OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Thursday, February 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Technical Standards Review Committee AGENDA: A. Informal Conferences 1. File Number 97-05-18L -- 9:00 a.m. 2. File Number 97-05-08L -- 10:00 a.m. 3. File Number 97-08-53L -- 11:00 a.m. 4. File Number 97-08-63L -- 1:00 p.m. B. Investigations: 1. File Number 97-01-17L and 97-01 16L 2. File Number 97-10-29L 3. File Number 97-11-08L 4. File Number 97-11-07L 5. File Number 97-09-29L C. Discussion Items 1. Possible Investigations Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7842. Filed: February 3, 1998, 1:49 p.m. TRD-9800512 State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, February 10, 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 Number 473-98-0091 -- Application of North American Telecommunications Corporation for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (PUC Docket Number 18190) Contact: William G. Newchurch, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936-0728. Filed: January 29, 1998, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9801381 Thursday, March 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-98-0156 --( PUC Docket 17697) Application of Preferred Payphone, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. Contact: William G. Newchurch, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936-0728. Filed: February 2, 1998, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9801476 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Thursday, February 12, 1998 , 9:00 a.m. El Paso Police Department, Pebble Hills Regional Command Center 10700 Pebble Hills Drive El Paso Board Meeting Agenda: I. Call to Order and Introductions; Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting. II. Report on Statewide HEAT Program, Patty Gonzales, Texas Department of Public Safety. III. Director/Staff Report; Budget, Travel, Grant Analysis and Adjustments, and Public Awareness. IV. Proposed Amendment to 43 TAC sec.57.48, Defining "Motor Vehicle Insurance" and "Motor Vehicle", published August 29, 1997, 22 TexReg 8611. V. Proposed Repeal of 1 TAC sec.4.47, Relating to Preparation of 1994 Assessment Form, 1 TAC sec.4.47, published November 7, 1997, 22 TexReg 10841. VI. Proposed Amendment to 43 TAC sec.57.48, Relating to the ATPA Assessment Report Form, published November 7, 1997, 22 TexReg 10948. VII. Proposed Rules Relating to ATPA Advisory Committees. VIII. Pending Litigation: Cause Number 96-10843, Texas Public Policy Foundation vs. Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority. IX. Request by State Farm Insurance for Sufficiency Determination for 1991, 1993, and 1994 ATPA Assessment Fee. X. Approval of Interagency Contract Between the ATPA and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. XI. Report on Texas Action Council on Theft, Protect Our Parts (POP) Program, Susan Sampson, ATPA. XII. Disposition of ATPA Equipment from Discontinued Programs. XIII. Report on Border Solutions Committee Meeting, November 5-6, 1997, Pat Ayala, Committee Chair. XIV. Report on Grantee Advisory Committee Meeting, February 11, 1998, Mac Tristan, Committee Chair. XV. Selection of Grantee Advisory Committee Members. XVI. Public Comment. XVII. Adjournment. Contact: Agustin De La Rosa, 200 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4600. Filed: January 30, 1998, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9801420 State Board of Barber Examiners and Texas Cosmetology Commission Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin Joint Commission Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Introductions. 3. Discussion of Interagency contract, and Possible Vote. 4. Adjourn. Contact: Charles Clay Mills, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8475. Filed: January 29, 1998, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9801364 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, February 10, 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. Discussion of Proposed Issues Texas Public Finance Authority-revenue Bonds for the Texas Department of Health- laboratory project IV. Other Business Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- discussion of future multi- family housing transactions Discussion of Debt Training Seminars V. Adjourn Contact: Jose A. Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: February 2, 1998, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9801470 Coastal Coordination Council Wednesday, February 11, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Bauer Community Center, 2300 Highway 35, Room 2 Port Lavaca AGENDA: I. Call to Order and opening remarks; II. PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is invited to present any coastal issues of local concern. III. ACTION ITEM: Approval of the minutes of the November 12, 1997 meeting. IV. ACTION ITEM: Proposal of amendments to Chapter 506 of Council rules concerning consistency review of federal restoration plans. V. Discussion of consistency determination for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging projects submitted to the Council in October 1997. VI. ACTION ITEM: Approval of Grant Cycle 4 guidance and schedule. VII. ACTION ITEM: Approval of the annual report. VIII. ACTION ITEM: Approval to begin review of Council rules pursuant to sec.167 of House Bill One. IX. Regular Program Updates: (a) Small business and Individual Permitting Assistance Program; (b) Coastal nonpoint-source pollution control program; (c) NOAA cooperative agreement/CMP grants program: (d) Consistency review report; (d) Natural Resource Damage Assessment program. X. Adjourn. Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, (512) 463-5385. Filed: February 2, 1998, 11:24 a.m. TRD-9801447 Office of Court Administration Thursday, February 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. State Bar Building, 1414 Colorado, Rooms 101 and 102 Austin Texas Judicial Council AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting -- Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips II. Attendance of members III. Minutes of October 30, 1997 Meeting IV. Reports from the Council Committees A. Committee on Judicial Selection -- Jr. Joseph Callier B. Committee on Juvenile Reform/Impact on the Courts- Judge Penny Pope C. Committee on Judicial Redistricting -- Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips D. Working Group on Alternative Dispute Resolution -- Mr. Diego J. Pena E. Committee on Visiting and Retired Judges F. Committee on Court Records V. Report on Appellate Caseload Management through Visiting Judge Assignment-- Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips VI. Other Business VII. Date of Next Meeting (Calendar) VIII. Adjournment Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1625. Filed: February 4, 1998, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9801567 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, February 20, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hearing Room 102, William Hobby Building, Main Lobby Area Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss, consider and vote on making a settlement offer for the following complaints: A. 97-104-0913, 97-504-0321, 97-625-0522 B. 97-381-1231JF C. 96-450-0619F D. 97-1399-1009JF E. 97-262-1117VF F. 97-163-1008SC G. 96-430-0611LG, 96-431-0613LG, 96-432-0614LG, 96-453-0619LG, 96-460-0620LG, 96-461-0620LG, 97-078-0905LG III. Executive Session to discuss pending contemplated litigation and/or a settlement offer pursuant to sec.551.071 Texas Government Code, VTCS, 1998: A. 97-104-0913, 97-504-0321, 97-625-0522 B. 97-381-1231JF C. 96-450-0619VF D. 97-139-1009JF E. 97-262-1117VF F. 97-163-1008SC G. 96-430-0611LG, 96-431-0613LG, 96-432-0614LG, 96-453-0619LG, 96-460-0620LG, 96-461-0620LG, 97-078-0905LG IV. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400 Filed: February 2, 1998, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9801450 Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Thursday, February 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Embassy Suites N, 5901 North IH35, Boardroom Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 10:00 a.m. -- Call to Order I. Introductions II Approval of Minutes III. Public Comments IV. Chair's Report V. Executive Director's Report VI. Review of Stipends Applications VII. Administrative Support to the Council VIII. Budget Update A. FY 1998 Budget Status Report B. Review of Proposed Costs from TRC and HHSC IX. Other Discussion Items A. Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board Update 12:30 p.m. -- Adjourn. Persons requiring ADA assistance or services are requested to contact Rosalinda Lopez at (512) 424-4094 several days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78751, (512) 424-4080. Filed: January 28, 1998, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9801274 Friday, February 13, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Embassy Suites N, 5901 North IH35, Ballroom Austin Council Meeting AGENDA: 8:30 a.m. -- Call to Order I. Introductions II Public Comments III. Approval of Minutes IV. Nominating Committee Report A. Nomination of Council Vice-Chair B. Nomination for Consumer Member-At-Large to Executive Committee V. Chair's Report A. Recommendations for Committees B. Other Discussion Items VI. Executive Director's Report A. Supported Employment Update VII. Planning Committee Report A. Consideration of Future Funding Activities B. Other Discussion Items VIII. Advocacy and Public Information Committee Report A. Discussion of TPCDD Input on Sunset Review Issues B. State and Federal Policy Issues Update IX. Executive Committee Report A. Administrative Support to the Council B. Budget Update C. Other Discussion Items X. Other Discussion Items A. University Affiliated Program Update B. Protection and Advocacy, Inc., Update 2:30 -- Adjourn Persons requiring ADA assistance or services are requested to contact Rosalinda Lopez at (512) 424-4094 several days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78751, (512) 424-4080. Filed: January 28, 1998, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9801275 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Red Lion Hotel, 6121 IH35 North, Lone Star 1-2 Austin Continuing Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education AGENDA: Wednesday, February 25, 1998, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the CAC will hear welcoming remarks and approve the minutes from the November 13,1 997 meeting. The CAC will hear presentations on the status of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) corrective action plan; monitoring issues and evaluation stakeholders group; and statewide reading initiatives and students with disabilities. Beginning at 12:45 p.m., the CAC will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson; review the purpose of the CAC; and identify CAC priorities. The CAC will hear presentations on proposed State Board of Education and Commissioner rules and the state implementation plan for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The CAC will determine priorities and unmet needs, set future meetings and meeting agendas, and adjourn. Contact: Shirley Sanford and Laura Taylor, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9414. Filed: February 4, 1998, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9801566 Texas Board of Professional Engineers Tuesday, February 17, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin Licensing Committee AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; recognize visitors; discuss and possibly act on: software engineering, engineering education issues, residency issues, NCEED issues, correspondence, and personal interviews; adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: February 3, 1998, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9801489 Tuesday-Wednesday, February 17-18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; recognize visitors; consider and possibly act on: new board member training and licensing committee issues concerning software engineering education issues, residency issues, NCEES issues, correspondence and personal interviews; recess until 9:00 a.m. on February 18, 1998; Reconvene; roll call; recognize visitors; discuss and approve minutes of regular quarterly board and committee meetings; receive board member activity reports; discuss and possibly act on: directors' reports, staff members' reports, enforcement and disciplinary matters, communications, personal interviews, old business including future meeting dates, discussion and possible action on reports from licensing, enforcement and the general issues committees, and discussion and possible adoption of board rules 131.1-131.3, 131.7-131.10, 131.12, 131.14, 131.15, 131.17-131.19, 131.52-131.55, 131.71, 131.81, 131.101-131.104, 131.113, 131.131, 131.134-131.136, 131.151, 131.152, 131.162, 131.163, and 131.166- 131.168; new business including discussion and possible action on: NCEES matters, annual re-establishment of advisory committees, proposed changes to board rule 131.54(b), and examination fees for upcoming examinations; applications requiring board rulings; automatic non-approvals; reconfirm votes on applications; adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: February 3, 1998, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9801488 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, February 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications form the public; approve the minutes of the January 16, 1998 meeting; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waiver certain fines assessed for late filing of campaign finance reports, lobby reports, or personal financial statements; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory Opinion Request Nos. 431, 432, 433, and 434; adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, 10th Floor, 201 East 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5800. Filed: February 4, 1998, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9801589 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, February 20, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: The complete agenda is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www. banking.state.tx.us/exec/fcagenda.html. A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the December 19, 1997 Finance Commission Meeting. B. Finance Commission Matters. 1. Discussion of and Possible Vote on Finance Commission Study Under Texas Finance Code sec.11.305(c) 2. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Issue the Request for Proposals to Conduct the 1998 Finance Commission Study 3. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Adopt Amendment to sec.9.81 and sec.9.84. C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendments to sec.4.3 and sec.4.6. 2. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Adopt Repeal of sec.sec.10.1-10.5 and 10.10-10.11 3. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Adopt Amendment to sec.sec.12.11 and 12.61 4. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Adopt Amendment to sec.15.1 and 15.2. 5. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Adopt New sec.sec.17.1, 17.2, 17.21, and 17.22. 6. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.17.23 7. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Adopt New sec.sec.19.1, 19.21, and 19.22 8. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.21.2 9. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.21.4-21.8, and sec.21.23 D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.79.109 and sec.79.110. E. Report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.sec.1.101-1.107 2. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Repeal of sec.sec.1.1, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.6 3. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Repeal of sec.sec.1.31-1.34 and sec.sec.1.36-1.40. 4. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.sec.1.301- 1.310 Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: February 4, 1998, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9801568 Office of the Governor Tuesday, February 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Second Floor, Room 225 Austin Human Resource Task Force AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Introductions II. Update of Human Resource Task Force Activities III. Subcommittee Reports IV. Discussion V. Adjourn Contact: Donna C. Reynolds, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-2196. Filed: February 3, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9801491 Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Second Floor, Room 225 Human Resource Task Force Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Introductions II. Update of Human Resource Task Force Activities III. Subcommittee Reports IV. Discussion V. Adjourn Contact: Donna C. Reynolds, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-2196. Filed: February 3, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9801492 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Second Floor, Room 225 Austin Human Resource Task Force AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Introductions II. Update of Human Resource Task Force Activities III. Subcommittee Reports IV. Discussion V. Adjourn Contact: Donna C. Reynolds, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-2196. Filed: February 3, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9801493 Tuesday, May 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Second Floor, Room 225 Austin Human Resource Task Force AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Introductions II. Update of Human Resource Task Force Activities III. Subcommittee Reports IV. Discussion V. Adjourn Contact: Donna C. Reynolds, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-2196. Filed: February 3, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9801494 Tuesday, June 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Second Floor, Room 225 Austin Human Resource Task Force AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Introductions II. Update of Human Resource Task Force Activities III. Subcommittee Reports IV. Discussion V. Adjourn Contact: Donna C. Reynolds, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-2196. Filed: February 3, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9801495 Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Second Floor, Room 225 Austin Human Resource Task Force AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Introductions II. Update of Human Resource Task Force Activities III. Subcommittee Reports IV. Discussion V. Adjourn Contact: Donna C. Reynolds, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-2196. Filed: February 3, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9801496 Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Second Floor, Room 225 Austin Human Resource Task Force AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Introductions II. Update of Human Resource Task Force Activities III. Subcommittee Reports IV. Discussion V. Adjourn Contact: Donna C. Reynolds, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-2196. Filed: February 3, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9801497 Texas Department of Health (TDH) Saturday, February 7, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Leeward Room, Conference Center, Second Floor, San Luis Resort and Conference Center 5222 Seawall Boulevard Galveston Texas Board of Health Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 15, 1998, meeting; consideration and adoption of a resolution concerning approval of the Official Statement in connection with the issuance of special revenue bonds (Texas Department of Health Laboratory Project), approving and authorizing delegation to the Commissioner of Health of necessary approvals, and approving other matters with respect thereto; approval for acceptance of a gift of a 1962 Oldsmobile ambulance; approval of an equipment lease financing resolution; Sunset update; report on the strategic planning process; strategic financial issues; and the Texas Integrated Enrollment and Services (TIES) System. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 29, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9801374 Saturday, February 7, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Leeward Room, Conference Center, Second Floor, San Luis Resort and Conference Center 5222 Seawall Boulevard Galveston Texas Board of Health Board Briefing Meeting AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: a briefing by the Commissioner on current activities of the Texas Department of Health; and a discussion concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 29, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9801375 Saturday, February 7, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Leeward Room, Conference Center, Second Floor, San Luis Resort and Conference Center 5222 Seawall Boulevard Galveston Texas Board of Health Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 20, 1997 and the January 15, 1998, meetings; proposed rules concerning (licensing requirements for general and special hospitals; abortion facility licensing and reporting requirements; licensing fees for home and community support services agencies; notices, instruction, reports to workers, and inspection protocol by licensees or registrants subject to the Texas Radiation Control Act: fees for certificates of registration, radioactive material(s) licenses, emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services under the Texas Radiation Control Act; minimum standards for licensure of tattoo studios; and exemption of specific wastes under the Texas Radiation Control Act); final adoption of rules concerning (licensing of home and community support services agencies; regulation of health maintenance organizations; fish and fishery products hazard analysis critical control point regulations; and the repeal and new rules concerning Texas crab meat); a briefing concerning irradiation of food; and a progress report on the recommended protocol for coordinated child care facility inspections. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 29, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9801376 Saturday, February 7, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Leeward Room, Conference Center, Second Floor, San Luis Resort and Conference Center 5222 Seawall Boulevard Galveston Texas Board of Health --Health and Clinical Services Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 16, 1998, meetings; proposed rules concerning (cancer incidence reporting; and the creation of an immunization registry and for reporting requirements concerning immunizations); and final adoption of rules concerning (the control of communicable diseases; occupational condition reporting; and laboratory fees, sale of laboratory services, and laboratory certification. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 29, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9801377 Sunday, February 8, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Leeward Room, Conference Center, Second Floor, San Luis Resort and Conference Center 5222 Seawall Boulevard Galveston Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 16, 1998, meetings; commissioner's report; update on Public Health Regions 6 and 5 South; Strategic Management Committee report (consideration and adoption of a resolution concerning approval of the Official Statement in connection with the issuance of special revenue bonds (Texas Department of Health Laboratory Project), approving and authorizing delegation to the Commissioner of Health of necessary approvals, and approving other matters with respect thereto: approval for acceptance of a gift of a 1962 Oldsmobile ambulance; and approval of an equipment lease financing resolution); Health and Clinical Services Committee report concerning (cancer incidence reporting; and the creation of an immunization registry and for reporting requirements concerning immunizations); and final adoption of rules concerning (the control of communicable diseases; occupational condition reporting; and laboratory fees, sale of laboratory services, and laboratory certification.)); Human Resources Committee report; Regulatory Committee report (proposed rules concerning (licensing requirements for general and special hospitals; abortion facility licensing and reporting requirements; licensing fees for home and community support services agencies; notices, instruction, reports to workers, and inspection protocol by licensees or registrants subject to the Texas Radiation Control Act: fees for certificates of registration, radioactive materials) licenses, emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services under the Texas Radiation Control Act; minimum standards for licensure of tattoo studios; and exemption of specific wastes under the Texas Radiation Control Act); final adoption of rules concerning (licensing of home and community support services agencies; regulation of health maintenance organizations; fish and fishery products hazard analysis critical control point regulations; and the repeal and new rules concerning Texas crab meat); public comments; announcements and comments; and the setting of the March, 1998 meeting date for the board. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 29, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9801378 Friday, February 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Optician's Registry, Advisory Committee, Complaints Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: proposed amendments to rules relating to the complaint process (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 129); staff report concerning closed complaints; and complaints OP98-003 and OP98-005. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Stephen Mills, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6661. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9801325 Friday, February 13, 1998, 10:15 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Optician's Registry, Advisory Committee, Rules Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: proposed amendments to rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 129). To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Stephen Mills, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6661. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9801326 Friday, February 13, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Optician's Registry, Advisory Committee, Public and Professional Relations Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: development of public information items (newsletters, brochures, and other related material). To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Stephen Mills, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6661. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9801327 Friday, February 13, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Optician's Registry, Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the committee meeting held November 4, 1997; chairman's report; financial report; program director's report; subcommittee reports (Complaints Subcommittee (proposed amendments to rules relating to the complaint process (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 129); Rules Subcommittee (proposed amendments to rules (25 TAC, Chapter 1290; Public and Professional Relations Subcommittee (development of public information items)); impact of managed care on opticianry; public comment; and other business not requiring action. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Stephen Mills, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6661. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9801328 Friday, February 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Ad Hoc Committee on Lasers AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: review of rules (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.289.301; Texas laser long-term regulatory policy (recommend a path for a long-term laser regulatory policy; identify and recommend a reasonable approach to regulation and compliance that will be meaningful for the laser users in their rapidly changing industry, while also ensuring a framework of adequate protection is in place for both the users and the public); items not requiring action; and public comment. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: February 3, 1998, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9801507 Saturday, February 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Medical Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: regulation of positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals; osteoporosis screening criteria; recommendation for adoption of rules on radiation machines in the healing arts and veterinary medicine ( 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.289.226); recommendation for proposed rules on mammography accreditation requirements, certification requirements, and training requirements for technicians (25 TAC sec.289.230); and public comment. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: February 3, 1998, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9801508 Saturday, February 21, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Waste and Industrial Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: recommendation for proposed rules on disposal of cesium 137 incident related materials (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.289.202); items not requiring action; and public comment. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: February 3, 1998, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9801509 Saturday, February 21, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board AGENDA: The board will introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the last meeting; approval and recommendation of the food irradiation report to the Board of Health; Waste and Industrial Committee (proposed rules on disposal of cesium 137 incident related materials (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.289.202); Medical Committee (report on regulation of positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals; osteoporosis screening criteria; recommendation for adoption of rules on radiation machines in the healing arts and veterinary medicine (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.289.226); recommendation for proposed rules on mammography accreditation requirements, certification requirements, and training requirements for technicians (25 TAC sec.289.230); Laser Ad Hoc Committee (recommendation on draft rule (25 TAC sec.289.301); and recommendation for long-term regulatory policy); program reports (Texas Department of Health; Bureau of Radiation Control; Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; Railroad Commission of Texas; and the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority); items not requiring action; public comments; and the setting of future meeting dates for the board. To request ADA assistance, 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 meeting. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: February 3, 1998, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9801510 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation ("THKC") Thursday, February 5, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Tower 1, Room 1264 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Executive Session: The Board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act for THKC staff briefing on issues set forth in agenda, or to receive advice from legal counsel. II. Board Agenda: Some or all of THKC Board members will appear in teleconference, because it is difficulty or impossible to convene the Board at one location. Call to order; certification of quorum. Briefings from THKC staff, deliberations, and possible approval/action/authorization of persons to executive necessary documents/execution of necessary documents regarding the following: (1) Responses to Invitation for Bid for actuarial consultant; possible presentations from bidders; final award of bid. (2) Responses to Requests for Information to m marketing firms; various marketing issues; Request for Proposal for marketing services. (3) 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, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3046. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9801295 Texas Health Reinsurance System Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Tower 1, Room 1264, Texas Department of Insurance Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Reports from Administrator, TDI Staff, and Discussions Report from the Actuarial Committee and Discussions-Discuss and take possible action on assessment for the System. Report from the Operations Committee and Discussion -- Review, Discuss and Take Possible Action on Approving Expenses of Board Members, Milliman and Robertson, UnitedHealthCare (Administering Carrier), and Others. Report from the Access Committee and Discussions. Report from the Audit Committee and Discussions- Review, Discuss, and Take Possible Action on Providing auditor(s) for the System. Consider and take possible action on election of officers for the System. Discuss and take possible action on the membership of the committees of the Board. Discuss and take possible action on the Annual Meeting Items. Consideration of Any Further Business Setting the Agenda Date and Location for Next Board Meeting Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 3, 1998, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9801490 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, February 18, 1998; 8:00 a.m. University of Texas- El Paso, Tomas Rivera Conference Center Union Building, University Avenue El Paso Coordinating Board Planning Meeting AGENDA: Discussion of Texas higher education in a national context; and discussion of the Coordinating Board's responsibilities and procedures; What should the Board be doing and what should the Board not be doing to add the greatest value to Texas higher education? Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: February 4, 1998, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9801603 Thursday, February 19, 1998; 8:00 a.m. Camino Real Hotel, Charolais Room, 101 South El Paso Street El Paso AGENDA: Remarks on lifelong education; discussion of 1998 status report on higher education; and discussion of formula funding. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: February 4, 1998, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9801602 Texas Historical Commission Saturday, February 14, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Trinity University Campus, William Knox Holt Continuing Education and Conference Center, 106 Oakmont San Antonio Quarterly Board Meeting, State Board of Review AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Announcements III. Approval of Minutes of the November 7-8, 1997 Meetings IV. Review of Nominations for the National Register of Historic Places V. Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District, El Paso, El Paso County VI. New Business VII. Adjournment Contact: Judy George, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8452. Filed: January 29, 1998, 8:35 a.m. TRD-9801329 Texas House of Representatives Friday, February 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.010, Texas State Capitol Complex Austin Interim Committee on Natural Resources- Subcommittee: Dam Safety AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. State Agency Personnel Testimony on Dam Safety III. Invited Testimony IV. Public Testimony V. Discussion of Future Meetings VI. Adjournment Contact: Jennifer Modgling, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 463-0766. Filed: February 3, 1998, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9801511 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Thursday, February 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 6161 Savoy, Suite 240 Houston Alzheimer's Advisory Committee, Alzheimer's Association, Greater Houston Chapter AGENDA: Old Business: 1. Legislative. New Business: 1. Analysis of Houston Connections program and application to pilot project. Set date of next meeting. Adjournment. Contact: Trena Barnett, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 2107. Filed: February 4, 1998, 12:26 p.m. TRD-9801609 Texas Department of Insurance Friday, February 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 102 Austin Advisory Committee for the Interim Study of Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes AGENDA: Introduction of advisory committee members and TDI staff. Briefing from TDI staff regarding Open Meetings and Open Records. Briefing and overview by TDI staff on the interim study mandated in Senate Bill 206, 75th Legislature, and issues to be considered, including new methods of marketing insurance, reduction in the number and types of agents' licenses, streamlining and combining licenses where feasible, consistency in the statutes' applicability to all licences, and other problems and concerns with agent's licensing requirements such as restrictions on non-resident agents and corporation, and reciprocity with other states. Deliberation and possible action on appointments to workgroups or subcommittees. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters relating to the advisory committee, its charge, and possible workgroups or subcommittees. Time for public comment. Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8197. Filed: February 4, 1998, 8:48 a.m. TRD-9801562 Monday, February 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2050.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against SYLVESTER L. OGUNDANA, Houston, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, a Local Recording Agent's License and a Health Maintenance Organization Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 4, 1998, 10:16 a.m. TRD-9801576 Monday, February 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2153.C. To consider the application of STEVEN T. TILLERY, Dallas, Texas and Carrollton, Texas for a Solicitor's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 4, 1998, 10:16 a.m. TRD-9801577 Monday, February 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2358.C. To consider the application of TIMOTHY S. STARLING, San Marcos, Texas, for a Group II Credit Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 4, 1998, 10:16 a.m. TRD-9801578 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2296.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against KENNETH JAMES BARAN, Taylor, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, issued by the Texas Department of Insurance; to consider the application for an Adjuster Trainee Licence to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 4, 1998, 10:16 a.m. TRD-9801579 Board of Law Examiners Thursday, February 12, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary licensees: Francis King; Traci Lohmann; Rene Obregon; K. Gus Vlahadamis; John W. Key III; Scott R. Farris; Forest W. Hanna III (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: February 2, 1998, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9801471 Friday, February 13, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin AGENDA: The Board will consider: requests for excused absences; bar examination questions (in executive session); approval of minutes, certified agendas and financial reports; reports from members and staff; ADA-related changes including adoption of an appeal process and changing the reapplication deadline for all applicants; requests for waivers and interpretations of the rules; consultations with legal counsel concerning pending litigation (in executive session); ex parte communications issues; communication from SBOT Committee on Disability Issues; amending certain forms; request to post previously used TBE essay questions on Internet website; contracting with third parties to draft and/or review bar examination questions; report from Supreme Court Liaison; and hear communications from the public. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: February 3, 1998, 4:47 p.m. TRD-9801554 Saturday, February 14, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary licensees; Tommy F. Thomas; Mark C. Baksi; Curtis Lewis, Jr.; Lou Ann Hughes; Thomas Garrison; Elizabeth Watkins; and Robert Kershaw (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: February 2, 1998, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9801473 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, February 11, 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: Marie Callendar Pie Shop; Marriott Corporation; Martinez Dry Cleaners; City of McAllen; Memorial Martinizing; Merchants Fast Motor Lines; Hugert and Mary Jean Middleton; Montana Seventh Day Adventist; Nantuckett Apartments; Nautilus Health Club; New Big Town Association; Northside Cleaners; Oak Glen Apartments; Palm Court Apartments; Supreme Cleaners; and T&M Management 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 Administration Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Texas Revised Civil Status Annotated Article 9100; Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA) and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 2, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9801468 Wednesday, February 11, 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: Palm Plaza; Parc Riviera Apartments; Pear Tree Inn; Plantation View Apartments; PMM Investment Castings; Pro Cleaners; R.E. Thomason General Hospital; Regency Apartments; Sam's Cleaners; Santa Rosa Cleaners Incorporated; Schlotzsky's; and Silver Leaves Nursing Home for failing to pay 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 Administration Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Texas Revised Civil Status Annotated Article 9100; Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA) and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 2, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9801469 Texas Lottery Commission Wednesday, February 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery will call the meeting to order; report; possible discussion and/or action on an analysis of lottery sales for FY 1998 and FY 1999 and Marketing and Advertising efforts and/or an analysis of the impact of House Bill Four; report, possible discussion and/or action on the Lottery's FY 1998-1999 advertising program; status report, possible discussion and/or action on the Prize Vehicle Package procurement; consideration of and possible action, including adoption on new rule 16 TAC sec.401.311, concerning a new on-line lottery game, "Texas Million"; status report, possible discussion and/or action on the Lottery Operations and Services Request for Proposals; consideration of and possible action on issues relating to the lottery operator contract; status report, possible discussion and/or action on the audit of the lottery operator; status report, possible discussion and/or action on a state audit report relating to the Texas Lottery Commission; report by the Bingo Advisory Committee Chair and possible discussion and/or action based on the Chair's report; consideration of and possible action on the Bingo Advisory Committee nomination process; consideration of and possible action, including adoption of the repeal, on bingo rules which expired by operation of law on April 1, 1995; consideration of and possible action, including proposals of amendments on 16 TAC sec.402.554, concerning instant bingo; consideration of and possible action, including proposal of amendments on 16 TAC sec.402.555, concerning cardminding devices; status report, possible discussion and/or action on legislative interim committee hearings relating to the Texas Lottery Commission; Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; report, possible discussion and/or action, including possible rulemaking, relating to Attorney General Opinion Number DM0466 and Amusement and Machine Operators of Texas, Inc. v. Dan Morales, In His Individual Capacity and as Attorney General for the State of Texas; Consideration of the status of possible entry of an order in any contested case if a proposal for decision has been received from the assigned administrative law judge and the time period has lapsed for the filing of exceptions and replies; report by Executive Director and possible discussion and/or action on the agency's financial status, Fy 1999- 2003 Strategic Plan, budget and budget goals for FY 1998 and 1999, HUB report, FY 1997 Minority Participation Report, FTE status, interaction with vendor employees, and retailer forums; report by the Acting Charitable Bingo Operations Director and possible discussion and/or action on the Charitable Bingo Operations Director and possible discussion and/or action on the Charitable Bingo Operations Division's licensing and audit status and possible issues relating to the Bingo Advisory Committee; and, adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630. Filed: February 3, 1998, 4:47 p.m. TRD-9801551 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, February 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. and Saturday, February 7, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: The agenda will include speakers regarding integrative and alternative medicine; proposal for decision regarding Mao Hsung Tseng, M.D.; reconsideration of proposal for decision regarding B.R. Ringer, D.O.; public hearing and consideration of final adoption of proposed rules published in the Texas Register; approval of orders; approval of committee reports and minutes; executive director's report; approval of committee appointments; consideration, discussion, and possible action concerning Texas Attorney General Opinion DM-443 in the practice of eletromyographic testing; approval of jurisprudence examination and approval of 1999 board meeting dates. Executive sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), 3.05(d), and 9.081, and Attorney General Opinion H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9801324 Thursday, February 5, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Disciplinary Process Review Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Review, discussion, and possible action regarding the November, December 1997 and January 1998 Enforcement Reports Review, discussion, and possible action concerning draft rules to define reasonable charges for a summary of medical records and to present schedule of charges that physicians may assess for copies of medical records Review, discussion, and possible action concerning State Office of Administrative Hearings new rules of procedures Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding the FO-4 format and content utilized by investigators Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences Adjourn Executive sessions 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) and 4.05(c), 5.06(s)(1), and Attorney General Opinion 1974, Number H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9801320 Thursday, February 5, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Joint Meeting: Endorsement and Examination Committees AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call 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 to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Discussion/recommendation regarding falsification of applications for licensure. Letters of eligibility, sec.3.04(g)(3) of the Medical Practice Act Review of applications for licensure for a determination of eligibility referred to the committee by the Executive Director Proposed rule changes regarding documentation for Fifth Pathway applicants and deletion of the word "foreign" from the phrase "unapproved foreign medical school(s). Discussion/recommendation regarding possible response to an Attorney General Opinion request Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9801321 Thursday, February 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Endorsement Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call 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 to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Review of licensure applicants referred to the Endorsement Committee by the Executive director for determinations of eligibility for licensure Review of licensure applicants to be considered for permanent licensure by endorsement Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9801322 Thursday, February 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Examination Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call 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 to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Review of licensure applicants Executive session under the authority of Article 4495b, sec.3.05(d), Texas Revised Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484, to review the new jurisprudence examination. Review of examination applicants complete for consideration of licensure Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9801323 Friday, February 6, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Medical School Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Review of schedule of 1998 medical school visits. Request for board member to visit University of Texas Medical Branch on March 24, 1998 Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:52 a.m. TRD-9801352 Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee for Physicians in Training AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call 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 to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Discussion, recommendation and possible action for licensure of residents in training. Update on the December 10, 1997 meeting with the deans of the Texas medical schools. Scheduling of future meetings. Discussion, recommendation and possible action on request to allow visiting physicians to participate in limited training in unapproved settings in Texas. Discussion, recommendation and possible action on Texas fellowship training programs approved by the Board. Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9801353 Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee to Study Integrative and Complementary Medicine AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding integrative and complementary medicine and review of related statutes and rules from other states and Canadian provinces Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9801354 Friday, February 6, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Standing Orders Committee AGENDA: Call to Order and Roll Call Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding amendments to Chapter 183 regarding an address change and change of names for the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists, "NCCA" and the National Accreditation Commission for Schools and Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine "NACSCAOM" Consideration and approval of acupuncture licensure applicants recommended by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Consideration of denial of acupuncture licensure applicants as recommended by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Consideration and approval of Agreed Board Orders as recommended by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Proposals for Decision, consideration and approval of recommendation by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners to revoke licensure Discussion, recommendation and possible action on proposed amendment to Chapter 175, Fees, relating to penalty fees for physician annual registration Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding physician supervision of advanced practice nurses Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9801355 Friday, February 6, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Public Information Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation and possible action on articles for Spring 1998 newsletter Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9801356 Friday, February 6, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion and update on agency travel expenditures and request for approval for additional travel expenditures 4. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code to discuss personnel issues 5. Adjourn Executive sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning litigation relative to possible disciplinary action. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9801357 Friday, February 6, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Long Range Planning Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation and possible action related to long range plans for the agency, including future programs and possible legislative issues. Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9801358 Friday, February 6, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Non-Profit Health Organizations Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Consideration and possible action on applications for original certification of non-profit health organizations. Consideration and possible action on biennial applications for recertification of non-profit health organizations. Consideration and possible action on compliance information for continued certification of non-profit health organizations. Consideration and possible action on requests for decertification of non-profit health organizations. Adjourn Executive sessions 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), to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Call to order. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9801359 Friday, February 6, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion of the Board's January 1998 Financial Statement. Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9801360 Friday, February 6, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee to Study Pharmacist Immunizations under Protocol AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding the development of rules relating to pharmacist immunizations under protocol. Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9801361 Friday, February 6, 1998, 4:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Update, discussion and possible action concerning telemedicine issues, including fraud and abuse legislation update Adjourn Executive sessions 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, and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018; (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 29, 1998, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9801362 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Wednesday, February 11, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 3600 Gaston Avenue, A. Webb Roberts Building, 17th Floor Dallas AGENDA: I. Call to order; roll call; II. Citizens comments; III. Aproval of the minutes of the November 21, 1997 meeting; IV Items to be considered: 1. Chairman's Report; Election of a Vice-Chairman; 2. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New sec.sec.409.501, 409.503, 409.505, 409.507, 409.509, 409.511, 409.513, and 409.515 of Chapter 409, Subchapter L, Concerning Mental Retardation Local Authority (MRLA) Program; 3. Consideration of the Recommendation for the Approval of Texas Health and Human Services Commission's New 1 TAC sec.355.454 and 1 TAC sec.sec.355.456-355-458 of chapter 355, Subchapter D, Governing Reimbursement Methodology for Medicaid Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded Provided by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; New 1 TAC sec.sec.355.722-355.723 of Chapter 355, Subchapter F, Governing Medicaid Home and Community-based Services Provided by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; and New 1 TAC sec.sec.355.771-355.773 of Chapter 355, Subchapter F, Governing Reimbursement for the Mental Retardation Local Authority Pilot Program Operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, for adoption by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC); 4. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-Operated Community-based Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR) Effective January 1, 1998, through December 31, 1998; 5. Review and Aproval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-Operated Campus-Based Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR) Effective January 1, 1998, through December 31, 1998; 6. Briefing on the 1915b Behavioral Health Initiative. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 205- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: February 2, 1998, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9801444 Midwestern State University Friday, February 6, 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 of Southwest Parkway. Discussion will be held in Executive Session as allowed by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551.072. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: February 3, 1998, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9801514 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, February 5, 1998, 2:00 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 excepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: January 28, 1998, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9801285 Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Building E, Room 201S, 12118 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0964-DIS; Notice of Hearing on a request pursuant to Article XVI, sec.59; Texas Constitution; Texas Water Code Chapter 65; and 30 TAC Chapters 281 and 293 for: 1) authorization to convert H-M-W Water Supply Corporation to H-M-W Special Utility District of Harris and Montgomery Counties; and 2) contingent upon a successful confirmation election and dissolution of H- M-W Water Supply Corporation, authorization for the transfer of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Numbers 10342 (water) and 20734 (wastewater) into the name of H-M-W Special Utility District. H-M-W Water Supply Corporation provides water service and limited wastewater service to approximately 3,162 rural water customers and approximately 53 rural wastewater customers. H-M-W Water Supply Corporation was created in 1995 to purchase the assets of Coe Utilities, Inc. The proposed District would contain a total of 11,036 acres consisting of 38 non-contiguous tracts (service areas) in northwest Harris and southwest Montgomery Counties, primarily in the general areas west and northwest of the City of Tomball. According to the engineering report, H-M-W Water Supply Corporation's purpose for conversion to a Special Utilities District is for the economic benefits associated with the political subdivision status. Specifically, it is anticipated that the cost of Texas Water Development Board's long-term financing will be reduced by over $1,000,000 over a 20 year period as a result of conversion to a Special Utility District. Contact: Jim Herbert, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; (512) 239-6161. Filed: January 29, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9801366 Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Building E, Room 201S, 12118 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0788-DIS; Notice of Hearing on a petition pursuant to sec.49.321-49.327 and Chapter 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 TAC sec.sec.293.131-293.136, and under the procedural rules of the Commission for dissolution of FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Number 9, submitted by Pecan 840, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, which then owned property within the District, and ratified, confirmed and approved by Ft. Bend/Grand River, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, which now owns the property within the District previously owned by Pecan 840, Ltd. The District is located approximately twenty-five miles southwest of downtown Houston and three miles north of Richmond, Texas. The petition for dissolution of the District states dissolution of the District is desirable as the District has never served the purposes for which it was originally created. The District has been financially dormant for five consecutive years prior to this request for dissolution, the District has performed no functions during this time period, and has no bonded indebtedness. If the request for dissolution is approved, the District's assets, if any, will escheat to the State of Texas and will be administered by the Comptroller of Public Account of the State of Texas and shall be disposed of in the manner provided by Chapter 74, Property Code, and according to Water Code sec.49.327, and Commission Rule 30 TAC sec.293.134. Contact: Susan Walton, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; (512) 239-6161. Filed: January 29, 1998, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9801373 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee will meet to consider and take action on the following: Stephen Lee Davis, Applicant for Initial Licensure; Phyllis Yvonne Estrada, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; Michael Hardage Heath, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; and Craig Lower Mayes, Petitioner for Declaratory Order. Conditional Eligibility Orders of the following Petitioners/Applicants: Sandy F. Anderson, Applicant for Endorsement; Sally Lee Andis, TX#227254, Petitioner for Reinstatement; Evon Ingrid Fitch, TX#439668, Petitioner for Reinstatement; Cecil Patmon, TX#527582, Petitioner for Reinstatement; and Robin Ann Pollani, Applicant for Endorsement. Agreed Orders: Tina Hindman Bayle, TX#607588; Bernadette M. Bluhm, TX#255208; Pamela Clark Brinkman, TX#606048; Edgar Farrell Burriss, TX#632424, William John Clevenger, TX#558487, Jackie Pearl Collins, TX#250526; Janice Gail Corkill, TX#628251; Joann Catherine Dawson, TX#570003, Yvette Delgado, TX#558561, Delia Guanzon Espino, TX#454532; Artie Helen Galloway, TX#449583; Sara Margaret Haslag, TX#518944; Jose Joe Herrera, TX#616338; Gwen Nichols Hogan, TX#606484; Mary Esther Hudson, TX#565217; Brandie Lee Lauck, TX#585164; Marilyn Maddox- Pelt, TX#558996; Lucy Dennison Myers, TX#507769; Veronica U. Okafor, TX#628440; Paul N. Peterson, TX#610800; Marla Jean Riley, TX#542279; Teheina Kristian Schramel, TX#604456; Dianna Lynn Southerland, TX#613398; Teri Lynn Towns, TX#633823; Thomas Kiplinger Wiley, TX#570014; Amy Melinda Willson, TX#597538; and Maria Estela Zamarripa, TX#231716. ALJ's Proposals for Decision: Margaret Avard, TX#570928; James Michael Christie, TX#512006; Tamela Dawn Compton, TX#503063; Eric Paul Duhe, TX#599699; Dennis E. Fink, TX#540222; Jason Michael Hargrave, TX#598464; Patricia C. Heffington, TX#542469; Henry Morgan Huey, TX#553343; Jesse Castro Jimenez, TX#552865; Lucas Paul LeBlanc, TX#565264; Patricia Ann Mahon, TX#456766; Agnes A.C. Martin, TX#215798; Jean Patricia Mitchell, TX#256097; Scott Neil Nelson, TX#610854; Donald R. Palmer, TX#530582; and Vicki Lynn Wallis, TX#240288. Requests for Exceptions to Previous Board Orders: Daniel Raymond Galindo, TX #254959. Contact: Cheryl Sepulveda, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767-0430, (512) 305-6824. Filed: January 30, 1998, 1:37 p.m. TRD-9801399 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 5601 Bridge Street, Suite 430, Ware and Associates Fort Worth AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Review and possible action on cases: 96165; 97053; 97097; 97127; 97163; 97190; 97198; 98007; 98010; 98016; 98031; 98034; 98035; 98036; 98037; 98038; 98039; 98040; 98041; 98043; and 98048. III. Review of miscellaneous correspondence IV. Adjourn Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: January 28, 1998, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9801296 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, February 5, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Nos. 17930, 17922, 18082, 17795, 18509, 17972, 14006, 15367, 15650, 17630, 18190, 17775, 18086, 18118, 18197, 18309, 18381, 18384, 18446, 18469, 18310, 18353, 18354, 18355, 18361, 18364. 18390, 18402, and 18405; Project Number 16251; Report on Implementation of Pending InterLATA Expanded Local Calling (ELC) Petitions Involving Southwestern Bell Telephone; Project No. 18438; Project No. 16899, 16900 and 16901; Project No. 18723; Project No. 17296; Project No. 18072; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; Activities in local telephone markets including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Project No. 18000; Docket Nos. 18465, 18490, 18041, 16738, 14454, 18084, 17633, 17874, Good cause waiver of requirement to file energy efficiency plans pursuant to Substr. R. 23.22; Project No. 18703; Project No. 17555; Project No. 16536; Electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability, sale, transfer and merger policy, and customer service; Project No. 17549; Synchronous Interconnect Committee; Project No. 17709; Project No. 18700; Project Nos. 18137, 18138, and 18139; Project No. 18491; Customer services issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; Project assignments, correspondence, staff report, 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 28, 1998, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9801282 Friday, February 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, Hearing Room G Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 18438, implementation of number conservation measures in Texas. Specifically, the Number Conservation Implementation Team (NCIT) will meet in order to define the key issues and develop a timeline for implementing rate center consolidation Options 6 and 8 as presented in the report by the Texas Number Conservation Task Force. Contact: Linda Hymans, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7321. Filed: January 29, 1998, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9801331 Saturday-Sunday, February 7-8, 1998, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively 1701 North Congress Avenue, Hearing Room Gee Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding SEC certification pursuant to Subst. R. 23.18. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: January 30, 1998, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9801407 Wednesday, February 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding SEC certification pursuant to Substr. R. 23.18. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: January 30, 1998, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9801408 Wednesday, February 11, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: the FCCs Cost Accounting Manual and affiliate relationships in regards to the Commission's draft affiliates rule. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: February 3, 1998, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9801526 Thursday, February 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, Seventh Floor, Robert W. Gee Hearing Room, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Project Number 14894: The Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will meet for discussions on market power as it relates to the investigation of the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area. Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7265. Filed: February 3, 1998, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9801501 Thursday, February 26 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, Robert W. Gee Hearing Room Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project Number 18438, implementation of number conservation measures in Texas. Specifically, the Number Conservation Implementation Team (NCIT) will meet in order to define the key issues and develop a timeline for establishing number pooling in Texas. Contact: Linda Hayman, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7321. Filed: January 29, 1998, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9801332 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, February 10, 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 items 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 30, 1998, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9801415 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, February 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, First Floor Austin Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: Roll Call, introduction of guests, invocation, approval of minutes; board meetings of September 25, 1997 and December 11-12, 1997, commissioner's comments, HHS Enterprise Strategic Plan, TRC five-year strategic plan update, Legislative appropriations Request, approval for exceeding FTE Cap, public comments. Executive Session: Review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Services and Management Audit. These subjects will be discussed in Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, sec.sec.551.071. 551.074, 551.075 (Texas Government Code Annotated sec.551). Adjournment: If all agenda items have been completed, the board will adjourn. If not, the board will recess until 9:30, Friday, February 27, 1998 to reconvene in the public hearing room, First floor, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Contact: Roger Darley, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751-2399, (512) 424-4050. Filed: January 29, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9801371 Friday, February 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, First Floor Austin Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: Roll Call, introduction of guests, continuation of board agenda from February 26, 1998. Executive Session: Review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Services and Management Audit. These subjects will be discussed in Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, sec.sec.551.071, 551.074, 551.075 (Texas Government Code Annotated sec.551). Adjournment Contact: Roger Darley, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751-2399, (512) 424-4050. Filed: January 29, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9801372 Texas Savings and Loan Department Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Third Floor, Finance Commission Building Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from Franklin Bank, S.S.B., Austin, Texas presently known as Bowie State Bank, Bowie, Texas to sell a branch office located at 200 West Walnut, Bowie, Montague County, Texas to The Jacksboro National Bank, Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: W. Clark Johnson, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: February 2, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9801442 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Thursday, February 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes for the Public Meeting of November 6, 1997. III. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.075, Government Code, to Receive Information from Employees and to Question Employees Regarding Administration of the Guaranty Association. IV. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. V. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Following Initial Applicant: A. Central and Southwest Corporation VI. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Following Renewal Applications: A) Texoma HealthCare System; B) Emerson Electric Co.; C) Tyco International (US) Inc.; D) Guardian Industries Corporation; E) Union Pacific Resources Company; F) Willamette Industries Inc.; G) The Sherwin-Williams Company; H) AT&T Corporation; I) Waffle House, Incorporated; J) J.C. Penney Company, Inc.; K) Watkins Associated Industries; L) Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation; M) Cooper Industries, Inc.; N) Louisiana-Pacific Corporation; O) The Procter and Gamble Company; P) Textron, Inc.; Q) Tyson Foods, Inc.; R) Weyerhaeuser Company. VII. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Following Withdrawal Applications: A) W.R. Grace and Company; B) J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; C) Johnson Controls, Inc.; D) Ruby Tuesday, Inc.; E) Campbell Soup Company; F) Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. VIII. Other Business IX. Adjournment Contact: Judy Roach, 1600 San Jacinto Center, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-2514. Filed: January 28, 1998, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9801283 Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission Monday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 300 Austin Commission AGENDA: 10:00 a.m. Call to Order; Recess into Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Issues; Reconvene in Open Meeting; Approval of Minutes; Update from the Office of Defense Affairs; Report from Retention Contact Review Committee; Discussion of Phase One Community Assessment Project; Development of Media Plan, Lunch break; Develop Schedule and Itinerary for Regional commission Meeting; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: January 30, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9801409 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, February 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Fabens ISD, 821 N.E. "G" Avenue, Administration Building Board Room Fabens Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Gwen Stafford, Committee Member II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Financial Report IV. Future Agenda Items V. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 344-4305. Filed: February 3, 1998, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9801522 Friday, February 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Fabens ISD, 821 N.E. "G" Avenue, Administration Building Board Room Fabens Libraries and Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: The Libraries and Telemedicine of the of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meetings to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman John Collins II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Reports from Advisory Committees IV. Future Agenda Items V. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 344-4305. Filed: February 3, 1998, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9801523 Friday, February 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Fabens ISD, 821 N.E. "G" Avenue, Administration Building Board Room Fabens AGENDA: The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call to Order Open Meeting / Quorum Call -- Chairman Bill Mitchell II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Donations of Software from MicroSoft IV. Telehealth: Clinical Applications in Rural Areas Presentation by the Office of Telehealth- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) V. Agency Working Group Updates --State Agencies Working Group -- Arnold Viramontes, Executive Director --Education Working Group -- Gary Grogan, Director of Programs, Hal Guthrie, Board Member, Kay Karr, Board Member --Training Working Group -- Gary Grogan, Director of Program, Joe Randolph, Board Member VI. Board Committee Reports --Finance and Audit Committee -- Gwen Stafford, Committee Member --Libraries and Tlemedicine Committee -- John Collins, Chair --Curriculum, Training and Evaluation Committee -- Joe Randolph, Chair VII. Executive Director's Report --Administration --Programs VIII. Chairman of the Board Report IX. Correspondence from and to the Texas Civil Rights Project X. Personnel Matters XI. Future Agenda Items XII. Adjourn Open Meeting Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 344-4305. Filed: February 3, 1998, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9801524 Board of Regents The Texas A&M University System Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 9:55 a.m. Bachman II, Embassy Suites/Dallas Love Field, 3880 West Northwest Highway Dallas Board of Regents EMERGENCY AGENDA: The purpose of this special emergency meeting is for the Board to hear a report from its attorneys concerning potential litigation regarding the disbursement of the proceeds owed to the State of Teas from the settlement in the case oftype- name="italic"> The State of Texas vs. The American Tobacco Company, et al.; Civil Action No. 5:96CV-0091, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Texarkana Division, and to grant authority to the Chancellor to proceed with any necessary legal action to protect the interests of the Texas A&M University System and the people of the State of Texas. (Consultation w/attorneys will be in Closed Session.) REASON FOR EMERGENCY: An emergency exists because the Attorney General of Texas has begun and is continuing to carry out a plan to distribute funds belonging to the State of Texas in violation of the Texas Constitution and in derogation of the rights of state institutions of higher education and the people of the state, and that unless legal action is taken the funds may be disbursed permanently within the next few days. Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: February 3, 1998, 4:47 a.m. TRD-9801550 Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Bachman II, Embassy Suites/Dallas Love Field, 3880 West Northwest Highway Dallas Ad Hoc Evaluation Criteria Committee AGENDA: The purpose of the is to continue the Committee's work in developing criteria for evaluating System expansion opportunities. Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 30, 1998, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9801392 Texas Tech University Friday, February 6, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 17th Street and University Avenue, Texas Tech University Lubbock Finance Committee- Special Called Meeting AGENDA: 11:30 a.m.; Call to Order; Consideration of the following resolution: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the Liquidity Agreement, the Dealer Agreement, and the Paying Agent Agreement, pursuant to the authority granted by the Fifth Supplemental Resolution; and taking additional actions relating thereto. Contact: James L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013 (806) 742-0012. Filed: February 3, 1998, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9801483 Texas Department of Transportation Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor Austin Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division AGENDA: Approval of Minutes. Reports and Discussion: City of Austin Mayor's Mobility Task Force report on transportation; Wilbur Smith and Associates, Traffic and Revenue Projections; Legislative Affairs, pending federal transportation reauthorization legislation. Proposal for the development, design and construction of S.H. 130, Road and Bridge Builders, Inc. Consider resolution in support of the Byrd-Gramm Amendment to S.1173. Authorize director to provide funding for a S.H. 130 special project office. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Rulemaking 43 TAC Ch. 52. Approve selection procedure for outside legal counsel. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: January 30, 1998, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9801391 University Interscholastic League Monday, February 2, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Club Hotel, IH35 at Martin Luther King Boulevard Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. Request for a wavier of the Parent Residence Rule by Kreig Jason Gilcrease representing Centerville High School in Centerville, Texas. BB. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Ivis Reyes representing Westfield High School in Houston, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: January 29, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9801379 Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Town Lake Hotel, 20 North IH35 Austin State Executive Committee AGENDA: AA. Milano ISD Appeal of District 56 A Executive Committee's Finding a Student Athlete Ineligible due to Moving for Athletic Purposes. BB. Request of District 5 AAAAA Executive Committee to Issue Penalty to Keller High School Personnel Archie Myers for Violating Basketball Scrimmage Rules. CC. Alleged Physical Contact with Game Official in Violation of the Athletic Code, Parent/Fan Brownsville Lopez High School. DD. Parent appeal of District AAAAA Executive Committee's Finding a Lubbock Monterey High School Student Athlete Ineligible due to Moving for Athletic Purposes. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 471-5883. Filed: January 30, 1998, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9801405 The University of Texas System Wednesday-Thursday, February 11-12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. February 11- Second Floor Conference Room, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West Seventh Street, February 12- Regents' Meeting Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West Seventh Street Austin Board of Regents and Standing Committees AGENDA: To consider Chancellor's Docket (submitted by System Administration); Amendments to Regents' Rules and Regulations; Proposed Guidelines for Management and Marketing of Copywrited Works; Matters Related to the University of Texas Investment Management Company (UTIMCO); 1999 Budget Policies and Limitations; Partial Cost Recovery Procedures for Information Technology Initiatives; Request to Exceed Full-Time Equivalent Limitation on Employees; Proposed common application form for undergraduate admissions; Guidelines for Visiting Students Program; Agreements; degree programs; Premium Charges for U.T. System Plan for Professional Medical Liability Self-Insurance and Changes to Plan; buildings and grounds matters including approval of design development plans; appropriation; building name and building plaque; potential litigation; and real estate matters as detained on the complete agenda. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: February 3, 1998, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9801516 Texas On-Site Wastewater Treatment Research Council Thursday, February 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Harris County Engineering Department/Permit Division, 9900 Northwest Freeway, Suite 103 Houston Council Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Newly appointed Council members will be introduced. The Council will act on the minutes of the previous meeting. An election of officers will precede the chairman's and Executive Secretary's reports. A discussion and possible action on FY 1998 budget issues will follow. The floor will then be open for public comments. Other items on the agenda will include: discussion and possible action on the Request for Proposals for (1) facilitation of a Focus Group of cluster systems; (2) a study to advise the Council on effects of combining absorbic and evaporative disposal methods on drain field sizing; (3) a study to determine long term infiltration rate of effluent to level of pretreatment for different soils and disposal systems; (4) a quantitative evaluation of caliche soil as a treatment media for on-site sewage facility systems; and (5) an evaluation of effectiveness of existing subsurface drip irrigation systems in swelling soils. Representatives of the Guadalupe Wastewater companies will provide an interim report on the Council funded comparative cost study of the old on-site sewage facility rules versus the new rules. The scheduling of future meetings will end the meeting. Contact: Annette Maddern, TNRCC, MC178, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, (512) 239-5304. Filed: February 3, 1998, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9801527 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, February 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Recognition of TWCC Employees of the Year 3. Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing of January 7, 1998 and Public Meeting of January 8, 1998 4. Discussion, and Possible Action on New Applications for Certification of Authority to Self-Insure 5. Discussion, and Possible Action on Requests for Renewal of Certificate of Authority to Self-Insure 6. Discussion, and Possible Action on Withdrawal of Certified Self-Insurer from Self-Insurance 7. Discussion, and Possible Action on Report Regarding Venture Stores, Inc. 8. Discussion, and Possible Action on Proposal of Amendments to Rule 133.101 9. Discussion, and Possible Action on Proposal of Amendments Rule 134.1002. 10. Discussion, and Possible Action on Proposal of Amendments to Rules and New Rules: 130.101, 130.102, 130.103, 130.104, 130.105, 130.106, 130.108, 130.110, 130.111 (new) 130.112 (new) 11. Executive Session 12. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session 13. General Reports, Discussion and Possible Action on Issues Relating to Commission Activities 14. Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates 15. Adjourn Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: January 30, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9801410 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Ramada Plaza Hotel Fort Worth Texas Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service AGENDA: Reading and approval of minutes of November meeting; Executive Director's report, Executive Committee report; Reports of task forces; Reports of standing committees; Volunteerism Committee; Learn and serve; Other business and announcements. Contact: Robert Hickerson, 310 S.F. Austin Building, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1727. Filed: February 2, 1998, 8:09 a.m. TRD-9801439 Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to: (1) integration of eligibility determination and service delivery relative to H.B. 2777; (2) potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce development boards; (3) recommendations to TCWEC of operational plans of local workforce development boards; (4) approval of local workforce board or private industry council nominees; (5) acceptance of donations of child care matching funds; (6) publication in the Texas Register of proposed new Chapter 827 Communities in Schools rules; (7) approving Rule Review plan as required by House Bill No. 1, Art. IX, sec.167, General Appropriations Act, 75th Legislative Session; (8) adoption of rule regarding Interagency Matters (Chapter 800 Subchapter D) and adoption of repeal of Chapter 819 (Interagency Matters); (9) adoption of Child Care Rule relating to Parent Fees (40 TAC sec.809) and related matters; (10) adoption of Child Care rule relating to Parent Responsibilities and Possible Sanctions and related matters; (1) adoption of rule concerning Senate Bill 213 which provides for a pilot project to train Texas Aid to Needy Families (TANF) recipients; and (12) development of rule relating to Chapter 809 Child Care for People diverted from TANF; an advisory committee pursuant to S.B. 1490; and Work and Family Clearinghouse distribution of child care appropriations to school districts pursuant to S.B. 503. Discussion concerning: (1) UI benefit payment trends and analysis; (2) the Employment Service and Related Functions at the TWC; and (3) publication in the Texas Register of Proposed Apprenticeship Rules Pursuant to Education Code Chapter 133. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Staff and other personnel; sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFL/CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL/CIO v. TWC; Guiterrez v. TEC; and Gene E. Merchant et al. vs TWC; and sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of its attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and Administrative Procedures Act: Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation cases. Consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level unemployment compensation cases on Docket 6; and set date of next meeting. Hearing on Payday Rules immediately following Commission meeting. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-8812. Filed: February 2, 1998, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9801467 Regional Meetings Meetings filed January 28, 1998 Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, February 3, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, Jr., P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9801278. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors Regular Meeting, was held at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, February 4, 1998 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained form Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9801276. East Texas Council of Governments, Welfare-to Work Committee of the Workforce Development Board, met at 611 South Fleishel, Tyler, February 3, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9801284. Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, February 3, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573- 2471. TRD-9801273. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Regional Solid Waste Task Force, will meet at 1025 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, February 26, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9801281. Meetings Filed January 29, 1998 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, February 2, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9801370. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, February 3, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78284-0248. TRD-9801367. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Regional Advisory Committee on Aging, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, February 3, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from A.D. Rychlik, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9801330. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, February 26, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, (830) 625-8597. TRD-9801384. East Texas Council of Governments, CEO Board of Directors, met at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, February 4, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-9641. TRD- 9801351. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 2843 WNW Loop 323, Tyler, February 5, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9801380. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Center Committee, met at 412 South High Street, Longview, February 5, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-9641. TRD- 9801368. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, February 2, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9801385. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, February 3, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9801386. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee, met with revised agenda, at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, February 3, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9801387. Falls County Central Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, met at Falls County Courthouse, Intersections of Highways Six and Seven, Marlin, February 10, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 883-2543, TRD-9801365. Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third, Sweetwater, February 10, 1998 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9801333. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, February 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Box 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-9801369. Meetings Filed January 30, 1998 Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at Corporation Office, FM 485 West, Cameron, February 5, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520-0150, (254) 697-4016. TRD-9801400. Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 202 South Highway Six, Meridian, February 3, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John D. Smith, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, (254) 435-2304. TRD-9801390. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Planning/Budget/Education Advisory, met at 300 East Shepherd, Lufkin City Hall, Room 202, Lufkin, February 10, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9801413. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 300 East Shepherd, Lufkin City Hall, Room 202, Lufkin, February 10, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9801412. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Meeting of Board of Directors, met at Highway 190, Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Kempner, February 5, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9801393. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, February 11, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9801419. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, February 5, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532- 2098. TRD-9801411. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force, met at 114 West Commerce, "B" Room, Municipal Plaza Building, San Antonio, February 4, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9801389. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee, met at 233 North Pecos (Vista Verde), Fourth Floor conference room- Bexar County Public Works, San Antonio, February 6, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9801388. Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation, Board, met at 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E2.026, Austin, February 5, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Donald M. Ward, P.O. Box 684562, Austin, Texas 78768-4562. TRD-9801402. Meetings Filed February 2, 1998 Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee, met at 2520 IH35 South, Suite 100, Austin, February 11, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Voights, 2512 South IH35, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 433- 7653. TRD-9801462. Central Texas Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Board, met at 402 South Live Oak Street, Lampasas, February 6, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beth Stokes, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933- 7075, extension 202; fax: (254) 939-0885. TRD-9801445. Central Texas Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Board, will meet at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, February 20 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beth Stokes, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933- 7075, extension 202; fax: (254) 939-0885. TRD-9801466. District Judges Meeting, 36th, 156th and 343rd District Courts, met at 400 West Sinton, Room 207, Sinton, February 6, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald M. Yeager, 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-6200. TRD-9801475. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 2910 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, February 11, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9801453. Nueces River Authority, Audit Committee, met at Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, February 6, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, (830) 278- 6810. TRD-9801463. Nueces River Authority, Board of Directors, met at Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, February 6, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, (830) 278- 6810. TRD-9801464. San Patricio Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1146 East Market, Sinton, February 12, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387. TRD-9801440. Stephens County Rural WSC, Regular Monthly Board Meeting, was held at 206 FM 2099, Breckenridge, February 5, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (254) 559-6180. TRD- 9801452. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 806 West bluff, Woodville, February 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9801454. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, February 6, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, extension 406. TRD- 9801465. Meetings filed February 3, 1998 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, February 10, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas, 78065-0139, (830) 742-3591. TRD-9801559. Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, met at Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.102, 26th and Red River Streets, Austin, February 9, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, P.O. Box 1088-Annex, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9801531. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet on the following February dates, at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Stella Thatcher, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-9801525. Canyon Regional Water Authority, met at Guadalupe County Fire School Facility One, 320 Fire Field Road, New Braunfels, February 9, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-8233, (830) 609-0543. TRD-9801517. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 400 Spring, (Grand Jury Room), Columbus, February 10, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD-9801529. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 400 Spring, (Grand Jury Room), Columbus, February 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m.Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD-9801528. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at the Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn, Dallas, February 12, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD- 9801515. Education Service Center, Region 18, Board of Directors, met at 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, February 10, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD- 9801549. Elm Creek WSC, Board, met at 508 Avenue "E", Moody, February 9, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, P.O. Box 538, Moody, Texas 76557, (254) 853-3838. TRD-9801513. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, February 10, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 238- 8823. TRD-9801530. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 2910 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, February 11, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9801487 Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, February 9, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9801500. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, will meet at 401 North Grove Moore, Marshall, February, 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9801498. South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, February 10, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9801553. South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, February 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452- 3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9801532. Meetings filed February 4, 1998 Archer County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 101 South Center, Archer City, February 11, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, III, P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76531, (940) 574-2172. TRD-9801583. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District #1, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, February 9, 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-9801563. Brown County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, February 9, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9801584. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn, Dallas, February 12, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD- 9801607. Education Service Center Region 10, Board of Directors, met at 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, February 11, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Farmer, 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, Texas 75081, (972) 231-6301. TRD-9801561. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, February 10, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nicolle Boyd, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD- 9801564. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, February 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762- 0181. TRD-9801606. Manville Water Supply Corporation, Annual Meeting of Members, met at S.P.J.S.T. Hall, Highway 95, Elgin, February 10, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, P.O. Box 48, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044. TRD-9801604. Tri County Special Utility District (SUD), Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, February 9, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 803-3553. TRD-9801565.