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 Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 9314 Juanchido, Yselta De Sur Pueblo -- ASAP El Paso Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 10 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of members and guests; approval of minutes; needs assessment discussion; committee reports; recommendations to Behavioral Health Organization; statewide RAC meeting; old business; new business; public comment/announcements; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35 Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669. Filed: March 11, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9803539 Friday, March 27, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Highway 281 South, Delicias Restaurant Rachal Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 11 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of members and guests; approval of minutes; needs border task force; membership committee report; statewide RAC meeting; old business; managed care committee discussion; old business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35 Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669. Filed: March 11, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9803538 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Monday, March 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; b. Amusement and Music Operators of Texas et al. v. TABC, et al; c. Games, Etc. v. TABC; and f. Town and County #1 v. Bailey 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 February 23, 1998, discussion, comment, possible vote. 5. Administrator's report. 6. Consider acceptance of gift for joint Texas Medical Association Foundation/Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Spring Break Project; discussion, comment, possible vote. 7. Public comment. 8. Adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: March 13, 1998, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9803612 Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Room 223, Corbin J. Robertson Building (Gym), Southwestern University, 1001 University Avenue Georgetown AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: purpose nd tasks of the Education Committee, to include review of current educational requirements; athletic training domains, competencies, and role in the delineation study; and committee recommendations regarding educational requirements. For ADA assistance, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6615. Filed: March 12, 1998, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9803605 The State Bar of Texas Friday, March 20, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Texas Law Center, Room 206/7, 1414 Colorado Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order/Roll call/Report from the Chair-approval of minutes; Report of Council of Chairs Committee meeting/Report from the President/Report from the President-Elect/Report from Executive Director general report, update for 97-98 budget; capital expenditures (if any) and personnel matters (if any) / Reports from General Counsel, Grant Review Committee (review approval for submission of grant applications to the Texas Bar Foundation) Texas Young Lawyers Association President, Immediate Past President; and Supreme Court Liaison/Consider recommendations concerning section representation/Adjourn. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: March 12, 1998, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9803574 State Board of Barber Examiners Sunday, March 22, 1998, 2:00 p.m. William P. Hobby State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400A Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Opening of Meeting Roll Call Open Discussion -- Discussion and possible action related to appointment of interim Executive Director. Discussion and possible action related to posting position and hiring of new Executive Director. Adjournment Contact: Charles Clay Mills, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8475. Filed: March 13, 1998, 12:08 p.m. TRD-9803654 Monday, March 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400A Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Opening of Meeting Roll Call Open Session -- Discussion and possible action related to appointment of interim Executive Director. Discussion and possible action related to posting position and hiring of new Executive Director. Adjournment Contact: Charles Clay Mills, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8475. Filed: March 13, 1998, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9803703 Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 8:15 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Finance and Audit AGENDA: Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of Minutes from January 23, 1998 Meeting Finance Issues: 1. Review of Policies/Procedures Regarding Reimbursements from Local ISDs 2. Review Donations Report 3. Review Investments Report 4. Review Revenue Reports 5. Review Expenditure Reports 6. Review Contingency Fund Report Audit Items: 1. Report from Internal Auditor Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206- 9133. Filed: March 13, 1998, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9803650 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 151 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Personnel AGENDA: 1. Consideration of Personnel Policies: DAB- Objective Criteria for Personnel Decisions DC -- Employment Practices DEG - Retirement Program 2. Consideration of Approval of Proposed Renewals and Nonrenewals of Staff Contracts 3. Consideration of Employing Occupational and Physical Therapists by Contract 4. Consideration of Approval of New Contract Staff 5. Consideration of Superintendent's Performance Appraisal Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206- 9133. Filed: March 13, 1998, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9803651 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 110 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Policies AGENDA: 1. Review and discussion of policies on the March 31, 1998 Agenda: CDCA -- Other Revenues -- Gifts and Donations: Legacy Fund (Amend) CFD -- Accounting: School Activity Fund Management (Adopt) DAB -- Employment Objectives: Objective Criteria for Personnel Decisions (Adopt) DC -- Employment Practices (Amend) DEG -- Compensation and Benefits: Retirement Program (Amend) EMK -- Miscellaneous Instructional Policies: Drug And Alcohol Abuse (Delete) FFFA -- Student Safety: Supervision of Students (Adopt) FNCF -- Student Conduct: Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Amend) Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206- 9133. Filed: March 13, 1998, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9803652 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of January 23, 1998 Board Meeting; Approval of Board Policies; Consideration of Approval of Development of a Policy on Board Self- Evaluation; Consideration of Approval of New Contract Staff; Consideration of Approval of 1998-1999 School Calendar and Waiver Request; Consideration of Superintendent's Performance Appraisal. Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206- 9133. Filed: March 13, 1998, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9803646 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene Insurance Committee Management, Structure and Organization Committee AGENDA: 1:00 p.m. Insurance Committee Call to Order. Opening Remarks and Introductions. Discussion and Action on: Foundation Coverage. Other Business. Adjourn. 4:00 p.m. Management, Structure and Organization Committee Call to Order. Opening Remarks and Introductions. Discussion and Action on: Health Coverage, Savings Plans. Review Headquarters Positions. Other Business. Adjourn. Contact: Katie Dickie Stavinoha, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7593. Filed: March 16, 1998, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9803776 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene AGENDA: Call to Order. Opening Remarks and Introductions. Swearing in of New Directors. Discussion and Action on: Minutes from prior meeting; Chief Financial Officer's Report; Program Director's Report. Adjourn for Executive Session. Executive Session to consult with attorney, in accordance with the Tex. Gov't. Code Ann. sec.551.071. Adjourn Executive Session. Reconvene Board Meeting. Discussion and Action on: Executive Session; Insurance Committee Report; Management, Structure and Organization Committee Report; Finance Committee Report; Executive Director's Report; USDA/APHIS Report; TDA Report; NCC Report; Chairman's Report; Setting of next meeting time and place. Contact: Katie Dickie Stavinoha, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7593. Filed: March 16, 1998, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9803777 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation- Lease Purchase of Transport Vans and Security Vehicles B. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation - Lease Purchase of PBX, Telephones, and Drop Cabling for Rusk State Hospital C. Texas Public Finance Authority -- General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1998 D. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Dallas-Oxford), Series 1998 E. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs --Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Pebble Brook apartments), Series 1998 F. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Volente Town Homes Project), Series 1998 IV. Other Business Consideration/action on amendment to costs of issuance-Board of Regents of University of Texas Revenue Financing System bonds, Series 1998A and B V. Adjourn. Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: March 16, 1998, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9803796 Canadian River Compact Commission Thursday, April 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Logan Civic Center, State Road 540 Logan, New Mexico AGENDA: Conduct business associated with the Canadian Compact Commission Contact: Herman Settemeyer, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-4707. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9803893 Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Thursday, March 26, 1998, 1:45 p.m. Blucher Institute, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi Joint Meeting -- Management Committee and Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to order/introductions/approval of Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee minutes II. FY 1999 Implementation Projects III. Additional Items IV. Call to order/introductions/approval of Management Committee Minutes V. Program Update VI. FY 1999 Annual Work Plan Budget VII. Approval of draft text of State of the Bay Report VIII. Additional Items/Adjourn. Contact: Richard Volk, 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 3300, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: March 13, 1998, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9803683 Office of Court Administration Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Dallas Convention Center, Room A-420, 650 South Griffin Dallas Texas Judicial Council Committee on Court Records AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting --Judge Mike Wood II. Attendance of Members III. Opening Remarks and Committee Update IV. Committee Discussion of Public Access to Court Records V. Public Testimony VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1625. Filed: March 18, 1998, 11:08 a.m. TRD-9803933 Thursday, April 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center, Conference Room 1A, 2600 Lone Star Drive Dallas Texas Juvenile 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 Addressed 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: March 16, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9803819 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Monday, March 23, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Texas Youth Commission Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority AGENDA: 8am -- Opening Remarks 8:30am -- A General Description of the PIE Program /PIE in the State of Washington -- The Workings of an Oversight Authority 9:15am -- PIE in the State of South Carolina -- Juvenile Justice Issues 10am -- Break 10:15am -- Questions and Answers 12pm -- lunch 1:30pm -- Distinctives of the TYC PIE Program 3:30pm -- Break 3:45pm -- Overview of the TDCJ PIE Program 4:30pm -- Ethics Training 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: Thomas Palmer, 8610 Shoal Creek, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5750 Filed: March 13, 1998, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9803622 Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Texas Youth Commission Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority AGENDA: 9:30am -- Tour of the Lockhart Work Program 12:00pm -- Lunch 2pm -- Comments 2:45pm -- Break 3:00pm -- Board Meeting I. Call to Order II. Opening Remarks III. Introduction of Board Members IV. New Business a. Adoption of Board Rules b. Industry Certifications c. Public Testimony 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: Thomas Palmer, 8610 Shoal Creek, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5750 Filed: March 13, 1998, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9803623 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Saturday, April 4, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Deaf Action Center, 3115 Crestview Drive Dallas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters AGENDA: Call to Order/Determination of Quorum; Approval of Minutes- February 7, 1998 Meeting; Public Comment; Chairperson's Report; Vice Chair Report; Secretary Report; Staff Report; TSID Representative Report; Executive Session; Review Interpreter Complaints, Candidate Grievances and Test Materials; Unfinished Business; Policy and Procedure Manual, Texas Validation/Request for Proposals; News Business: Certification, Recertification, Revocation, Reinstatement, Reciprocity; Calendar Update; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (voice) (512) 407-3251 (tty) Filed: March 17, 1998, 8:56 a.m. TRD-9803828 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Audit Committee Meeting. Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the January 21, 1998 meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum reports. Discussion and approval of Ad Hoc appointments to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee. Update and discussion on the request for Emergency Funding submitted to the Health and Human Services Commission. Report on the Senate Finance Hearing held on February 18, 1998. Discussion and approval of the selection of a new Audit Committee member. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation regarding extension of Fiscal Year 1998 contract with Austin-Travis County MHMR Center. Discussion of Strategic Planning schedule and discussion on the Health and Human Services Draft Enterprise Strategic plan. Discussion and update on Milestones. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need ADA assistance are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: March 17, 1998, 8:56 a.m. TRD-9803827 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, March 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Plano ISD- Administration Center, 2700 West 15th Street Plano Advanced Certificate Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Advanced Certificate Contact: Denise Jones, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3005. Filed: March 12, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9803564 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Room W-651 Austin Local Employee Committee REVISED AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Local Employee Committee Charity Decisions Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 16, 1998, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9803780 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 2000 East MLK, Jr. Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Charity Eligibility 1998 Budget 1998 Calendar 1998 Plan Local Campaign Manager Appointment Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 16, 1998, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9803781 Texas Energy Coordination Council March 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1200 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Room E1.012 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Verification of a Quorum II. Introductions -- Council Members, and guests III. Consideration of and formal action on TECC Minutes of January 14, 1998 IV. Recess to Executive Session to deliberate the Executive Director's resignation and the process for the employment of a new Executive Director, pursuant to sec.551.074(a) Government Code V. Call Open Meeting back to order VI. Discussion and possible action resulting from Executive Session VII. Receive Texas Building Energy Institute report from Director VIII. Discussion and possible action on the Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" --Receive invited presentations relating to Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" --Council discussion and possible action concerning the presentations --Opportunity for public comments concerning the Senate Interim committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study; "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" --Council discussion and possible action concerning the public comments --Council discussion and possible action concerning the resources available to facilitate the assigned Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" IX. Recommendations for Agenda Items for Next Meeting X. Set Next Meeting Date, Site, and Time XI. Adjourn Contact: Mike Wiley, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas, 78758, (512) 475-6774. Filed: March 16, 1998, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9803794 Office of the Governor Friday, March 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 3220 Botanical Gardens Boulevard Fort Worth Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities AGENDA: 1. Call to Order/Introductions/Housekeeping/Recognition of Local Guests/Approval of Minutes 2. Public Comment 3. Invited Local Committee Presentations 4. Presentation of National Organization on Disability Award 5. Local Presentations 6. Committee Members' Reports 7. Committee Ex-Officio Representatives' Reports 8. Tour of Japanese Garden 9. Executive Director's Report 10. Concurrent Subcommittee Meetings 11. Subcommittee Action Items and Reports 12. Focus Group -- Work Session 13. Focus Group Reports 14. Adjournment Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5742. Filed: March 12, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9803560 Friday, March 27, 1998, 2:10 p.m. 3220 Botanical Gardens Boulevard, Botanic Gardens Fort Worth Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Long Rang Planning and Policy Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order/Approval of Minutes 2. Member Reports 3. ExOfficio Representatives' Reports 4. Discussion/Possible Action: Revision of the Long-Range State Plan for Texans with Disabilities 5. Discussion/Possible Action: Compilation of State Laws and Revision of Resource Guide 6. Adjournment Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5742. Filed: March 12, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9803562 Friday, March 27, 1998, 2:10 p.m. 3220 Botanical Gardens Boulevard Fort Worth Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Programs Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order/Approval of Minutes 2. Member Reports 3. Ex-Officio Representatives' Reports 4. Discussion/Possible Action: Selection of Public Entities to Query About ADA Compliance 5. Discussion/Possible Action: Recommendations on Sign Language Interpreting 6. Discussion/Possible Action: "The Scoop on Disability Reporting" 7. Staff Reports 8. Adjournment Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5742. Filed: March 12, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9803561 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Conference Room 226, 2433 Ridgepoint Drive, American Cancer Society Texas Division, Inc. Headquarters Austin Prostate Cancer Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce members and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the last advisory committee meeting; prostate cancer education program; Texas American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Committee update; prostate cancer awareness week activities; report from Dr. Chan regarding social marketing; annual report; open forum regarding issues from precious meetings; planning/sdcheduling of future committee meetings; public comments; and an evaluation of this meeting. To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzanna 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: Anne E. Williamson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7324. Filed: March 12, 1998, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9803606 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Main Building, Room G-102, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Rules Workshop AGENDA: The board will introduce members and will discuss and possibly act on: review of possible rule language governing orthotics and prosthetics regulation drafted by staff; items assigned to board members; other matters not requiring board action; public comment; and future agenda items. To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin or Steven Lowenstein, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-4520. Filed: March 12, 1998, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9803607 Friday, March 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-117, Texas Department of Health, 1100 49th Street Austin Clinical Issues Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: adoption of the minutes of the last meeting; standards of treatment; code of ethics; other business not requiring action; and public comment. To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzanna 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: Grace L. Davis, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 4530. Filed: March 12, 1998, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9803608 Friday, March 27, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-117, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Joint Meeting of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and the Interagency Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce members and will discuss and possibly act on: adoption of the minutes of the last meeting; election of an Interagency Committee chairperson; executive director's report; Texas Department of Health's Professional Licensing and Certification Division report; proposed rules (40 TAC, Chapters 510-513); Clinical Issues Committee report; formulating a request for reconsideration of the Attorney General's Opinion No. DM-458; Senate Interim Committee on Sex Offenders Hearing Testimony (civil commitment; and other related matters); other business not requiring action; and public comment. To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzanna 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: Grace L. Davis, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 4530. Filed: March 12, 1998, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9803609 Texas Health Care Information Council Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Health Information Systems/Management Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Health Information Systems/Management Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: approval of minutes from February 19, 1998 and January 20, 1998 meetings; Hospital discharge data (HDD) data specifications, requirements, edits and edit process (25 TAC 1301.11-1301.19); additional HDD data elements that may require amendments to the HDD rules (25 TAC 1301.11-1301.19); process for management of provider comments to be attached to HDD data. (25 TAC 1301.17(e) and 1301.18(k); data security and confidentiality. (25 TAC 1301.12 (g) and 1301.18(b)(1). Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: March 16, 1998, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9803813 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin HMO Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's HMO Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: Call to order; Report from Chair on the changes to the reporting requirements for Medicaid HMO's; Staff report on guidelines for reporting to THCIC, HMO survey and data submission tools; Discussion and possible formal action on appointment of a work group to develop crosswalk for Medicaid HCPC codes to CPT-4 codes; Discussion and possible formal action on appointment of a work group to develop an advisory opinion to the Council for reporting year 1999 on a threshold number of enrollees per service area for purposes of reporting HEDIS to THCIC; Discussion and possible formal action on the development of work plan or advisory report to the Council for purposes of coordinating THCIC Medicaid requirements with TDH Bureau of Medicaid managed Care data requirements; Discussion of possible areas of future study, such as evaluating data models for the performance measurement of Dental HMO's; Staff Report on the consumer education plans for the THCIC HMO data on 1997 enrollment; Other business; and adjourn. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: March 16, 1998, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9803814 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m./Audit Subcommittee; 9:30 a.m., /Board; Grievance Subcommittee (immediately following Board meeting) 301 Congress, Suite 360, Third Floor Conference Room Austin Board and Audit and Grievance Subcommittees AGENDA: Some members will participate via teleconference because it is difficult or impossible for such members to attend the meeting. I. Subcommittees: Audit: Discussion and possible action on: 1) Financial Matters: a) deposit accounts; b) financial statements; c) commercial crime policy; d) line of credit; e) payment of agent fees. 2) Assessments by the Pool, 3) Pending financial reporting issues. Grievance: Discussion and Possible action on: 1) Notice of grievance procedures to applicants and insureds. 2) Review of grievances filed to date. II. Board. Discussion and possible action on: 1) Subcommittee reports. 2) Review with BlueCrossBlueShield, Texas, Inc., personnel on utilization review, case management and other benefit issues. 3) TDI Notice Rule and Form. 4) Contract and fees for Third Party Administrator. 5) Enrollment, claims and complaints; 6) Status report on Pool publicity. 7) Public comment. 8) Other management or administrative matters. 9) Setting of next meeting. Contact: Rhonda Myron, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6651. Filed: March 16, 1998, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9803779 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. The University of Texas at Arlington, 701 South Nedderman Dr., Suite 300, Davis Hall Arlington Universities Committee AGENDA: Site visit to the University of Texas at Arlington to review the proposals for new doctoral programs in English, History, and Linguistics. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9803907 Monday, April 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Joint Advisory Committee AGENDA: Approval of minutes from November 13, 1997 meeting; Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness-David Daniel introduces Will Reece, new Executive Director of the Council; Texas Workforce Commission-Overview of current issues- Commissioner Diane Raff; New Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) initiatives for improving Teacher Preparation-Bill Sanford, Assistant Commissioner for Universities Division-THECB; discussion; update from THECB's Community and Technical Colleges Division-Glenda Barron, assistant commissioner for community and technical colleges division, THECB; report on state strategies that support successful student transitions from secondary to postsecondary education-Julie Leidig, THECB staff; and reauthorization of the Higher Education Act-Sharon Cobb, Assistant Commissioner for Student Services, THECB and Lynette Heckmann, THECB staff. Contact: Sarah Burkhalter, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6220. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9803915 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Monday, March 23, 1998, Noon 507 Sabine, Room 437 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of February 23, 1998 Approval of Quarterly Investment Report Approval of Annual financial and Compliance Report; Program Specific Audit Reports, Report to Board; Letter on Internal Control and Accounting Procedures Approval of Additional Insurance coverage for the Corporation Approval of Administrative Services with Department 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 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: March 13, 1998, 11:14 a.m. TRD-9803645 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Monday, March 23, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 507 Sabine, Room 437 Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: The Audit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of September 15, 1997 Meeting Amendment to the Internal Audit Division Charter Annual Internal Audit Plan Reports from KPMH Peat Marwick/Martinez and Mendoza General Purpose Financial Statements; Single Audit Reports Letter on Conduct of Audit HUD Audit Reports Revenue Bond Enterprise Fund-- Financial Statements Computation of Unencumbered Fund Balances; Bond Compliance Letter Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: March 13, 1998, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9803621 Monday, March 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 507 Sabine, Room 437 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: The Finance Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act upon the following: Approval of Minutes of Finance Committee Meeting of November 17, 1997 Approval of Proposed Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Transactions for Pebblebrook Apartments and Volente Town Homes Approval of Amendments to Department's Operating Budget Approval of Quarterly Investment Report Approval of Final Resolution Relating to Issuance of Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: March 13, 1998, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9803643 Monday, March 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 507 Sabine, Room 437 Austin Board AGENDA: The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Public Comment Multi-Family Transactions for Pebblebrook and Volente Apartments Amendments to Budget Approval of Minutes of February 23, 1998 Meeting Quarterly Investment Report Final Resolution Relating to Dallas-Oxford Property HOME Funds for Temple Housing Authority Establishment of Office in East Texas 1998 Tax Exempt Multi-Family Bond Maximum Income Limits Amendments to the Internal Audit Division Charter Annual Internal Audit Plan Reports from KPMH Peat Marwick/Martinez and Mendoza General Purpose Financial Statements; Single Audit Reports Letter on Conduct of Audit HUD Audit Reports Revenue Bond Enterprise Fund -- Financial Statements Report to Audit Committee Computation of Unencumbered Fund Balances; Bond Compliance Letter Administrative Services Agreement with the Corporation Executive Directors Report Executive Session for Personnel Matters; Anticipated Litigation (Potential or Threatened) Personnel Matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to Budget under sec.551.074 Texas Government Code; Consultation with Attorney; Action in Open Session on items discussed in Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: March 13, 1998, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9803620 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, March 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, East Tower, Public Hearing Room Austin Texas Board of Human Services AGENDA: 1. Approval of the Minutes of January 23, 1998. 2. Deletion of the Religious Exemption from Finger Imaging Requirements. 3. Essential and Necessary Goods and Services for with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Benefits May Be Used. 4. Accelerating the Expansion of Medicaid Eligibility for Children Ages 6 through 18 and Changes to the Medically Needy Program to Accommodate the Acceleration. 5. Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions (ICFMR/RC). 6. Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions (ICFMR/RC) Regarding Enforcement and Trustees for Facilities. 7. Amendments to Policies and Procedures. 8. Budget Adjustments. 9. Commissioner's Report: a. Announcements and Comments. b. Tracking of Board Action. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Filed: March 12, 1998, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9803552 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Room W-651 Austin Alzheimer's Advisory Committee, Alzheimer's Association AGENDA: 1. Site of Pilot Selection. 2. Pilot Model Selection. Contact: Trena Barnett, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 2107. Filed: March 18, 1998, 11:40 a.m. TRD-9803941 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Thursday, March 26, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Room 103 Austin Commission Meeting 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. Adjournment Contact: Ed Bloom, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2393. Filed: March 17, 1998, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9803871 Texas Department of Insurance ("TDI") Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Property and Casualty Working Group of the Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' licensing Statutes AGENDA: Discussion of streamlining and consolidation of license types including: 1. A discussion of the consolidation of current Group II agents, Agriculture Agents, Local Recording Agent-Motor Vehicle Only Agents, Solicitors for Local Recording Agents, Full-time Home Office Salaried Employees, Pre-Paid Legal Services Agents and Property/Casualty Risk Manager licenses into one Property & Casualty "all lines" license type. 2. A discussion of the consolidation of current adjuster licenses into one all lines" adjuster license. Discussion of the licensing requirements for property and casualty licenses including who should be licensed and what licensing requirements should be imposed. Deliberation of regulatory, market and consumer protection issues relating to licensing criteria. Deliberation of Non-Resident licensing issues including the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Uniform Treatment proposal and issues of uniformity among states. Discussion of non-resident licensing requirements for individual, corporate, and non-corporate entity licenses. Discussion of non-resident licensing reciprocity and retaliatory practices among states. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8197. Filed: March 16, 1998, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9803798 Monday, March 30, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin Life and Health Working Group of the Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes AGENDA: Discussion of streamlining and consolidation of license types including a discussion to consolidate all current Group I and Group II Life/Accident and Health licenses into one new license type. Discussion of the possible inclusion of the 02-08 license type, Property and Casualty Agent Selling Accident and Health, in the consolidated Life/Accident and Health license. Discussion of the requirements of life/accident and health licenses including who should be licensed and what licensing requirements should be imposed. Deliberation of regulatory, market and consumer protection issues relating to licensing criteria. Discussion of Non-Resident licensing issues including a discussion of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Uniform Treatment proposal and issues of uniformity among states. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8197. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:30 a..m. TRD-9803896 Monday, April 6, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2281.C to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Charles Corley, Houston, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, a Variable Contract Agent's License, and a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from February 4, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9803897 Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0137.C in the matter of Lester Volrie III. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9803898 Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2106.G Hearing in the matter of Benchmark Rates for Private Passenger and Commercial Automobile Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9803899 Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0314.C To consider the application of James A. Lee, Texas City, for a Credit Life and Disability 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: March 18, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9803900 Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin Life and Health Working Group of the Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes AGENDA: Discussion of streamlining and consolidation of license types including a discussion to consolidate all current Group I and Group II Life/Accident and Health licenses into one new license type. Discussion of the requirements of life/accident and health licenses including who should be licensed and what licensing requirements should be imposed. Deliberation of regulatory, market and consumer protection issues relating to licensing criteria. Discussion of Non- Resident licensing issues including a discussion of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Uniform Treatment proposal and issues of uniformity among states. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8197. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9803901 Thursday, April 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2153.C To consider the application of Steven Troy Tillery, Dallas, Texas and Carrollton, Texas, for a solicitor's license to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from February 23, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9803902 Thursday, April 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0140.C To consider whether the application of Eugene M. Berger, San Antonio, Texas, for a Surplus Lines Insurance Agent's License pending before the Texas Department of Insurance should be denied and the Local Recording Agent's License held by Eugene M. Berger, should be revoked (reset from March 13, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9803903 Thursday, April 9, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0391.C To consider the application of James Martin MaLveaux, Houston, Texas, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9803904 Commission on Jail Standards Thursday, April 2, 1998, 8:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Education Committee, Review staffs training efforts. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: March 17, 1998, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9803841 Thursday, April 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to order. Roll call of commission members. Reading and approval of minutes of January 29, 1998 meeting. Old business: San Jacinto County, Tom Green County, Agency Rule Review Plan. New Business: Galveston County, Dallas County, Education Committee Report. Request for Variances: Newton County, mansfield City, Travis County. Staff Report: Completed Jail Projects, Jails in Compliance, Active Remedial Orders/Cancel/Changes, Status and Composition of jail Population, Review of Inmate Complaints, Subcommittee on Adult and Prison Capacity, Contracting for jail Space, Training Risk Management Audit, Financial Report/Budget. Other Business. Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: March 17, 1998, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9803842 Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Friday, March 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Dallas Juvenile Probation Department, 2600 Lone Star Dallas Budget Committee AGENDA: Call to order; Excuse absences; Discuss and take possible action on the FY 1998 Administrative Budget; Discuss and take possible action on the FY 1999 State Aid Funding allocation; Discuss and take possible action on the FY 1999 Community Corrections allocation and methodology; Discuss and take possible action on the FY 1999 Border Project allocation and methodology; discuss and take possible action on FY 1999 Challenge Grant allocation and methodology; Discuss and take possible action on Small County Diversion Placement Assistance program; Discuss and take possible action on FY 1999 Harris County Boot Camp Allocation and methodology; Discuss and take possible action on TJPC-99 Commitment Performance Targets; Have possible discussion of January 31, 1998 Financial Expenditure report; hear presentation from Israel "Buddy" Silva on Funds for the Community Court Committee; Hear public comments; adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need ADA assistance, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547, (512) 424-6682. Filed: March 11, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9803536 Friday, March 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Dallas Juvenile Probation Department, 2600 Lone Star Dallas Program and Planning Committee AGENDA: Call to order; excuse absences; hear an update on inter-agency activities; hear an update on TJPC child abuse/neglect investigations; consider approving TJPC child abuse and neglect investigation procedures administrative rules for publication in the Texas Register; be update on pre- and post-adjudication and probation standards; be updated on case management standards; hear public comment; adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need ADA assistance, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547, (512) 424-6682. Filed: March 11, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9803535 Friday, March 20, 1998, 11:45 a.m. Dallas Juvenile Probation Department, 2600 Lone Star Dallas Board Meeting AGENDA: Call to order; excuse absences; Discuss and possible action on the FY 1998 Administrative Budget; Discussion and possible action on the FY 1999 State Aid Funding allocation and methodology; Discussion and possible action on the FY 1999 Community Corrections allocation and methodology; Discussion and possible action on the FY 1999 Border Project allocation and methodology; Discussion and possible action on FY 1999 Challenge Grant allocation and methodology; Discussion and possible action on Small County Diversion Placement Assistance program; Discuss and take possible action on FY 1999 Harris County Boot Camp Allocation and methodology; Discuss and possible action on TJPC-99 Commitment Performance Targets; Have possible discussion of January 31, 1998 Financial Expenditure Report; Presentation from Israel "Buddy" Silva on Funds for the Community Court Committee; Update on inter-agency activities; TJPC child abuse/neglect activities; Approval of TJPC Child abuse and neglect investigation Procedures administrative rules for publication in the Texas Register; Standards update, pre- and post- adjudication and probation; discussion and possible action regarding case management standards; Legal/legislative update; Schedule next meeting; Public comments; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need ADA assistance, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547, (512) 424-6682. Filed: March 11, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9803537 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel, 200 South Alamo Street, Corte Real Room (22nd Floor) San Antonio AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes of the February 23, 1998 commission meeting. 2. Approve contracts greater than $100,000. 3. approve acceptance of gifts greater than $500. 4. Report of the director and librarian. 5. Discuss and approve revisions and additions to the Employee Guide. 6. discuss and approve publication of proposed revisions of administrative rules on loaning archival materials for exhibition, 13 TAC sec.2.52. 7. Discuss and approve publication of proposed repeal of administrative rules on nonexpendable personal property in the Texas Library System, 13 TAC sec.1.68. 8. Discussion of draft agency strategic plan. 9. Public comment. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email michele.lamb@tsl.state.tx.us Filed: March 18, 1998, 11:08 a.m. TRD-9803932 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, March 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, Harry M. Bell, Sr., for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without first obtaining the required license in violation of TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 8861 sec.3(B), pursuant to TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. arts. 8861 and 9100; the TEX. GOV'T. Code ch. 2001; and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ch. 60. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 13, 1998, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9803677 Tuesday, March 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, Ricky James Oliver, for advertising that he engages in the business of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first obtaining the required license in violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE, sec.75.22(a), pursuant to TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 8861 and 9100; the TEX. GOV'T. Code ch. 2001; and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ch. 60. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 13, 1998, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9803678 Tuesday, March 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, Frank S. Wilson, III, for failing to maintain Insurance Requirements from January 15, 1997, and ending February 20, 1998, in violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE (TAC) sec.75.40(g) and for failing to provide the Department proof of insurance from January 15, 1997, and ending February 19, 1998, in violation of 16 TAC, sec.75.40(g), pursuant to TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. arts. 8861 and 9100; the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001; and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 13, 1998, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9803679 Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 1:30 p.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, Ronnie Shuck, for performing environmental air conditioning contracting without first obtaining a license with an environmental air conditioning endorsement in violation of TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art 8861 (the Act) sec.4(c), for using his license to do work for a business other than the business listed as his business affiliation on his license in violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE sec.75.70(b); and for failing to provide the consumer proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of the Act sec.5(a), pursuant to TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. arts. 8861 and 9100; the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001; and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 13, 1998, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9803680 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 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, Gabriel Sotelo, for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without first obtaining a license in violation of TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art 8861 (the Act) sec.3(B), for failing to provide the proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of the Act sec.5(a), and for advertising on a business card that he engages in the business of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first obtaining the required license in violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE (TAC) sec.75.22(a), pursuant to TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. arts. 8861 and 9100; the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001; and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 16, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9803820 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Thursday, March 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 103 Austin Water Well Drillers Advisory Council AGENDA: A. Call to order B. Roll call and certification of quorum-Approval of Minutes-Meeting of January 29, 1998 C. Report on investigations and complaints D. Discussion of qualifications and recommendations on applicants for certification in water well driller and pump installer programs E. Discussion and recommendations on applications for driller and pump installer trainee registration F. Council will make recommendations to the Department on consumer complaints 1. Janice Allen complaint on Byron Beniot #1955WI 2. Greg Isaacs complaint on Cory Miller #2464WI 3. Sam Andrade complaint on Joe Carroll #2689W 4. William Thomashide complaint on Dicky Long #1462W 5. Billy and Vicky Hobbs complaint on Thomas Bilski #2301W G. Discussion and recommendations on adoption of the Water Well/Pump Installer Rules H. Discussion on changes to the Well Log, Plugging Report, Submission Log and Undesirable Water and Constituents Report I. Report from Patrice Nance, Director of Business Services on WWD funds available and expected, legislation process, and travel funds available for Council members and staff J. Report from Jimmy Martin, Consumer Protection Manager on licensing fees K. Staff Reports L. Open Session/Public Comment M. Discussion of date, time and location of next Council meeting N. Adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Lyn Cox at (512) 463-8614 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Steve Wiley, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8876. Filed: March 17, 1998, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9803853 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Harvey Hotel, 14315 Midway Road, Dallas-Addison (Live Oak Room) Dallas-Addison Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Audit Activity Update 3. Resolved Findings Verifications 4. Briefing on the State-operated Community Services Level of Need Rates 5. First Quarter Community Services Performance Report 6. Mid-Year Financial Status Report Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: March 17, 1998, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9803877 Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Harvey Hotel, 14315 Midway Road, Dallas-Addison (Live Oak Room) Dallas-Addison Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: --Sale of Real Property at the Big Spring State Hospital for the purpose of Constructing a Veteran's House --Lease of Bond-Funded Community Homes --Implementation of the Asset management Policy 3. Update on Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) Goals 4. Update on Workers Compensation and Risk Management 5. Status of Major Construction Projects 6. Consideration of Acceptance of Donations in Excess of $500 If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: March 17, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9803879 Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 11:30 a.m. Harvey Hotel, 14315 Midway Road, Dallas-Addison (Live Oak Room) Dallas Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Briefing on Medicaid Managed Care Data 3. Consideration of a Board Policy on the Dallas 1915b Waiver Pilot Project 4. Update on the Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology 5. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of the Repeal of sec.406.215 of chapter 406, Subchapter E, Governing ICF/MR Programs; Eligibility and Review 6. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments to sec.409.100 of chapter 409, Subchapter D, Governing Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) 7. consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments to sec.sec.409.373- 409.375 of Chapter 409, Subchapter J, Governing Reimbursement for Services in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) 8. Review and Recommendation of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for Central Office State-Operated Community-based Intermediate Care Facilities for the mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR) Effective January 1, 1998, through December 31, 1998 9. Review and Recommendation of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for the Mental Retardation Local Authority (MRLA) Program Effective April 1, 1998, through August 31, 1998 If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: March 17, 1998, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9803876 Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Harvey Hotel, 14315 Midway Road, Dallas-Addison (Live Oak Room) Dallas-Addison Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Legislative Update 3. Update on the Activities of the House Bill 1734 Committee 4. Update on the Implementation of the Recommendations Contained in the Ad Hoc Committee on Mental Retardation and Managed Care Final Report 5. consideration of Approval of the appointment of New Members to the medical Advisory Committee 6. Quality Assurance Improvement System-First Year Implementation Update 7. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 4021, Subchapter H, Concerning Standards and Quality Assurance for mental Retardation Community Services 8. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Repeal of Chapter 401, Subchapter I, concerning Certification of Community Residential Programs 9. Consideration of Approval of Repeal of chapter 408, Subchapter A, concerning Standards of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation- Quality Assurance 10. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Repeal of Chapter 408, Subchapter C, concerning Quality Assurance and Improvement System (QAIS) for Mental Retardation Services and Supports 11. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Repeal of chapter 408, Subchapter E, concerning Health, Safety, and Rights in community-based Mental Retardation Programs 12. Consideration of Approval of the Designation of Single Portal Authority to Tarrant County MHMR Services 13. Consideration of Approval of Changes to the Board Policy and Procedures Manual If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: March 17, 1998, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9803878 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Harvey Hotel, 14315 Midway Road, Dallas-Addison (Live Oak Room) Dallas-Addison AGENDA: I. Call to order: roll call II. Citizens comments III. Approval of the minutes of the January 21, 1998 and February 11, 1998 meetings IV. Issues to be considered 1. Chairman's report Presentation of commendation to Ann K. Utley Volunteer Services State Councils President's Address to the Board Presentation from the ARC Announcement of a new member to the Medical Advisory Committee Annual Reports of Advisory Committees 2. Commissioner's Report Report from Tarrant County MHMR Services Medical Director's Report 3. Consideration of acceptance of donations in excess of $500 4. Consideration of a board policy on the Dallas 1915b Waiver Pilot Project Items 5-16 to be considered per attached agenda. 17. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss the annual performance evaluation of the commissioner 18. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to discuss potential and pending litigation If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: March 17, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9803880 Texas Military Facilities Commission Friday, March 27, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 100 Washington Avenue Waco AGENDA: Administrative Matters Minutes from Commission meeting dated January 9 and 10, 1998; Auditors Report; Emergency Fund-tabled from January 9, 1998; Fund Accounts and Rules; Strategic Plan Changes Executive Director's Update Quarterly Investment Report; Quarterly Performance Measures Report; Valley Armories; Tomball Facility; Lubbock-Texas Tech; Austin Bergstrom International Project; Washington D.C. Visit Property Camp Barkeley-Surface Mining Proposal Brownwood Grazing Lease San Marcos Property Boundary Plan 2000 San Angelo (old armory) Proposed Rule for Sale of Surplus Property- Tabled from October 4, 1997 and January 10, 1998 Pending/Anticipated Litigation, Personnel, Commission's organizational Structure Public Comments Next Meting Time/Place -- May 15-16, 1998 in El Paso, Texas Persons with disabilities desiring to attend this meeting and who may require ADA accommodation, are required to contact Julie Wright at least three days prior to the meeting. Contact: Julie Wright, P.O. Box 5426, Austin, Texas 78763, (512) 406-6971. Filed: March 16, 1998, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9803711 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, March 23, 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: March 12, 1998, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9803601 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 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 an application filed by Double Diamond Utilities Company for a change in water and sewer rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective January 10, 1998, for its service areas located in Palo Pinto, Hill and Henderson Counties, Texas. Contact: Angie Sell, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: March 17, 1998, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9803833 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Keller Police Department, Municipal Court, 330 Rufe Snow Drive Keller AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by Tarrant County Processors, Inc. to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for issuance of proposed Air Permit Number 32648 to authorize construction of a rendering plant in Keller, Tarrant County, Texas. The location of the existing facility is 3820 Golden Triangle Boulevard. SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0409. Contact: Angie Sell, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: March 17, 1998, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9803834 Thursday, April 30, 1998, 7:00 p.m. LaQuinta Inn, 1601 West Southwest Loop 323 Tyler AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by United Disposal Services, Inc. to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for Proposed Registration Number MSW40134 to construct and operate a Type V municipal solid waste transfer station. The proposed site contains about 11.528 acres of land and, if approved, will receive approximately 75 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The proposed facility will be located at 7184 County Road 35 in Smith County, Texas, outside of the city limits of Tyler on the north side of the city inside Loop 323 of County Road 35. The site is approximately 500 to 1,000 feet south of Loop 323. County Road 35 is approximately 1 and 1/4 miles west of the intersection of North Loop 323 and State Highway 14. Contact: Annie Tyrone, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: March 17, 1998, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9803835 Pecos River Compact Commission Thursday, April 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Stevens Motel, 1829 South Canal Calsbad, New Mexico AGENDA: Conduct business associated with the Pecos River Compact Commission. Contact: Herman Settemeyer, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-4707. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9803892 Texas Department of Public Safety Thursday, March 26, 1998, 10:30 a.m. DPS Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Budget Matters Internal Audit Report Public Comment Continuation of Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Esteban Ortiz Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business Executive session to meet with attorneys to seek legal advice regarding pending and contemplated litigation, employment law, and personnel matters pursuant to Government Code sec.551.071; executive session to receive information from employees concerning the information that is received pursuant to Government Code sec.551.075. Open session for discussion and possible action regarding legal advice regarding pending and contemplated litigation, employment law, and personnel matters. Notice of Assistance: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need ADA assistance, 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, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424- 2000, extension 3700. Filed: March 13, 1998, 11:14 a.m. TRD-9803647 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, March 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding; Project No. 18515- Compliance Proceeding for Implementation of the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: March 12, 1998, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9803602 Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding; Project No. 18515- Compliance Proceeding for Implementation of the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan Docket No. 17626-Arbitrated Amendment to Interconnection Agreement Between Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc., and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: March 12, 1998, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9803603 Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin REVISED AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding; Project No. 18515- Compliance Proceeding for Implementation of the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan; Docket No. 17626-Arbitrated Amendment to Interconnection Agreement Between Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc., and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; Docket No. 16705- Application of Entergy Gulf States, Inc., for Approval of its Transition to Competition Plan and the Tariffs Implementing the Plan, and for the Authority to Reconcile fuel Costs, to Set Revised Fuel Factors, and to Recover a Surcharge for Under-Recovered Fuel Costs; Docket No. 17899-Remand of Docket No. 7195, Application of GSU for Authority to Change Rates; Docket No. 18290- Gulf States Utilities Company Remand of Actual Taxes Paid Issues; and Docket no. 18249 Entergy Gulf States, Inc. Service Quality Issues (Severed from Docket No. 16705). Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: March 16, 1998, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9803778 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Public Utility Commission of Texas, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Seventh Floor, Robert W. Gee Hearing Room Austin Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located. Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7265. Filed: March 13, 1998, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9803611 Friday, March 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding; Project No. 18515- Compliance Proceeding for Implementation of the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: March 12, 1998, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9803604 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding; Docket 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. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: March 13, 1998, 4:54 p.m. TRD-9803705 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Friday, March 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Hearing Room E2.026 Austin Quarterly Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Introduction of Members, Staff and Guests; Approval of Minutes from December 12, 1997 Open Meeting; Items Deferred from the Canceled March 13, 1998 Pricing Subcommittee Meeting: Item 1 -- Discussion and Action on Service Contracts Completed Under Temporary Approval Authority Item 2 --Discussion and Action on New Services Item 3 --Discussion and Action on Renewal Services Item 4 --Discussion and Action on New Products Item 5 --Discussion and Action on Product Changes and Revisions Executive Session to Consult with Legal Counsel Concerning Pending Litigation Pursuant to the Provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.071; Presentation of TIBH Industries, Inc. Quarterly Activity Report; Discussion of Possible Action on State Set-Aside Computer Contract; Public Comment Period; and Suggested Agenda Items for Future Consideration Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need ADA assistance, are requested to contact Erica Goldbloom at (512) 463-3244 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Chester Beattie, Jr. 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3583. Filed: March 11, 1998, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9803550 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 9:15 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor Conference Room 12-170 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, Oil and Gas division, P.O. Box 12967, (512) 463-6729. Filed: March 12, 1998, 11:25 a.m. TRD-9803566 Texas Real Estate Commission Sunday-Monday, March 22-23, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. TREC Headquarters Office, 1101 Camino La Costa, Conference Room 235 Austin AGENDA: Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 1:00 -- Call to order; Discussion and possible action to develop strategic plan for 1999-2003. Monday, March 23, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. -- Call to order; Minutes of February 2, 1998, Commission meeting; Staff reports; committee reports; General comments from visitors; Discussion only of proposed amendments to 22 TAC sec.sec.535.71, 535.81, 535.92, 535.93, 535.95, 535.101, 535.111-535.113, 535.121-535.123, 535.131, 535.133, 535.141, 535.143, 535.144, 535.146, 535.150, 535.154-535.160, 535.300, relating to provisions of The Real Estate License Act; Discussion and possible action to adopt: (a) amendment to 22 TAC sec.537.11, relating to standard contract forms; (b) amendment to 22 TAC sec.537.42, relating to agreement for mediation; (c) amendments to 22 TAC sec.535.1-535.4, 535.12, 535.14-535.17, 535.20, 535.31, 535.33, 535.41, 535.51-535.53, 535.61, 535.62, 535.66, 535.68 and 535.70, relating to provisions of The Real Estate License Act; Executive session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.071; Discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds; Discussion and possible action on strategic plan for 1999-2003; Discussion and possible action to propose amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.223, concerning standard inspection report form; Discussion and possible action to approve: (a) Courses to be offered by: George Leonard School of Real Estate, Southwest College of Real Estate, Texoma Real Estate Institute, The Real Estate School, Tyler Real Estate College; (b) MCE courses to be offered by: International right of Way Association, Institute of Real Estate Management, Texoma Real Estate Institute, Appraisal Institute, Region VII. Austin Board of Realtors, Alamo Title Company, The Columbia Institute; (c) MCE Providership for: International Right of Way Association, Institute of Real Estate Management, Texoma Real Estate Institute; (d) Accreditation as a school for: Texoma Real Estate Institute; Consideration of complaint information concerning: Ana L. Briseno; Mark Christopher Disanti; Kari Anne Light; Kathleen Ann McLaughlin; Marijudie Willis Park; Peyton School of Real Estate; Motion for Rehearing in Hearing No. 97-111-0951036, In the Matter of Martin Luther Fowler; Motion for Rehearing in Hearing No. 98-57-972022, In the Matter of the Application to License Eric Shawn White as a Real Estate Salesperson; Motion for Rehearing in Hearing No. 97-137-97-859, in the matter of Lynda Ann Robertson; Entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future meeting. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: March 12, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9803589 Recycling Market Development Board Friday, April 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 101, 105 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Old Business: (1) Update on RMDB member agency recycled product purchase policies III. New Business: (1) Update on state scrap tire contract; (2) Preliminary report on state agency recycled product purchase reports; (3) Report on TxDOT project in El Paso County using tire chips in overpass enbankment; (4) Report on Action Plan Item 1-7, Mandatory Buy Recycled Training for State purchasers; (5) Report on new specification for compost for use at TxDOT; (6) Report on TNRCC Recycling Rate Project and Markets Information System. IV. Public Comment V. Adjourn Contact: Robert Cox, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 620, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5381. Filed: March 18, 1998, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9803888 Red River Compact Commission Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 8:30 p.m. Clarion Resort, 4813 Central Avenue Hot Springs, Arkansas AGENDA: Conduct business associated with the Red River Compact Commission Contact: Herman Settemeyer, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-4707. Filed: March 18, 1998, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9803894 Texas Municipal Retirement System Friday, March 27, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Club Hotel by DoubleTree, 1617 IH35 North Austin Board of Trustees, Regular Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Revision to Agenda: Consider and act on merger of City of McAllen Retirement System into the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476- 7577. Filed: March 16, 1998, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9803812 State Office of Risk Management Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 10:15 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin Risk Management Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order: 2. Approval of minutes for 2/17/98 and 3/4/98 public meetings; 3. Discussion, consideration and possible action on mission statement for the State Office of Risk Management; 4. Discussion, consideration and possible action on a request for proposal for a claims audit; 5. Executive Director's Progress Report: Workers' Compensation -- claims activity, medical dispute, cost containment fees (Corvel), request for proposals (medical cost containment, actuarial study, allocation program; SORM budget status; SORM organizational structure; Risk Management program -- status of interagency contract payments, mid-year performance measures. 6. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to consider personnel related matters involving public officers or employees and pursuant to sec.551.071, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to, and to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation; 7. Action on matters considered in executive session; 8. Public Comment; 9. Confirmation of future public meeting dates; 10. Adjournment Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-1481. Filed: March 13, 1998, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9803676 Texas Senate Monday, April 6, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Houston City Council Chamber, City Hall Annex Building, 900 Bagby Houston Senate Interim Committee on Sex Offenders AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Introductory Remarks by Senator Shapiro III. Invited Testimony Mr. Rusty Hubbarth, Victims Advocacy Council Ms. Linda Reeves, Executive Director, Texas Inmate Families Association Panel from the Interagency Council on Sex Offender, Ms. Janis Bane, Ms. Kim Valentine Dr. Kaye Renshaw, Director of Education and Research, Texas Association of Sex Offender Treatment Mr. Victor Rodriguez, Chair, Board of Pardons and Parole IV. Public Testimony V. Adjournment Contact: Helen Gonzalez, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0108. Filed: March 12, 1998, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9803568 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. City Council Chamber, Municipal Plaza Building, 114 W. Commerce San Antonio Senate Interim Committee on NAFTA AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of committee Minutes from February 10, 1998 Committee Hearing IV. Invited Testimony on the Impact of NAFTA on San Antonio V. Invited Testimony on Small Business Perspectives on International Trade VI. Invited Testimony on NAFTA and Trade/Transportation Issues A. San Antonio Base Realignment and Closure B. Technologies Available for Border-crossing Facilities VII. Invited Testimony on the Impact on NAFTA on Small Communities A. Amarillo B. Lubbock C. Tyler D. Eagle Pass E. Presidio F. Del Rio VIII. Invited Testimony on Federal NAFTA Programs A. Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (BECC) B. North American Development Bank (NADBank) C. Community Action Investment Program (CAP) D. Other Federal Resources Relating to Trade Adjustment Efforts IX. Public Testimony X. Adjournment PURPOSE: The Committee is meeting to take testimony on Committee Charge #1; Evaluate the impact of NAFTA on the Texas Economy and determine how different segments of the economy are affected; Committee Charge #2: determine how NAFTA has affected employment and identify any employment losses or gains. Assess how the state's workforce programs have responded to any employment changes and make any necessary recommendations to improve that response; and Committee Charge #3: assess the impact NAFTA is having on the state's infrastructure, including but not limited to transportation, education, housing, the environment and health and human services. Contact: Carla Buckner, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0989. Filed: March 12, 1998, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9803554 Texas Skills Standard Board Monday, March 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Full Board AGENDA: Call to Order; Welcome and Introductions; Announcements; Public Comment; Action Item: Approval of Minutes of November 12, 1997 Meeting; Briefing Item: Review of Board Statutory Responsibilities and Activities to Date; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action: Proposed 1998 Work Plan and Alternative Funding Options; Briefing Item: 1998 Budget; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action: Interim Guidelines for Texans Work Program; Briefing Item; 1997-1998 Skills Development Projects; Adjourn approximately 3:00 p.m. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may need ADA assistance, should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103, or (Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936- 8103. Filed: March 16, 1998, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9803815 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Thursday, March 26, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 311 North Fifth Street, Hearings Room Temple AGENDA: Minutes from January 21, 1998 Board Meeting; district director Appointments; Boundary Changes for West Nueces-Las Moras SWCD #236; State Board Member Elections; Conservation Awards Program; Report on 1998 NACD National Meeting; El Paso-Hudspeth SWCD #205 Director Election; District Capacity Building; Natural Resources Conservation Service Staffing Program; NACD Spring Legislative Conference; Insurance Requirements for Soil and Water Conservation Districts; Attoyac Bayou Watershed Project; Reports from Agencies and Guests; Future State Meeting sites; Expenditure Report for Six Months Ending February 28, 1998; District Financial Statement Status Report; Strategic Planning for FY 1999- FY2003; 2000-2001 Biennium Legislative Appropriation Request; Report on 1996 Management Control Follow Up Audit; Report on District Local Funding Survey; Report on Senate Finance Interim Subcommittee Hearing on Performance budgeting; Agency Travel Budget Status Report; Human Resources training and Staffing Report; Board Member Travel Report; Report on Human Rights Commission Audit; Section 319 Status Report; Senate Bill 503 Status Report; Consider Request to Amend Practice List for SB 503 Cost Share: Allocation of FH 1998 SB 503 Cost Share Funds; TNRCC Dam Safety Task Force Report; Representation on the Coastal Coordination Council; TMDL Activity; Source Water Protection Activities; Senate Bill One Implementation; TNRCC CAFP Rules; Coastal Nonpoint Source Program Development; BRA Brazos-Navasota Watershed Project; North Concho River Brush Control Study; Set Date for Next State Board Meeting. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (254) 773-2250, TEX-AN 820-1250. Filed: March 11, 1998, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9803546 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Friday, April 3, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Westin Galleria Hotel, Galleria III, 5060 West Alabama Street Houston AGENDA: The board will meet with students enrolled in communicative disorders programs and other interested parties for a licensing issues forum, to discuss licensing issues and answer questions from the audience. Any information obtained will be presented to the board, or its committees, for discussion and possible action at a future meeting. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: March 17, 1998, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9803852 Saturday, April 4, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Westin Oaks Hotel, Cousort I, 5011 Westheimer Road Houston AGENDA: The board will hold a question and answer forum to present information concerning licensing and regulations of speech-language pathologists and audiologists and respond to questions presented. Any information obtained will be presented to the board, or its committees, for discussion and possible action at a future meeting. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: March 17, 1998, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9803851 Texas State Technical College System Monday, March 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 2015 South IH35, Room 2018 Austin Board of Regents Closed Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Correction on Agenda: The Board will meet in closed session for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of The Texas Government code to discuss Texas State Technical College System organization and staffing. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: March 13, 1998, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9803698 The University of Texas System Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8-4344 Houston UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 101, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220. Filed: March 11, 1998, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9803548 Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio U.T. Health Science Center-San Antonio: Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes 2. Protocols for review 3. Subcommittee reports 4. Other business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7824, (210) 567-3717. Filed: March 17, 1998, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9803874 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Friday, March 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m., Rescheduled from January 17, 1998 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Medical Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Review and Possible Approval of the January 16, 1998 Minutes 3. Items from Division Director 4. Update on the Upper Extremity Treatment Guideline, Spinal Surgery, Utilization Review Rules 5. Briefing on Return to Work Guideline focus groups 6. Distribution of texas Workers' Compensation Act and Rules updates 7. Announcement of Guideline Standardization Meeting immediately following the MAC Meeting 8. Establish the next meeting date. 9. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704. (512) 440-5690. Filed: March 16, 1998, 11:17 a.m. TRD-9803731 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes: vote on minutes dated September 30, 1997, October 14, 1997, and December 2, 1997; public comment; consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 11; discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) on acceptance of donations of child care matching funds; (2) on adoption of payday rules (40 TAC, Chapter 821) and related matters; (3) on adoption of choices rules (40 TAC, Chapter 811) and related matters; (4) on adoption of rule regarding petition on rulemaking (Chapter 800, Subchapter G) and related matters; (5) for development of rule relating to Chapter 809 Child Care for people diverted from TANF; an advisory committee pursuant to Senate Bill 503; (6) on the revisions to the Texas Workforce Commission Strategic Plan for submission to the office of the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board; (7) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for certification; (8) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; and (9) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board of 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; Barbara Woodard v. TEC; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgment); and Gene E. Merchant et al. v. 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 Procedure 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: (1) whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; and (2) Higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Dockets 11 and 12. SESSION B Staff report and discussion-update on activities relating to: Administration Division, Information Systems Division, Unemployment Insurance Division, Welfare Reform Division and Workforce Division; General discussion and staff report concerning the employment service and related functions at the Texas Workforce Commission; Discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) 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; and (2) regarding approval of the FY1999 funding formulas for Apprenticeship Training Programs funded under Chapter 133 of the Texas Education Code; and Discussion of publication in the Texas Register of proposed Apprenticeship Rules pursuant to Education Code Chapter 133. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-8812. Filed: March 16, 1998, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9803818 Texas Workforce Commission/Texas Workforce Association Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Room 304T, TWC Trinity Building, 1117 Trinity Austin AGENDA: Opening remarks; Commissioner's remarks; Texas Workforce Associatino report; Open Records/Open Meetings; Information and performance management systems; Twist Demonstration; ECC data warehouse-power cube (TANF related); Update on TIES project; Performance management reporting system; Welfare Reform Director's report; Monitoring update; Employment Services; planning and implementation under House bill 1862; Allocation of resources; Additional resource information; ES board planning guidelines; Wrap-up. Contact: Sandra Saucedo, 1117 Trinity, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 936-0467. Filed: March 13, 1998, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9803615 Regional Meetings Meetings filed March 11, 1998 Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Corporation Office, FM 1564, at Highway 34, Greenville, March 16, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clay Hodges, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9803545. Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, Board of Directors, met at 1306 Brown, Jourdanton, March 17, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Evergreen U.W.C.D., P.O. Box 155, Jourdanton, Texas 78026, (830) 769-3740. TRD-9803549. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, met at GBRRA Board Room, 933 East Court Street, Seguin, March 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W. E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9803533. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, March 18, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9803547. Wheeler County Appraisal, Board of Directors, met at 117 East Texas, Courthouse Square, Wheeler, March 16, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, (806) 826-5900. TRD- 9803530. Meetings Filed March 12, 1998 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Fourth and Avenue J, Poteet, March 17, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (830) 742-3591. TRD- 9803591. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, met at 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, March 18, 1998, at 12:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441. TRD-9803610. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, March 16, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronnethal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9808551. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, met at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, March 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-9803553. Comal Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 178 East Mill Street #102, New Braunfels, March 16, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, (830) 625- 8597. TRD-9803583. Dallas Housing Authority, Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, met at 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, March 17, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Martye Jones, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8305. TRD-9803569. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Transportation Committee, met at Waterwood Country Club, FM 980, Point Blank, San Jacinto, March 26, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rusty Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9803572. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Regional Solid Waste Taskforce, met at Waterwood Country Club, FM 980, Point Blank, San Jacinto, March 26, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Van Bush, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9803571. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee, met at Waterwood Country Club, FM 980, Point Blank, San Jacinto, March 26, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Andy Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9803573. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, March 19, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9803563. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee of the Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, March 19, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9803592. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, will meet at the Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton, Mt. Pleasant, March 31, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9803565. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, March 19, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Cleveland, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-2879 or Fax (830) 672-8345. TRD-9803590. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors, met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, March 17, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, (409) 892-4011. TRD- 9803555. Nueces Soil and Water Conservation District, met at 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, March 17, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387- 4116. TRD-9803567. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 1025 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, March 18, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9803557. Meetings Filed March 13, 1998 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, March 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 362-5200. TRD-9803640. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Work Session/Retreat, met at 2510 Onion Creek Parkway, Austin, March 17, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441. TRD-9803613. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, March 19, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9803642. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, March 17, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9803660. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corporation Request for Bid Proposals, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, March 20, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244, Ext. 102. TRD- 9803628. Brazos Valley Workforce Development, Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, March 26, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue South Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 821-0202 Fax (409) 775-3466. TRD-9803674. Brazos Valley Workforce Development, Planning and Oversight Committee, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, March 19, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue South Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 821-0202 Fax (409) 775-3466. TRD-9803673. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee, 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, March 26, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 821-0202 Fax (409) 775-3466. TRD-9803672. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, March 19, 1998, Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD- 9803686. Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), CARTS Board of Directors, met at 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, March 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 389- 1011. TRD-9803619. Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District, Board of Directors, met at 3519 Liberty Drive, Council Chambers, Pearland, March 18, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roger Davis, 4805 West Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581, (281) 485-1434. TRD-9803638. Colorado River Municipal Water District, Initial Coordinating Body Regional Water Planning Group F, met at 100 Whipkey Drive, Big Spring, March 23, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Grant, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, (915) 267-6341. TRD-9803695. Colorado River Municipal Water District, Regional Water Planning Group F, met at 100 Whipkey Drive, Big Spring, March 23, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Grant, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, (915) 267- 6341. TRD-9803696. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Executive Committee, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, March 19, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902-2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9803699. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Board of Directors, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, March 19, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902- 2142, (52) 578-2989. TRD-9803697. Coryell County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 107 North Seventh, Gatesville, March 19, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (254) 865-6593. TRD- 9803667. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific, Board Room, First Floor, March 17, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD- 9803666. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee-of-the-Whole, met at 1401 Pacific, Conference Room "C", First Floor, March 17, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9803665. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, External, met at 1401 Pacific, Conference Room "D", First Floor, March 17, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD- 9803664. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Operations, met at 1401 Pacific, Conference Room C, First Floor, March 17, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD- 9803663. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Administrative, met at 1401 Pacific, Conference Room "C", First Floor, March 17, 1998, at 12:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD- 9803662. Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, March 26, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD-9803704. East Texas Council of Governments, Welfare to Work Committee of the Workforce Development Board, will meet at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, March 19, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9803639. Education Service Center, Region XI, Board of Directors, will meet at 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, March 30, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9803793. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Special Board, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9803671. Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2800 North Loop West, Houston, March 20, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957-5222. TRD-9803684. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, March 17, 1998 at 3:20 p.m., rescheduled from March 12, 1998. Information may be obtained from Pete T. Islas, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9803624. Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 110 South 12th Street, Waco, March 18, 1998, at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, (254) 752-3451, Ext. 290. TRD- 9803649. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, March 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Feterman, 1741 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9803632. Jack County Appraisal District Board of Directors, met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, Jack County, March 17, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Tammie Morgan, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (940) 567-6301. TRD-9803631. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, March 17, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9803661. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, March 17, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9803682. Lamb County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, April 7, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385-6474. TRD-9803629. Lamb County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, April 9, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385-6474. TRD- 9803630. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at LCRA's Administration Building on Highway 29, approximately 12 miles west of Burnet and 1 1/2 miles west of the Inks Dam Bridge, Burnet County, March 18, 1998, and reconvening March 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD-9803687. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at LCRA's Administration Building on Highway 29, approximately 12 miles west of Burnet and 1 1/2 miles west of the Inks Dam Bridge, Burnet County, March 18, 1998, and reconvening March 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD- 9803688. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at LCRA's Administration Building on Highway 29, approximately 12 miles west of Burnet and 1 1/2 miles west of the Inks Dam Bridge, Burnet County, March 18, 1998, and reconvening March 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD-9803689. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at LCRA's Administration Building on Highway 29, approximately 12 miles west of Burnet and 1 1/2 miles west of the Inks Dam Bridge, Burnet County, March 18, 1998, and reconvening March 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD- 9803690. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at LCRA's Administration Building on Highway 29, approximately 12 miles west of Burnet and 1 1/2 miles west of the Inks Dam Bridge, Burnet County, March 18, 1998, and reconvening March 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD- 9803691. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at LCRA's Administration Building on Highway 29, approximately 12 miles west of Burnet and 1 1/2 miles west of the Inks Dam Bridge, Burnet County, March 18, 1998, and reconvening March 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD-9803692. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at LCRA's Administration Building on Highway 29, approximately 12 miles west of Burnet and 1 1/2 miles west of the Inks Dam Bridge, Burnet County, March 18, 1998, and reconvening March 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD-9803693. Lower Colorado River Authority, Emerging Issues Committee, met at LCRA's Administration Building on Highway 29, approximately 12 miles west of Burnet and 1 1/2 miles west of the Inks Dam Bridge, Burnet County, March 18, 1998, and reconvening March 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD-9803694. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at Westin Galleria Dallas, 13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, April 3, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., April 4-5, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9803685. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors, met at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, March 18, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9803616. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, March 19, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Hartzell, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, (949) 659-1239. TRD-9803641. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number 3, Board of Directors, met at 201 West Third Street, White Deer, March 18, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from C. E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9803626. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Program Coordination Committee, met at the United Way Human Services Center, 501 Sanford Street, Arlington, March 17, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Vassar, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9803637. North Central Texas Council of Governments, JTPA Subcommittee, met at the United Way Human Services Center, 501 Sanford Street, Arlington, March 17, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Peters, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9803636. North Central Texas Council of Governments, TWC Programs Subcommittee, met at the United Way Human Services Center, 501 Sanford Street, Arlington, March 17, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Peters, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9803635. North Central Texas Council of Governments, One--Stop Subcommittee, met at the United Way Human Services Center, 501 Sanford Street, Arlington, March 17, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Peters, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9803634. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number 3, Board of Directors, met at the District Office, 201 West Third Street, White Deer, March 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from C. E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9803625. Regional Water Planning-Region J, Initial Coordinating Body Committee, met at the Courthouse, U.S. Highway 83, Leakey, March 19, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jonathan Letz, Courthouse, U.S. Highway 83, Leakey, Texas, (830) 792-2211. TRD-9803669. Regional Water Planning Area Region J, Committee, met at the Courthouse, U.S. Highway 83, Leakey, March 19, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jonathan Letz, Courthouse, U.S. Highway 83, Leakey, Texas, (830) 792-2211. TRD-9803670. Region "K" Initial Coordinating Body, Initial Coordinating Group, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, March 19, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Judge Peggy Walicek, 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-2579. TRD-9803617. Region "K" Water Planning Group, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, March 19, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Judge Peggy Walicek, 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-2579. TRD-9803618. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, March 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9803653. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, met at 1125 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, Taylor County, March 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Les Wilkerson, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672-1197. TRD-9803681. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, March 19, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Teas 75783-0518, (903) 763- 4891. TRD-9803614. Meetings Filed March 16, 1998 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, met at 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, March 19, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282- 8441 Fax (512) 282-7016. TRD-9803800 Ellis County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, March 19, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy A. Rodrigue, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168-0878, (972) 937-3552. TRD- 9803799. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, March 19, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD- 9803795. Hale County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at the Cotton Patch Cafe, 3314 Olton Road, Plainview, March 19, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West Eighth, Plainview, Texas (806) 293-4226. TRD-9803710. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, March 19, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from M. D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, (409) 327-3107, Fax (409) 327-8959. TRD-9803712. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, March 19, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9803709. North Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, March 26, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mona W. Statser, North Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Suite 106, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302, (940) 322-5281, Fax (940) 322-2683. TRD-9803717. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, March 23, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walt Sears, Jr., P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD-9803797. San Antonio River Authority, Initial Coordination Body for the Regional Water Planning Region L, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, March 20, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9803714. Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, March 31, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283- 3736. TRD-9803816. Upshur County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1711 Latch Road, Gilmer, March 23, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD- 9803791. Meetings Filed March 17, 1998 Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee Executive Committee met at the Municipal Annex Building, 301 West Second, First Floor Large Conference Room (#140), Austin, March 23, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499- 2275. TRD-9803872 Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at the Stagecoach Inn, Sam Houston Room, One Main Street, Salado, March 31, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-5841. TRD-9803830. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, March 24, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9803825. Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors, met at 5701 Springdale Road, Board Room, Austin, March 24, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 919-5300. TRD-9803867. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9803829. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, March 24, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9803868. Leon County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 114 North Commerce-Corner Highway 7 and 75 Gresham Building, Centerville, March 23, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Besehars, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, (903) 536-2252. TRD-9803881. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, March 25, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9803836. Mental Health Mental Retardation Center Austin-Travis County, Planning and Operations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, March 20, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9803846. Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, March 23, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2604. TRD-9803860. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, March 21, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, Eel Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, Ext. 406. TRD-9803840. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1711 Latch Road, Gilmer, March 23, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9803837. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, Board of Directors, met at Nueces County Building-Auditorium, 710 East Main Avenue, Robstown, March 24, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5330, Ext. 107. TRD- 9803884. Meetings Filed March 18, 1998 Central Texas Opportunities, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, March 24, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from E. Metcalf, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-4167. TRD-9803895. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, March 25, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9803886. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, March 26, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete Islas, 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9803891. Initial Coordinating Body, Regional Planning Group, Regional Water Planning Group C, will meet at the Central Wastewater Plant, Trinity River Authority, 6500 West Singleton Boulevard, Grand Prairie, March 31, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9803935. Initial Coordinating Body, Regional Planning Group, Regional Water Planning Group C, will meet at the Central Wastewater Plant, Trinity River Authority, 6500 West Singleton Boulevard, Grand Prairie, March 31, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9803922. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, March 25, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9803890. LRGV Development Council (LRGVDC), Board of Directors, met at Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, March 26, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501-4705, (956) 682-3481. TRD-9803889. Mason County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Westmoreland, Mason, March 25, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Deborah Geistweidt, P.O. Box 1119, Mason, Texas 76856, (915) 347-5989. TRD-9803943. San Antonio/Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Steering Committee, met at the International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, corner of South Alamo and East Market, San Antonio, March 23, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9803921. Swisher County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, March 23, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, Texas 79088, (806) 995-4118. TRD- 9803942. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, March 25, 1998, at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9803925.