OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Thursday, March 26, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 950F Austin Regulatory Compliance Committee -- via Telephone Conference Call EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Discussion and consideration of possible immediate reduction of travel for Board and Committee Meetings: REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Absent a Legislative Budget board exception, the Board cannot exceed 90% of its FY 1997 travel expenses. Committee meetings occur each month. The Regulatory Compliance committee may have to recommend drastic and immediate action, such as that some or all of the remaining Board and committee meetings not be held during this fiscal year. It is difficult or impossible to convene a quorum of the committee at one location because of the travel time required during the height of the income tax preparation season and due to the restriction placed on travel. Contact: Amanda Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9804211 State Office of Administrative Hearings Thursday, April 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET No. 473-98-0092; PUC DOCKET No. 18509; Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Rate Group Re-Classification Pursuant to sec.58-058 of the Texas Utility Code. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9804196 Texas Agricultural Finance Authority Friday, April 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 911 Austin AGENDA: Discussion and Action on: Minutes of previous meeting; Loan Guaranty application for Texas Truss, Inc.; Linked Deposit application for Monroe Dierschke; Linked Deposit application for Jimmy Moore; Farm and Ranch application for Monte Richburg; Loan Guaranty Portfolio; Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Portfolio; Farm and Ranch Finance Program Portfolio; January and February 1998 budget. Public Comment. Discussion and Action on future meeting date. Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7639. Filed: March 24, 1998, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9804166 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Thursday, April 2, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 1017 Caddo, San Angelo Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse San Angelo Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 9 AGENDA: Call to order; Welcome and introduction of new members and guests; membership plan for San Angelo area; membership recommendations; convenors meeting report; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669. Filed: March 24, 1998, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9804170 Friday, April 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1203 North Broadway, Azleway Substance Abuse Program Tyler Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 4 AGENDA: Call to order; Welcome and introductions; approval of minutes, update on membership plan; TCADA's strategic plan for women; TCADA's convenors meeting report; update on outstanding issues; provider network update; new business: nominations and election of recorder; old business: MIS update; public comment/announcements, and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 787523, (512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669. Filed: March 20, 1998, 8:35a.m. TRD-9804065 Texas Animal Health Commission Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 2510 Kramer Lane Austin Briefing and Planning Session AGENDA: I. Discussion of Report from Previous Briefing and Planning Sessions II. TAHC Storybook Review III. Cost Benefit Analysis IV. Discussion of ongoing TAHC Projects V. Discussion of Strategic Plan VI. Industry Group Meetings Contact: Kathryn Reed, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719-0722, (kreed@tahc.state.us) Filed: March 19, 1998, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9804045 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 2510 Kramer Lane Austin Oversight Committee AGENDA: I. Welcome and Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of the Previous Oversight Committee Meeting III. Discussion of new contracting review policy IV. Discussion and possible actions on contracts V. Discussion of status of Management Review Team recommendations VI. Discussion and possible action on budget and vacancies VII. Discussion of issues raised at March 31st Briefing and Planning Session Contact: Kathryn Reed, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719-0722, (kreed@tahc.state.us) Filed: March 19, 1998, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9804044 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 2510 Kramer Lane Austin Commission AGENDA: I. Welcome and Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of the 231st Meeting III. Presentation of Awards IV. Executive Director Report V. Assistant Executive Director Report VI. Discussion and Possible action on Regulation Rewrite Plan VII. Disease Program Status Update VIII. Report of the Oversight Committee IX. Report of the Panama Screw Worm Commission Meeting X. Discussion of March Work Conference XI. Consideration and possible action regarding adoptions to sec.sec.35.2, 35.3,6, 49.1 XII. Consideration and possible action regarding proposals on sec., 36.2, and Swine Programs XIII. Discussion Regarding Scrapie Program Development XIV. Discussion and Possible Action on Ratite Identification Regulation sec.36.2(c)(5) XV. Recognition of Public Comment XVI. Set Date for the 323rd Meeting XVII. Adjournment Contact: Kathryn Reed, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719-0722, (kreed@tahc.state.us) Filed: March 19, 1998, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9804042 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 2510 Kramer Lane Austin Commission REVISED AGENDA: I. Welcome and Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of the 231st Meeting III. Presentation of Awards IV. Executive Director Report V. Assistant Executive Director Report VI. Discussion and Possible action on Regulation Rewrite Plan VII. Disease Program Status Update VIII. Report of the Oversight Committee IX. Report of the Panama Screw Worm Commission Meeting X. Discussion of March Work Conference XI. Consideration and possible action regarding adoptions to sec.sec.35.2, 35.3, 35.6, 49.1 XII. Consideration and possible action regarding proposals on sec.36.1,sec.3.62 and Swine Programs XIII. Discussion Regarding Scrapie Program Development XIV. Discussion and Possible Action on Ratite Identification Regulation sec.36.2(c)(5) XV. Recognition of Public Comment XVI. Set Date for the 323rd Meeting XVII. Adjournment Contact: Kathryn Reed, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719-0722, (kreed@tahc.state.us) Filed: March 20, 1998, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9804080 Texas Commission on the Arts Friday, April 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Update on State Audit Findings and Responses II. Calendar of Key Events: Legislative Process Calendar III. Review and Update of Commission Goals and Performance Measures IV. Appropriation Development Goals for FY 1998-1999 A. Monetary Goals B. Strategic Development Activity 1. Public 2. Private V. Update on Staff Audit VI. Review and Recommendation of Texas Cultural Trust Contract and Proposal for FY 1998-1999 VII. What is the Legacy you want to leave for the arts of Texas? Contact: Charmain Johnson, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535, extension 42327. Filed: March 24, 1998, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9804183 Texas Cancer Council Monday, March 30, 1998, 2:30 p.m. Texas Cancer Council, 211 East 7th Street, Suite 701 Austin Contract Management Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the November 13, 1998 meeting; an update on the FY 1998 contractual performance; letter outlining procedures for contractor non-performance; outcomes of monitoring visits conducted during this fiscal year that included the projects: Office of Tobacco Prevention and Control, Texas Comprehensive School Health, Tx. Additional Breast Cancer Services, Nurse Oncology Education Program, Texas Agriculture Extension Service, Case Management for Promesa Salud, Physician Oncology Education Program, Consejeras and Community Service Advocates, Hispanic Breast Cancer Aware Education and Screening Outreach Program, Spit Tobacco Prevention Analysis, the WE CARE project, Tarrant County Minority Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Outreach Education Program, Cancer Invention Project, Dental Oncology Education Program and the STOPN Project, and the West Texas Cancer Prevention Partnership; funding application changes; Texas Cancer Data Center historical record project; special instructions and funding caps for FY 1999 applications; and future meeting dates. The Committee will then adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who my need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lisa Nelson, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190. Filed: March 18, 1998, 12:14 p.m. TRD-9803962 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street, Durham Room Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the January 28, 1998 meeting; and review Council meeting agenda and action items. The Committee will go into an Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074, to consider the Search Committee's recommendations. The Committee will reconvene in open session and may act to approve the Search Committee's recommendations and may select one or more applicants to recommend to name to the full Council. The Council will then adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who my need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lisa Nelson, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190. Filed: March 18, 1998, 12:13 p.m. TRD-9803961 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street, Dr. May Owen Conference Room Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the January 28, 1998 meeting, and an update on the Texas Cancer Plan. The Committee will go into an Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074, to discuss hiring of the Executive Director. Council will reconvene in open session to discuss and possibly act on: issues raised during the Executive Session, including a hiring decision; instructions to FY 1999 project applications, including an overview of FY 1998 projects, special instructions and funding caps for FY 1999 applications, discussion on the recommendations from the Contract Management Committee, and an update on changes to application packets; funding decisions on the Agricultural Extension Service contract amendment, Cancer Pain Control Education in Texas Medical Schools, new funding initiatives for FY 1999 like: Enhancing African/American Women's Breast Cancer Screening Outreach and Case Management Services in Texas, Enhancing Palliative Care Services For Terminally Ill Children, and possibly new funding initiatives for FY 1999 that includes Cancer Symptoms Management Education, Colorectal Plan, Skin Cancer Plan, and a directory called "Cancer Funding: A Directory of Private Funding Sources for Cancer Prevention and Control Projects; new committee appointments; future meeting dates; cancer statistics and trends with a presentation by Nancy Weiss of the Texas Cancer Registry and Ken Condon of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System: strategic planning that involves the deadline and review process, identifying additional data needs, reviewing the mission and philosophy statements, goals, objectives, and strategies, and an update on the tobacco settlement and implications; the FY 1998 budget update and FY 1999 budget review; an update on the Attorney General's review of TCC's rules and the process for finalizing them; update on the Volunteer Award; and staff workloads and transition issues. Council will then adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who my need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lisa Nelson, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190. Filed: March 18, 1998, 12:14 p.m. TRD-9803963 Coastal Coordination Council Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Port Arthur City Hall, Council Chambers, 444 Fourth Street Port Arthur Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Public Comment. The public is invited to present any coastal issue of local concern. III. Action Item: Proposal to the Council on Grant Cycle 3 budget changes to allocate additional funds received. IV. Update on proposed amendments to chapter 506 of the Council rules concerning consistency review of federal restoration plans, including a report on the restoration planning process described in the proposed rule. V. Update on consistency determinations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging projects. VI. Update on the red tide workshop VII. Regular updates: (a) Small Business and Individual Permitting Assistance Program; (b) Coastal nonpoint-source pollution control program; (c) NOAA cooperative agreement/CMP grants program; (d) consistency review report; (e) Natural Resource Damage Assessment report. VIII. Adjourn Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701- 1495, (512) 463-5385. Filed: March 23, 1998, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9804122 Comptroller of Public Accounts Thursday, March 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committee AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters, not necessarily in the order noted, will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committee at the Lyndon B. Johnson Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, Austin, Texas on the 26th day of March, 1998, commending at 9:00 a.m. The Board may meet in executive session on any items listed below as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. I. Program update II. Discussion and possible recommendation regarding modification of asset allocation strategy. Contact: Todd Morgan, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-1735. Filed: March 18, 1998, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9803979 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters, not necessarily in the order noted, will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board at the Lyndon B. Johnson Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, Austin, Texas on the 26th day of March, 1998, commending at 10:00 a.m. The Board may meet in executive session on any items listed below as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. I. Approval of Minutes of March 3, 1998 meeting II. Program Update . III. Scholarship foundation update IV. Quarterly Investment Report update V. Discussion of investment consultant services and possible vote on issuance of a request for proposal VI. FY 1997 Audited Financial Statements briefing VII. Update on IRS Private Letter Ruling VIII. Discussion and possible vote on selection of investment fund managers IX. Discussion and possible vote on modification of asset allocation strategy X. Discussion of "year 2000" compliance Contact: Todd Morgan, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-1735. Filed: March 18, 1998, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9803988 Texas Association of Counties Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund Wednesday-Thursday, April 8-9, 1998, 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 a.m. respectively April 8 -- 303 West 15th Street (Guest Quarters Hotel), April 9 -- 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Call to Order -- 6:00 p.m. April 8, 1998 Deliberate and Take Action on the Following Items: Strategic Issues History of Program Development; Pricing Strategy; Loss Control Program Trustee Role in Strengthening Program Methodology for Strategic Planning Adjourn for the evening Reconvene April 9, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Approval of November 25, 1997 Minutes Financial Report Investment Report Legislative Department Report Building Planning and Use Report Member County Safety Audit Program Program Administration Report Program Status Receive Actuarial Report Review Alexsis Claim Handling Contract Managed Care Utilization Review Requirements Managed Care for Workers' Compensation Claims TWCC Self- Audit Program TWCC Audit at Alexsis Claims Report Adjourn Contact: James W. Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478- 8753. Filed: March 18, 1998, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9804001 Wednesday-Thursday, April 8-9, 1998, 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 a.m. respectively April 8 -- 303 West 15th Street (Doubletree Hotel), April 9 -- 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Board of Trustees REVISED AGENDA: 1. Add -- Retention of Liaison to Legislature 2. Change Wording -- From: Building Planning and Use Report- To: Feasibility of Constructing New Office Building 3. Change Wording -- From: Program Status -- To: Membership, Loss and Statistical Update 4. Add -- Set Claims Reserves for year ending 12/31/97 (Under Program Administration Report) Contact: James W. Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478- 8753. Filed: March 25, 1998, 9:22 a.m. TRD-9804238 Texas Association of Counties County Government Risk Management Pool Tuesday-Wednesday, April 21-22, 1998, 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively April 21-- 303 West 15th Street (Doubletree Hotel), April 22-- 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Deliberate and Take Action on the Following Items: Strategic Issues History of Program Development; Pricing Strategy; Loss Control Program Trustee Role in Strengthening Program Methodology for Strategic Planning Adjourn for the evening Reconvene April 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Approve December 4, 1997 Minutes Financial Report Investment Report Retention of Liaison to Legislature Legal Department -- Matagorda County Litigation (Closed Session) Field Services Report Program Administration Report Membership, Loss and Statistical Update Receive Report on County Reinsurance Limited Report of Surcharge and Credits PO/LE Actuarial Report -- Reserve Analysis Set Claims Reserve @ 12/31/97 for PO/LE PO/LE Actuarial Report -- Rate Adequacy Set PO/LE Member Rates for 1998 AL/GL Actuarial Report Set Claims Reserves @ 12/31/97 for AL/GL Set AL/GL Rates for 1998 Retrospective Treatment of Jail Exclusion Endorsements Endorse GL to Add Volunteer Coverage Claims Report Contact: James W. Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478- 8753. Filed: March 25, 1998, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9804237 Office of Court Administration Thursday, April 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center, 2600 Lone Star Drive 305th Auxiliary Courtroom, Third Floor Dallas Texas Judicial Council Committee on Juvenile Reform/Impact on the Courts REVISED 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 25, 1998, 11:31 a.m. TRD-9804269 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Supreme Court Chamber, 201 West 14th Street, First Floor Austin Texas Judicial Council AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting- Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips II. Attendance of Members. III. Minutes of February 19, 1998 Meeting IV. Reports from the Council Committees- Discussion and Action by the Council A. Committee on Judicial Selection -- Mr. Joseph Callier B. Committee on Juvenile Reform/Impact on the Courts -- Judge Penny Pope C. Committee on Judicial Redistricting -- Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips D. Working Group on Alternative Dispute Resolution -- Mr. Diego J. Pena E. Committee on Visiting and Retired Judges -- Chief Justice John Hill Cayce F. Committee on Court Records -- Judge Mike Wood V. Other Business VI. Date of Next Meeting (Calendar) VII. Adjournment. Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1625. Filed: March 25, 1998, 10:35 a.m. TRD-9804251 Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Friday, March 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 6411 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas Fellowship Hall Dallas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board AGENDA: 9:30 a.m. Call to Order I. Welcome and Introductions. II. Advisory Board Operating Procedures III. Public Input Meetings Review and Planning IV. Needs Assessment Activities V. Work Group Activities VI. Policy Analysis Activities VII. Review of Meeting Dates and Sites 4:30 p.m. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Sandra Knutson at (972) 726-7790. Contact: Sandra Knutson, 16209 Dalmalley Lane, Dallas, Texas 75248, (972) 726- 7790. Filed: March 18, 1998, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9803964 Texas Diabetes Council Friday, April 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 30, 1998, meeting; election of new officers; director's report; status report on fiscal year 1998 quarterly expenditures; recommendation for approval regarding the pharmacological treatment Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes; status report for fiscal year 1999 request for funding proposals; status reports on diabetes projects (Texas Diabetes Institute; Diabetes mobile van; community- based Diabetes programs; Walk Texas; Bienstar Health Program; Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH) Program; Diabetic Eye Disease Program; and public information campaign); and public comments. For ADA accommodation, Please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7490. Filed: March 25, 1998, 11:07 a.m. TRD-9804257 Texas Department of Economic Development Friday, March 27, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Building 2, Room 120, Sheridan Road Fort Bliss Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission AGENDA: 8:00 a.m. --Call to Order 8:01 -- Introduction of Commission Members 8:05 -- Approval of minutes from TSMPC Regular Meeting, February 9, 1998 9:00 -- Tour of Fort Bliss 11:30 -- Adjourn. Contact: Yolanda Adams, P.O. 12728, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-0171. Filed: March 18, 1998, 2:37 p.m. TRD-9803972 Friday, March 27, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 10 Civic Center Plaza El Paso Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. --Call to Order 1:31 Discussion on Fort Bliss' facilities and missions and the El Paso community's efforts in base retention. 2:15 Set schedule for next meeting of the TSMPC 2:45 Open for Public Comment 3:15 Adjourn Contact: Yolanda Adams, P.O. 12728, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-0171. Filed: March 18, 1998, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9803973 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 300 Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 3:00 p.m. Call to order; 3:01 p.m. Recess into Executive Session pursuant to Government Code sec.551.075 to Confer with Employees Concerning the Smart Jobs, Defense and TMAC programs; 4:55 p.m. Call back to Order; 5:00 p.m. Adjourn. Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: March 24, 1998, 8:17 a.m. TRD-9804160 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. Call to order; approval of Minutes for March 4, 1998 Meeting; Report from Executive Director; Consider final Adoption or Reposting for Comment of Revised Smart Jobs Rules; consider Final Adoption or Reposting for Comment the Rules Amending the Rules for the Enterprise Zone Program; Policy Statement for Purchasing and Using Recycled Content Products by the Texas Department of Economic Development; Update on Internal Audit; Presentation of the Smart Jobs Fund Grants Awarded: Review of Process to Rebid and Award Advertising Contract (Tourism); Update on Consumer E-mail Survey on State Travel Guide and CD-Rom; Legislative Update; Discussion and Possible Approval of Terms and Conditions of San Antonio Defense Economic Assistance Grants; Public comments; Board comments; Adjourn. Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: March 24, 1998, 5:00 p.m. TRD-9804225 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 10:45 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation AGENDA: 10:45 a.m. Call to Order; 10:46 a.m. Approval of Minutes for January 7, 1998 Board of Directors Meeting; 10:50 a.m. Approve Substitution of Kredietbank as Provider of the Letter of Credit on the Second Amended and Restated Letter of Credit Agreement between the Bank and TSBIDC and the Texas Financing Corporation; 10:55 a.m. Public Comments; 11:00 a.m. Adjourn. Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: March 24, 1998, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9804224 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 11:01 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin TEXCAP Financing Corporation AGENDA: 11:00 a.m. Call to order; 11:01 a.m. Approval of Minutes for January 7, 1998 Board of Directors Meeting; 11:05 a.m. Approve Substitution of Kredietbank as Provider of the Letter of Credit and Executing a New Letter of Credit Agreement between the Bank and TSBIDC and the TEXCAP Financing Corporation; 11:10 a.m. Public Comments; 11:15 a.m. Adjourn. Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: March 24, 1998, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9804223 Texas Education Agency Friday, April 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-109 Austin Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee will plan agenda for annual sites meeting; discuss the Site Appraisal Program; and review the Long-Range Action Plan. Contact: Irene Pickhardt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9556. Filed: March 19, 1998, 11:16 a.m. TRD-9804018 Friday-Saturday, April 17-18, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 6-101 Austin State Parent Advisory Council for Migrant Education AGENDA: On Friday, April 17, 1998, beginning at 9:30 a.m., the council's agenda is as follows: welcome and introductions; demonstration of New Generation System; role of State Office of Migrant education service centers, and Texas Migrant Interstate Program; overview and discussion of parental rights; overview of standard application system for migrant education program; discussion of evaluation of migrant education program; discussion of changes in law affecting migrant students; Plyler v. Doe, immigration, state law and extenuating circumstances; discussion of University of Texas at Austin research project; and recommendations for next meeting's agenda. Contact: Frank Contreras, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9067. Filed: March 25, 1998, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9804241 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday, March 26, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 901 Ross Avenue, United Way of Metro Dallas Dallas Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Orientation Review LCM Packet Contact: Tiffani Bruce, 901 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 978-0079. Filed: March 23, 1998, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9804153 Monday, March 30, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Greater Denton County, 624 Dallas Drive, Suite 525 Denton Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Welcome/Introductions Approval of LCM Approval of local Calendar Approval of local campaign budget Results of 1997 campaign New Business Adjourn Contact: Pat Gobble or Diana Shenberger, 625 Dallas Drive, Suite 525, Denton, Texas 76205, (940) 566-5851. Filed: March 23, 1998, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9804154 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 4:30 p.m. Wichita Falls State Hospital- Administration Building Conference Room, Old Lake Road Wichita Falls Local Employee Committee -- Red River Area AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Review/Approval of Local Campaign Manager Application 3. Role of the LEC in the SECC 4. Campaign Calendar 5. Review/Approve Campaign Budget Adjourn Contact: Juliy Divine, Suite 304, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301, (940) 322-8638. Filed: March 23, 1998, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9804155 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Tuesday-Thursday, April 7,8 and 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 12675 Research Boulevard Austin Funds Allocation Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes of October 15-17, 1997, meeting. II. Recognition of Eduardo (Lalo) Rodela from El Paso Fire Department as a new advisory committee member appointed by the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters. III. Discussion and possible action on monitoring reports. IV. Discussion and possible action on applications for financial assistance. V. Discussion and possible action on amendments to the Rules of the Fire Department Emergency Program. a. 37 TAC 461, General Administration b. 37 TAC 463, Application Criteria c. 37 TAC 465, Equipment, Facilities and Training Standards VI. Discussion and possible action on the interest rate to be used for loans under the Fire Department Emergency Program VII. Discussion and possible action regarding changes to the application instructions, application, and contract for the Fire Department Emergency Program. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918-7100. Filed: March 24, 1998, 8:45 a.m. TRD-9804161 General Services Commission Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Staff, Guests, and Members Present; III. approval of Minutes; IV. Presentation of Awards; V. Consideration of the Following Agenda Items: Item 1. Consideration and potential action on adoption of the "1997 Energy Conservation Design Standard for New State Buildings", Item 2. Construction contract award to the lowest responsible bidder for Project No 98- 012-303, Parking Garage, Lot 2E, Austin, Texas. Authorizing a change order contingency fund for this project in the amount of $180,000, Item 3. Construction contract award to lowest responsible bidder for Project No. 98-011- 303, Visitors Parking Garage, Austin, Texas. Authorizing a change order contingency fund for this project in the amount of $360,000, Item 4. Construction contract award to lowest responsible bidder for the Project No. 94- 015A-303, Tenant Finishes for the Health and Human Services Office Building, Fort Worth, Texas. Authorizing a change order contingency fund for this project in the amount of $15,000. Item 5. Construction contract award to lowest responsible bidder for the Project No. 96-002B-303, Underslab and Site Electrical work at Texas Department of Health Lab and Office Building. part of Package 1. Authorizing a change order contingency fund for this project in the amount of $5,000, Item 6. Construction contract award to lowest responsible bidder for the Project No. 96-002C-303, Site Utility work at Texas Department of Health Lab and Office Building, part of Package 1. Authorizing a change order contingency fund for this project in the amount of $6,000. Item 7. Construction contract award to lowest responsible bidder for the Project No. 96-002D-303, Site Clearing, Concrete Foundation, Concrete and Steel Structure work at Texas Department of Health Lab and Office Building, part of Package 1. Authorizing a change order contingency fund for this project in the amount of $2000,000, Item 8. Construction contract award to lowest responsible bidder for the Project No. 96-002U-303, Underslab Plumbing work at Texas Department of Health Lab and Office Building, part of Package 1. Authorizing a change order contingency fund for this project in the amount of $6,000, Item 9. Program Issues; VI. Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.074; VII. Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.072; VIII. Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.071. IX. Adjournment. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960 Filed: March 18, 1998, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9803978 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 9:00a.m. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110, 2405 East Campus Drive, 26th and Red River Austin End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 27, 1998 meeting; presentation on staffing at acuity levels for safe care; issues or concerns regarding End Stage Renal Disease facility licensing rules and standards (25 TAC sec.sec.117.1-117.85); preparation of guidelines for task force members and alternate members; setting of future meeting dates for the full task force and applicable subcommittees; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment.) To request ADA assistance, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: March 19, 1998, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9804028 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-707, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Scientific Advisory Committee on Birth Defects AGENDA: Following a welcome and introductions, the advisory committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of the minutes of the previous committee meeting; comments on the last two updates given to the committee; the committee and the Sunset process; ascertainment period for 1997 birth defect cases in Houston; birth defects conference; use of physician names; other matters requiring no committee action; and public comments. To request ADA assistance, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Sandy Wicker, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7232. Filed: March 19, 1998, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9804029 Texas Healthy Kids Corp. ("THKC") Friday, March 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Executive Session: The Board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act for THKC staff briefing on issues set forth in agenda, or to receive advice from legal counsel. II. Board Agenda: Discuss and take any action necessary regarding the Commissioner of Insurance's action on proposed THKC benefit plans at March 25 hearing. Report from staff, board deliberation and possible action regarding: -- Determination of regions to be used in request for proposal ("RFP") for eligible coverage providers (regional not statewide); -- Specifications and scoring criteria for RFP seeking eligible coverage provider(s) to offer THKC health benefit plan(s); possible approval of corporate resolution evidencing need for RFP process to procure the services of provider(s); -- Status of RFP for Third Party Administrator Services and Records Management System Design ("TPA RFP"), process for scoring TPA RFP, including assistance from other agency personnel with specific expertise in information systems, insurance plans, actuarial calculations and medical child support enforcement order issues; -- Protest procedures to be used in all competitive bidding or proposal processes; -- Extension of contract with outside tax counsel and execution of documents necessary for same. -- Employee benefits issues; possible approval of corporate resolution evidencing need to use RFP process to procure the services of coverage provider for staff of THKC. -- Management Information Services status report. -- Timelines, future meetings, other administrative, procedural matters. Persons with disabilities needing auxiliary aids, services or materials in alternate format, please contact Ms. Hamilton at least 3 business days before the meeting. Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 424- 6565. Filed: March 19, 1998, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9804048 Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: welcome and introductions (chairman's report; and bureau report); approval of the minutes of the January 20, 1998, meeting; report of the Bylaws Committee (consideration of final amendments to rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 571); presentation by the agency for Health Care Policy and Research on the Texas Health Care Workforce on Principles for Planning and Policy Development; panel discussion on workforce planning and development issues; Statewide Health Coordinating Council work group assignments; and public comment. To request ADA assistance, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Rick Danko, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261. Filed: March 23, 1998, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9804132 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Monday, March 30, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 4, Room 4.100, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: Review of the following projects: Texas Tech University- English, Philosophy, and Education Complex. UT System report on Athletic Improvements. The University of Teas Health Science Center at Houston- University Center Tower renovation. The University of Texas at Arlington -- College of Business Administration Building renovation. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin -- Visual Art Studios. The University of Texas at Dallas- Callier Center for Communications Disorders addition. The University of Texas at El Paso -- Energy Performance Contract. The University of Texas at San Antonio -- ITC Energy Performance contract. The University of Texas at Tyler -- Purchase of 2.53 acres of property at 1820 West Spring Street, including a 16,500 square foot building. University of North Texas (by video conference) -- Reapprove purchase of 1501 Maple Street, including an 8,230 square foot building. Stephen F. Austin State University (by video conference) Science Building renovation. Southwest Texas State University -- Student Recreation Park. Angelo State University -- Extension of the Central Plant. Lamar University- Port Arthur -- Purchase property at 448 and 500 Stilwell Boulevard and 16225 Fifth Street. Midwestern State University -- Bea Wood Hall and O'Donohue Hall renovation and D.L .Ligon Coliseum renovation. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: March 20, 1998, 7:40 a.m. TRD-9804063 Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Texas A&M University, Joe H. Reynolds Medical Building, University Drive College Station Health Affairs Committee AGENDA: Consideration of approval and certification of adequacy of financing new degree programs and administrative changes: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center -- Establish the School of Rural Public Health at Texas A&M University. Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Social and Behavioral Health; Environmental and Occupational Health; and Health policy and Management. Master of Public Health (MPH)) degree with a major in Public Health, with Programs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Environmental Health; Health Policy and Management; Social and Behavioral Health; and General Public Health. Discussion of Pharmacy Issues. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: March 25, 1998, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9804231 Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 12:00 p.m. University of Texas at San Antonio, JTL Building, 404110, 6900 North Loop, 1604 West San Antonio Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: Review the proposal for a new doctoral program in Education Leadership. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: March 25, 1998, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9804232 Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Universities Committee AGENDA: Public hearing on the proposed Texas A&M University Law School. Staff Briefing on the Board's authority over Roles and Missions of Universities; Texas A&M presentation on topic followed by questions, and presentations by University of Houston, Texas Southern University and the State bar); and Committee consideration of staff recommendations and scheduling of a second meeting. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: March 25, 1998, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9804233 Texas Historical Commission Thursday, April 2, 1998, 8:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 106 Austin Texas Antiquities Advisory Board AGENDA: Approval of minutes from January 29, 1998, Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB) Meeting #9. A presentation and discussion of Code-of-Ethics by the Ethics Commission. Designation of four State Archeological Landmarks: a) Historic Collin County Courthouse, Collin County (owned by Collin County); b) Site 41CD132, BBB and C Railhead (publicly owned portions only, Colorado County; c) The Colony Bay Site (41FB99), Ft. Bend County (owned by The Archeological Conservancy); and d) Wimberley Mill Millrace Site, Hays County (owned by Bill and M.F. Johnson). There will be general board discussion on several issues: a) Status of the L'Aimable discovery and preservation efforts; b) Two proposed Rules Changes: requested changed in rules for defaulted permits to allow for extended ending dates under special circumstances and length of terms of Council of Texas Archeology (CTA) president and state agency archeologist; c) Discussion of Architectural Issues under the Antiquities Code; d) Presentation and discussion of brochure of professional consultants and awards of merit; e) Status of the inventory of site collections curated under Texas Antiquities Permits; f) Update on current status of Registry of Professional Archeologists (ROPA); g) Status of a profile for a permanent curation facility for the Belle Collection; h) Status of loan agreement with Corpus Christi Museum for 1998 La Belle artifacts; i) Issuing of permits for in-house Division of Antiquities Protection work (compliance and research; j) Review of the 106 Process; k) Status of assessing a closer working relationship with other boards, committees, divisions of the Texas Historical Commission; l) Suggestions on making the Antiquities Advisory Board even more effective. We will then hear any public comments and staff reports. Adjournment of meeting. Contact: Lillie Thompson, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1858. Filed: March 20, 1998, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9804091 Department of Information Services Thursday, April 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Clements Building, Fifth Floor, Committee Room 2 Austin Board AGENDA: Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration 1. Adopt January 22, 1998 Meeting Minutes 2. Approve Final Adoption of rules regarding dates for: A. publication of instructions for preparation of information resource strategic plan; B. agency submittal of the Information Resources Strategic Plan; and C. agency submittal of Biennial Operating Plan amendment to reflect the agency's legislative appropriation request. 3. Approve rules to publish for public comment in the Texas Register regarding revised information security standards. 4. A. approve amendment to FY 1998 Operating Budget B. Discuss February 1998 financial information 5. Update on West Texas Disaster Recovery and Operations Center 6. Update on Year 2000 Project Office 7. Review Cooperative Contracts Internal Audit 8. Executive Director's Report A. QAT information B. Parity information C. New hire/Turnover information D. Internal audit status recap E. Business Operations Sales and Accounts Receivable information. 9. Public testimony 10 Executive Session to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation, and to receive information from or submit questions to department staff on business operations. Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 330 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: March 18, 1998, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9803976 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, April 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Aransas County Courthouse, 301 North Live Oak, District Courtroom Rockport AGENDA: 454-98-0158E: Hearing in the Matter of the Appeal of WILBERT W. HENNING, from a decision of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9804200 Monday, April 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Aransas County Courthouse, 301 North Live Oak, District Courtroom Rockport AGENDA: 454-98-0159E: Hearing in the Matter of the Appeal of BETTY GRAHAM WHITE, from a decision of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9804201 Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0173E.C -- To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against CHRISTIAN HUGGINS, Plainview, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9804202 Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: 454-98-0174.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against VERONICA PEREZ, El Paso, Texas, who holds a Solicitor's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9804203 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0076.C To consider the application of RAM VEPA, Dallas, Texas, for a life, accident, health and HMO agen't 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 24, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9804204 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-95-1783.E: Hearing in the Matter of the Appeal of TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF CONNECTICUT from a decision of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9804205 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0295.C: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against DAVID B. DICKERSON , d/b/a HASKEL ABSTRACT COMPANY, Anson, Texas, who holds a Title Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9804206 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0135.C: To consider the application of ROZLIND A. WILSON, Arlington, Texas, for a Health Maintenance Organization 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 24, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9804207 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0175C.: To consider whether disciplianry action should be taken against BRUCE C. WOODS, El Paso, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9804208 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-2296.C: To consider whether disciplinary action shuld be taken against KENNETH JAMES BARAN, Taylor, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance; to consider the application of KENNETH JAMES BARAN, Taylor, Texas, for an Adjuster Trainee License to be issed by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 2/26/98). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9804209 Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0211.H --Hearing in the Matter of COWBOY FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9804210 Thursday, April 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 102 Austin Property and Casualty Working Group of the Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes AGENDA: Deliberation and possible action regarding the streamlining and consolidation of license types including: 1. Deliberation and possible action regarding 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. Deliberation and possible action regarding 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 25, 1998, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9804229 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 REVISED 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. Election of a Vice Chair. 10. Public Comment. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460. Filed: March 24, 1998, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9804176 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, March 31, 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, Mario Galindo, for failing to provide the consumer proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of the Act, TEX.REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. sec.5(a) and for failing to show his license number on a proposal for work in violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN.CODE sec.75.70(e), pursuant to TEX.REV.CIV. STAT. ANN.arts 8861 and 9100, the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001 and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 20, 1998, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9804101 Tuesday, March 31, 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, Jack Edwin Fortenberry, for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without first obtaining the required licence in violation of TEX.REV.CIV.STAT. ANN. arts 8861 (the Act) sec.3(B), and for intentionally or knowingly misrepresenting services to be provided by representing that he installed a new coil in violation of Act sec.5(a), and for advertising that he engages in the business of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first obtaining the required licence in violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN.CODE 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: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 20, 1998, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9804111 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Auctioneering AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the claim against the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund by claimant Arthur McFarlane to determine amounts due the aggrieved party pursuant to TEX.REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. art 8700 (the Act) sec.5C(a), in accordance with the Act and art 9100; the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001 and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 23, 1998, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9804152 Thursday, April 2, 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, Harry M. Bell, Sr., for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without obtaining a license in violation of TEX.REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. arts 8861 (the Act) sec.3(B), pursuant to TEX.REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. arts 8861 and 9100, the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch 2001 and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9804212 Thursday, April 2, 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, Roger Matthew Bush, for failing to maintain insurance requirements in violation 16 TEX. ADMIN.CODE sec.75.40(b)(e), and for failing to provide the Department with proof of insurance in violation of TAC sec.75.70(e) and 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: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 23, 1998, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9804150 Thursday, April 2, 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, Luis Godines, for failing to 1) maintain insurance requirements in violation 16 TEX. ADMIN.CODE sec.75.40(b); 2) provide to the Department proof of insurance inviolation of 16 TEX. ADMIN.CODE, sec.75.40(e) and sec.75.40(g); list his contractor's license number in a flyer designed to solicit business in violation of 16 TAC sec.75.40(j); and 4) notify the Department of the change of permanent mailing address or business location in writing within thirty (30) days of the change in violation of 16 TAC sec.75.70(o), pursuant to TEX.REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. arts 8861 and 9100, the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001 and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 23, 1998, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9804151 Friday, April 3, 1998, 1:30 p.m. John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 106 Austin Elevator Advisory Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Welcome/Introduction of New Members III. Record of Attendance IV. Adoption of Agenda V. Approval of Minutes of June 20, 1997 meeting VI. Department Briefing A. Staff Introductions B. Enforcement Update VII. New Business A. Proposed Administrative Rule Changes B. Proposed Inspection Form Changes VIII. Public Comment IX. Schedule Next Meeting X. Adjournment Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7356. Filed: March 25, 1998, 10:35 a.m. TRD-9804249 Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association (JUA) Thursday, April 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 2500 South Shore Boulevard, South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center League City Joint Meeting of the Executive and Audit Committees AGENDA: 1. Discussion and possible action regarding reports and/or recommendations from KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, to include: a. Statutory Financial Statements for 12/31/97 and 12/31/96 (with Independent Auditors' Report thereon); b. Report to the Board of Directors c. Independence Letter; and d. Statement of Opinion as of 12/31/97 with regard to the Association's Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves. 2. Report and possible action on claims activity including status of pending mass litigation. 3. Report from counsel on pending legal matters. 4. First Quarter 1998 Status Report concerning in force policies. 5. Action on date and place for next meeting. 6. Adjournment Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-4370. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9804197 Friday, April 24, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 2500 South Shore Boulevard, South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center League City Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minute 134. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding reports and/or recommendations from KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, to include: a. Statutory Financial Statements for 12/31/97 and 12/31/96 (with Independent Auditors' Report thereon); b. Report to the Board of Directors c. Independence Letter; and d. Statement of Opinion as of 12/31/97 with regard to the Association's Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reservcs. 3. Report and possible action on claims activity including status of pending mass litigation. 4. Report from counsel on pending legal matters. 5. First Quarter 1998 Status Report concerning in force policies. 6. Action on date and place for next meeting. 7. Adjournment Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-4370. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9804198 Midwestern State University Monday, March 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The board will consider recommendations concerning the construction of two athletic fields, Information Systems salaries and Small Business Development Center salaries. THE SBDC salary item will be discussed in Executive Session as allowed by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551.074. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: March 19, 1998, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9804047 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, April 16, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Montague County Courthouse, Rush and Washington Montague Office of the Chief Clerk AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by the COUNTY OF MONTAGUE to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for Proposed Registration No. MSW40141 to construct and operate a Type V municipal solid waste transfer station. The proposed site contains about 1.951 acres of land and, if approved, will receive approximately 144 tons of municipal solid waste per week. The proposed Montague County Transfer Station is to be located one and one-half miles southwest of Montague, Texas, along FM 455 in Montague County, Texas. Contact: Annie Tyrone, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: March 23, 1998, 8:11 a.m. TRD-9804114 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Board Friday, March 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes of December 12, 1997 Board Meeting 3. Report from Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA) 4. Public Comment 5. Discussion and possible action on adoption of proposed rule changes, as follows: sec.362.1, concerning Definitions sec.372.1, concerning Provision of Services sec.373.1, concerning Supervision 6. Discussion and possible action on issues subject to the application review committee, including applicants with criminal or other problematic histories, persons who do not take the national examination at the expected time, and other application problems. 7. Discussion and possible action on a plan for review of agency rules, as required by House Bill 1, Article 9, sec.167. 8. Discussion of and possible action on possible changes to the Texas Occupational Therapy Practice Act. 9. Investigation Committee Report -- Review and possible action on Agreed Orders #98-10; 98-11 and 97-22; Discussion of Investigation Committee meeting on January 26, 1998. 10. Discussion and possible action on Chair's Report 11. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report 12. Discussion and possible action on Coordinator's Report 13. Executive Session pursuant to sec.551.071 of the Government Code, regarding evaluation of the Executive Director of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. 14. Discussion and possible action on the next meeting dates and location. 15. Adjournment Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701-3942., (512) 305-6900. Filed: March 19, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9804035 Friday, March 27, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Application Review Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion and possible action on standards for review of problematic applications 3. Discussion and possible action on the following cases: Carter, S.W. Gray-Alexander, B. Murphy, T.L. Nguyen, D.T. Vincente, R.R. Young, E.M. 4. Adjournment Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701-3942., (512) 305-6900. Filed: March 19, 1998, 2:58 p.m. TRD-9804040 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Friday, March 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-600 Austin Strategic Planning and Budget Committee AGENDA: Strategic Planning and Budget Committee Meeting to discuss the first draft of the Strategic Plan for the 1999-2003 Period and the proposed budgets for fiscal years 2000-2001. Contact: Gay Dodson, 333 Guadalupe Stret, Suite 3-600, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8000. Filed: March 19, 1998, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9804015 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, March 30, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket 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 20, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9804077 Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 16536; Docket Nos. 18465, 18490, 18249, 16995, 18078, 16738, 14454, and 18020; Project Nos. 19002, 17549, and 17555; Docket Nos. 17686, 18629, 17879, and 17562; Electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability, and customer service; Project Nos. 18000 and 16251; docket Nos. 19000, 16196, 16455, and 17065; Project Nos. 18438, 16899, 16900, and 16901, Docket Nos. 18995, 15367, and 17795; Project Nos. 18700, 18702, 18811, 18515, 18516, and 17472; Docket Nos. 18109, 18598, 18601, 18639, 18718, 18774, 18808, 18384, 18730, 18427, 18071, 18566, 18618, 18619, 18620, 18621, 18624, 18625, 18628, 18636, 18697, 18708, and 18711: Project No. 17962; FCC Federal- State Joint Audit report of GTE; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications commission; Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Project Nos. 17709, 18121, 18484, 17308, 18137, 18138, and 18139; Projected Open Meeting/Worksession dates; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9804219 Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Prehearing conference has been scheduled in Docket No 17000-application of Southwestern Bell Telephone company for Approval of Intralata Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to PUC SUBST. R. 13.103. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: March 20, 1998, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9804090 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: March 20, 1998, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9804096 Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation Monday, April 13, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from February 19, 1998 4. Executive Session: As authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074, to consider personnel matters. Following the closed Executive Session, the board will reconvene in open and public session and take any such action as may be desirable or necessary as a result of the closed deliberations. 5. Introduction of new executive director 6. Report on telemedicine project 7. Research agenda item 8. Reports from: Texas Workers' Compensation Commission and State Office of Risk Management 9. Public participation 10. Set next meeting date 11. Adjourn. Individuals who require ADA aids or services for this meeting, contact Nancy Bitting at (512) 469-7811, at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Nancy Bitting, 105 West Riverside Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 469-7811. Filed: March 24, 1998, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9804213 Stephen F. Austin State University Monday, March 30, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Houston Board of Regents Telephone Meeting AGENDA: 1. Open Session -- Committee of the Whole A. Stadium Lights B. Charter School (Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Sessions) Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: March 23, 1998, 2:04 p.m. TRD-9804146 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, March 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Benefits Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of February 26, 1998, Meeting 2. Discussion of Value Health Management Report -- Mrs. Koontz 3. Consideration of Award of Contracts under the Medicare Risk HMO Pilot 4. Discussion and Consideration of TRS-Care Matters- Mr. Jung and Mr. DiLorenzo a. Historical Review including Membership, Funding, Claims and Solvency Issues from Inception-to-date b. Review and Demonstration of Watson Wyatt Worldwide Modeling Tool for Projecting the Effects of Key Plan Design and Funding Variables on the Longevity of the Trust Fund. c. Consideration of Options the Committee may wish the Staff to Develop for Discussion Purposes d. Discussion of Other Statewide Retiree Health Care Plans 5. Discussion of Actuarial Condition of TRS Trust Fund to include Expectations for August 1998 and the Fiscal Impact of a Variety of Benefit Measures or Combinations that TRS has been asked to Evaluate- Mr. Jung 6. Discussion of the Certification of Comparability of Local Employer Health Care Plans with the Basic Plan Offered through ERS to State Employees- Mr. DiLorenzo 7. Report on Legislative Committee Meetings and the Legislative Process -- Mrs. Featherston 8. Discussion of Issues Related to Equal Benefits for TRS Members and State Employees -- Mrs. Koontz For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: March 18, 1998, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9803989 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Budget Committee AGENDA: 1. Presentation of TRS Budget Process -- Mr. Jung a. An Overview of TRS Funding b. Summary of Historical Financial Data c. Proposed Timeline for Completing FY 1999 Budget d. Discussion of Legislative Budget Submission Process 2. Discussion of Dates for Next Meeting For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: March 18, 1998, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9803990 Friday, March 27, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of February 27, 1998, Meeting 2. Consideration of Sale of Milwaukee Center Office Tower (Office Building Owned by TRST Milwaukee, Inc.) 3. Update on Refinancing Status for Westin Loans 4. Update on Redevelopment Issues Concerning Apple Blossom Mail Loan 5. Update on Portfolio, Including Mortgage Risk Ratings and Issues Affecting Corporate-Owned Properties For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: March 19, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9804036 Friday, March 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of February 26 and 27, 1998, Meetings 4. Consideration of Excusing Board Member's Absence from February 26 and 27, 1998 Meetings 5. Consideration of Issues with Respect to Investing in Real Estate Related Securities -- Mr. Dunlap 6. Consideration of Extending Disposition Period for TRST El Paso, Inc; TRST Milwaukee, Inc; and TRST Las Colinas, Inc. -- Mr. Dunlap 7. Consideration of Advancing New Funding for Existing Westin Hotel Loans and Apple blossom mail Loans- Mrs. Dotter 8. Consideration of Audit Committee Appointments -- Mr. Simms 9. Report of Policy Committee -- Mr. Whittenburg a. Consideration of Amendments to the By-laws for the Board of Trustees b. Consideration of Employment at Will Policy c. Consideration of TRS Mission Statement 10. Report of Benefits Committee -- Mr. Whittenburg a. Consideration of HMO Pilot Project 11. Report of chief Financial Officer -- Mr. Jung a. Report on Progress in Implementation of PAM b. Report per sec.825.314(b) of the Government Code of Expenditures on Expenses that Exceed the Amount of Operation Expenses Appropriated and which are Required to Perform the Fiduciary Duties of the Board c. Financial Reports on TRS Funds d. Consideration of Signature Authority for Vouchers 12. Status Report of Benefit Services Transformation (BeST Project) -- Mrs. Koontz 13. Report of Executive Director -- Mr. Dunlap 14. Comments by Board Members For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: March 19, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9804037 Board of Regents, The Texas A&M University System Thursday, March 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 292, MSC, Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University College Station Committee on Finance AGENDA: Consider and Vote on Appropriation of bond Proceeds for Classroom Renovation, TAMU; Approval of New, Increased and Decreased Fees, TAMUS; Limited Exemption from System Policy 25.07 (Contract Administration), TAMU; Revised System Policy 23.02 (Debt Management), TAMUS; Report of Appropriations by the Chancellor, TAMUS; Gifts, Grants, Loans and Bequests, TAMUS; Increase the Feed Inspection Fee, TAES; Update on Strategic Planning Process; Report on Programmatic Budget Reviews; Briefing on Requirement for Public Hearings on Increases in Board- Authorized Tuition. Contact: Vickie Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 18, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9803996 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Room 292, MSC, Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: Public Hearing(s) re Increase/Board- Auth. Tuition; Consider and Vote on Appropriations; Fees; Policies; Gifts; Aud. Plan; Easements; Constr Projects; Land Acquisition; Resolutions; Ptnership/Prim Care; Degree Programs; Ctrs. Appts, Promotions, Dismissals; Hon Degrees; FTE Limits; Perqs; Namings; Rules; Awards; Tenure; Emeritus; Dev Leave; Minutes; Limit Review of Rec of Dismissal of Fac Member to Review of Record of Hearing Cmte; Sustain Decision of Fac Hearing Cmte and Pres re Termination of Fac Member; Course of Action re Affil Agreement w/St Coll of Law; Reports; Closed Session Disc; Consult w/Sys Attys on Pend and Prop Lit & Matters Rec at Atty-Client Conf and Priv; Land Acquisition; Matters Inv. Appt, Employ, Eval, Reassign, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal or to Hear Complaints or Charges Against Offr or Employee; Closed Session Confs w/Sys Employees to Receive Information Contact: Vickie Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 18, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9803999 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 10:30 a.m. or upon recess or adjournment of Board meeting Room 292, MSC, Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University College Station Committee on Audit AGENDA: Consider and Vote on Approval of System Internal Audit Plan for FY 1999 Contact: Vickie Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 18, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9803995 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 10:45 a.m. or upon adjournment of Committee on Audit Room 292, MSC, Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University College Station Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant AGENDA: Consider and Vote on Easements; Acquisition of Land; Action on Bids; Approval of Preliminary Designs and Appropriation for Detailed Designs; Approval of PORs, Appropriations for Designs and Selections of A/E Design Teams; Status of System Construction Projects Authorized by the Board of Regents; Status of Projects Under Construction. Contact: Vickie Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 18, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9803997 Thursday, March 26, 1998, 11:45 a.m. or upon recess or adjournment of meeting of Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant Room 292, MSC, Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University College Station Committee on Academic and Student Affairs AGENDA: Consider and Vote on: Resolution Recognizing Nancy Wilson Dickey, M.D., TAMU; Establish the TAMUS Partnership for Primary Care, TAMU; Proposal to THECB Requesting New Programs Leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, TAMIU, Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science, TAMIU; Master of Social Work, TAMIU; Center of Excellence in Transportation Computational Mechanics, TTI; National Training and Technical Assistance Center for the Travel Model Improvement Program, TTI; Update on Distance Learning and Infrastructure Development. Contact: Vickie Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 18, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9803998 Texas Department of Transportation Monday, March 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Public hearing concerning removal from state highway system and transfer to North Texas Tollway Authority, a portion of SH 161 (western extension of President George Bush Turnpike). Delegations: Bexar County/City of San Antonio; Various Counties-Dallas Fort Worth Area Partners in Mobility; and Lubbock County/Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Approve Minutes. Awards/ Recognitions/Resolutions. Environmental: Brazoria County. Rulemaking: 43 TAC, Ch. 1, 17, and 18. Programs. Application of Outdoor Advertising Regulations. Transportation Planning: consider funding for Laredo Bridge IV approach system. State Infrastructure Bank: Webb county and Brazoria county applications. Multimodal Transportation: funding to providers of transportation for elderly and persons with disabilities. Contract Awards/Rejections/ Defaults/Assignments / Claims. Contested Cases. Memorandum of Understanding w/General Land Office concerning disposition of Leander Hog Farm. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, and personnel matters. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: March 20, 1998, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9804086 Monday, April 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 200 East Riverside Drive, Room 102 Austin Household Good Carrier Advisory Committee AGENDA: Convene. Review and approval of minutes from April 3, 1998 meeting. Discussion and recommendations for modernizing and streamlining department rules adopted under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House Bill 1418, 75th Legislature, 1997. Discussion and recommendations regarding a study of the feasibility and necessity of requiring vehicle liability insurance for household good carriers required to register under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House Bill 1418, 75th Legislature, 1997. Discussion and recommendations regarding maximum levels of liability (not to exceed 60 cents per pound) of loss or damage of household good for carriers required to register under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House Bill 1418, 75th Legislature, 1997. Agenda and date of next meting. Adjourn. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: March 25, 1998, 10:35 a.m. TRD-9804250 The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, April 2, 1998, Noon. Highway 271 and Highway 155, Room 116, Biomed Research Building Tyler Animal Research Committee AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Chairman Report Veterinarian Report Old Business New Business Semi-Annual Review Adjourn Contact: Lea Alegre, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877-7661. Filed: March 19, 1998, 1:19 p.m. TRD-9804030 University of Houston System Monday, March 30, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 3100 Cullen Boulevard, UH Athletic/Alumni Faculty, Melcher Board Room Houston Board of Regents Committee Meetings AGENDA: University Policies on Post-Tenure Performance Review, Promotion in Academic Rank, Faculty Emeriti appointments, Creation of Department of Communication and Department of Biology and Biochemistry, Master of Science Degree in Finance, Combined Doctor of Optometry and Doctor of Philosophy Degree; Monthly Report of Contracts and Grants, Cullen Distinguished Professorship, Gift Acceptance Reports, Award of Construction contracts, Football Game Guarantee contract Revision to State Full-time Equivalent Position Cap, Banking Resolution, Endowment Fund Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies, Various Investment Reports, Honorary Degrees, Medal of Honor, Various Internal Audit Reports, Executive Session and Report from Executive Session. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732, 1- 713-743-3444. Filed: March 23, 1998, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9804118 The University of Texas System Monday, March 23, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 21st and San Jacinto Streets, Bellmont Hall 326 Austin U.T. Austin -- Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting III. New Business IV. Announcements/Information Reports V. Executive Session Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees -- sec.551.074 of the Texas Government Code. VI. Adjournment Contact: Jody Conradt, Bellmont Hall 718, Austin, Texas 78712-1286, (512) 499- 4402. Filed: March 19, 1998, 10:35 a.m. TRD-9804014 Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 500 University, Administration Building, Room 310 El Paso U.T. El Paso-- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order by Chairman Dr. Donald E. Moss II. Approval of the November 4, 1997 meeting minutes III. Cage Requirements IV. Training Program V. Approval of Standard Operating Procedures VI. Other business Contact: Karen Hoover, Administration Building Room 209, UT El Paso, Texas 79968, (915) 747-5680, (915) 747-6474. Filed: March 20, 1998, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9804087 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1100 San Jacinto, Suite 100 (Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness) Austin Strategic Planning Committee AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. -- Call to Order, Announcements; Public Comment; Continuing discussion on revisions to and development of the Strategic Plan for the Workforce Development System in Texas; Other Business; Adjourn. Persons planning to attend this meeting, needing ADA assistance or aids, contact Val Blaschke, (512) 926-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936- 8103. Filed: March 18, 1998, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9803967 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building Austin AGENDA: Session A Approval of prior meeting notes; vote on minutes dated September 30, 1997, October 14, 1997, and December 2, 1997; Public comment; 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) on the revisions to the Texas Workforce commission Strategic Plan for Submission to the Office of the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board; (6) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for certification; (7) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; and (8) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council Nominees; Executive Session pursuant to: Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel, Government Code sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL-CIO v. TWC; Barbara Woodard v. TEC; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgement); 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 Meeting 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: (10 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 Docket 13. Session B Staff report and discussion- update on activities relating to: Administration Division, Finance Division, Information Systems Division, Unemployment Insurance Division, Welfare Reform Division and Workforce division; 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 Service Agencies and TWC; (2) on the issue of Unemployment Insurance overpayments caused by Commission action or inaction; (3) on modification and/or reallocation of Child Care funding; (4) on the proposal and review of rules regarding Proprietary Schools (Chapter 807) and related matters; (5) regarding approval of the FY 1999 funding formulas for Apprenticeship training Programs funded under Chapter 133 of the Texas Education Code; and (6) on 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 23, 1998, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9804158 Regional Meetings Meetings filed March 18, 1998 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Board of Directors, met at 200 West Dallas Street, Cooper, March 26, 1998 at 2:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD- 9804002. Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA, Board of Trustees, met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, March 26, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD- 9803970. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership, met at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, March 27, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9803965. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization, met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway, U.S., Pharr, March 26, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas (956) 682-3481. TRD-9803981. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 415 West 8th Avenue, Amarillo, March 26, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, (806) 372-3381. TRD-9803977. Regional Water Planning Group A, Called Membership Meeting, was held at 201 West Third Street, White Deer, March 24, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard S. Bowers, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795, (806) 935-6401. TRD-9803994. Regional Planning Group, Initial Coordinating Body, Water Planning Group Area H, met at 300 West Davis, Conroe, April 2, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams/Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, (409) 588-1111. TRD-9804000. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Office of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Highway 37, South of Winnsboro, Winnsboro, March 23, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9803980. Meetings filed March 19, 1998 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, March 25, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al. J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225- 5201. TRD-9804026. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, March 25, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al. J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9804027. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, March 24, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy McIntyre, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-9804021. Brazos River Authority, Initial Coordinating Body of Senate Bill One, Planning Group for Regional Water Planning Area G, met at 301 South Loop 121, Belton, April 1, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9804010. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, March 25, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda McGuill, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244, extension 121. TRD-9804034. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Meeting, was held at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, March 24, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9804046. East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 2130 County Club Road, Palestine, March 26, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9804025. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 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 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9804005. Hale County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Cotton Patch Cafe, 3314 Olton Road, Plainview, March 24, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West 8th, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293- 4226. TRD-9804020. Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium, Board of Directors, met at Best Western Palm Aire Motel, 415 South International Boulevard, Weslaco, March 25, 1998 at noon. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697, (956) 425- 0729. TRD-9804051. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Budget and Finance/Personnel Committee, met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, March 26, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD- 9804024. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees, met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, March 26, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9804023. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, March 24, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Vassar, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9804039. Nueces River Authority, Initial Coordinating Body for the Senate Bill 1 Regional Water Planning Program, Region N, met at the Boardroom of the Greater Corpus Christi Business Alliance, 1201 North Shoreline, Corpus Christi, March 27, 1998 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas (830) 278-6810. TRD-9804016. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, March 25, 1998 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained form Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-7806. TRD-9804004. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Finance/HR Committee, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, March 26, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9804038. Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds, Board of Trustees, met at Embassy Suites Hotel, 13131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, March 27, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from David J. LaBrec, c/o Strasburger and Price, 901 Main Street, Suite 4300, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 651-4752. TRD-9804019. Tri County Special Utility District (SUD),Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, March 23, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 803-3553. TRD-9804011. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at General Office, Located off FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, March 23, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Upper Leon River MWD, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (254) 879-2258. TRD-9804003. Meetings filed March 20, 1998 Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2323 West Front Street, Board Room, Tyler, March 25, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, CEO, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD-9804092. Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Private Industry Council Education Advisory Subcommittee, met at Titus County Civic Center, Mt. Pleasant, March 26, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jeanie Callicot, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9804060. Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Private Industry Council Planning Committee, met at Titus County Civic Center, Mt. Pleasant, March 26, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jeanie Callicot, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9804059. Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Private Industry Council, met with revised agenda, at Titus County Civic Center, Mt. Pleasant, March 26, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jeanie Callicot, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9804058. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, March 26, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 120, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (830) 742-3591, TRD-9804089. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, March 24, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9804061. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, March 24, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9804057. Chief Elected Officials Council of the Coastal Bend, CEO Council, met at Coastal Bend Council of Governments Office, 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, March 27, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78041, (512) 889-5530, Extension 108. TRD-9804079. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Special Planning Meeting, met in Conference Room "B", First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, March 24, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9804097. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Trinity Railway Express Advisory Committee Meeting, met at Equipment Maintenance Facility, 4801 Rock Island Road, Irving, March 26, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9804098. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Special Audit Committee, met in Conference Room "B", First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, March 27, 1998 at 9:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9804099. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Special Audit Committee, met in Conference Room "B", First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, March 28, 1998 at 9:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9804100. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Tcchnology Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 25, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9804108. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met with revised agenda, at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 25, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9804107. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 25, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9804110. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 27, 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-9804109. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, March 26, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Cleveland, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-2879 or fax: (830) 672-8345. TRD-9804064. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 300 Franklin, Waco, March 26, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. TRD-9804074. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met in emergency session, at 622 South Washington, Livingston, March 27, 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-9804078. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, Arlington, March 26, 1998 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kristy Libotte Keener, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9804062. Sabine River Authority, Board, met at Fredonia Hotel, 200 Fredonia Street, Nacogdoches, March 27, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Teas 77630, (409) 746-3200. TRD-9804075. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at 316 North Trinity, Gilmer, March 26, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9804082. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee, met at 316 North Trinity, Gilmer, March 26, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9804083. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, met at 316 North Trinity, Gilmer, March 26, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9804084. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at 316 North Trinity, Gilmer, March 26, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9804085. San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, March 26, 1998 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams/Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, (409) 588- 1111. TRD-9804066. Texas Community Centers Managed Care, Inc. Board of Directors, met at 4141 Governor's Row, Austin, March 27, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred Bradley, West Park Building 3, suite 240, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 794-9268. TRD-9804112. Meetings filed March 23, 1998 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, March 26, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD- 9804149. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc., Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, March 24, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara E. Metcalf, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625- 4167. TRD-9804123. Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 321 North Penelope, Belton, March 26, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 450, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-3771. TRD-9804131. Elm Creek WSC, Board, met at 508 Avenue E, Moody, March 26, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, 508 Avenue E, Moody, Texas 76557, (254) 853-3838. TRD-9804141. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, April 13, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Halletsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798- 4396. TRD-9804157. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees --Program Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, March 26, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766- 0202. TRD-9804116. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees --Resource Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, March 26, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766- 0202. TRD-9804117. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, March 30, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9804115. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 415 West 8th Avenue, Amarillo, March 26, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas, 79105, (806) 372-3381. TRD-9804142. Region "O" Coordinating Committee, met in emergency session, at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, March 24, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD- 9804156. San Antonio River Industrial Development Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at 100 East Guenther Street, Staff Conference Room, San Antonio, April 3, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9804133. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at 1301 Broadway, downstairs conference room, March 26, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leah Huberty, P.O. Box 10227, Lubbock, Texas 79508, (806) 744- 1987. TRD-9804148. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, March 27, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9804140. Meetings filed March 24, 1998 Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG), North East Texas Water Planning Group D, Initial Coordinating Body, met at Titus County Courthouse Annex, 1800 North Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, March 30, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD- 9804162. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Highway 69, Lone Oak Elementary School, Lone Oak, March 30, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clay Hodges, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129. TRD- 9804199. Education Service Center, Region 18, Board of Directors, will meet at 2811 La Force Boulevard, Midland, April 7, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mr. Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD-9804220. Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group, Region P, met at the Intersection of Park Street and North LaGrange, Halletsville, April 3, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Emmett Gloyna, P.O. Box 429, Edna, Texas 77957. TRD- 9804174. Red River Authority of Texas, Regional Water Planning Group, Area B, met at Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft, Clark Student Center Theater, Wichita Falls, March 30, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 520 Hamilton Building, 900 Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301- 6894, (940) 723-0855. TRD-9804214. Red River Authority of Texas, Regional Water Planning Group, Area B, met at Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft, Clark Student Center Theater, Wichita Falls, March 30, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 520 Hamilton Building, 900 Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301- 6894, (940) 723-0855. TRD-9804215. San Antonio River Authority, Initial Coordinating body for the Regional Water Planning Region L, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, April 2, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78284-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9804188. Meetings filed March 25, 1998 Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met and will be meeting at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, April 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. each day. Information may be obtained from Stella Thatcher, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-9804243. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, April 2, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Stella Thatcher, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9804242. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors Public Hearing, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, April 1, 1998 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9804255. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors Regular Meeting, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, April 1, 1998 at 7:30 a.m., following the Public Hearing. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9804256. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, April 1, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9804272. North Plains Ground Water Conservation District Two, Regular Board meeting, was held at 603 East First, Dumas, March 31, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard S. Bowers, P.O. Box 794, Dumas, Texas 79028-0795. TRD- 9804230. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1711 Latch Road, Gilmer, March 30, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained form Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280. TRD-9804228.