23 p.m.
TRD-9800637

Texas Department of Criminal Justice 
Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
Austin
Community Justice Assistance Division

REVISED 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. Probation Advisory Committee Report
IX. Committee Reports
A. Public Service
B. Program Services
C. Field Services
D. Legislature
X. Division Director's Update
XI. Council Member Issues
XII. Next Meeting
XIII. Adjournment
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 requested to contact the agency 
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Lois Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. 
Filed: January 15, 1998, 5:07 p.m.
TRD-9800686

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 12:00 p.m.
Hilton Hotel, 2721 South 10th Street
McAllen
Human Resources Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Overview of Agency Training
III. Discussion of Outside Employment
IV. 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 requested to contact the agency 
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 251-3702. 
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9800905

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Hilton Hotel, 2721 South 10th Street
McAllen
Facilities Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the September 18, 1997, Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes 
III. Approval of Amendment Three to the Agreement Between TDCJ and Gilbane 
Building Company for Final Payment (900 Bed State Jail Facility, Bonham, Texas) 
IV. Discussion of the Eastham Road Construction Project (Job #009-4062.06-04) 
A.L. Helmcamp
V. Discussion of the Gatesville Road Construction Project (Job #024-0405.02-04) 
Gatesville, Hilltop, Mountain View and Hughes Units (JHL Construction)
VI. Preliminary Budget Approval for Design and Construction of Trusty Camps and 
High Security Prisons.
VII. 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 requested to contact the agency 
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. 
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9800906

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Hilton Hotel, 2721 South 10th Street
McAllen
Support Operations Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of November 20, 1997 Meeting Minutes
III. Briefing and Discussion on Statutory Requirements for Texas Correctional 
Industries
IV. Briefing and Discussion on the State Auditor's Report on Texas Correctional 
Industries
V. Texas Correctional Industries Policy Changes
VI. Status Report on TDCJ Pending Land Sales, Leases, and Marketing Studies 
VII. 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 requested to contact the agency 
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. 
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9800907

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
Hilton Hotel, 2721 South 10th Street
McAllen
Wyndham School District Board of Trustees

AGENDA:
I. Regular Session
A. Consent Items
1. Minutes of the November 20, 1997, Meeting
2. Multiple Employment Requests
3. Bi-Monthly Investment Report
4. Revision of the Wyndham School District Grievance Policy, 7.26
B. Superintendent's Report -- the ABC's of WSD
1. Introduction and Overview
2. Student Selection and Assessment
3. Instructional Programs
4. Auxiliary Services
5. Issues and Challenges
C. Public Comment
II. Executive Session
A. Discussion with attorneys concerning the Internal Revenue Service b. Windham 
School District case. (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code).
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 requested to contact the agency 
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 251-3702. 
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9800908

Texas Diabetes Council
Friday, January 30, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Moreton Building, Conference Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100
West 49th Street
Austin

AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the 
September 26, 1997 meeting; director's report; status report on fiscal year 1997 
expenditures; status report on fiscal year 1998 quarterly expenditures; 
recommendation for approval regarding the pharmacological treatment Algorithm 
for Type 2 Diabetes; recommendation for approval regarding Type 1 minimum 
standards for children and adults; status reports on diabetes projects 
(community-based Diabetes programs; walk Texas; Bienstar Health Program; Child 
and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH) Program; Diabetic Eye 
Disease Program; public information campaign; and the Texas Diabetes Institute); 
public comments (setting future meeting dates for the council; and forwarding 
mail to council members).
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: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-
7490.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 3:54 p.m.
TRD-9800609

Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 12:15 p.m.
505 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin Convention Center, Lone Star Room 
Austin
Texas Ed-Flex Committee

AGENDA:
This is a regular meeting of the Texas Ed-Flex Committee. The agenda is as 
follows:
(1) Call to order; (2) approval of minutes; (3) recommendations on specific 
district and campus waiver requests; (4) status report; and (5) adjournment.  
Contact: Madeleine Draeger Manigold, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 463-9077.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 2:41 p.m.
TRD-9800769

Friday, February 6, 1998, 4:30 p.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue, W.B. Travis Building, Room 6-101
Austin
State Parent Advisory Council for Migrant Education

AGENDA:
On Friday, February 6, 1998, beginning at 9:30 a.m., the council's agenda is as 
follows: welcome and introductions; Texas State Parent Advisory Council (PAC) 
for Migrant Education; discussion of process for nominations and appointments to 
state PAC; orientation to the state PAC: roles and responsibilities; discussion 
of minutes; discussion of state PAC bylaws; overview of Public Law 103-382, Part 
C; election of officers; tour of state office for migrant education; discussion 
of seven areas of focus for migrant education program; discussion of Texas state 
plan for migrant education; and agenda recommendations for next meeting.
Contact: Frank Contreras, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
463-9067.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 8:49 a.m.
TRD-9800919

State Employee Charitable Campaign
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Department of Human Services, 701 West 51st Street, Room 652
Austin
State Policy Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Approval of December 11/12, 1997 minutes
III. State Advisory Committee Report
IV. Comptroller's Staff Report
V. Legal Counsel's Report
VI.Local Campaign Manger Expense Reimbursement
VII. SPC Retreat Recommendations
VIII. State Campaign Manager's Report
IX. Officer Reports
X. Chair's Report
XI. Other Business
XII. Adjourn.
Contact: Mike Terry, 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
478-6601.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 3:36 p.m.
TRD-9800602

Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
2207 Line Avenue
Amarillo
Local Employee Committee, Amarillo

AGENDA:
1. Welcome
2. Minutes
3. Final Campaign Results
4. 1997 LEC Evaluation
5. Other Business
Contact: Diana Phillips, 2207 Line Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79106, (806) 376-
6359.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 8:33 a.m.
TRD-9800835

Fire Fighters' Pension Commission
Friday, January 23, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
State Pension Review Board, One Capital Square, Room 406, 300 West 15th Street
Austin
Administrative Division

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Board of Trustees will: approve minutes of 
the December 4-5, 1997 Board Meeting; recess to Executive Session; consider 
action on Executive Session; Election Officers of the Board; hear reports from 
the Actuary; discussion and possible action to retain outsidc 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) 936-
3372. 
Filed: January 15, 1998, 12:41 p.m.
TRD-9800649

Texas Funeral Service Commission
Monday, January 26, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206
Austin
Ad-Hoc Reciprocal Licensing Committee

AGENDA:
1. Convene, Chairman Robert Duncan; 2. Discussion and possible action of 
reciprocal applications from:
Kenneth P. Stowers; Ryan Allen; April Morales; Mark Whitley; Louise Whitmore 
Ainsworth (current cease and desist order on file); Jeffrey D. Van Buskirk; 
Donald R. Brimage; Sherie Cox (if application is received by January 26, 1998) 
3. Discussion and possible action on non-renewal of reciprocal licensees:  Eddie 
L. Hawkins, FD11448; Robert D. Cowley, FD11449.
4. Other business
5. Public comment
6. Adjourn
Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704-
1716, (512) 479-7222
Filed: January 16, 1998, 11:49 p.m.
TRD-9800750

Monday, January 26, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206
Austin
Rules Committee

AGENDA:
1. Convene, Chairman Kenneth Hughes 2. Review and discussion on By-Laws for the 
Texas Funeral Service Commission. 4. Review and discussion on proposed rule 
201.18, charges for providing copies of public information (delete and 
substitute). 4. Review and discussion on proposed rule 203.30, continuing 
education as a condition for license renewal (delete and substitute). 5. Review 
and discussion on proposed rule 203.29, funeral establishment names (delete and 
substitute). 6. Review and discussion on proposed amendment to rule 203.6, 
provisional licensees. 7. Review and discussion on proposed rule regarding 
chapels. 8. Reviw of agency rules under sec.167, Article IX, House Bill 19. 
Discussion and possible action on recommendations to full Commission for 
Adoption in the January 29th Commission meeting. 10. Other business. 11. Public 
comment. 12. Adjourn.
Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704-
1716, (512) 479-7222
Filed: January 16, 1998, 11:49 p.m.
TRD-9800751

Monday, January 26, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206
Austin
Education Committee

AGENDA:
1. Convene, Chairman Robert Duncan. 2. Adoption of the September 18, 1997 
meeting minutes. 3. Review and discussion on the Administration of the 
Provisional Licensing Program. 4. Review and discussion on the National 
Association of Funeral Directors Baccalaureate Degree Program. 5. Review and 
discussion on the exit interview schedule. 6. Discussion and possible action on 
recommendations to the commission. during the January 29th commission meeting. 
7. Other business. 8. Public comment. 9. Adjourn.
Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704-
1716, (512) 479-7222
Filed: January 16, 1998, 11:49 p.m.
TRD-9800752

Tuesday-Wednesday, January 27-28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively 
510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206
Austin
Complaint Review Committee

AGENDA:
I. Convene, Leo Metcalf, Chair. II. Public comment. III. Discussion and possible 
action concerning complaints listed in this notice:
INFORMAL CONFERENCES: 1. TFSC Case No 97-155. 2. TFSC Case No. 96-100. 3. TFSC 
Case No. 96-046. 4. TFSC Case No. 96-150. 5. TFSC Case No. 98-005. 6. TFSC Case 
No. 97-037. 7. TFSC Case No. 96-082. 8. TFSC Case No. 96-037. 9. TFSC Case No. 
95-096. 10. TFSC Case No. 95-130. 11. TFSC Case No. 97-080. 
NEW CASE REVIEW: 1. TFSC Case No 97-134. 2. TFSC Case No. 97-148. 3. TFSC Case 
No. 97-160. 4. TFSC Case No. 97-161. 5. TFSC Case No. 97-162. 6. TFSC Case No. 
97-165. 7. TFSC Case No. 97-166. 8. TFSC Case No. 97-167. 9. TFSC Case No. 97-
170. 10. TFSC Case No. 97-171. 11. TFSC Case No. 97-172. 12. TFSC Case No 98-
001. 13. TFSC Case No. 98-003. 14. TFSC Case No. 98-010. 15. TFSC Case No. 98-
017. 16. TFSC Case No. 98-018. 17. TFSC Case No. 98-021. 18. TFSC Case No. 98-
028. 19. TFSC Case No. 98-030. 20. TFSC Case No. 98-031. 21. TFSC Case No. 98-
132. 22. TFSC Case No. 97-033. 23. TFSC Case No. 98-044. 24. TFSC Case No. 98-
045. 25. TFSC Case No. 98-048. 26. TFSC Case No. 98-051. 27. TFSC Case No. 98-
057. 28. TFSC Case No. 98-069. 
CASE UPDATE: 1. TFSC Case No. 96-170. 2. TFSC Case No. 97-116. 3. TFSC Case No. 
96-132. 4. TFSC Case No. 97-006.
Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704-
1716, (512) 479-7222
Filed: January 16, 1998, 11:49 p.m.
TRD-9800753

Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 
Hilton and Towers North, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin
Exit Interviews

AGENDA:
I. The Exit Interviews for the Provisional Licensees has been scheduled. There 
will be an estimate of 85 Provisional Licensees attending the interview. 
Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704-
1716, (512) 479-7222
Filed: January 16, 1998, 2:41 p.m.
TRD-9800770

General Services Commission
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402
Austin

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Staff, Guests and Members Present; III. Approval of 
Minutes; IV. Presentation of Awards; V. Consideration and possible approval of 
the following Agenda Items: Item 1. Rate Reduction for TEX-AN Frame Relay 
Services, Item 2. Establishment of Change Order Contingency Funds for Existing 
Construction Projects. Item 3. Construction contract award to Henderson 
Electric, Inc., of Houston, Texas, in the amount of $129,999.00 for the 
installation of backup power and miscellaneous electrical work at the Baker-
Hughes State Office Building in Houston, Texas. Authorizing a change order 
contingency fund for this project in the amount of $10,000.00. Project number 
94-014A-303. Item 4. Program Issues: A. Construction Project Status Report, B. 
State Emergency Conservation Office Status Report. C. Fiscal Division Report, D. 
Team Excellence 2000 Committee Status Report, E. Strategic Planning Committee 
Status Report. F. Information Resources Steering Committee Status Report; VI. 
Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provision of 
Texas Government Code sec.551.074; VII. Executive Session to consider the status 
of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government 
Code sec.551.072; VIII. Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel 
concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government 
Code sec.551.071; IX. Adjournment. 
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who my need 
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or 
hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, also non-English speaking 
persons who may need assistance are requested to contact Pat Wilder at (512) 
463-3446 two working days prior too the meeting so that appropriate arrangements 
can be made.
Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
463-3960.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 1:11 p.m.
TRD-9800764

Texas Department of Health 
Friday, January 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Animal Health Commission, 2105 Kramer Lane, Corner of Kramer and Metric
Austin
Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) 
Interagency Coordinating Council

AGENDA:
The council will welcome members and guests, introduce new council members and 
the facilitator and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of 
the October 23, 1997, meeting; an overview of the comments regarding the 1997 
annual report; finalizing the information to be included in the 1997 report; and 
setting the next meeting date for the council.
To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, 
ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 
458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Linda Moore, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 490-
2505.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 3:54 p.m.
TRD-9800606

Friday, January 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Meyers Building, Room 3, 1919 South Braeswood Boulevard
Houston
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Facilities Task Force Ratios Subcommittee 

AGENDA:
The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act 
on: review of current rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117) and 
standards relating to the ratio of care givers to patients; setting of a 
tentative date for the next subcommittee meeting; and public comment (may be 
limited to three minutes per comment).
To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, 
ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (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 14, 1998, 3:54 p.m.
TRD-9800608

Friday, January 30, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
Meyers Building, Room 3, 1919 South Braeswood Boulevard
Houston
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Facilities Task Force Technician Credentialing 
Subcommittee of the Staffing Subcommittee

AGENDA:
The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act 
on: a review of the need for licensing rules and standards relating to ESRD 
facilities for technician credentialing; setting of a tentative date for the 
next subcommittee meeting; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes 
per comment).
To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, 
ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 
458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-
6646.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 3:54 p.m.
TRD-9800607

Texas Health Care Information Council 
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Appointments Committee

AGENDA:
Texas Health Care Information Council's Appointments Committee will convene in 
open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following 
items; minutes of December 1, 1997; redesignation of size and membership of 
technical advisory committees; and, redesignation of overall charges and 
missions of technical advisory committees.
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 
(512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9800858

Friday, January 30, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, M-739.
Austin
Hospital Discharge Data Committee

AGENDA:
Texas Health Care Information Council's Hospital Discharge Data Committee will 
convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the 
following items: minutes from December 2, 1997 meeting; recommendation of data 
warehouse vendor in response to RFO; proposed use of PDS database in agreement 
with Texas Hospital Association; technical advisory committee reports; and 
proposed amendments to 25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19. 
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 
(512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9800855

Friday, January 30, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, M-653.
Austin
Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended Information Plan Committee

AGENDA:
Texas Health Care Information Council's Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended 
Information Plan Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and 
possibly take formal action on the following items; minutes of December 2, 1997; 
RFP for data analysis of 997 HEDIS data during 1998; technical advisory 
committee report; December 3-4 HMO HEDIS conference; HMO exemption requests; 
recommendations concerning implementation of HMO HEDIS 3.0/98 data collection 
project on 1997 enrollments; discussion about consolidated collection of HEDIS 
data for other State agencies; and, report on status of HMO report card project 
by Office of Public Insurance Council.
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 
(512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9800856

Friday, January 30, 1998, 9:15 a.m.
Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, M-618.
Austin
Consumer Education Committee

AGENDA:
Texas Health Care Information Council's Consumer Education Committee will 
convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the 
following items; facilitator's report from December 11 consumer education 
planning session; development of charge to Quality Methods and Consumer 
Education Technical Advisory Committee; and, recommendation concerning 
additional consumer education planning and specific consumer education projects
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 
(512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9800857

Friday, January 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, M-739.
Full Council
Austin

The Texas Health Care Information Council will convene in open session, 
deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items; minutes of 
December 2, 1997; committee reports (Consumer Education, Non-Hospital Data and 
Extended Information Plan, Hospital Discharge Data, and Appointments); proposed 
amendments to 25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19; redesignation of size membership, 
and mission of technical advisory committees; selection of data warehouse vendor 
in response to recent RFO; recommendations of specific consumer education 
projects; reports from technical advisory committees; recommendations concerning 
administrative rules relating to relationship between Council and technical 
advisory committees; and, staff report.
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-
6492, fax: (512) 424-6491.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:44 a.m.
TRD-9800854

Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool")
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
301 Congress Avenue, Suite 360, Third Floor Conference Room
Austin
Board and Grievance Subcommittees -- Board meeting -- 9:00 a.m., Grievance 
Subcommittee, (immediately following Board meeting).

AGENDA:
Some members will participate via teleconference because it is difficulty or 
impossible for such members to attend the meeting. 
I. Subcommittee: Grievance: Discussion and possible action on notice of 
grievance procedures to applicants and insureds.
II. Board. Discussion on subcommittee reports. Report on TDI Rules. Discussion 
and possible action on update of enrollment process. Discussion and possible 
action Blue Cross Blue Shield procedures for enrollment of new providers. 
Discussion and possible action on contract and fees for Third Party 
Administrator. Discussion and possible action on Invitation for Bid for 
management services. Discussion and possible action on agent for service 
process. Update on liability insurance for the directors and officers of the 
Pool. Status report on Pool publicity. Discussion and possible action on website 
for the Pool. Public comment. Other management or administrative matters. 
Setting of next meeting.
Contact: Rhonda Myron, or Kim Stokes, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-6651.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 1:56 p.m.
TRD-9800582

Texas Health Kids Corporation ("THKC") 
Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby Tower 1, Room 102
Austin
Board of Directors

AGENDA:
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with 
Texas Open Meetings Act for THKC staff briefing on issues set forth in agenda, 
or to receive advice from legal counsel.
II. BOARD AGENDA: Working Meeting covering all aspects of program development.  
Call to order; certification of quorum and approval of minutes of December 9, 
1997 and January 14, 1998 meeting of the THKC Board.
Briefings from THKC staff, deliberations, and possible 
approval/action/authorization of persons to execute necessary 
documents/execution of necessary documents regarding the following: Eligibility 
criteria for THKC benefit plan(s), benefit plan design, possible sliding scale 
payment options, and other issues relating to designing an insurance product(s) 
for Texas children; contracts with outside contractors and related issues, 
including possible discussion regarding or selection of actuarial contractor; 
space/leasing issues; vendor contracts/requirements and related issues; funding 
and budget issues relating to THKC program, operations; timelines and work plan 
for accomplishing goal of having product ready by statutory deadline; staffing 
update; other administrative, procedural matters relating to organization of 
THKC.
Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, 333 Guadalupe Street, MC113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-3046.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 5:00 p.m.
TRD-9800916

Texas Historical Commission
Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Carrington-Covert House, 1511 Colorado Street
Austin
Organizational Review Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Consideration of Possible Reorganization
III. Executive Session of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, 
sec.551.071 (Personnel Matters)
IV. Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
V. Adjourn.
Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276, (512) 463-
6100.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 4:20 p.m.
TRD-9800823

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, First floor, Room 103 
Austin
Antiquities Advisory Board

AGENDA:
Approval of minutes from October 30, 1997, Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB) 
Meeting #8. There are seven sites for Designation of State Archeological 
Landmarks: a) Site 41BQ279, Old Mill Dam Site, City of Clifton, Bosque County; 
b) Site 41CD132, BBB & C Railhead (publicly owned portions only), City of 
Alleyton, Colorado County; c) Site 41HR571, City of Houston, Harris County; d) 
Sites 41TA56, 41TA114 and 41TA170, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Taylor 
County; and e) J.H. McCleskey #1 Oil Well, Central Texas Historical and 
Genealogical Preservation, Inc., Eastland County. There are four sites for 
Nomination of State Archeological Landmarks: a) Historic Collin County 
Courthouse, Collin County (owned by Collin County); b) Dallas High School (N.R. 
Crozier Tech High School), Dallas County (owned by DISD); c) The Colony Bay Site 
(41FB99), Ft. Bend County (owned by The Archeological Conservancy); and d) 
Wimberley Mill Millrace Site, Hays County (owned by Mr. Bill and M.F. Johnson). 
There will be a discussion of Architectural Issues under the Antiquities Code: 
a) designations and b) permit review and issuance. There will be considered 
general board discussions on: a) requested change in rules for defaulted permits 
to allow for extended ending dates under special circumstances; b) Status of 
conflict of interest/code of ethics for AAB; c) ROPA (Registry of Professional 
Archeologists); d) Status of "project archaeologist" issue: e) Status of the 
inventory of site collections curated under Texas Antiquities Permits; f) Status 
of La Belle conservation work and security; g) Status of a profile for a 
permanent curation facility for the La Belle Collection; h) Status of the Gilmer 
project; i) Issuing of permits for in-house DAP work (compliance and research); 
j) Review of the 106 Process; k) Awards of Merit for Archeological Projects; 1) 
"Tips for Hiring Archeological Contractors" brocure; m) Status of assessing a 
closer working relationship with other boards, committees, divisions of the THC; 
and n) Suggestions on making the AAB even more effective. We will then listen to 
any public comments and any staff reports. Adjournment of meeting.
Contact: Lillie Thompson, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276, (512) 463-
1858.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 11:21 p.m.
TRD-9800876

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Elrose Building, Second Floor, 108 West 16th Street
Austin
Historic and Military Sites Committees

AGENDA:
1. American Battlefield Protection Program Grant: Texas in the Civil War- 
Official Map and Guide
2. Galveston's Civil War Weekend and dedication of the THC's Civil War Monument
3. Sabine Pass
4. Update on Historic Sites Legislation
5. Other Business
Contact: Stan Graves/Dan Utley, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276, (512) 
463-6094.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:59 a.m.
TRD-9800867

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street, Conference Room, Ground Floor 
Austin
Communications Committee

AGENDA:
I. Approval of Minutes
II. Marketing Division Update
III. Process for sending information to legislators (review and discuss) 
IV. New Business
Contact: Renee Peterson, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276, (512) 463-
6100.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:59 a.m.
TRD-9800869

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
205 West 14th Street
Austin
Heritage Tourism and Communications Committees Joint Meeting

AGENDA:
I. Approval of minutes of October and December 1997
II. Budget
III. Heritage Tourism Activities Progress Report
IV. Other Information Items
V. Adjournment
Contact: Mario Sanchez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276, (512) 463-
5754.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
TRD-9800909

Thursday, January 29, 1998, 3:45 p.m.
Carrington-Covert House Library, 1511 Colorado Street
Austin
Archeology Committee

AGENDA:
There will be an update on the La Salle Shipwreck and Fort St. Louis projects. A 
discussion on Canadian River Basin Reconnaissance project and the Red River War 
Battle sites project. Status of Texas Archeology Awareness Month (1997 report, 
status of changes for 1998). A discussion of future projects and other business. 
Adjournment of Meeting.
Contact: Curtis Tunnell, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276, (512) 463-
6100.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 10:35 a.m.
TRD-9800873

Friday, January 30, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Carrington-Covert House, 1511 Colorado Street
Austin
Executive Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Discussion of Nominations for the Governor's Award and Ruth Lester Lifetime 
Achievement Award
III. Courthouse Initiative
IV. Budget Issues:
a) Policy on Per Diem Reimbursement
b) Request for Additional Travel Funding
c) Interim Committee Funding Status
V. Discussion of Sam Rayburn House Museum
VI. Historic Sites Assessment
VII. Heritage Tourism
VIII. Executive Session of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, 
to discuss personnel matters under sec.551.074.
IX. Adjournment
Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276, (512) 463-
6100.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:59 a.m.
TRD-9800866

Friday, January 30, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Elrose Building, First Floor, 108 West 16th Street
Austin
History Programs Committee

AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Announcements
3. Museum grant review and recommendations
4. Review of criteria for Official Texas Historical Markers
5. Discussion on procedures for removal of RTHL designations
6. Easement programs for Certified Local Governments as part of annual pass-
through grant awards
7. Presentation of State Board of Review activities for FY 1998
8. Adjournment
Contact: Frances Rickard/Jim Steely, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276, 
(512) 463-5868.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:59 a.m.
TRD-9800868

Friday, January 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
William P. Clements Building, Fifth Floor, Committee Room 2, 300 West 15th 
Street
Austin
Quarterly Board Meeting

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes from October 31, 1997 Meeting
III. Announcements
IV. Public Comments
V. Action Items
VI. Chairman's Report
VII. Executive Session, Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, to 
discuss personnel matters under sec.551.074.
VIII. Information Items
IX. Adjournment
Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276, (512) 463-
6100.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:59 a.m.
TRD-9800865

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Monday, January 26, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
507 Sabine Street, Room 437
Austin
Board Meeting

AGENDA:
The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider 
and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of December 8, 1997; Acceptance of 
Resignation of Chief Operating Officer; Appointment of Vice-President of Multi-
Family Lending; Approval of 401(k) Plan; Purchase of Contracts for Deed in 
Hidalgo County for Magic Valley Group; Approval of Loans Made Under the Multi-
Family Rural, Underserved and Small Community Pilot Program for 83-Westgage 
Ltd., Keystone Apartments, Weslaco, Texas for 138 Units; President's Report; 
Executive Session- Personnel Matters; Consultation with attorney under 
sec.551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; Anticipated Litigation (potential or 
threatened); Action in Open Session on Items Discussed in Executive Session; 
Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting 
should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-
2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can 
be made.
Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
475-3934.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 1:10 p.m.
TRD-9800760

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Saturday, January 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
8212 Barton Club Drive, Conference Center
Austin
Board Retreat

AGENDA:
The Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to 
hear presentations from all Division Directors on Department Programs. There 
will be no action items. These reports are: Housing Programs- HOME Program, Low 
Income Housing Tax Credit; Housing Trust Fund; Section 8: Compliance; Housing 
Finance; Office of Colinia Initiatives; Community Development; Community 
Affairs; Administration; Manufactured Housing; Finances, Internal Auditor; 
Housing Resource Center; Strategic Planning; Information Systems; Legal; 
Communications; Government and Public Information; Executive Office; Adjourn.
Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
475-3934.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 2:44 p.m.
TRD-9800778

Monday, January 26, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
507 Sabine Street, Room 437
Austin
Program Committee

AGENDA:
The Programs Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community 
Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of 
September 13, 1997, amended- HOME Program Rules; Heritage of Dartmouth, 
Apartments for HOME funds; Purchase of Contracts for Deed in Hidalgo County for 
Magic Valley Group; Extension of Contract for East Texas Technical Assistance 
Center; Amendment to Parkview Apartments HOME Program Commitment; Report on 
State Low Income Housing Plan and Texas Housing Finance Corporation; Adjourn.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should 
contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at 
least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
475-3934.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 1:10 p.m.
TRD-9800763

Monday, January 26, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
507 Sabine Street, Room 437
Austin
Manufactured Housing Committee

AGENDA:
The Manufactured Housing Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing 
and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of 
Manufactured Housing Committee Meeting of December 8, 1997, Approval of 
Manufactured Housing Cases; Docket Number 332-97-1522, Complaint Number 
MHD1996001799M, MHD1997001902D and MHD1997002172D in the Matter of William P. 
Garrett dba Bill's Mobile Home Transport; Approval of Action on Cross-Drive Rock 
Anchor Installations; Report Items on Rules Development and Anchor Task Force; 
Adjourn. 
Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should 
contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at 
least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
475-3934.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 2:43 p.m.
TRD-9800777

Monday, January 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
507 Sabine Street, Room 437
Austin
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Public Hearing

AGENDA:
The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of 
Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes 
of December 8, 1997, and December 16, 1997; approval of Proposed 1998 Qualified 
Allocation Plan and Repeal of Rules for 1997; Recommendations Concerning 
Extensions for Low Income Housing Tax Credit Projects; Adjourn.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should 
contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at 
least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
475-3934.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 2:43 p.m.
TRD-9800776

Monday, January 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
507 Sabine Street, Room 434
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to 
consider and possibly act on: Minutes of December 8, 1997; Amended HOME Program 
Rules; Heritage at Dartmouth Apartments for HOME Funds; Purchase of Contracts 
for Deed for Hidalgo County for Magic Valley Group, Inc.; Amendment to Parkview 
Apartments for HOME Program; Extension of Contract for East Texas Technical 
Assistance Center; Signature Authority for Deputy Executive Director; 
Manufactured Housing Cases of Docket No. 332-97-1522, Complaint No. 
MHD1996001799M, MHD1997001902D and MHD1997002172D in the Matter of William P. 
Garrett dba Bill's Mobile Home Transport; Qualified Allocation Plan for 1998 for 
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program and Repeal of rules for 1997; Terms of 
Dallas-Oxford Multi-Family Refunding Transaction; Loan to Monterrey Villa 
Apartment Homes; Report on Single Family Programs; Manufactured Housing Report 
on Anchor Task Force and Rules Development; State Low Income Housing Plan; Texas 
Housing Finance Corporation and Others; Executive Session for Personnel Matters; 
Anticipated Litigation (Potential or Threatened) Personnel Matters regarding 
duties and responsibilities in relationship to Budget under sec.551.074 Texas 
Government Code; Consultation with attorney; Action in Open Session on items 
discussed in Executive Session.
Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
475-3934.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 4:27 p.m.
TRD-9800825

Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas State Capitol Building Extension, E2.012
Austin
Texas Affordable Housing Task Force

AGENDA:
Organizational Meeting.
Contact: Jeffrey D. Clark, 507 Sabine, #950, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-
3932.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 4:34 p.m.
TRD-9800914

Texas Department of Human Services
Friday, January 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
701 West 51st Street, East Tower, Public Hearing Room
Austin
Texas Board of Human Services

AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Minutes of December 19, 1997. 2. Briefing on the Texas 
Integrated Enrollment and Services (TIES) Project. 3. Establishing the State 
Immigrant Food Assistance Program (SIFAP). 4. Nursing Facility Administrator 
Licensure Rules for the Assessment of an Administrative Penalty, Informal 
Review, Formal Hearing, and Standards of Conduct. 5. Revised Rules Regarding the 
Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation or iRelated 
Conditions (ICFMR/RC) Informal Administrative Review. 6. Amendments to Policies 
and Procedures. 7. Advisory Committee Appointments. 8. Commissioner's Report: a. 
Announcements and Comments. b. Tracking of Board Action.
Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 
438-3048.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 4:09 p.m.
TRD-9800615

Texas Department of Insurance
Monday, January 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-98-0075.B In the matter of the Texas Department of Insurance v. 
North American Insurance Service, Inc.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, MC113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 3:41 p.m.
TRD-9800797

Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-98-2281.C In the matter of the CHARLES E. CORLEY.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, MC113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 3:41 p.m.
TRD-9800798

Monday, February 9, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-2105.E In the Appeal of DURHAM TEMPORARIES from a decision of 
the Facility Insurance Corporation.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, MC113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 3:42 p.m.
TRD-9800799

Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-2041.E Prehearing conference in the matter of the Appeal by 
PRODUCERS ASSISTANCE CORPORATION from a decision of the Texas Workers' 
Compensation Insurance Facility.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, MC113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 3:42 p.m.
TRD-9800800

Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-2121.C To consider the application of JOSEPH A. ROSALES, for a 
Group I, Legal Reserve Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas 
Department of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, MC113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 3:42 p.m.
TRD-9800801

Commission on Jail Standards
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
William P. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street 
Austin

AGENDA:
Call to order. Roll call of Commission members. Reading and approval of minutes 
of December 4, 1997 meeting. Old Business: Hidalgo County, San Jacinto County, 
Tom Green County. New Business: Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure. 
Request for Variances; Garza, Hopkins and Travis Counties. Review of Variances; 
Coleman, Foard and Glasscock Counties. Staff Report; Completed Jail Projects, 
Active Remedial Orders/Cancel/Changes, Juvenile Justice Survey, Status and 
Composition of Jail Population, financial Report/Budget, Training, review of 
Agency Rules. Other Business. Adjourn.
Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. 
Filed: January 20, 1998, 9:46 a.m.
TRD-9800861

Boards for Lease of State-owned Lands 
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
4200 Smith School Road, Commissioner Hearing Room, First Floor
Austin
Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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; easement application for a transmission line across Leander 
Rehabilitation Facility and Williamson County Park, Williamson County; 
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, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress 
Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. 
Filed: January 14, 1998, 1:31 p.m.
TRD-9800581

Legislative Budget Board
Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m. -- revised time
1400 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.038
Austin
Public Education Team

AGENDA:
I. Round Table Discussion, School Finance Studies.
II. Introduction- Project Staff
III. Public Comment
Contact: Debra Haas, 105 West 15th Street, Third Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 475-2902, fax: (512) 463-1138.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 8:07 a.m.
TRD-9800917

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 
Wednesday, January 28, 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; Bank One Texas NA; Elite 
Cleaners; First Sewing Incorporated; First Worthing Company; Flint Ink 
Corporation; Freshen Clean Cleaners; Gholston Cleaners; Harvey Giddings; Haldor 
Topsoe Incorporated; James Hardie; Havenhurst Apartments; HEA Management 
Grouping; Hi-Tech Cleaners; St. Mary's Episcopal Home; Stewart and Stevenson 
Inc.; Supreme Cleaners; Swan Inn; Taft Circle; and V.I.P. Cleaners for failing 
to pay inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for the 
Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated 
(the Code) Chapter 755, and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, 
pursuant to the Code and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100; 
Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 65.
Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado. E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 463-3192.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 3:17 p.m.
TRD-9800791

Wednesday, January 28, 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; Copper Tank Brewing Company; 
Crestridge Apartments; Holiday Inn Mount Pleasant; Intercontinental 
Manufacturer; Jerusalem Baptist Church; Laredo Housing Authority; Lone Star 
Protein Incorporated; Lubbock Housing Authority; and Joel A. Sellers for failing 
to pay boiler inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of 
operation for the above-named Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas 
Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code) Chapter 755, and 16 Texas 
Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Texas Revised 
Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100; Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA); 
and 16 TAC Chapter 65.
Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado. E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 463-3192.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 3:17 p.m.
TRD-9800792

Texas Life, Accident, Health and Hospital
Service Insurance Guaranty Association
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 
301 Congress Avenue, Suite 500
Austin
Board of Directors

AGENDA:
Consideration and possible action on: 1) Election of Officers and appointment of 
Board Committees; 2) November 17 and December 8 minutes of special board 
meetings; 3) Guaranty Association activities; 4) Executive Session; 5) Matters 
discussed in Executive Session; 6) Actuarial responsibility in insolvencies; 7) 
Impaired/Insolvent estates; 8) Committee reports; 9) Financial matters; 10) 
Termination of employee retirement plans; 11) Ratification of contracts with the 
management firm of LaShelle, Coffman and Boles, Ltd; 12) Next meeting. 
Contact: C. S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476-
5101.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 8:37 a.m.
TRD-9800843

Midwestern State University
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 3:00 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 15, 1998, 2:58 p.m.
TRD-9800666

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission 
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin

AGENDA:
This meeting is a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. 
No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the 
commission.
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. 
Filed: January 14, 1998, 4:22 p.m.
TRD-9800619

Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Building E, Room 201S, TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12118 North Interstate 35
Austin

AGENDA:
SOAH Docket No. 582-97-2275; TNRCC Docket No. 97-1131-DIS; Notice of Hearing 
before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative 
Hearings on a request pursuant to Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 8280-141, sec.5 
(Vernon 1954). On January 7, 1997 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission 
(the "Commission") approved the adoption of a resolution providing for a hearing 
to determine whether the territory comprising the City of Allen, Texas, will be 
benefited by the improvements, works, and facilities now owned or operated or 
contemplated to be owned or operated by North Texas Municipal Water District, in 
the event that said territory is annexed to said District and fixing the time 
and place of said hearing. Said Resolution was signed by the Commission on 
January 14, 1998. All persons interested may appear at such hearing and offer 
evidence for or against the intended annexation. The hearing will proceed in 
such order and such rules as are prescribed by the Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. If at 
the conclusion of the hearing the Commission finds that all of the land in such 
territory would be benefited by the present or contemplated improvements, works 
or facilities of the District, the Commission will adopt a resolution calling an 
election in the territory to be annexed, stating therein the date of the 
election, the place or places of holding the same, and providing for the 
necessary election officials. 
Contact: Diego Abrego, MC 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 
239-6161.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 8:06 a.m.
TRD-9800691

Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Building E, Room 201S, TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12118 North Interstate 35
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 97-1131-DIS; Notice of Hearing on a request pursuant to Article XVI 
sec.59 of the Texas Constitution, Texas Water Code Chapters 49 and 54, and 30 
Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293 on the Petition for Creation of Fort Bend 
County Municipal Utility District No. 116. The proposed District would contain 
approximately 353,880 acres of land in eastern Fort Bend County, Texas, 
approximately 28 miles southwest of downtown Houston at the intersection of US 
Highway 59 (Southwest Freeway) and Farm to Market road 2759 (Crabb River Road) 
between the cities of Richmond and Sugar Land and adjacent to the Greatwood 
Development. All of the land within the proposed District is within the 
extraterritorial jurisdiction of either the City of Sugar Land or the City of 
Richmond, with a small portion within the city limits of the city of Sugar Land. 
Access to the district is provided by the access road of Southwest Freeway and 
Crabb River Road, Gonyo Road and Payne Lane. The general nature of the work to 
be done is the purchase, construction, acquisition, ownership, operation, 
repair, improvement, and extension of a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for 
domestic and commercial purposes, and a drainage system to control, abate and 
amend harmful excesses of waters and to reclaim and drain overflowed lands 
within said District. The applicants have stated that a preliminary 
investigation has been instituted to determine the cost of said project, and it 
is estimated from such information as is available at this time, that the 
proposed District's share of the cost of the development contemplated will be 
approximately $14,376,748 for construction costs and approximately $8,493,252 
for non-construction costs, for a total bond issue requirement of $22,870,000 
(for the proposed District's share).
Contact: Andy Lutringer, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 787511-
6161, (512) 239-6161.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 3:58 p.m.
TRD-9800802

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners 
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
929 East 41st Street
Austin
Continuing Education Committee

AGENDA:
1. Roll Call -- 9:00 a.m.
2. Recognize Staff and Visitors
3. Review and approve the minutes of the December 8, 1997 Continuing Education 
Committee Minutes.
4. Report and discussion on action taken by board at January 12, 1998 meeting 
5. Discussion and possible approval on prospective Continuing Education 
providers for 1998-1999
6. Discussion and possible action on prospective Continuing Education 
Instructors 
7. Discussion and possible action/approval of the Plumbing Education Council of 
Texas textbook draft for the Continuing Education Year 1998-1999. 
Contact: Stephanie A. Spiars, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 
458-2145.
Filed: January 15, 1998, 2:44 p.m.
TRD-9800664

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin

AGENDA:
There will be a Commissioners' Worksession for discussion, consideration, and 
possible action regarding: Docket No. 18465- Application of Houston Lighting and 
Power Company for a Change in Accounting Procedures and Approval of Certain Base 
Rate Credits; Docket No. 18490 -- Joint Application to Reduce Texas Utilities 
Electric Company Base Rates and Approval of Certain Accounting Procedures; 
Workshop with interested parties on electric power industry market structure; 
Project No. 17549- Rulemaking to Address Affiliate Activities; and Project No. 
16536- Unbundling of Electric Distribution Facilities and Functions; Project No. 
18277- Earnings Monitoring Report; Project assignments, correspondence, staff 
reports, audit, agency structure and administrative procedures, budget, business 
plan, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to 
consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and 
decisions on matters considered in closed session.
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
936-7308. 
Filed: January 14, 1998, 4:09 p.m.
TRD-9800613

Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Seventh Floor,
Commissioner's Hearing Room
Austin
Synchronous Interconnection Committee

AGENDA:
Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee 
(SIC) will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient 
means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities 
of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas 
reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of electric 
utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost 
and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct 
the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in 
which those facilities will be located
Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 
936-7265. 
Filed: January 14, 1998, 3:55 p.m.
TRD-9800610

Monday, January 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Office of Policy Development

AGENDA:
A joint prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket 
No. 18516: COMPLIANCE PROCEEDING for the IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SMALL AND RURAL 
INCOMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER UNIVERSAL SERVICE PLAN.
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 
936-7308. 
Filed: January 15, 1998, 5:06 p.m.
TRD-9800684

Monday, January 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Office of Policy Development

AGENDA:
A joint prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket 
No. 18515: COMPLIANCE PROCEEDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION of the TEXAS HIGH COST 
UNIVERSAL SERVICE PLAN.
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
936-7308. 
Filed: January 15, 1998, 5:06 p.m.
TRD-9800685

Friday-Saturday, January 30-31, 1998, 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. respectively 
1200 Louisiana Street
Houston

AGENDA:
The Commissioners of the Public Utility Commission will meet and participate in 
at the Deliberative Poll sponsored by Houston Lighting and Power Company. The 
meeting specifically pertains to Project No. 17713, Houston Lighting and Power 
company Activities Pursuant to the Public Participation Requirements of PUC 
Subst. R. 23.34. (IRP). The meeting will be held in the Imperial Ballroom of the 
Hyatt Regency Downtown. 
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 
936-72308. 
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:05 p.m.
TRD-9800891

Railroad Commission of Texas
Monday, January 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider 
various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency 
including oral arguments at the time specified on the agenda. The Railroad 
Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 
60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the 
date the transcript was received.
The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any item listed above as 
authorized by the Open Meetings Act.
Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 
463-7033.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 4:17 p.m.
TRD-9800820

Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council

AGENDA:
Call to order / Roll Call / Agenda Review / Announcements / Commissioner's 
Report / Legislative Update / Break / Council Discussion -- Member Input: Issues 
for Sunset Review / Lunch.
Public Comment / Council Issues Discussion, continued / Break / Resume Issues 
Discussion / Recess
Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 
424-4160.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 1:08 p.m.
TRD-9800880

Friday, January 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council

AGENDA:
Approval of October 1997 Meeting Minutes / Chairpersons's Report / TRC Consumer 
Affairs Report / TRAC Staff Report / Break / Council Discussion -- Sunset Work 
Session: Recommendations to Move Forward / Lunch.
Recommendations / Action Items / Agenda Items for Next Meeting / Adjourn
Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 
424-4160.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 1:08 p.m.
TRD-9800881

Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Friday, January 23, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
1000 Red River, Room 229E
Austin
Board of Trustees Benefit Committee

AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes of December 18, 1997 Meeting
2. Discussion of TRS-Care Insurance Program from inception to present -- Mr. 
DiLorenzo
3. Presentation on Review Process Used by Staff and Retiree Advisory Committee 
to Evaluate Request for Bids (R.F.B.) -- Mr. DiLorenzo and Mr. Medina. 
a. Medical Claims and Network Administration
b. Pharmacy Benefit Manager
4. Consideration of Recommendation to the Board for Contracts on:
a. Medical Claims and Network Administration
b. Pharmacy Benefit Manager
5. Status Report of Benefits Area to include DROP and Calculation of Benefits 
using actual Salaries -- Mrs. Koontz
For ADA assistance, call John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6418 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or 
(800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 397-6418. 
Filed: January 15, 1998, 10:14 a.m.
TRD-9800643

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Clark Street, Texas A&M University 
College Station
Committee on Academic and Student Affairs

AGENDA:
The purpose of the meeting is to review Systemwide enrollment management plan 
projections for the 1998-1999 academic year, receive and discuss reports on 
academic matters and take any action the Committee deems appropriate.
Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 
77843, (409) 845-9600.
Filed: January 15, 1998, 4:09 p.m.
TRD-9800675

Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Clark Street, Texas A&M University 
College Station
Committee on Finance

AGENDA:
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the System's accounting system(s) and 
take any action the Committee deems appropriate on this subject. Discuss the 
Annual Financial Educational and Administrative Services Contract for Clinical 
Curriculum with Scott and White Clinic, TAMU; Report of Appropriations by the 
Chancellor, and 1999 Budget Guidelines.
Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 
77843, (409) 845-9600.
Filed: January 15, 1998, 4:09 p.m.
TRD-9800676

Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 3:45 p.m.
Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Clark Street, Texas A&M University 
College Station
Committee on Audit

AGENDA:
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss with the Office of the State Auditor 
the audit report on management controls at Prairie View A&M University and 
changes made by the 75th Legislature; consider the System's Internal Audit Plan 
for FY 1999 and take any action the Committee deems appropriate; receive and 
discuss a status report on internal audit activities; and begin preliminary 
discussion of the internal audit function within the System.
Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 
77843, (409) 845-9600.
Filed: January 15, 1998, 4:09 p.m.
TRD-9800677

Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Clark Street, Texas A&M University 
College Station
Board of Regents

AGENDA:
Open house forum for discussion of student related issues.
Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 
77843, (409) 845-9600.
Filed: January 15, 1998, 4:09 p.m.
TRD-9800678

Thursday, January 22, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Room 292, MSC, Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University
College Station
Board of Regents

AGENDA:
Consider and Vote on Contracts; appropriations; Budget Guidelines; Gifts; Land 
Designation; Ground Lease Agreements; Land Purchases; Construction Projects; 
Name Changes and Logos; Enroll Management Plans; Int. Appts; Special Titles and 
Appts; Resolutions; Tenure; Appts and Promotions; Agreement b/t S. Tex College 
of Law and TAMU; Reports; Closed Sess Discuss: Consult w/Sys Attys on Pend and 
Prop Litigation and Matters Rec as Atty-Client Conf and Privileged; Real 
Property Inc Ground Lease Agreements and Land Purchase; Matters Inv. Appt, 
Employ, Eval, Reassign, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal, or to Hear Complaints 
or Charges Against Offr or Employee Inc. Appts of Int Pres of TAMU-C, Int Vice 
Pres of TAMUS-BCD and Int Dir of TAEX; Closes Session Conferences w/Sys 
Employees to Receive Information.
Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 
77843, (409) 845-9600.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 1:08 p.m.
TRD-9800758

Thursday, January 22, 1998, 10:10 a.m.
Room 292, MSC, Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University
College Station
Committee on Finance

AGENDA:
Consider and Vote on Authorization to Execute the Annual Financial Educational 
and Administrative Services Contract for Clinical Curriculum with Scott and 
White Clinic, TAMU; Accept Report of Appropriations by the Chancellor; Adopt 
1999 Budget Guidelines; Report Regarding Proposed Charges for the Executive MBA 
Program at TAMU; Gifts, Grants, Loans and Bequests.
Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 
77843, (409) 845-9600.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 1:08 p.m.
TRD-9800755

Thursday, January 22, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Room 292, MSC, Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University
College Station
Committee on Academic and Student Affairs

AGENDA:
Consider and Vote on Authorization to Change the Name of the Texas Animal Damage 
Control Service to the Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service; Authorization 
for a New Logo for Texas Forest Service; and Approval of Campus Enrollment 
Management Plan Projections, 1998-1999 Academic Year, for System Institutions; 
Update on Hopwood.
Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 
77843, (409) 845-9600.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 1:08 p.m.
TRD-9800756

Thursday, January 22, 1998, 11:15 a.m., or upon recess or adjournment of 
Committee on Academic and Student Affairs Meeting.
Room 292, MSC, Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University
College Station
Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant

AGENDA:
Consider and Vote on Designation of Land for West Campus Greenway, TAMU; Execute 
Ground Lease Agreements, TAMU-CC; Purchase of Land and Improvements, Erath Co; 
Approve Evaluation Ranking of Competitive Sealed Proposals for Athletic 
Facilities Renovations/Additions, Phase IIIb (Kyle Field Stadium Expansion), 
TAMU; Approve POR, Appropriation for Design and Selection of A/E Design Team for 
Parking Lot and Street Renovations in Student Housing Area, TAMU; Approve 
Revised POR and Appropriation for Design to Renovate Manning Hall, TAMU-K; 
Approve Increased Project Budget and Supplemental Appropriation for Design for 
Campus HVAC System Improvements, TAMU-K; Act on Bids for Addition to Southern 
Crop Improvement Facility, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station; Reports. 
Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 
77843, (409) 845-9600.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 1:08 p.m.
TRD-9800757

Texas Southern University
Thursday, February 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Academic Affairs Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to Consider: Progress reports of academic activities and programs. 
Executive Session.
Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. 
Filed: January 14, 1998, 2:59 p.m.
TRD-9800595 

Thursday, February 5, 1998, 11:15 a.m.
3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Finance and Building and Grounds Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to Consider: Matters relating to financial reporting systems, and 
budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract awards; 
and informational items, Executive Session.
Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. 
Filed: January 15, 1998, 5:07 p.m.
TRD-9800687

Thursday, February 5, 1998, 12:30 p.m.
3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Development Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to Consider: Reports from the Administration on University Fund-Raising 
efforts.
Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. 
Filed: January 15, 1998, 5:07 p.m.
TRD-9800688

Thursday, February 5, 1998, 1:15 p.m.
3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Student Services Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to Consider: Progress reports to receive informational items. Executive 
Session.
Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. 
Filed: January 14, 1998, 2:58 p.m.
TRD-9800594

Thursday, February 5, 1998, 2:15 p.m.
3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Personnel Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to Consider: Ratification of appointments of instructional personnel, 
academic personnel changes. Executive Session.
Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. 
Filed: January 15, 1998, 5:07 p.m.
TRD-9800689

Friday, February 6, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
3100 Cleburne Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth Floor
Houston
Board of Regents

AGENDA:
Meeting to Consider: Minutes; Report of the President; Report from standing 
committees; Executive Session.
Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. 
Filed: January 14, 1998, 2:59 p.m.
TRD-9800593

University of Houston
Monday, January 26, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
S&RII, Room 201, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard
Houston
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

AGENDA:
To discuss and/or act upon the following:
Approval of December 9, 1997 Minutes
New Protocol
Renewal Protocol
Other Business
Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204-5510, (713) 
743-9191.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 3:37 p.m.
TRD-9800795

U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8-4344
Houston
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

AGENDA:
Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof.
Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., 1515 Holcomb Boulevard, Box 101, Houston, 
Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220.
Filed: January 15, 1998, 8:25 a.m.
TRD-9800638

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A
San Antonio
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Protocol for Review
3. Subcommittee Reports
4. Other Business
Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, 
(210) 567-3717.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 10:31 a.m.
TRD-9800872

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association 
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
TWIA Office (Teleconference), 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200 
Austin
Board of Directors

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order -- Reminder of Anti-trust Statement
II. Executive Session for Legal Advice
III. Consideration of issues created by the audit of the Internal Revenue 
Service which may require action by the Board of Directors
IV. Adjourn
Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, 
Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-9612.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:05 p.m.
TRD-9800892

Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 7:00 p.m.
The Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716
Austin
Board of Directors

AGENDA:
Call to Order; Roll Call; Election of Chair for Organizational Effectiveness 
Committee for 1998; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive 
Session Deliberations; Public Participation; Adjourn.
Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-
7142.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 1:10 p.m.
TRD-9800761

Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 8:00 p.m.
The Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716
Austin
Board of Directors

AGENDA:
The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund 
("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 1998. 
The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No 
formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur 
which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open 
Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the 
public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the 
Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or 
refreshments will be provided for members of the public who my wish to attend.
Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-
7142.
Filed: January 16, 1998, 1:10 p.m.
TRD-9800762

Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
221 West Sixth Street, Suite 328
Austin
Board of Directors

AGENDA:
Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the December 17, 
1997, Board Meeting; Action Items; Consideration of Amendments to Investment 
Policy; Financial Report; Status Report; Informational Items; Report of the 
Administration Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; Report of the Audit 
Committee; Report of the Operations Committee; Report of the Organizational 
Effectiveness Committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; Action Items 
Resulting form Executive Session Deliberations; Announcements; Adjourn.
Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-
7142.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 3:04 p.m.
TRD-9800887

Regional Meetings
Meetings filed January 14, 1998
Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San 
Antonio, January 20, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally 
Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-
9800616.
Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 202 South 
Highway 6, Meridian, January 22, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, (254) 435-2304. 
TRD-9800617.
Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 
1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, January 19, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Clay Hodges, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129. TRD-
9800591.
Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 302 East 
Central Avenue, Belton, January 22, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from A.C. Johnson, 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 
939-1801. TRD-9800589.
Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, 
January 19, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, 
P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 646-9574. TRD-9800614.
Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors Special Meeting, was held 
at 400 Spring Street (Grand Jury Room), Columbus, January 21, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 
78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD-9800618.
Eastland County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 100 Main, 
Eastland, January 28, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Steve 
Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (254) 629-8597. TRD-9800592. 
Hamilton County Appraisal District, Board, met at 119 East Henry, Hamilton, 
January 20, 1998 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Doyle Roberts, 
119 East Henry, Hamilton, Texas 76531, (254) 386-8945. TRD-9800596. 
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop 
West, Eighth Floor, Houston, January 21, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, (713) 
957-5291. TRD-9800590.
High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1, Board, met at 2930 
Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, January 20, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-
0181. TRD-9800597.
Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1902 West Pearl 
Street District Office, Granbury, January 20, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-
2471. TRD-9800620.
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee, met at 3555 Timmons 
Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, January 20, 1998 at 9:15 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, 
Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9800621.
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, 
Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, January 20, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 2777, Houston, Texas 77227, 
(713) 627-3200. TRD-9800605.
Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Program Services Committee, met at 
4910 Airport, Rosenberg, January 22, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-
3098, TRD-9800604.
Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Executive Committee, met at 3007 
North Richmond Road, Wharton, January 22, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-
3098, TRD-9800603.
TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees, met at 2500 South Shore 
Boulevard, South Shore Harbour Resort, League City, January 23, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, 
Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 719-6521. TRD-9800622.

Meetings Filed January 15, 1998
Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar 
Street, Bastrop, January 20, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD-
9800673.
Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1200 Cedar 
Street, Bastrop, January 22, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD-
9800674.
Bell-Milam-Falls WSC, Annual Meeting, was held at Rogers Civic Center, Rogers, 
January 22, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, 
Cameron, Texas 76520-0150, (254) 697-4016. TRD-9800646.
Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board 
of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, January 20, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, 
Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9800663.
Burke Center Board of Trustees, met at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, January 
27, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Chantel Moore, 4101 South 
Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9800648. 
Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA, Board of Trustees, met at 208 South 
Columbia, Plainview, January 22, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD-
9800645.
Hickory Underground Water Conservation District One, Board and Advisors, met at 
2005 South Bridge, Brady, January 22, 1998 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. 
TRD-9800672.
Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East Fifth 
Street, Lampasas, January 22, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9800665.
MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Personnel/Budget and Finance Committees, met at 
1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, January 22, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-
9800679.
MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees, met at 1504 Texas Avenue, 
Bryan, January 22, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon 
Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9800680. 
North Plains Ground Water Conservation District Number Two, Regular Board, met 
at 603 East First, Dumas, January 21, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Richard S. Bowers, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795, (806) 
935-6401. TRD-9800682.
North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors, met at Dallas/Fort Worth 
Airport Marriott, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, January 21, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, 
Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9800639.
Panhandle Information Network, Board of Directors, met at 1314 South Polk 
Street, Room 112-B, Amarillo, January 21, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Linda Pitner, WTAMU Box 60215, Canyon, Texas 79016, (806) 651-
2983. TRD-9800690.

Meetings filed January 16, 1998
Alamo Area Council of Governments, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, 
January 21, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al Notzon III, 
118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9800728.
Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee met at 1905 South 
Texas Avenue, Bryan, January 22, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Fred Jackson, 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 779-7622, 
extension 115. TRD-9800712.
Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, 
January 22, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred Jackson, 
1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 779-7622, extension 115. TRD-
9800713.
Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 110 Avenue H, 
Suite 106, Marble Falls, January 22, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD-
9800723.
Callahan County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 130A West Fourth 
Street, Baird, January 26, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Jane Ringhoffer, P.O. Box 806, Baird, Texas 79504, (915) 854-1165; fax: (915) 
85401413. TRD-9800826.
Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 321 North Penelope, Belton, 
January 22, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, 
P.O. Box 450, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-3771. TRD-9800780.
Comal Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 178 East Mill Street, Suite 
102, New Braunfels, January 19, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, (830) 
625-8597. TRD-9800725.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, President's Luncheon, met in Executive Conference 
Room A, Second Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, January 20, 1998 at Noon. 
Information may be obtained form Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, 
Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9800754.
Deep East Texas Council of Governments, 9-1-1 Advisory Council, met at 611 West 
Columbia, San Augustine Tourism Center, San Augustine, January 29, 1998 at 10:00 
a.m. Information may be obtained from Everette D. Alfred, 274 East Lamar, 
Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9800779.
Hale County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Golden Corral, 2606 
Olton Road, Plainview, January 22, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Linda Jaynes, 302 West 8th Street, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-4226. 
TRD-9800735.
Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1751 
Enterprise Street, Athens, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 
675-9296. TRD-9800736.
Jack County Appraisal District, met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, 
January 19, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler 
or Tammie Morgan at P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (940) 567-6301. TRD-
9800771.
Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board, met in regular session at 
the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, January 20, 1998 at 
6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, 
Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9800824.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 
3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 21, 1998, and 
possibly reconvened if necessary, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may 
be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-
3304. TRD-9800783.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake 
Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 21, 1998, and possibly 
reconvened if necessary, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. 
TRD-9800784.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 3701 
Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 21, 1998, and 
possibly reconvened if necessary, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may 
be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-
3304. TRD-9800785.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 
3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 21, 1998, and 
possibly reconvened if necessary, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may 
be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-
3304. TRD-9800786.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin 
Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 21, 1998, and possibly 
reconvened if necessary, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. 
TRD-9800787.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 3701 Lake 
Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 21, 1998, and possibly 
reconvened if necessary, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. 
TRD-9800788.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Emerging Issues Committee, met at 3701 Lake 
Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 21, 1998, and possibly 
reconvened if necessary, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. 
TRD-9800789.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin 
Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 21, 1998, and possibly 
reconvened if necessary, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. 
TRD-9800790.
Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors, met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, 
Beaumont, January 20, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. 
Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD-
9800724.
North Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Local Workforce Board, met at 
4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, January 22, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Mona W. Statser, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, 
Teas 76307-5144, (940) 322-5281. TRD-9800794.

Meetings filed January 20, 1998
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee, met at 
Noon, at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, January 23, 1998. Information 
may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 
(512) 440-4031. TRD-9800879.
Brazos River Authority, Board of Directrs, met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, 
January 26, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. 
Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9800878.
Central Plains Center for MHMR & SA, Board of Trustees, met at 208 South 
Columbia, Plainview, January 29, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD-
9800837.
Coryell City Water Supply District, Board of Directors, met at 9440 FM 929, 
Gatesville, January 22, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen 
Swift, 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (254) 865-6089. TRD-9800836.
Dewitt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 103 
Bailey Street, Cuero, February 11, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9800883.
Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board met at 1502 East Airline Street, 
#39, Victoria, January 22, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. 
TRD-9800853.
Gray County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 815 North Sumner 
Street, Pampa, January 23, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-07912. TRD-
9800890.
Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, January 
27, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East 
Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9800871.
Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, 
Kyle, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete Islas, 
21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522, TRD-9800842.
Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 218 East Richmond 
Street, Giddings, January 28, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. 
TRD-9800894.
Martin County Appraisal District, MCAD Board, met at Rita's Restaurant, 612 West 
Front Street, Stanton, January 26, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from Doris Holland, P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, Texas 79782, (915) 756-2823. TRD-
9800882.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Planning Committee, met at 209 North 
Getty Street, MRGDC Operation Conference Room, Uvalde, January 22, 1998 at 6:00 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, 
Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-1200. TRD-9800840.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Workforce Procurement Ad Hoc Committee, 
met at 2105 East Main Street, Town House Restaurant, Uvalde, January 22, 1998 at 
7:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, 
Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-1200. TRD-9800841. 
North Central Texas Council of Governments, TWC Programs Subcommittee, met at 
616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, January 22, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Mary Peters, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 
695-9176. TRD-9800844.
Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 
South, Hughes Springs, January 26, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from W.T. Ballard, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 
639-7538. TRD-9800877.
San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation 
Steering Committee, met at the International Conference Center, Convention 
Center Complex, Corner of South Alamo and East Market, San Antonio, January 26, 
1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet Kennison, 603 Navarro, 
Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9800915. 
San Patricio Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1146 East 
Market, Sinton, January 30, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD-
9800870.
Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 114 East Cameron, 
Rockdale, January 26, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne 
Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2604. TRD-9800838. 
Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 130 North 
Armstrong, Tulia, January 22, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Rose Lee Powell, 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, Texas 79088, (806) 995-4118. TRD-
9800839.
West Central Texas Council of Governments Tech Prop Consortium, Advisory 
Committee, met at 1025 E North 10th Street, Abilene, January 23, 1998 at 11:115 
a.m. Information may be obtained from Tina Melendez, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, 
Texas 79604, (915) 672-8544, TRD-9800859.
Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, 
January 24, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 
5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, extension 406. TRD-
9800893.
Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1711 Latch Road, 
Gilmer, January 26, 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-9800875.

Meetings filed January 21, 1998
Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Board of Directors, met at 122 Plaza 
West, Texarkana, January 29, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-
9800936.
Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, met 
at Municipal Annex Building, 301 West Second Street, First Floor Large 
Conference Room, 140, Austin, January 26, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Michael R. Aulick, P.O. Box 1088-Annex, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 
499-2275. TRD-9800944.
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee, met at 1430 
Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, January 23, 1998 at Noon. Information may be 
obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 
440-4031. TRD-9800966.
Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San 
Antonio, January 26, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally 
Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-
9800937.
Canyon Regional Water Authority, Board of Managers, met at Maxwell Water Supply 
Corporation Office, County Road 286, Maxwell, January 29, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New 
Braunfels, Texas 78130-8233, (830) 609-0543. TRD-9800921.
Canyon Regional Water Authority, Budget Committee, met at City Hall, 303 Center 
Street, Marion, January 29, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-8233, (830) 609-
0543. TRD-9800922.
Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, 
Stephenville, January 27, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD-
9800920.
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board, met at 
Renaissance Houston Hotel, 6 Greenway Plaza East, Houston, January 27, 1998 at 
9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, P.O. Box 22777, 
Houston, Texas 77227-2777, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9800935. 
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Policy Council, will meet at 
Holiday Inn Select Hotel, 2712 Southwest Freeway, Houston, January 30, 1998 at 
9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alan C. Clark, P.O. Box 22777, 
Houston, Texas 77227-2777, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9800918. 
LRGV Development Council (LRGVDC), Membership and Board of Directors, met at 
Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, January 29, 1998 at 
1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones Jr., 311 North 15th 
Street, McAllen, Texas 78501-4705, (956) 682-3481. TRD-9800929. 
West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1025 EN 
10th Street, Abilene, January 28, 1998 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. 
TRD-9800933.