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 Friday, February 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Behavioral Enforcement Committee REVISED AGENDA: A. Investigations: 1. File No. 97-10-01L 2. File No. 97-11-01L 3. File No. 97-12-12L 4. File No. 97-12-04L 5. File No. 97-11-13L 6. File No. 97-12-02L 7. File No. 97-11-04L 8. File No. 97-11-10L 9. File No. 97-08-62L 10. File No. 97-11-14L 11. File No. 97-11-15L 12. File No. 97-11-05L 13. File No. 97-10-18L B. Discussion Item 1. File No. 97-04-04L, Re-open Investigation C. Informal Conferences: 1. File No. 97-07-02L 9:00 a.m. 2. File No. 97-09-28L 10:00 a.m. 3. File No. 97-10-15L 11:00 a.m. 4. File No. 97-09-22L 1:00 p.m. Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7842. Filed: February 11, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802034 State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearings on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket No. 473-98-0091 -- Application of NORTH AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (PUC Docket No. 18190). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: February 13, 1998, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9802247 Texas Aerospace Commission Thursday, February 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Conference Room 119, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Commissioners Bi-Monthly Meeting AGENDA: 1. Welcome and Call to Order by the Chairman 2. Approval of the Minutes of the October 16, 1997 Quarterly Meeting 3. Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 1997 Special Meeting 4. Staff Reports and Discussion 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Summary of Votes, Orders, Decisions, or Other Actions Taken at This Meeting 8. Adjournment Contact: Tom Moser, P.O. Box 12088, Austin, Texas 78711- 2088, (512) 936-4822. Filed: February 18, 1998, 11:23 a.m. TRD-9802397 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association Building, 233 West Twohig San Angelo Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board AGENDA: Opening Remarks and Welcome Review and approval on minutes of last meeting- December 16, 1997, Review and approval of Fiscal Affairs Reports of Officers and Directors Discussion and Action: New Business: Election of Officers; Review and Appoint Advisory Committee; Review of telephone messages; Annual Reports/Renewal Requests; Addition to Hot-Spots Request; Special Requests, Schleicher County Producers Associations, Junction Warehouse Company; Information on Troubleshooter; Scheduling of next meeting. Unfinished Business: Report of Menard County Animal Damage Control Committee; Review status of Coping with Bobcats Video, Tim Turner's Proposal, and Texas Animal Health Audit for 1997; Report from Gary Nunley- Status of aerial hunting and WS helicopter replacement information. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76903-3543, (915) 659-8777. Filed: February 17, 1998, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9802346 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress, Room 924A Austin Produce Recovery Fund Board AGENDA: Approval of the Minutes for March 20, 1998, 1997 Produce Recovery Fund Board Meeting Discussion and Action on Payment of APA Claim #1047, Jerry Estopy vs. Pattillo Produce, Inc., TDA Docket Number 40-89-APA. Announcement and Convening of Executive Session to Consult with Attorney on Pending Litigation in accordance with Texas Government Code, sec.551.071. Adjournment of Executive Session. Reconvening of Open Meeting for Discussion and Action on Subject of Executive Session, if necessary. Discussion and Possible Action on: Amounts Payable from the Produce Recovery Fund; Proof of Ownership for Citrus Fruit. Adjourn meeting. Contact: Margaret Alvarez, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7604. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9802281 Friday, February 27, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 911 Austin Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order Discussion and Action: Minutes of last meeting; Financial Reports; New Building Plans/Update; Research/Marketing Proposals -- Plant Genome Project, TAMU; Economic Impact of Ergot, NGSP; the Role of Grain Sorghum if Dryland Cropping Systems, Texas Tech; Application of Precision Agriculture Technology, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station; Biofoam Marketing Project, TAMU. Discussion: Research/Marketing Updates; Other Business Adjourn Contact: Travis Taylor, P.O. Box 560, Abernathy, Texas 79311-0560, (806) 298- 4501. Filed: February 17, 1998, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9802347 Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 911 Austin Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Board AGENDA: A. Call to Order I. Welcome and opening remarks II. Self-introduction of members and guests B. Review and approval of April 16, 1996 meeting minutes C. Discussion and action on TIE grants D. New Business E. Old Business F. Adjournment Contact: Sheri Land, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8536. Filed: February 13, 1998, 9:19 a.m. TRD-9802139 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Monday, February 23, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. -- Call to order. Convene in open meeting. Announcement of executive session. 1. Executive Session: a. Briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office. Continue Open Meeting. 2. Take action, including a vote, if appropriate, on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Recognition of agency employees with 20 or more years of service. 4. Approval of minutes of January 26, 1998 meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 5. Administrator's report. 6. Consider rule request from Mothers Against Drunk Driving; discussion, comment, possible vote. 7. Consider publication of proposed amendment to 16 TAC sec.45.4; discussion comment and possible vote. (Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits) 8. Public comment. 9. Adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: February 13, 1998, 8:18 a.m. TRD-9802134 Texas Commission on the Arts Thursday, March 5, 1998, 10:15 a.m. San Antonio Public Library, 600 Soledad San Antonio Administrative Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing IV. Approval of Minutes for December 4, 1997 V. Financial Report VI. Update on Staff Audit VII. Update on State Audit 1. City/Organization List VIII. Private Development Update 1. License Plate Financial Update 2. Update on Credit Card Access (EBS) 3. Private/Public Development Task Force Update 4. Cultural Trust Council Update IX. LBB Report 1. Staff position exemption(s) 2. 10% travel reduction update 3. Performance Measures X. Summary Review of Key Commission and Staff Responsibilities XI. Other Business XII. Adjournment Contact: Charmain Johnson, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42327. Filed: February 13, 1998, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9802189 Friday, March 6, 1998, 8:30 a.m. San Antonio Public Library, 600 Soledad San Antonio Executive Committee AGENDA: Executive Session -- Personnel Contact: Charmain Johnson, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42327. Filed: February 13, 1998, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9802190 Friday, March 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. San Antonio Public Library, 600 Soledad San Antonio Commission Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing IV. Items for Commission Consent A) Approval of Minutes for December 5, 1997 B) Financial Statement C) Administrative Committee Report 1. Enterprise and Development Task Force Report D) Resolutions E) Officer nominating Committee F) Executive Director Evaluation G) Other Business V. Items for Information only A) Grants Management System Update B) Arts Education Update C) Philanthropy at the Crossroads Update D) Marketing Plan Update E) International Report 1. National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts 2. Contemporary Art Museum in Houston hosts Mexico Ahora Exhibit 3. Encuentro Summit F) General Meeting Schedule G) Commissioner and Staff Rosters H) Other Business VI. Adjournment Contact: Charmain Johnson, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42327. Filed: February 13, 1998, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9802191 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Media/Multimedia-Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535 Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9802022 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Performing Arts- Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535 Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9802023 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Performing Arts-Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535. Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802024 Thursday, April 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Performing Arts-Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535 Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802025 Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Community Arts- Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535 Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802026 Thursday, April 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Community Arts- Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535 Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802027 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Education -- Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535 Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802028 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Education --Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535 Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802029 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Visual Arts/Architecture Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535 Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802030 Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Visual Arts/Architecture Advisory Panel Austin AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535 Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802031 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Presenting Organizations/Touring Artists- Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535. Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802032 Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Presenting Organizations/Touring Artists- Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535. Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9802033 Thursday, April 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, E.O. Thompson Building Austin Presenting Organizations/Touring Artists- Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants Deliberations and Voting III. Policy Review Contact: Anina Moore, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463- 5535 Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:39 p.m. TRD-9802035 The State Bar of Texas Saturday, February 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado, Room 206 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: PUBLIC SESSION: Call to order/Roll Call/Report from the Chair: Consider approval of Minutes of August 15, 1997 meeting/Report from the President/CONVENE CLOSED SESSION: Discuss the reorganization of the State Bar administrative staff/RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION: Consider and take appropriate action with respect to matters discussed in closed session, if any; Ad hoc Section Study Committee Report; Proposed 1998-1999 State Bar of Texas budget/Report from the President-Elect/Report from the Executive Director: General Report; Update for the 1997-1998 Budget; Capital expenditures, if any; personnel matters, if any/Report from the General Counsel: /Report from the Texas Young Lawyers Association President /Report from the Immediate Past President/Report from the Supreme Court Liaison/Adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: February 12, 1998, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9802116 Saturday, February 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado, Room 206 Austin Executive Committee REVISED AGENDA: PUBLIC SESSION: Call to order/Roll Call/Report from the Chair: Consider approval of Minutes of August 15, 1997 meeting/Report from the President/CONVENE CLOSED SESSION: Discuss the reorganization of the State Bar administrative staff/RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION: Consider ant take appropriate action with respect to matters discussed in closed session, if any; Ad hoc Section Study Committee Report; Proposed 1998-1999 State Bar of Texas budget/Report from the President-Elect/Report from the Executive Director: General Report; Update for the 1997-1998 Budget; Capital expenditures, if any; personnel matters, if any/Report from the General Counsel: General Report/CLOSED SESSION: Discuss potential and/or pending litigation pursuant to the Texas Government Code, sec.551.071, regarding No. 96-61134, In Re: Hearing Before the District 4-C Grievance Committee, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, 215th Judicial District/PUBLIC SESSION RECONVENED: Take appropriate action on those matters discussed in Closed Session; Reaffirm the appointment of Lonny Morrison and Broadus Spivey as counsel and approve the appointment of Scott Rothenberg as counsel for defendants/Report from the Texas Young Lawyers Association President /Report from the Immediate Past President/Report from the Supreme Court Liaison/Adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9802256 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, February 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues -- Texas Public Finance Authority- Special Revenue Bonds (Texas Department of Health Laboratory Project) Series 1998 IV. Other Business A. Discussion of training seminars on local debt B. Action/announcements regarding March meeting dates V. Adjourn Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: February 11, 1998, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9802050 Comptroller of Public Accounts Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. LBJ Building, Room 114, 111 East 17th Street Austin Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force AGENDA: I. Discussion of Finger Imaging II. Update on the Neural Network project with the Medicaid program III. Artificial Intelligence project with EBT food stamp transactions IV. Comments from the Audience V. Adjourn Contact: Rebecca Lightsey, 111 East 17th Street, Room G-29, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-0545. Filed: February 12, 1998, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9802113 Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 2:00 p.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress, Room 1-100 Austin Interagency Task Force on EBT AGENDA: I. State of EBT and Direct Deposit in Texas Report II. Update on the Lone Star Program III. Report on TIES Project IV. National EBT Issues V. New State Initiative VI. Comments from the Audience VII. Adjourn Contact: Rebecca Lightsey, 111 East 17th Street, Room G-29, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-0545. Filed: February 12, 1998, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9802112 Office of Court Administration Thursday, March 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Law Center, Rooms 101 and 102, 1414 Colorado Austin Judicial Committee on Information Technology, Internet and Website Standards Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Security 2. Public Access, Attorney and Business Access 3. Network/Intranet (GSC/DIR/TPG) 4. Standards/Policies 5. Centralized Data Contact: Celinda Provost, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1868. Filed: February 12, 1998, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9802086 Thursday, March 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Potter County Courts Building, Court of Appeals Courtroom, Second Floor Suite 2A, 501 South Fillmore Amarillo Judicial Committee on Information Technology, Appellate Courts Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Legal Research 2. Public Access 3. Electronic Mail 4. Network and Security 5. Electronic Filing Contact: Celinda Provost, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1868. Filed: February 12, 1998, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9802087 Thursday, March 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Tom Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street, Sixth Floor Conference Room Austin Texas Judicial Council Committee on Juvenile Reform/Impact on the Courts AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting -- Judge Penny L. Pope II. Attendance of Members III. Overview of Background Resources IV. Discuss Issues to be Addresssed by Committee V. Invited and Public Testimony VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1625. Filed: February 18, 1998, 11:57 a.m. TRD-9802413 Thursday, March 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Harris County Criminal Courts Building, Eighth Floor, 301 San Jacinto Street Houston Judicial Committee on Information Technology, District and County Courts Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Information Sharing/Reporting/Data Collection/Standards 2. Network/Intranet/Internet/Extranet 3. Electronic Filing/Imaging/Electronic Forms 4. Public Access and Attorney and Business Access 5. Electronic Communications 6. Case Management Software Standards 7. Legal Research/Benchbook/West/Lexis Contact: Celinda Provost, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1868. Filed: February 12, 1998, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9802088 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. County Courthouse, Room 306, 500 East San Antonio El Paso Judicial Committee on Information Technology, Local Governments Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Local Technology Support 2. Electronic Legal Research 3. Data Sharing 4. Standards 5. Collections 6. Public Access Contact: Celinda Provost, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1868. Filed: February 12, 1998, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9802089 Thursday, April 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Tower, 30th Floor, Suite 3000, 1601 Elm Street Dallas Judicial Committee on Information Technology, Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Information Sharing/Reporting/Data Collection 2. Alternative Access to Courts 3. Network 4. Electronic Communication/Notification 5. Public Access and Attorney and Business Access 6. Legal Research/Benchbooks/Assistance Resource 7. Juvenile Contact: Celinda Provost, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1868. Filed: February 12, 1998, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9802090 Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Law Center, Rooms 101 and 102, 1414 Colorado Austin Judicial Committee on Information Technology AGENDA: 1. Minutes from September and November 2. Review of Subcommittee Meetings 3. OCA Report 4. Long Range Planning for Committee 5. New Business 6. Public Comment Contact: Celinda Provost, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1868. Filed: February 12, 1998, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9802091 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, February 19, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Boyd Unit, US Highway 84, Five Miles Southwest of Fairfield Teague Institutional Division Committee AGENDA: I. Regular Session A. Call to Order B. Approval of the September 18, 1997, Meeting Minutes C. Informational Update Topics 1. Organization 2. Leadership Retreats 3. Communications 4. Security Innovations 5. Ruiz Visits 6. American Corrections Association Accreditation 7. Unit Lockdowns 8. Use of Force 9. Staff Assaults 10. Employee Concerns 11. Policy Revisions 12. Operational Review 13. Ombudsman 14. Post Trauma 15. Executions 16. Community Work Projects 17. Classification 18. Training 19. Community Liaison 20. Laundry and Food Service D. Adjourn Regular Session of the Institutional Division Committee Meeting II. Executive Session A. Discussion with attorneys concerning: Ruiz v. Scott (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code) B. Discussion of matters made confidential under State Bar Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code) Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: February 11, 1998, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9802054 Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 7515 Lemmon Avenue, Signature Room Dallas Support Operations Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of the January 29, 1998, Support Operations Committee Meeting Minutes III. Industry Issues A. Update on the State Auditor's Report: B. Presentation on Emerging and Evolving Job Study IV. Land Transactions A. Lease of Land and Building to Karnes/Wilson Juvenile Probation Department and Karnes County B. Lease of Approximately 300 Acres Located at the Ellis Unit in Walker County to Sam Houston State University C. Roadway Easement and Lease of Approximately 40 Acres at Beto Unit in Anderson County to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department V. Update on Land Sales VI. Adjourn Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: February 17, 1998, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9802325 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Thursday, March 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; Commissioner's comments; Proposed Amendments to State Board of Education Operation Rules; discussion of pending litigation. This discussion will be held in room 1-103 in executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, sec.551.071(1)(A), and will include a discussion of the following: (1) Angel G. et al. v. Meno, et al, relating to students with disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities; (2) Maxwell, et al. v. Pasadena Independent school District (ISD) relating to Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing; (3) State of Texas v. United States of America relating to the Voting Rights Act and its applicability to the placement of masters in independent school districts; (4) Soccoro ISD, et al. v. State Board of Education relating to the technology allotment; (5) GI FORUM, Image de Tejas v. Moses, et al relating to the TAAS exit-level examination as a prerequisite for high school graduation; (6) Paul R. Brown, et al. v. Honorable Dan Morales, et al relating to investment of the Permanent School fund; and (7) any other litigation arising after the date of posting for the meeting. There will also be a demonstration on distance learning by Rice University in the T-Star Studio located in Room G-100 of the William B. Travis Building. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 18, 1998, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9802404 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Instruction AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75, Curriculum, Subchapter B, Essential Elements- Prekindergarten-Grade 6, Subchapter C, Essential Elements -- Grades 7-8, and Subchapter D, Essential Elements- Grades 9-12; Proposed new 19 TAC sec.114.27, American Sign Language, Levels I and II, sec.114.28, American Sign Language, Levels III and IV, and sec.114.29, American Sign Language, Levels V , VI, and VII; Proposed amendment to Proclamation 1997 of the State Board of Education; Continued discussion of the assessment rule pertaining to the deferral from the exit-level test for limited English proficient students who have recently arrived in the United States; Discussion of innovative courses; Review of Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 18, 1998, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9802405 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Planning AGENDA: Public testimony; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Recommendation for appointments to the Lakcland Independent School District (ISD) board of trustees; Recommendation for an appointment to the Fort Sam Houston ISD board of trustees; Proposed amendments to the University Interscholastic League 1998-1999 constitution and contest rules to be effective 1998-1999; Discussion of proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.157.41, Certification criteria for independent hearing examiners; Review of indicators reported through the Academic Excellence Indicator System; Discussion of ongoing communications activities; Discussion of federal governmental relations activities; Status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts; Proposed Selection of Open- Enrollment Charter Schools. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 18, 1998, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9802406 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund (PSF) AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC sec.53.1, Board of Directors, (relating to regional education service centers); Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapter B, School Facility Standards; Discussion of proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Subchapter B, Texas Education Agency Audit Functions; School finance and appropriations update; Presentation by Capital Guardian Trust Company on the Investment Services Provided to the Permanent School Fund; Presentation and Approval of Fiscal Year 1998-99 Soft Dollar Services Budget; Authorization of Request for Proposal for Custodial and Securities Lending Services; Review and Discussion of Issues Required by 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund; Discussion of Compliance with House Bill One, Article IX, sec.174, Regarding Restrictions on Investing State Funds; Review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; Ratification of the purchases and sales to the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months of December 1997 and January 1998; Report of the PSF executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 18, 1998, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9802407 Friday, March 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Invocation; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call; Approval of January 16, 1998, SBOE minutes; Public testimony; Heroes for Children-State Board of Education districts 1,2 and 3; Resolutions of the SBOE; Fourth Quarter 1997 Permanent School Fund (PSF) investment managers' performance report; Proposed Amendments to State Board of Education Operating Rules; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75, Curriculum, Subchapter B, Essential Elements- Prekindergarten-Grade 6, Subchapter C, Essential Elements -- Grades 7-8, and Subchapter D, Essential Elements- Grades 9-12; Proposed new 19 TAC sec.114.27, American Sign Language, Levels I and II, sec.114.28, American Sign Language, Levels III and IV, and sec.114.29, American Sign Language, Levels V , VI, and VII; Proposed amendment to Proclamation 1997 of the State Board of Education; Update on approved open- enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Recommendation for appointments to the Lackland Independent School District (ISD) board of trustees. Recommendation for an appointment to the Fort Sam Houston ISD board of trustees; Proposed amendments to the University Interscholastic League 1998-1999 constitution and contest rules to be effective 1998-1999; Proposed Selection of Open-Enrollment Charter Schools; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC sec.53.1, Board of Directors, (relating to regional education service centers); Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapter B, School Facility Standards; Presentation and Approval of Fiscal Year 1998-1999 Soft Dollar Services Budget; Authorization of Request for Proposal for Custodial and Securities Lending Services; Ratification of the purchases and sales to the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months of December 1997 and January 1998; Information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 18, 1998, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9802408 State Employee Charitable Campaign Friday, February 27, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 700 South Alamo San Antonio Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Discuss results of 1997 SECC Choose Local Campaign Manager for 1998 SECC Accept 1998 Campaign Budget Approve 1998 Goal Contact: Jerry Swinarsky, 700 South Alamo, San Antonio, 78205, (210) 352-7000. Filed: February 18, 1998, 9:50 a.m. TRD-9802385 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, February 20, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin REVISED AGENDA: The complete agend is also available on the World Wide Web at http://www.banking.state.tus/excel/feageada.html. A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the December 19, 1997 Finance Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters 1. Finance Commission Study Under Texas Finance Code sec.11.305(c): (A) Discussion of and Possible Vote on Finance Commission Study Under Texas Finance Code sec.11.305(c); and (B) Discussion of and Possible Vote to Issue the Request for Proposals to Conduct the 1998 Finance Commission Study 2. Discussion of and Possible Vote on the Results of Mediation in State of Texas v. The Marmon Mok Partnership, et. al 3. Discussion of and 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 Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to sec.4.6 2. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Repeal of sec.sec.10.1-10.5 and 10.10-10.11 3. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendment to sec.sec.12.11 and 12.61 4. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendment to sec.15.1 and 15.2. 5. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.sec.17.1, 17.2, 17.21, and 17.22. 6. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.17.23 7. Discussion of and 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. F. Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: February 11, 1998, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9802056 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Wednesday-Friday, March 4-6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 12675 Research Boulevard Austin Fire Fighter Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Election of officers. 2. Overview and staff briefing of agenda items. 3. Discussion, possible action on attendance requirements for advisory committees. 4. Discussion, possible action on recommendations for Testing Committee appointments. 5. Report of Testing Committee with discussion, action on recommendations. 6. Discussion, possible action concerning curriculum and requirements for hazardous materials technician certification. 7. Discussion, possible action concerning curriculum and requirements for fire inspector certification. 8. Discussion, possible action concerning amendments resulting from SB 371, including consolidation of standards manuals for paid and volunteer fire service personnel and changes to 37 TAC in the following chapters; Chapter 421, Standards; Chapter 423, Fire Suppression; Chapter 425, Fire Instructors; Chapter 427, Training Facilities; Chapter 429, Fire Inspectors; Chapter 431, Arson Investigators; Chapter 435, Fire Fighter Safety; Chapter 437, Fees; Chapter 439, Examinations; Chapter 441, Continuing Education; Chapter 443, Curriculum Manual; Chapter 445; Inspections and Penalties; Chapter 447, Part- Time Fire Protection Employee; Chapter 449, Head of a Fire Department; Chapter 451, Fire Cause and Origin Investigator; Chapter 495, Nongovernmental Departments. 9. Discussion, possible action on requirements for continuing education and higher levels of certification in all disciplines, including, but not limited to: acceptance of NFA self-study courses for credit; years of experience for various levels of certification; and certification fees for concurrent applications for more than one level of certification. 10. Discussion, possible action concerning development of a new fire officer certification. 11. Discussion, possible action concerning development of a new driver operator certification. 12. Discussion, possible action concerning comprehensive rule review plan as required by sec.167 of the Appropriations Act. 13. Reports from staff on the status of revisions to National Fire Protection Association standards pertaining to NFPA 1981, NFPA 1500, NFPA 1971-1977, NFPA 1001. 14. New matters from committee members and the public to be placed on future meeting agenda. 15. Discussion, possible action on future meeting dates, agenda items and locations. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918-7100. Filed: February 17, 1998, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9802345 General Services Commission Thursday, February 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order; II. Staff, Guests, and Members Present; III. Approval of Minutes; IV. Presentation of Awards; V. Consideration of the Following Agenda Items; Item 1. Consideration and potential action on proposed amendments at 1 TAC, sec.113.2, and 113.11, the proposed repeal of sec.113.7, and proposed new sec.113.7 concerning the Central Procurement Services, Item 2. Consideration and potential action to ratify previous action taken by Deputy Executive Director, on May 29 1996, to petition the City of Austin related to Zoning Case No. C14- 96-0009, Item 3. Consideration and potential action on adoption of the "1997 Energy Conservation Design Standard for New State Buildings", Item 4. Program Issues: A. Fiscal Division Report, B. Strategic Planning Status Report; VI. Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; VII. Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.072; VIII. Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provision of Texas Government Code sec.551.071; IX. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, and non-English speaking persons who my need assistance are requested to contact Pat Wilder at (512) 463- 3446 several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1- 800-735-2989) so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: February 17, 1998, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9802316 Texas Department of Health Friday, February 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Strategic Planning Steering Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: finalization of the committee's communications (final selection of individuals and entities for customer and stakeholder interviews; finalization of plan for presentation and dialogue sessions for Texas Department of Health (TDH) employee and stakeholder groups; designation of tasks for committee members; and scheduling of interview contacts); consensus on the committee's statements of TDH vision for use in the communications plan; and an update on the progress of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1999-2004. For ADA assistance, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484 or Rick Danko, (512) 458-7261, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Filed: February 12, 1998, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9802096 Friday, February 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.120, 2405 East Campus Drive, 26th and Red River Streets Austin End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act on: Reports (Operations Subcommittee; Ratios Subcommittee; and the Technicians Credentialing Subcommittee of the Staffing Subcommittee); review of the draft of the ESRD incident report form/guidelines; other issues or concerns regarding the ESRD facility licensing rules and standards (25 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.117.1-117.85) setting of future meeting dates for the full task force and applicable subcommittees; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). For ADA assistance, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: February 12, 1998, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9802085 Texas Health Care Information Council Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 5501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Technical Advisory Committee on Reimbursement of Medical Education and Research Costs AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Committee on Reimbursement of Medical Education and Research Costs will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: staff briefing, selection of officers, and creation of work plan. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: February 13, 1998, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9802228 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 5501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Appointments Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Appointments Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: minutes of January 29, 1998; redesignation of size and membership of technical advisory committees; and redesignation of overall charge and specific mission of each technical advisory committee. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: February 17, 1998, 10:33 a.m. TRD-9802321 Friday, February 27, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, M-739 Austin Hospital Discharge Data Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Hospital Discharge Data Committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: minutes from January 30, 1998; appeals to Council for exemption from rules by hospitals; proposed amendments to hospital discharge data rules (25 TAC 1301.11-1301.19); data warehouse progress report; designation of data warehouse edits; recommendations concerning data warehouse; and TAC reports. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: February 17, 1998, 10:33 a.m. TRD-9802319 Friday, February 27, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, M-618 Austin Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended Information Plan Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended Information Plan Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: minutes of January 30, 1998; RFP for data analysis of 1997 HEDIS data during 1998; TAC report; appeals to the Council for exemption from rules by HMOs; recommendations concerning implementation of HMO HEDIS 3.0/98 data collection project on 1997 enrollments; discussion and recommendation to Council concerning collection of HEDIS data for other State agencies; recommendation concerning minimal enrollment populations for HEDIS data from HMO service areas; and staff report and discussion on consumer education plans involving HMOs and HEDIS data. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: February 17, 1998, 10:33 a.m. TRD-9802320 Friday, February 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, M-739 Austin Full Council AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: minutes of January 30, 1998; committee reports; technical advisory committee reports; proposed amendments to hospital discharge data rules (25 TAC 1301.11-1301.19); redesignation of size membership, and missions of technical advisory committees; recommendation of specific consumer education projects; appeals to Council for exemption from rules by hospitals; appeals to Council for exemption from rules by health maintenance organizations; recommendation concerning minimal enrollment populations for HEDIS data from HMO service areas; staff report; and, recommendation concerning required administrative rules. Council may go into executive session on any agenda item if authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Government Code Chapter 551. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: February 17, 1998, 10:33 a.m. TRD-9802318 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation ("THKC") Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 5501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard 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: 1. Call to order; certification of quorum and approval of minutes of January 28, 1998 and February 5, 1998 meetings of the THKC Board. Introduction of new staff by THKC Executive Director. 2. Deliberation and possible action regarding THKC health benefit plan design, including presentation from a panel representing Pediatric Medical Providers, and report from THKC staff and possibly from THKC actuarial consultant, Milliman and Robertson. 3. Briefing from THKC staff and possible deliberation and/or action by the Board regarding: --status of Children's Health Insurance Program; --status of development of THKC policies and procedures, including development of Policies and Procedures Manual and employee fringe benefits, draft Request for Proposal ("RFP") for employee health benefit plan, procurement of necessary liability insurance, surety bond, related issues; --report on THKC meeting with state auditor, other issues related to THKC's connection with state; --report on application for nonprofit status under sec.501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; --development of draft RFPs for Third Party Administrator, Management Information System; --issues relating to sliding scale premium assistance, including samples of same; --issues relating to eligibility criteria for insurance contractors; and --timelines, future meetings, other administrative, procedural matters. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids, services or materials in alternate format, please contact Ms. Hamilton at least three business days before the meeting. Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7404. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9802353 State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments Saturday, February 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Complaints Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and elicit comments, and the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (FD 96-0024; FD 96- 0025; FD 96-0026; FD 97-0008; FD 97-0021; FD 97-0027; FD 97-0028; FD 97-0029; FD 97-0031; FD 97-0032; FD 97-0034; FD 98-0001; FD 98-0002; FD 98-0003; FD 98-0004; FD 98-0005; FD 98-0006; FD 98-0007; FD 98-0008; FD 98-0009; and FD 98-0010); and other business not requiring action. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: February 17, 1998, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9802332 Texas House of Representatives Thursday, February 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. El Paso City Council Chambers, #2 Civic Center Plaza, Second Floor El Paso Interim Committee on Water Resources Development and Management AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Adoption of Minutes III. State Agency Personnel Testimony on the implementation of Senate Bill One IV. Invited Testimony V. Public Testimony VI. Discussion of Future Meetings VII. Recess Contact: Jennifer Modgling, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 463- 0802. Filed: February 17, 1998, 11:47 a.m. TRD-9802326 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Thursday, February 26, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board AGENDA: The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of January 26, 1998; Amended Articles of Incorporation and Amended By-Laws of the Corporation; Election of New Officers of the Corporation and Approval of Signatory Authority for Executive Vice- President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation; Adoption of Conflict of Interest Policy; City of Edinburg for $300,000 for Down Payment Assistance from HOME Funds; Neighborhood Partnership Program Related to the Construction, Sale and Financing of up to 500 Single Family Homes to First Time Homebuyers in El Paso Through a Partnership with TDHCA, City of El Paso, TSAHC And a Development/Building Joint Venture Between Corporacion GEO and Beazer Homes, Utilizing Down Payment Assistance and Mortgage Revenue Bonds; Report Items on Corporation Insurance and Reporting Requirements; Executive Session -- Personnel Matters; Consultation with attorney under sec.551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; Anticipated Litigation (potential or threatened); Action in Open Session on Items Discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9802257 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Sunday, February 22, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 1000 Zaragoza, (La Posada Hotel) Laredo Program Committee AGENDA: The Programs Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of January 26, 1998; Del Rio Housing Authority for HOME Funds for Acquisition, Development, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance; Seguin Housing Authority for HOME Funds for Acquisition, Development, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance; Family Crisis Center for $1,000,000 from HOME CHDO Funds; United Cerebral Palsy of Texas for $525,000 from HOME Funds; City of Edinburg for $135,000 as an Amendment to Reduce the Size of a Previous Award, Reducing Lots and Extend Performance Date; Neighborhood Partnership Program for Catholic Family Services for Acquisition, Interim Construction and Down Payment Assistance from HOME Funds; Notification and approval of Neighborhood Partnership Program and Presentation of El Paso Development; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9802275 Sunday, February 22, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 1000 Zaragoza, (La Posada Hotel) Laredo Board Public Hearing AGENDA: The Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to hold a public hearing and receive comments on the 1998 State Low Income Housing Plan and Annual Report; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: February 13, 1998, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9802249 Monday, February 23, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Houston Street Laredo Manufactured Housing Committee AGENDA: The Manufactured Housing Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Manufactured Housing Committee Meeting of December 9, 1997 and January 26, 1998 Approval of Publish Manufactured Housing rules in the Texas Register to Receive Public Comments and Permission to Conduct a public Hearing; on Emergency Interim Rule Regarding Cross Drive Anchors in Difficult Soils. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: February 13, 1998, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9802252 Monday, February 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Houston Street Laredo Low Income Housing Tax Credit Public Hearing AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of January 26, 1998; Approval of Status of Extensions for Homes of Merrillton Springs, TDHCA Development #96009 and Joe Garcia Company, TDHCA Development #96179; Adjourn Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: February 13, 1998, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9802251 Monday, February 23, 1998, 9:30 p.m. 1000 Houston Street Laredo Finance Committee AGENDA: The Finance Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of November 17, 1997; Inducement Resolution for Proposed Qualified 501c(3) Multi- Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,000,000 for the Acquisition and Permanent Financing by the Piedmont Foundation of the Summit Part Apartments, Phases I and II, Dallas, Texas and Other Related Matters; Ratification of all Lenders to Originate from Program 48 forward through Program 53; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9802280 Monday, February 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Houston Street Laredo Board AGENDA: The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of January 26, 1998; Inducement Resolution for Proposed Qualified 501c(3) Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,000,000 for the Acquisition and Permanent Financing by the Piedmont Foundation of the Summit Part Apartments, Phases I and II, Dallas, Texas and Other Related Matters; Ratification of all Lenders to Originate from Program 48 forward through Program 53; Del Rio Housing Authority for HOME Funds for Acquisition, Development, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance; Seguin Housing Authority for HOME Funds for Acquisition, Development, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance; Family Crisis Center for $1,000,000 from HOME CHDO Funds; United Cerebral Palsy of Texas, (Home of Your Own Coalition) for $525,000 from HOME Funds; Award to the City of Edinburg for $135,000 as an Amendment to Reduce the Size of a Previous Award, Reducing Lots and Extend Performance Date; Neighborhood Partnership Program for Catholic Family Services, CHDO, Amarillo, Texas for Acquisition, Interim Construction and Down Payment Assistance from HOME CHDO Funds; Neighborhood Partnership Program Designation for the El Paso Development; Manufactured Housing Rules to be Published in the Texas Register to Receive Public Comments and Permission to Conduct a Public Hearing Recommendation from Manufactured Housing Anchor Task on Emergency Interim Rule Regarding Cross Drive Anchors in Difficult Soils; REPORT ITEMS -- Executive Directors Report -- Single Family Program Discussion of Five (5) Proposed Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Transactions; Status Report on Neighborhood Partnership Program Achievements; EXECUTIVE SESSION on Personnel Matters; Litigation and Anticipated Litigation (Potential or Threatened under sec.551.103, Texas Government Code Litigation Exception); Personnel Matters Regarding Duties and Responsibilities in Relationship to Budget under sec.551.074, Texas Government Code; Consultation with Attorney under sec.551.071(2), Texas Government Code; Action in Open Session on Items Discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9802255 Monday, February 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Houston Street Laredo Board REVISED AGENDA: Change: Tab 2- Item No. A to Read: Inducement Resolution for Proposed Qualified 501c(3) Multi--Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,500,000. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9802282 Texas Commission on Human Rights Thursday, February 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Commission on Human Rights Offices, 6330 Highway 290 East, Third Floor Conference Room Austin AGENDA: Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant Texas Government Code, sec.551.071; Item(s) covered in Executive Session; Welcoming of Guests; Minutes; Administrative Reports; Adoption of Policy Relating to Commissioner and Executive Director's Responsibilities; Adoption of Policy Relating to Use of State Property; Meetings with EEOC and HUD Officials; Annual Financial Report; Senate Oversight Committee during Interim Period between Legislative Sessions; Meeting and Conferences with HUD Officials related to the Commission Contract and Enforcement; HUD NOFA concerning Fair Housing Service Center for East Texas; Scheduling and Location of TCHR's EEO Conference; Commissioner Ethics Training; Implementation of EEO Riders in the 1998-1999 Appropriations Act; EEO Compliance Training; EEO Training for New State Employees Orientation Pursuant to Article IX, sec.123 of the General Appropriations Act; Commissioner Correspondence; Commissioner Issues; Unfinished Business. All Items on the Agenda May Be subject to a Vote, if Appropriate. Contact: William M. Hale, PO. Box 13493, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 437-3450. Filed: February 13, 1998, 9:29 a.m. TRD-9802161 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, February 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, West Tower, Commissioner's Conference Room Austin Texas Board of Human Services Subcommittee AGENDA: The Board will convene in subcommittee meetings at which a quorum may be present. No action will be taken. Subcommittee meetings will be held in the following order: 1. Millennium Subcommittee briefing and discussion on the status of the Year 2000 automation project. 2. Families and Children Subcommittee briefing and discussion on implementation on welfare reform and Senate bill 30; and update on quality control. 3. Long Term Care Subcommittee briefing and discussion on Medicare changes to home health services; update on hearings of the Senate Interim Committee on Home Health and Assisted Living; program updates on long term care, long term care regulatory, and activities of the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee. Contact: Judy Switzer, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 3046. Filed: February 12, 1998, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9802108 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five Austin Commission AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting III. Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Employee Suggestions Submitted to the State Employee Incentive Program IV. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074 to Deliberate Hiring for the Position of Executive Director V. Consideration of and Possible Action to Hire for the Position of Executive Director VI. Adjournment Contact: Daniel J. Contreras, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 2393. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:57 p.m. TRD-9802364 Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five Austin Commission REVISED AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting III. Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Employee Suggestions Submitted to the State Employee Incentive Program IV. Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Productivity Plans submitted to the Productivity Bonus Program V. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074 to Deliberate Hiring for the Position of Executive Director VI. Consideration of and Possible Action to Hire for the Position of Executive Director VII. Adjournment Contact: Daniel J. Contreras, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 2393. Filed: February 18, 1998, 10:42 a.m. TRD-9802390 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, March 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-1042.C To consider the application of BRUCE WILLIAM BRENNER, San Antonio, for a prepaid legal services 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 18, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9802395 Tuesday, March 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0244.G Prehearing conference in the matter of benchmark rates for automobile insurance provided through the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association. (TAIPA). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 18, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9802396 Wednesday, March 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0074.C In the Matter of ROSCOE MASON. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 18, 1998, 10:41 a.m. TRD-9802388 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Thursday, March 5, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Centre Hotel and Suites, 6201 East Business 20 Odessa AGENDA: Call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks; Executive Director's Report; Status of Memorial Project, endorse inductions and enrollments by Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Advisory Committee, and receive recommendations to enroll officers; Receive reports concerning compliance of legislatively mandated training and Committee report concerning license renewal; Discussion of drafts of proposed amendments to commission rules sec.sec.217.5, 219.78, 221.19, 211.9, 211.22, 225.11, and 225.3; Discussion of final adoption of new sec.sec.211.79, 211.87, 211.88, and amendments to sec.sec.217.1 and 221.17; adjourn. Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 450-0188. Filed: February 17, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9802340 Friday, March 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Holiday Inn Centre Hotel and Suites, 6201 East Business 20 Odessa AGENDA: Quarterly Meeting Call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks; Recognition of former Commissioner(s); Endorsement of actions of Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Advisory Committee to induct and enroll officers, and recommendations to enroll officers, Take action on recommendations of the license Renewal Committee; approval of minutes of the December 4-5, 1997, Commission meetings; Review of and action on recommendations of Achievement Awards Committee, Discussion and action on drafts of proposed amendments to commission rules sec.sec.217.5, 219.78, 221.19, 211.9, 211.22, 225.11, and 225.3; Discussion of final adoption of new sec.sec.211.33, 221.35. 217.789, 223.87, 217.88, proposed repeal of sec.sec.211.79, 211.87, 211.88, and amendments to sec.sec.217.1 and 221.17; Set meeting date and location for June and September 1998 Commission meetings; Take license action on Statutory Final Orders, Agreed Final Orders for revocation and suspension of licenses, and letters of reprimand; Receive report on permanent voluntary surrenders of licenses; Receive request and take action for reissue of surrendered peace officer and jailer licenses from Lanny Kent Pullig, Docket No. 94-459-55-7974pvs; receive comments on any subject without discussion; adjourn. Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 450-0188. Filed: February 17, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9802341 Texas Legislative Council Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Room E1.030, Capitol Extension, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Executive Director's Report Contact: Dorothy Wells, P.O. 12128, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1151. Filed: February 18, 1998, 12:01 a.m. TRD-9802414 Texas State Library Saturday, March 7, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 202, 1201 Brazos Austin Texas Historical Records Advisory Board AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes of January 30, 1998 meeting. 2. Coordinator's Report 3. Discuss plans for training and education workshops 4. Public comment 5. Adjournment Contact: Chris LaPlante, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5467. Filed: February 17, 1998, 11:46 a.m. TRD-9802327 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Monday, February 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division AGENDA: To accept public comment on the proposal to adopt amendments to the following rules: Chapter 72- Staff Leasing Services Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Jimmy Martin, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7356. Filed: February 13, 1998, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9802173 Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Raymond Hancock, for failing to provide the consumer proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 8861 (the Act) and sec.5(a) and for failing to show his license number on an invoice for work performed in violation of 16 Tex. Admin. Code sec.75.70(e), pursuant to Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. arts. 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government Codc ch. 2001 and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9802277 Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, John H. Wright, for failing to provide the consumer proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 8861 and sec.5(a), pursuant to Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. arts. 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government Codc ch. 2001 and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9802259 Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the following Respondents: Fleet Cleaners; Flores Properties; Louis Flores; G&G Dry Cleaners; Harris Cleaners; Holiday Inn (Marshall); Holiday Lanes; Hollie Cleaners; Home Depot; Hooper Cleaners; Main Street Food Court; Medical Care International; Metro Media Company; Miller Apartments; Motorola Incorporated; Ivey Myung; Johnny Nguyen; Oaks of Woodforest Apartments; and Mohammad G. Nawabjan for failing to pay inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for the Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Tx. Health & Safety Code Ann. (the Code) ch. 755 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) ch. 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 9100; Tex. Gov't. Code ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC ch. 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9802279 Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Owl Cleaners; Pappas B-B-Q; Park Lane I; Preferred Cafe; Ramada Inn-Abilene; Rowena Pellet Mill; Shamrock Cleaners; Suites Inn; Super 8 Motel of Odessa; Sylvia's Alterations; Texas Cleanrite Corporation; TMV Enterprises Incorporated; Union Carbide Corporation; Unique Cleaners; Vintage Cleaners; VMI Management Company; West Woods Apartments; Whispering Oaks Apartments; and Whitewood Oaks Apartments for failing to pay inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the above named Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Tx. Health and Safety Code Ann. (the Code ch. 755 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) ch. 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 9100; Tex. Gov't. Code ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC ch. 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9802278 Texas Lottery Commission Monday, February 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; 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, including implementation and communication, on legislation, including HB 2086; 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; 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; report by the Acting Charitable Bingo Operations Director; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero, (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 344- 5113. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9802271 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public hearing to receive comments from interested persons concerning the amended rules proposed under Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Article 179d, the Bingo Enabling Act, sec.sec.2 (22)(26), 11, 27(b), 16(a) (c) (d), and Texas Government Code sec.467.102, which provide the Texas Lottery Commission with the authority to promulgate and adopt rules consistent with the Act governing its administration, including rules relating to Instant Bingo and Card-Minding Devices. The proposed rules, 16 TAC sec.sec.402.554 and 402.555, were published in the February 27, 1998 issue of the Texas Register. Any interested person may appear and offer comments or statements, either orally or in writing; however, questioning of commenters will be reserved exclusively to Texas Lottery commission or its staff as may be necessary to ensure a complete record. While any person with pertinent comments or statements will be granted an opportunity to present them during the course of the hearing, Texas Lottery Commission reserves the right to restrict statements in terms of time or repetitive content. Organization, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views or similar comments through a representative member where possible. 3. Adjourn. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero, (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 344- 5113. Filed: February 13, 1998, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9802192 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Friday, March 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Double Tree Hotel, DeWitt Room, 6505 IH35 North Austin Full Council AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Comments/Introductions of Guests IV. Approval of Minutes V. Overview of SAMSHA Grant Projects VI. Biennial Report Recommendations: Status Report VII. Committee Reports --Executive Committee --Program/Research Committee --Planning/Legislative Committee VIII. Nominations Committee Report IX. CSCD and DJAD MOU Presentation --Introduction --Assessment Issues --Exchange of Information --Training Issues X. Director's Report --Juvenile Offender Aftercare Activities --Program Report --Research Projects --Interdisciplinary Conference --GAINS Center Collaboration Activities Adjournment Contact: Marcia L. Powders, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: February 12, 1998, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9802119 Midwestern State University Monday, February 16, 1998, 12:15 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board will discuss negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys concerning possible summer training camp at Midwestern State University. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Tx 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: February 13, 1998, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9802186 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, February 19, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: February 11, 1998, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9802053 Monday, February 23, 1998, 4:00 p.m. City of Corpus Christi, City Hall, Basement Conference Room Corpus Christi The Citizens Advisory Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introductions/Approval of Minutes II. Program Update III. General Review of Draft Coastal Bend Bays Plan IV. Parent Organizations- CAC Participation V. Endorsements for the Coastal Bend Bays Plan VI. Signing Ceremony Plans VII. Future Governance Structure of CAC VIII. Additional Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 3300, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9802021 Monday, March 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0125; TNRCC Docket No. 96-0058-MSW-E; SAFE TIRE DISPOSAL CORPORATION OF TEXAS; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed December 21, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Safe Tire Disposal Corporation of Texas for Solid Waste Disposal Act violations in Ellis and Liberty Counties, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:57 p.m. TRD-9802365 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0126; TNRCC Docket No. 96-1739-OSI-E; KURT DAVIS; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed September 22, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Kurt Davis for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in McLennan and Falls Counties, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:58 p.m. TRD-9802366 Friday, March 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0127; TNRCC Docket No. 96-1989-PST-E; FILGO OIL COMPANY; The purpose of the hearing will be consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed July 14, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Filgo Oil Company for Texas Water Code violations in Dallas County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 18, 1998, 8:51 a.m. TRD-9802369 Monday, March 9, 1998, 3:00 p.m. The Central Library, 805 Commanche Corpus Christi Office of the Chief Clerk AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application of Mr. Ted Anderson, owner of PARADISE POOL AND BILLIARDS to the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission for Proposed Permit No. MSW-CP62,004 to authorize the construction of an enclosed structure over a closed municipal solid waste landfill. The subject site is a 67,288 sq. ft. tract situated between the South Padre Island Drive (SPID) and Tiger Lane behind the Outback Restaurant at 4221 SPID in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The proposed project will include the development of an approximate 67,288 sq. ft. tract as a commercial property consisting of a 12,020 sq. ft. structure, 1,000 sq. ft. of landscaping and the balanced being the paved areas. Contact: Annie Tyrone, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: February 17, 1998, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9802334 Tuesday, March 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0187; TNRCC Docket No. 97-0339-MSW-E; HUTCHINS TIRE DISPOSAL, INC. AND FRANK PRASIFKA AND SONS; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed August 13, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Hutchins Tire Disposal, Inc. and Frank Prasifka and Sons for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Dallas County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 18, 1998, 8:52 a.m. TRD-9802370 Wednesday, March 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Wise County Courthouse, District Courtroom, 101 1/2 North Trinity Decatur AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by PALO DURO SERVICE COMPANY, INC. for a statement of change in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective September 1, 1997, for its service area located in Parker and Wise Counties, Texas. SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0130. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9802272 Thursday, March 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0185; TNRCC Docket No. 97-0897-IWD-E; SEABROOK SEAFOOD, INC.; The purpose of the hearing will be consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed October 3, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Seabrook Seafood, Inc. for Texas Water Code violations in Galveston County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 18, 1998, 8:52 a.m. TRD-9802371 Thursday-Friday, March 12-13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 12015 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room 2210 Austin Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council AGENDA: The Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council will hold its next meeting at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) on March 12 and 13, 1998, Building F, Room 2210, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas. The meeting of March 12 will begin at 10:00 a.m. with introductions, approval of January 22 and 23, 1998 meeting highlights, report on the Solid Waste Management "Options for Texas" Conference, update on MSW rules and guidance document, proposed waste tire rules, discussion on landfill siting issues, the Council of Government's regional plans and local control issues. The meeting on March 13 will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will continue with topics discussed the previous day, public comments, confirmation of action items, confirmation of commission recommendations from the previous meeting and scheduling of the next meeting. The meetings will adjourn no later than 5:00 p.m. each day. Contact: Gary W. Trim, MC-124, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6087. Filed: February 18, 1998, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9802393 Wednesday, March 18 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition filed by SAGINAW PARK UTILITY COMPANY, INC. dba BLUE MOUND WATER with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission appealing the rate setting action by the City of Blue Mound. On November 18, 1997, the City of Blue Mound's city council denied the request by Saginaw Park Utility Company, Inc. dba Blue Mound Water for a water and sewer rate change for its customers, all of whom are located within the corporate limits of the City of Blue Mound in Tarrant County, Texas SOAH Docket No. 582- 98-0131. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9802273 Wednesday, March 31, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition filed by HARDIN WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to amend its water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 11270 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Liberty County, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located approximately six miles northeast of downtown Liberty, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by its existing service area and extends to FM 2830 and is generally bounded on the west by FM 1011. The total area being requested includes no current customers. SOAH Docket No. 582- 98-0133. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9802274 Board of Nurse Examiners Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Advisory Committee on Education AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. October 1997 Minutes III. Charges and Policy for Committee IV. Education Rule Revisions V. Future Meeting Dates VI. Other VII. Adjournment Contact: Cheryl K. Rosipal, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6816. Filed: February 12, 1998, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9802109 Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Monday-Tuesday, March 9-10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin AGENDA: Monday, March 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. -- Call to Order, Introduction of Board Members, Introduction of New Staff; Approval of Minutes; Education Report (Program Matters, Program Actions, 1997 NCLEX Summary, Recommendations for Program Approvals, Meetings/Seminars Attended); Unfinished Business (Budget Status, Senator Nelson's Subcommittee on Senate Finance, TPAPN, Board Evaluation, Area III Meeting, LAN Status, Protocol, School Nurse Report, Multi- State Licensure and Special Delegate Assembly); Executive Director Report; New Business (Rule Review Plan, Rule Change 239.19 (3)); Open Forum to allow interested parties an opportunity to address the Board 2:00 -- 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. -- Administrative Hearings; Rehearings on Yolanda Renee Deyo, LVN #095895 and Kristina D. Buenrostro, LVN #150640; Agreed Orders, any Unfinished Business and Adjournment. ON CALL -- Executive Session to discuss personnel issues. Contact: Marjorie A. Bronk, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8100. Filed: February 13, 1998, 8:18 a.m. TRD-9802133 Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Thursday, February 19, 1998, 8:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 103 Austin Policy Board AGENDA: I. Regular Session A. Recognition of Guests B. Presentation of TDCJ-Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments C. Board Committee and Staff Reports D. Consideration and Action on Request for Clarification of Release Condition -- Avoid Association E. Discussion regarding Correspondence from the Center for Livable Cities and Justice for All F. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 37 TAC sec.143, et seq. as Published in the December 19, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 12440) 1. sec.143.2 Pardons for Innocence G. Adoption of Proposed New Rule and Amendments to 37 TAC sec.141 and sec.145 et seq. 1. sec.141.1 Chairmanship and membership of the Board 2. sec.141.2 Quorum 3. sec.141.3 Majority Vote 4. sec.141.4 Meetings 5. sec.141.7 Composition of Parole Panels 6. sec.141.12 Action Upon Review Executive Session A. Discussion with attorney concerning Johnson v. Rodriguez, et al (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code) B. Discussion of matters made confidential under State Bar Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code). Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Juanita Llamas, P.O. Box 13401, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 406-5457. Filed: February 11, 1998, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9802020 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, February 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125-E Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Reading, correction and approval of minutes of December 2, and 3, 1997. 3. Public Testimony. 4. Report by Chairman. 5. Report by Executive Director. 6. Staff Reports. a. Budget/Finance report; Automation report; Status report on process of interagency workgroup on coordinating inspections of child care facilities. 7. New Business* 8. Old business. *9. The Board will recess and reconvene in a work session in Classroom 1, Second Floor, West Tower, John H. Winters Building, to discuss the process for the Department's Strategic Plan for FY 1999-2003. 10. Adjourn. (* Denotes Action Items.) Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-4435. Filed: February 18, 1998, 10:43 a.m. TRD-9802391 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1285 Avenue of the Americas, Office of Paine Webber Incorporated New York TPFA Board Pricing Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Price and sell Texas Public Authority Special Revenue Bonds (Texas Department of Health Laboratory Project) 1998 3. Other business 4. Adjourn Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: February 17, 1998, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9802329 Texas Department of Public Safety Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 10:30 a.m. DPS Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: Approval of minutes Budget Matters Internal Audit Report Personnel Matters Pending and Contemplated Litigation Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business Public Comment Amendments to Rules and Regulations Manual for Operation of Official Vehicle Inspection Stations Authority of Director on Capitol Complex Security Measures Real Estate matters -- Purchase of Property for Houston Regional Office Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Edith Williams NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Dorothy Wright at (512) 453-3929 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78752, (512) 424-2000, Extension 3700. Filed: February 12, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9802066 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, February 19, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Tariff Control Nos. 18073, Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Approval of a New Service, Small Business Builder Service, Pursuant to PUC Subst.R. 23.26; and 18074, Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Approval of a New Service, Business Advantage Service, Pursuant to PUC Subst. r. 23.26; Docket No. 17795, Petition of Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc., for Arbitration of Disputed and Unresolved Issues; Project No. 18702, Transition from Existing Universal Service Fund (USF) to the New Texas USF; Docket No. 18465, Application of Houston Lighting and Power Company for a Change in Accounting Procedures and Approval of Certain Base Rate Credits; Docket No. 18490, Joint Application to Reduce Texas Utilities Electric Company Base Rates and Approval of Certain Accounting Procedures; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency structure and administrative procedures, budget, business plan, fiscal matters and personnel policy. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: February 11, 1998, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9802052 Friday, February 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 16899, Numbering Plan Area Code Relieve Planning for the 214/972 Area Codes; Project No. 16900, Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 713/281 Area Codes; Project No. 16901; Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 512 Area Code; Project No. 18438, Number Conservation Measures in Texas; Project No. 18734, Survey of 9-1-1 Issues Related to Competitive Local Telecommunications Services. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: February 12, 1998, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9802115 Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Synchronous Interconnect Committee, Docket Nos. 18465, 18490, 16705, 17751, and 11651; Project Nos. 16536 and 17549; Docket Nos. 17687 and 17642; Electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability, sale, transfer and merger policy, and customer service; Project Nos. 17709 and 18000, Restructuring inter-industry billing practices; Project Nos. 16091, 18438, 16899, 16900, 16901, and 18811; Docket Nos. 16189, 16196, 16226, 16285, 16290, 16455, 17065, 17579, 17587, 17781, 15367, 17795, 17697,18513, Project Nos. 18723, 18426, 18653, 18654, 18072, 18702, 18515, 18516, 17510, and 16251; Docket No. 16890; Project No. 18615; Payphone issues including but not limited to Federal Communications Commission rules; Docket Nos. 18184. 18357, 18180, 18103, 18292, 18413, 18414, 18437, 18466, 18567, 18135, 18291, 18346, 17745, 18432, 18433, 18442, 18455, 18456, 18457, 18461, and 18454; 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 Nos. 18277, 18137, 18138, and 18139; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; 1998 Business Plan; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, administrative procedures, 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: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: February 17, 1998, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9802352 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Houston Advanced Research Center, The Fondren Lecture Hall, 4800 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located. Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 936-7265. Filed: February 12, 1998, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9802122 Friday, February 27, 1998, 9:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting/Workshop for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 14789, Support for Legislative Committees. The workshop will specifically address three topics responsive to the Senate Interim Committee on Electric Industry Restructuring's request: 1) the adequacy of the transmission system in a retail access environment; 2) identifying the extent to which generation resources in Texas would be considered "must-run" resources to ensure the local reliability of the transmission and distribution system; and 3) the amount of Texas electric utility revenues that are used to support various low-income and environmental programs, including renewable energy and energy efficiency. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: February 17, 1998, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9802314 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 9:15 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas, 78711-2967, (512) 463-6729. Filed: February 13, 1998, 12:23 p.m. TRD-9802217 Tuesday, February 24, 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 attached 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: February 13, 1998, 12:24 p.m. TRD-9802218 State Securities Board Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Rusk State Office Building, 200 East 10th Street, Room 227 Austin Board AGENDA: (1) 11-5-97 Meeting Minutes. (2) Rules: (A) Published Rule Proposals relating to: (1) amending sec.109.3; (2) amending sec.114.1; (4) and sec.114.3; (B) New Rule Proposals relating to (1) amending sec.105.l (2) amending sec.107.2; (3) amending sec.115.1, (4) amending sec.115.2, (5) amending sec.115.3, (6) amending sec.115.4, (7) creating new sec.115.8; ex parte revocation of dealer and agent registration; (8) amending sec.105.4; (9) amending sec.139.13. (3) Review of Internal Audit for fiscal year 1997. (4) Staff report on development of a guide for small business. (5) Update on the effects of the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996 on investment adviser and investment adviser representative filings. (6) Report from staff on national perspective regarding securities registration issues for private legal counsel. (7) Update on the Third Annual Texas Venture Capital Conference. (8) Update on the recent SEC Town Hall Meeting in Austin. (9) New business items for future Board meetings. (10) Update on Agency operations from Securities Commissioner and Senior Staff. Contact: Denise Voigt Crawford, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8300. Filed: February 18, 1998, 12:37 p.m. TRD-9802420 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, February 27, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225 Austin Board AGENDA: The board will introduce newly appointed board members, and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of theSeptember 13, 1997 meeting; executive director's report; report from the division director; committee reports (Continuing Education Committee; Budget committee; Complaints Committee; supervision Committee; Rules committee; and Newsletter Committee); election of vice-chair; committee appointments; Proposal for Decision (PFD) on Katy Dupree; orders for KW; SA; BB; CN; MV; KS; TB; PM; and LW); ratification of probated licenses for (Maria Dela Torres; Bruce M. Leno; Sylvia Lopez; Sylvanna L. Milan; Richard Navarro; and Delores Martinez); release of probated licensees on (Theresa Potts; Lori Bozman; Niscah Moller; Ramona Williams; Joe Tobar; and Joel Nwoke); individuals who complete the requirements of a board order for disciplinary action; survey results on the "Peer Assistance" program; report from Lynette Jung, a licenses master social worker and advanced clinical practitioner who chairs the Texas Society of Clinical Social Workers; board and staff travel; board's annual report; statewide examination statistics for 1997; model law prepared and approved by the American Association of State Social Worker Boards delegate assembly; applicant Coleen Christensen; request to issue billfold licenses; request for interpretation of the Texas Professional Social Work Act (Human Resources Code) sec.50.023(e) by Delores Bradley; Social Worker Associate Dermot A. Thiel's request to reconsider the issue of social worker assistant's need for additional hours in ethics for renewal; National Association of tobacco Addiction Counselors Utilizing advanced clinical practitioner credentials; update on goals and objectives approved at the September 13, 1997, board meeting; update on survey conducted by the Professional Licensing and Certification Division; letter by David Sosebee, M.A., J.D.; criminal history checks; other board business not requiring action; and scheduling future 1998 board and committee meetings. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719- 3521. Filed: February 17, 1998, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9802330 Saturday, February 28, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225 Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 23, 1998 meeting; complaint resolution process; sanction guidelines; issue of eligibility for licensure for individuals on probation/parole; excerpts from the August 1997, issue of the Professional Licensing Report journal; pending complaints waiting for a hearing (SW-96-052 (KM) scheduled for April 23, 1998; SW-96-077 (LW) scheduled for March 3, 1998; and SW-98-007 (DQ)); pending complaints waiting for a proposal for decision (SW-95-080 (MM) hearing held February 4, 1998; pending complaints (SW-97-065; SW-98-012; SW-98-029; SW-98- 037; SW-97-077; SW-98-016; SW-98-030; SW-98-038; SW-97-079; SW-98-017; SW-98- 031; SW-98-039; SW-97-091; SW-98-019; SW-98-032; SW-98-040; SW-97-099; SW-98- 025; W-98-033; SW-97-100; SW-98-026; SW-98-034; SW-98-001; SW-98-027; SW-98-035; SW-98-006; SW-98-028; SW-98-036; other business not requiring action; and setting the next meeting for the committee currently scheduled for April 24, 1998. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 1-800-232- 3162. Filed: February 17, 1998, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9802331 Special Board of Review Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 4:30 p.m. Round Rock City Council Chamber, City Hall, 221 East Main Street Round Rock AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Chairman's Remarks III. Discussion of, and Action on, proposed revisions to "Leander Development Plan" (also known as the "Hog Farm" plan), including zoning and subdivision issues. IV. Adjournment Contact: Ken Mills, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 626, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-9108. Filed: February 17, 1998, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9802324 The Texas A&M University System Monday, February 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 814 Lavaca Street, Hirshfeld-Moore House Austin Board of Directors of the Herman F. and Minnie Bell Heep Foundation AGENDA: Consideration and possible action: Approve Minutes; Changes to Bylaws to Foundation and Amendment to Arricles of Incorporation; Appointment of Members of Board of Regents to Serve as Directors as Newly Constituted Board of Directors; Election of Officers; Appointment of Committees; Appointment of Executive Administrator; Other Issues Dealing with Insurance and Liability Coverage; Easements; Land Use; Investment Policy and Asset Management; Sale and Lease of Property. Contact: Vickie Burt, Heep Foundation, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845- 9600. Filed: February 12, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9802064 Monday, February 16, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 814 Lavaca Street, Hirshfeld-Moore House Austin Board of Regents, The Texas A&M University System AGENDA: Special Meeting: Consideration and possible action to appoint three non-Regent members to the Herman F. and Minnie Bell Heep Foundation Board of Directors. Contact: Vickie Burt, Heep Foundation, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845- 9600. Filed: February 12, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9802065 Monday, February 23 1998, 2:30 p.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: The purpose of this special telephonic meeting is to award a contract for the construction of the Athletic Facilities Renovation/Additions, Phase IIIb (Kyle Field Stadium Expansion) at Texas A&M University. Contact: Vickie Burt, Heep Foundation, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845- 9600. Filed: February 18, 1998, 11:23 a.m. TRD-9802398 Texas Southern University Thursday, April 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m., rescheduled from March 12, 1998 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports of academic activities and programs. Executive Session. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9802358 Thursday, April 2, 1998, 11:15 a.m., rescheduled from March 12, 1998 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance and Building and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Matters relating to financial reporting systems and budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract awards; and informational items, Executive Session. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9802359 Thursday, April 2, 1998, 12:30 p.m., rescheduled from March 12, 1998 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Development Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Reports from the Administration on University Fund-Raising efforts Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9802374 Thursday, April 2, 1998, 1:15 p.m., rescheduled from March 12, 1998 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Student Services Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports of receive informational items. Executive Session. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9802375 Thursday, April 2, 1998, 2:15 p.m., rescheduled from March 12, 1998 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Personnel Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Ratification of appointments of instructional personnel, academic personnel changes. Executive Session. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9802376 Friday, April 3, 1998, 8:30 a.m., rescheduled from March 13, 1998 3110 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Minutes; Report of the President; Report from standing committees; Executive Session. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9802357 The Texas State University System Thursday-Friday, February 19-20, 1998, 8:45 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. respectively Courtroom, Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University Huntsville Board of Regents AGENDA: Review of matters of the Board and the Universities in the System including: all matters of curriculum including curriculum changes, out-ot-country studies (including the annual report), degree changes, course and program changes; all matters of construction projects including Preliminary Plans, A/E selections, contracts and documentation, purchase orders and land purchases, sales, leases and easements; financial matters of the System Office and the Universities in the system including budgetary changes, fees, room and board rates, demand accounts, depository contracts, authorization for sale of tuition revenue bonds, internal audit reports and broker/dealer authorizations; statistical reports, approval of contract awards (including natural gas contracts) and cancellations, scholarship programs, purchases of furnishings and equipment, leasing of automobiles, contact award for System-wide Vehicle Insurance Policy, approval of foundation members and boards of directors, acceptance of gifts and contributions for each university and the system administration; review of Texas Academy for Leadership in the Humanities report; discussion of pending or contemplated litigation, settlements, or other legal matters; personnel actions including promotions, resignations, retirements, tenure, emeritus status, resolutions of honor, commissioning of police officers, salaries/salary supplements, deliberation of appointment, employment, re-employment of existing employees, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal and/or replacement of any system employee including staff, faculty, Presidents and the chancellor and a grievance appeal to the Board. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects.) Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 200 East 10th Street, Suite 600, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1808. Filed: February 13, 1998, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9802172 Texas Woman's University Friday, March 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Woman's University, Parkland Campus 1810 Inwood Road, Room 102A Dallas Facility Utilization Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Regents AGENDA: The first item of business will be approval of the minutes of the meeting of November 20, 1997. This meeting will be held to discuss housing facilities of the Texas Woman's University President and to review data and information gathered on the subject as recommended at the November 20, 1997 Facility Utilization Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Recommendations will be presented to the Regents at their next scheduled meeting. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: February 17, 1998, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9802322 University of Houston System Thursday, February 19, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 3100 Cullen Boulevard, UH Athletic/Alumni Center, O'Quinn Great Hall Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Executive Session/Report from Executive Session; Chancellor/Chairman's Reports; Scholar in Residence, Board Policy 48.03, Various System Wide Art Acquisition Actions, Revision of Board Bylaw 2.7, List of Dates for FY 1999 Board of Regents Meetings, Appointment of Sr. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, UHS and S.V.P. for Academic Affairs and Provost, IH; Gift Acceptance Reports; B.S. Degrees in Chemistry/Psychology, Commissioning of Peace Officers, Contracts and Grants; Transfer and Acquisition of Land, Appointment of Investment Manager, Investment Policy for Non-Endowed Funds Personnel Actions, Award of Various Contracts, Appointment of Architects, Various Resolutions. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732, 1- 713-743-3444. Filed: February 12, 1998, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9802106 University Interscholastic League Monday, February 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, IH35 South at Ben White Austin Assignment Appeals Committee EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: ABC -- Quorum Call, Minutes, Agenda D. Written Appeals of Decisions of State Assignment Review Board E. Letters F. Committee Deliberation G. Announcements H. Adjournment REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Appeals could be made up to February 12, at 5:00 p.m. This is first opportunity to file agenda and open meetings. Contact: Charles Breithaupt, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 471-5883. Filed: February 13, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9802170 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Protocol for Review 3. Subcommittee Reports 4. Other Business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, (210) 567-3717. Filed: February 17, 1998, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9802333 University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, February 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220. Filed: February 12, 1998, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9802131 The University of Texas System Wednesday, February 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Second Floor Conference Room, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West Seventh Street Austin Board of Regents' Committee on Telecommunications and Minorities and Women AGENDA: The Committee on Telecommunications and Minorities and Women will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to consider various aspects of the development of the U.T. System telecommunications infrastructure and initiatives and to view examples of the telecommunications programming in operation. From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. the Committee will focus on minorities and women's issues including the Fy 1997 Report on Human Resources and suggestions for the FY 1998 report. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: February 13, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9802169 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Thursday, February 26, 1998, 8:30 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, Tower Two, Room 225, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Board AGENDA: The Board will be taking action on Agreed Orders in disciplinary cases listed on the agenda. The Board will take action on those rules listed on the agenda. The Board will also consider petitions for waiver of national examinations, waiver of direct supervision requirements for provisional licensees, petitions for special licensure, and other items reflected on the agenda. The Board may go into executive session to discuss contemplated and pending litigation, and the responsibilities of the Executive Director. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to contact Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305-7555 or TDD 1-800- 735-2989 within 72 hours of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: February 13, 1998, 10:09 a.m. TRD-9802165 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 7:00 p.m. The Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Public Participation; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404- 7142. Filed: February 13, 1998, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9802253 Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 8:00 p.m. The Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund ("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 1998. The dinner is intended to be a social event and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberation" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404- 7142. Filed: February 13, 1998, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9802254 Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 211 West Sixth Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the January 28, 1998 Board Meeting; Action Items; Consideration of Amendments to Investment Policy; Financial Report; Status Report; Informational Items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; Report of the Audit Committee; Report of the Operations Committee; Report of the Organizational Effectiveness Committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404- 7142. Filed: February 17, 1998, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9802354 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes; Public comment and public hearing on proposed "Choices Rules" concerning the Work Skills Training Program, the Subsidized Employment Program, the Texans Work Program, the Self-Employment Assistance Program, and the Wheels for Work Program; Staff report and discussion -- update on activities relating to: Administration Division, Finance Division, Information Systems Division, Unemployment Insurance Division, Welfare Reform Division and Workforce Division; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 8; General Discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Service and related functions at the Texas Workforce Commission; Discussion, consideration and possible action: 1) on acceptance of donations of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by Health and Human Services agencies and TWC; Discussion of publication in the Texas Register of proposed Apprenticeship Rules pursuant to Education Code Chapter 133; Discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) on adoption of Incentives and Sanctions Rules (40 TAC sec.800.101 et.seq.) and related matters; (2) on adoption of rule regarding Petition on Rulemaking (Chapter 800, Subchapter G) and related matters; (3) for 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; (4) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Board for certification; (5) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; and (6) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council nominees; Executive session pursuant to: Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel, Government Code 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; Gutierrez v. TEC; and Gene E. Merchant et al. vs. TWC, Government Code 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 the Administrative Procedures Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Staff reports and discussion -- update on activities relating to Unemployment Insurance Division and related matters; Consideration and action on motion for attorneys fees for Appeal Tribunal Nos.: 97-047099 1 0797, 97-001376 1 0797, and 97-001065-1M-0797; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any: and consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission dockets 7 and 8. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-8812. Filed: February 13, 1998, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9802229 Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Communities in School offices, 3000 South IH35, Suite 200, Fountain Park Boulevard Austin AGENDA: Discuss the administration of the expansion funds for Communities in Schools provided by the legislature. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-8812. Filed: February 17, 1998, 1:34 p.m. TRD-9802336 Regional Meetings Meetings filed February 11, 1997 Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, February 19, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD-9802046. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, February 17, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9802036. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, February 17, 1998 at 4:00 p.m, rescheduled from 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-9802057. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, February 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clay Hodges, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129. TRD- 9802059. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, February 17, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 646-9574. TRD-9802055. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, February 23, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-8673. TRD-9802038. Kendall Appraisal District, Workshop, met at 121 South Main Street, February 20, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, fax (210) 249-3975. TRD-9802049. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Resources Development Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, February 18, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9802051. Meetings filed February 12, 1998 Burke Center, Board of Trustees, met at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, February 24, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Chauntel Moore, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9802077. East Texas Council of Governments, Youth Committee of the Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, February 18, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9802124. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, February 19, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9802130. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, met at Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton, Mount Pleasant, February 26, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9802126. Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors, met at 5701 Springdale Road, Board Room 205, Austin, February 16, 1998 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 919-5300. TRD-9802074 Elm Street WSC, Board, met at 1155 Liberty Hill Road, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Moody, February 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, 508 Avenue E, Moody, Texas 76557, (817) 853-3838. TRD-9802097. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 228 North 8th Street, Lometa, February 19, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash III, or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752-3505. TRD-9802060. Hamilton County Appraisal District Board, met at 119 East Henry