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). State Office of Administrative Hearings Thursday, May 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket No. 473-98-0731 -- Application of DIGITAL NETWORK SERVICES, INC. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (PUC Docket No 18985). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: April 17, 1998, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9805445 Tuesday, May 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket No. 473-98-0475 -- Petition of CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY AND SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY For Approval of Contracts and Costs Associated with Renewable Energy Resources and for Authority to Implement a Power Cost Recovery Factor Associated Therewith (PUC Docket 18845). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-0649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: April 17, 1998, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9805444 Wednesday, June 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket No. 473-98-0403 -- Application of TEXAS ALLTEL, INC., to Recover Lost Revenues and Costs of Implementing Expanded Local Calling Service pursuant to PUC SUBST.R. 23.49(c)(12) (PUC Docket No. 17641). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: April 17, 1998, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9805446 Texas Aerospace Commission Thursday, April 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Conference room 831, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Commissioners Bi-Monthly Meeting AGENDA: 1. Welcome and Call to Order by the Chairman 2. Approval of the Minutes of the February 26, 1998 Bi-Monthly Meeting. 3. Staff Reports and Discussion 4. Old Business 5. New Business 6. Summary of Votes, Orders, Decisions, or Other Actions Taken at This Meeting 7. Adjournment Contact: Tom Moser, P.O. Box 12088, Austin, Texas 78711-2088, (512) 936-4822. Filed: April 16, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9805334 Texas Department on Aging Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501 Austin Citizens Advisory Council AGENDA: A. Call to order. Minutes of February 10, 1998 meeting. Receive public testimony. Follow up on use of input provided on development of Elder rights agenda. Report on Health Care Options Forum. Follow up on use of input provided on Access and Assistance outcomes. Feedback on Customer Satisfaction Survey. Follow up on use of input provided on consumer issued for baby boomers for Aging Texas Well campaign. Provide input on policy issues for baby boomers for Aging Texas Well campaign. Discussion of how TDoA Public Information Division can support CAC members in their local advocacy activities. Strategic Plan for the period 1999-2003. Announcements. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6840. Filed: April 21, 1998, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9805603 Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501 Austin Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Operations Committee AGENDA: A. Call to order B. Minutes of October 3, 1997, December 3, 1997 and February 11, 1998 meetings C. Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Health to eliminate or reduce future duplication of standards and of functions in license or compliance surveys and complaint investigations D. MOU with the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse for coordinated services to the older population E. Publish administrative rule for final adoption; 260 -- AAA Administrative Requirements; 1(g)(7) -- Area Agency on Aging Accountability F. Adjourn Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6840. Filed: April 22, 1998, 10:18 a.m. TRD-9805630 Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown Heatly Building, Room 1410 Austin Options for Independent Living Advisory Committee AGENDA: A. Call to order B. Develop Action Plans (where appropriate) for the following FY 1998-1999 purposes: -- Changes occurring in health care systems and their implications for Options Programs -- Development of a comprehensive financing strategy to augment state general revenue and Older American Act funds -- Consumer protection issues and recommendations regarding the provision of consumer information and education case management and health care providers, and managed care organizations. C. New business D. Adjourn Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6840. Filed: April 22, 1998, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9805665 Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3501 Austin Planning Committee AGENDA: Call to order. Minutes of February 11, 1998 meeting. Agency Strategic Plan. Request for Proposals for needs assessment/state baseline on aging project. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6840. Filed: April 22, 1998, 10:18 a.m. TRD-9805631 Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 4501 Austin Audit and Finance Committee AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of February 11, 1998 meeting. Budget report. Budget amendments. Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Human Services relating to Title XX meals. Award of year- three funds from Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities grant. Requests for proposals for use of administrative funds. Request for waiver from sanctions form Alamo Area Agency on Aging. Funding Distribution methodology for Ombudsman state general revenue. Selection of Internal auditor for FY 1999. Audit updates- internal and State Auditor. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6840. Filed: April 22, 1998, 10:18 a.m. TRD-9805632 Thursday, May 14, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 1410 Austin Board on Aging AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of February 12, 1998 meetings. Public testimony. Chairman(s), Executive Director(s), Citizens Advisory Council report. Options for Independent Living Advisory Committee report. Audit and Finance Committee- Budget report; Budget amendments; Revision to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) relating to Title XX meals; Award of year- three funds from Texas Planning council for Developmental Disabilities grant; Requests for proposals for use of administrative funds; Request for waiver from sanctions from Alamo Area Agency on Aging; Funding distribution methodology for Ombudsman state general revenue funds for FY 1999; and discussion of funding/contracting for Ombudsman program for FY beginning in 2000; Selection of Internal auditor for FY 1999; Audit updates. Planning Committee- Agency Strategic Plan; Request for proposals for needs assessment/state baseline on aging project. Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Operations Committee -- MOU with the Texas Department of Health to eliminate or reduce future duplication of standards and of functions in license or compliance surveys and complaint investigations; MOU with the Texas commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse for coordinated services to the older population; Publish administrative rule for final adoption. Board resolutions. Reports. Board member travel. General announcements. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6840. Filed: April 22, 1998, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9805664 Thursday, May 14, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 1410 Austin Board on Aging / Texas Department of Human Services Board AGENDA: A. Call to order B. Presentation of report and recommendation relating to Agency Coordination Task Force (ACT) Project C. Joint Board discussion/action D. Adjourn Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6840. Filed: April 21, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9805605 Texas Department of Agriculture Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 7:00 p.m. 2302 Avenue "R", Board Room, Snyder Chamber of Commerce Snyder Scurry County Cotton Producers Board AGENDA: Discussion and Action: Minutes from Previous Meeting; Financial Statements; Set 1998 Assessment; Set 1998 Budget. Action: Election of Officers Discussion: Boll Weevil Eradication Funds; Other Business Adjourn Contact: Morris Light, P.O. Drawer 840, Snyder, Texas 79550, (915) 573-3558. Filed: April 17, 1998, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9805417 Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 2626 South Loop West, Suite 130 Houston AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-.015 (Vernon Supp. 1998) by Selvidge and Bass, Inc., as petitioned by Hinojosa Produce Co., Inc. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: April 17, 1998, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9805398 Tuesday-Wednesday, May 5-6, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively Ambassador Hotel, 3100 H40 West Amarillo Texas Wheat Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order and Opening Remarks Action: Minutes of February meeting; Quarterly and Year-to-Date Financial Report. Report: Crop and Weather reports; Fourth Quarter and Year-to-Date Collections and Refund Report; From Texas Department of Agriculture Rep.; Presentation Southwestern Wheat Research and Education; Review of TAMU Wheat Research Programs Discussion and Action: Presentation to the Board regarding Officers' and Directors' Insurance Recess until Wednesday, May 6 May 6, 1998 Call meeting to Order and Opening Remarks Report: On USW Associates Africa/Europe Board; USW Asia Board Team; Ntl. Jointed Goatgrass Committee Meeting; Farm Credit District Meeting; Big Country Farm Show; TAMU Master Marketer Program; Texoma Farm and Ranch Show; APHIS Karnal Bunt Meetings; Ag. Air Quality Task Force; Past Quarter and Future Activities Report; New Business and Other Board Member Reports. Report and Action: USW Associated Board of Directors Meeting; NAWG Board of Directors Meeting. Discussion and Action: USW Board of Directors Meeting, Nebraska: NAWG Board of Directors Meeting, New Mexico; Setting of Next Meeting. Adjourn Contact: Mr. Bill Nelson, 2201 Civic Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79109-1853, (806) 352-2191. Filed: April 17, 1998, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9805419 Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 900B E. Expressway 83 San Juan AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-.015 (Vernon Supp. 1998) by South Texas Produce Co., Inc., as petitioned by J.S. McManus Produce Co., Inc. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: April 17, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9805410 Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 900B E. Expressway 83 San Juan AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-.015 (Vernon Supp. 1998) by Thomas Produce, Inc., as petitioned by Marcelino Davila Jr. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: April 17, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9805411 Wednesday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. 900B E. Expressway 83 San Juan AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-.015 (Vernon Supp. 1998) by Allred Produce, as petitioned by Borders Melon Co. , Inc. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9805543 Wednesday, May 20, 1:00 p.m. 900B E. Expressway 83 San Juan AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-.015 (Vernon Supp. 1998) by William E. McBryde, Inc., as petitioned by J & B Farms. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9805542 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 222 East Mitchell, The Patrician Movement San Antonio Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 8 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; old business; update on membership recommendations; new business: overview of the conveners meeting, travel cost for RAC members, and membership rules and provider definition; 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: April 16, 1998, 10:06 a.m. TRD-9805324 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Monday, April 27, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. -- Call to order. Convene in open meeting. Announcement of executive session 1. Executive session: a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office. Continue open meeting. 2. Take action, including a vote if appropriate, on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Recognition of agency employees with 20 or more years of service. 4. Approval of minutes of March 23, 1998 meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 5. Administrator's report. 6. consider method of recording executive session deliberations; discussion, comment, possible vote. 7. Consider amendment to 16 TAC sec.31.5 as published in 23 TexReg 1778-1779 on February 27, 1998; discussion, comment, possible vote. (Alcoholic Beverage Commission Charge Schedule) 8. Consider amendment to 16 TAC sec.45.4 as published in 23 TexReg 2937 on March 20, 1998; discussion, comment, possible vote. (The Standards of Identity) 9. Briefing regarding local governmental control of possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages; discussion, comment, possible vote. 10. Public comment. 11. Adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: April 17, 1998, 8:28 a.m. TRD-9805379 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Inn of the Conchos, 2017 North Bryant Boulevard San Angelo AGENDA: Call to Order Opening Remarks and Introductions. Swear-In New Director Discussion and Action: Review minutes from prior meeting; Chief Financial Officer's Report; Technical Committee Report; Program Director's Report; Executive Director's Report; USDA/APHIS Report; TDA Report; NCC Report; Chairman's Report; Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: To Consult with attorney in accordance with Tex.Govt.Code Ann., sec.551.071; Adjourn Executive Session; Reconvene Board Meeting Discussion and Action: Executive Session, if necessary; Next meeting time and place. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Ms. Katie Dickie Stavinoha, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. Filed: April 21, 1998, 1:19 p.m. TRD-9805589 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, April 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services -- Child and Adult Protective Systems (CAPS) Computer Workstation Lease Purchase B. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services -- CAPS Computer Server Upgrade Lease Purchase C. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services -- Computer Processor and Shared Disk (ISAS and USAS) Lease Purchase. D. Southwest Texas State University- Constitutional Appropriation Bonds. E. Texas Tech University -- Revenue Financing System Refunding Bonds, Sixth Series, 1998 F. Texas Water Development Board -- Water Financial Assistance Bonds, Series 1998A-D G. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Residences at the Oaks), Series 1998 H. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Dallas- Oxford), Series 1998 IV. Other Business V. Adjourn Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: April 15, 1998, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9805295 Council on Competitive Government Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.018 Austin State Council of Competitive Government AGENDA: 1. Call to Order; 2. Discussion, of possible revision and creation of Council's organization, policies and procedures, staff rules, guidelines and handbook as follows: A. Identification of processes/duties that can be assigned by CCG to staff director, B. Publicity material/public information, C. Reporting/monitoring of existing projects, D. Current project renewal procedures, E. Project policies and procedures, F. Solicitation of new projects, development of new project ideas; 3. Open Discussion; 4. Set date and time for next work group meeting; 5. Adjournment. Persons requiring ADA assistance or services are requested to contact Michelle Gee at (512) 463-3387 several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone or RELAY Teas (1-800-735-2989), so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: April 17, 1998, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9805449 Texas Association of Counties Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Insurance Trust Fund AGENDA: Call to order -- 9:00 a.m. (Employee Benefits Pool will be in attendance to assist in deliberation) Deliberate and Take Action on the Following Items: Approval of November 13, 1997 Minutes Finance Report -- Ms. Nancy Williams Investment Report -- Mr. Ron Shultz Program Administration Report -- Mr. Jim Jean Update on Health Insurance Portability Act - HB 1212 - Mr. Bill Norwood Discuss Development of TAC HMO and Partially Self-Funded Program -- Mr. Bill Norwood Discuss offering additional lines of coverage such as Long/Short Term Disability, Viatical Settlements, etc. -- Mr. Bill Norwood Discuss extending Pool coverages to other categories of Political Subdivisions - - Mr. Jim Jean Adjourn Contact: James W. Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478- 8753. Filed: April 15, 1998, 1:33 p.m. TRD-9805285 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Employee Benefits Pool AGENDA: Call to order -- 9:00 a.m. (Insurance Trust Fund will be in attendance to assist in deliberation) Deliberate and Take Action on the Following Items: Approval of November 13, 1997 Minutes Finance Report -- Ms. Nancy Williams Investment Report -- Mr. Ron Shultz Program Administration Report -- Mr. Jim Jean Update on Health Insurance Portability Act - HB 1212 - Mr. Bill Norwood Discuss Development of TAC HMO and Partially Self-Funded Program -- Mr. Bill Norwood Discuss offering additional lines of coverage such as Long/Short Term Disability, Viatical Settlements, etc. -- Mr. Bill Norwood Discuss extending Pool coverages to other categories of Political Subdivisions - - Mr. Jim Jean Adjourn Contact: James W. Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478- 8753. Filed: April 15, 1998, 1:33 p.m. TRD-9805284 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 REVISED AGENDA: 1. Add-Discuss Amending sec.4.01 and sec.4.04 of the Pool Interlocal Agreement. Contact: Jim Jean, 1204 San Antonio, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-8753. Filed: April 15, 1998, 1:33 p.m. TRD-9805286 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 REVISED AGENDA: 1. Clarify addition of April 14, 1998- Regarding the Pool Interlocal Agreement; consider changing/deleting provision on rate change notice, and adding provision on termination of coverage for non-payment. Contact: Jim Jean, 1204 San Antonio, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-8753. Filed: April 16, 1998, 12:14 p.m. TRD-9805335 Office of Court Administration Thursday, May 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m. State Capitol, Room 2E.20 Austin Texas Judicial Council Committee on Visiting and Retired Judges AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting -- Chief Justice John Cayce II. Attendance of Members III. Adoption of Minutes of March 27, 1998 Meeting IV. Overview of Issues to be Discussed by Committee V. Discussion and Vote on Committee's Legislative Recommendations to Judicial Council VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1625. Filed: April 22, 1998, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9805629 Monday, May 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. State Capitol, Room 2E.20 Austin Texas Judicial Committee on Information Technology AGENDA: 1. Minutes from April meeting 2. Review of Committee's Statutory Duties a. develop programs to implement the recommendations of the Information Technology Task Force of the Texas Commission on Judicial Efficiency. b. develop minimum standards for voice storage and retrieval services, including voice messaging and electronic mail services, local area networks, Internet access, EDI, and data dictionaries c. develop a coordinated statewide computer and communication network that is capable of linking all courts in this state; d. encourage efficiency and planning coordination by researching the possible uses of existing computer and communication networks developed by other state agencies; e. develop minimum standards for an electronically based document system to provide for the flow of information within the judicial system in electronic form and recommend rules relating to the electronic filing of documents with courts; f. develop security guidelines for controlling access to and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information available in electronic form; g. develop a state judicial system web page for use on the Internet accessible to the public for a reasonable access fee set by the supreme court after consultation with the committee; h. develop minimum standards for an internal computer and communication network available only to court staff; i. recommend pilot programs relating to the testing and demonstration of new technologies as applied to the judicial system; j. recommend programs to provide training and technical assistance to uses of the coordinated statewide computer and communication network; k. develop funding priorities regarding the various technological needs of the judicial system; and l. recommend distributions to courts from the judicial technology account in the judicial fund. 3. Telecommunications Subcommittee Report 4. E-mail and Internet Usage Policy 5. Technology Training for Judges and Court Staff 6. New Business 7. Public Comment Contact: Celinda Provost, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1868. Filed: April 22, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9805657 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, April 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. South Tower, Pennzoil Place, 711 Louisiana, Suite 2900 Houston Ad Hoc Committee AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Conduct interviews and formulate recommendation for the appointment of the Internal Affairs Director (Closed in accordance with sec.551.074, Government Code). Persons requiring ADA assistance, services, or special materials, are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: April 22, 1998, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9805624 Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Thursday, May 7, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Holiday Inn Austin Townlake, Boardroom, 20 North IH35 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Thursday, May 7, 1998 9:30 a.m. -- Call to Order I. Introductions II. Public Comments III. Approval of Minutes IV. Chair's Report A. Administrative Matters B. Other Discussion Items 11:40 a.m. -- Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting, needing ADA assistance, materials, or special arrangements are requested to contact Rosalinda Lopez at (512) 424-4094. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 4080. Filed: April 21, 1998, 11:21 a.m. TRD-9805574 Thursday-Friday, May 7-8, 1998, 1:15 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively Holiday Inn Austin Townlake, Ballroom, 20 North IH35 Austin Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Thursday, May 7, 1998 1:15 p.m. -- Call to Order I. Introductions II. Discussion of Role And Responsibilities of the Council III. Discussion of Council Key Focus Areas 5:30 p.m. -- Recess Friday, May 8, 1998 8:30 a.m. -- Reconvene IV. Continuation of Unfinished Business from Thursday 11:30 a.m. -- Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting, needing ADA assistance, materials, or special arrangements are requested to contact Rosalinda Lopez at (512) 424-4094. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 4080. Filed: April 21, 1998, 11:21 a.m. TRD-9805575 Friday, May 8, 1998, 12:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Austin Townlake, Ballroom, 20 North IH35 Austin Council Meeting AGENDA: Friday, May 8, 1998 12:30 p.m. -- Call to Order I. Introductions II. Public Comments III. Approval of Minutes IV. Executive Committee Report A. Administrative Matters B. Budget Status Report C. Consideration of Funding Requests D. Other Discussion Items V. Discussion of Sunset Review of Council VI. Update on HB 1734 Committee Activities- Beth Holt VII. Chair's Report VIII. Executive Director's Report 3:00 p.m. -- Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting, needing ADA assistance, materials, or special arrangements are requested to contact Rosalinda Lopez at (512) 424-4094. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 4080. Filed: April 21, 1998, 11:21 a.m. TRD-9805576 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Monday, May 4, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Drury Inn and Suites of Austin, 919 East Koenig Lane, Colorado Room, IH35 and US 290 Austin State Textbook Review Panels for Social Studies, Choir, and Aquatic Science AGENDA: An Orientation and training session for the 1998 State Textbook Review Panels for Social Studies, Choir, and Aquatic Science will be held on May 4, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Presentations to review panel members will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until they have filed official evaluations of textbooks under consideration for adoption on August 17, 1998. Contact: Robert H. Leos, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 20, 1998, 8:09 a.m. TRD-9805456 Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Drury Inn and Suites of Austin, 919 East Koenig Lane, Colorado Room, IH35 and US 290 Austin State Textbook Review Panels for Geology and Technical Theatre AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1998 State Textbook Review Panels for Geology and Technical Theatre will be held on May 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Presentations to review panel members will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until they have filed official evaluations of textbooks under consideration for adoption on August 17, 1998. Contact: Robert H. Leos, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 20, 1998, 8:09 a.m. TRD-9805457 Wednesday, May 6, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Drury Inn and Suites of Austin, 919 East Koenig Lane, Colorado Room, IH35 and US 290 Austin State Textbook Review Panels for Mathematics, Grades K-2, and Spanish Mathematics, Grades K-2 AGENDA: An Orientation and training session for the 1998 State Textbook Review Panels for Mathematics, Grades K-2, and Spanish Mathematics, Grades K-2, will be held on May 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Presentations to review panel members will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until they have filed official evaluations of textbooks under consideration for adoption on August 17, 1998. Contact: Robert H. Leos, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 20, 1998, 8:09 a.m. TRD-9805458 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Drury Inn and Suites of Austin, 919 East Koenig Lane, Colorado Room, IH35 and US 290 Austin State Textbook Review Panels for Mathematics, Grades 3-5, and Spanish Mathematics, Grades 3-6 AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1998 State Textbook Review Panels for Mathematics, Grades 3-5, and Spanish Mathematics, Grades 3-6, will be held on May 7, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Presentations to review panel members will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until they have filed official evaluations of textbooks under consideration for adoption on August 17, 1998. Contact: Robert H. Leos, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 20, 1998, 8:09 a.m. TRD-9805459 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE), Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; Commissioner's comments; Consideration of the Petition for Redress of Grievance by Unsuccessful Open-Enrollment Charter School Applicants; Discussion of pending litigation This discussion will be held in Room 1-103 in executive session in accordance with the Texas government Code, sec.551.071(1)(A), and will include a discussion of the following: (1) Angel G. et al v. Meno, et al, relating to students with disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities; (2) Maxwell, et al, v. Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) relating to Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing; (3) State of Texas v. United States of America relating to the Voting Rights Act and its applicability to the placement of masters in independent school districts; (4) Soccoro ISD, et al v. State Board of Education relating to the technology allotment; (5) GI FORUM, Image de Tejas v. Moses, et al, relating to the TAAS exit-level examination as a prerequisite for high school graduation; (6) Paul R. Brown, et al v. Honorable Dan Morales, et al. relating to investment of the Permanent School Fund; (7) litigation involving the award or denial of charters at the board's March 1998 meeting; and (8) any other litigation arising after the date of posting for the meeting. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 22, 1998, 10:37 a.m. TRD-9805638 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 11:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Instruction AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75; Curriculum, Subchapter B, Essential Elements-- Prekindergarten-Grade 6, Subchapter C, Essential Elements - - Grades 7-8, and Subchapter D, Essential Elements -- Grades 9-12; Proposed new 19 TAC sec.114.27, American Sign Language, Levels I and II, sec.114.28, American Sign Language, Levels III and IV, and sec.114.29, American Sign Language, Levels V, VI, and VII; Approval of the Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders; Proposed approval of innovative courses; Proposed revisions to the academic achievement record; Continued discussion of the assessment rule pertaining to the deferral from the exit-level test for limited English proficiency students who have recently arrived in the United States; Report on student performance on the Grade 5 Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) reading test as related to instructional materials; Report on exemptions, exceptions to the required bilingual education program, funding allocations, and an update on the study of programs in highly successful schools. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 22, 1998, 10:37 a.m. TRD-9805639 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Planning AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.157.41; Certification Criteria for Independent Hearing Examiners; Review of indicators reported through the Academic Excellence Indicator System; Update on approved open- enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Recommendation for appointment to the Boys Ranch Independent School District board of Trustees; Discussion of ongoing communications activities; Discussion of federal governmental relations activities; Status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts; Proposed Selection of Additional Open-Enrollment Charter Schools. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 22, 1998, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9805640 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund (PSF) AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.66.107, Local Accountability; Proposed new 19 TAC sec.109.25, State Compensatory Education Program Reporting and Auditing System; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC sec.53.1, Board of Directors (relating to regional education service centers); Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter B, School Facility Standards; Report on back-ordered instructional materials and recommendations for penalties; School finance and appropriations update; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund; Presentation by Wellington Management Company on the Investment Management Services Provided to the PSF; Discussion of investment in the Walt Disney Company by the PSF; securities transactions and the investment portfolio; Ratification of the purchases and sales to the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months of February and march 1998; Report of the PSF Executive Administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 22, 1998, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9805641 Friday, May 8, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Drury Inn and Suites of Austin, 919 East Koenig Lane, Colorado Room, IH35 and US 290 Austin State Textbook Review Panels for Mathematics, Grades 6-8 AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1998 State Textbook Review Panels for Mathematics, Grades 6-8, will be held on May 8, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Presentations to review panel members will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until they have filed official evaluations of textbooks under consideration for adoption on August 17, 1998. Contact: Robert H. Leos, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 20, 1998, 8:09 a.m. TRD-9805460 Friday, May 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Invocation; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call; Approval of March 6, 1998 SBOE minutes; Public testimony; Heroes for Children -- SBOE districts 4,5,6,7,8 and 9; Resolutions of the SBOE; First Quarter 1998 PSF Investment Managers' Performance Report; Consideration of the Petition for Redress of Grievance by Unsuccessful Open-Enrollment Charter school Applicants; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75; Curriculum, Subchapter B, Essential Elements-- Prekindergarten-Grade 6, Subchapter C, Essential Elements -- Grades 7-8, and Subchapter D, Essential Elements -- Grades 9-12; Proposed new 19 TAC sec.114.27, American Sign Language, Levels I and II, sec.114.28, American Sign Language, Levels III and IV, and sec.114.29, American Sign Language, Levels V, VI, and VII; Approval of the Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders; Proposed approval of innovative courses; Proposed revisions to the academic achievement record; Proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.157.41, Certification Criteria for Independent Hearing Examiners; Review of indicators reported through the Academic Excellence Indicator System; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Recommendation for appointment to the Boys Ranch ISD board of Trustees; Proposed Selection of Additional Open-Enrollment charter Schools; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.66.107, Local Accountability; Proposed new 19 TAC sec.109.25, State Compensatory Education Program Reporting and Auditing System; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC sec.53.1, Board of Directors (relating to regional education service centers); Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter B, School Facility Standards; Report on back ordered instructional materials and recommendations for penalties; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund; Ratification of the purchases and sales to the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months of February and March 1998; Information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 22, 1998, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9805642 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, May 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Employee Retirement Systems Building, 1801 Brazos, First Floor Auditorium Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Approve March 6, 1998 Minutes. 3. Executive Director's Update. a. Budget Report. b. Planning Update. c. Update on Investigations d. Staff Update. e. Update on SBEC Integrated Technology System (ITS). f. Other. 4. Committee Reports: a. Finance b. Advanced Certificate 5. Amend the 1997-1998 Fiscal Year Budget 6. Discuss Operating Budget for the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year 7. Discuss and approve SBEC Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 1999-2003 8. Discuss Legislative Appropriations Request for the 2000-2001 Biennium. 9. Discuss Proposed Drug-Free Workplace Policy and Awareness Program 10. Discuss and Possibly Act on New TAC 249, Disciplinary Proceedings and Sanctions, Proposals for Enforcement of the Educator's Code of Ethics, and Proposed Amendment of 19 TAC sec.230.414, Certificates for Persons with Criminal Backgrounds 11. Discuss Internal Procedures for Investigations and Enforcement 12. Discuss the Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Reading Certification 13. approve Sunset Schedule for SBEC Rules 14. Approve Additional Programs at Entities Currently Approved to Deliver Educator Preparation 15. Approve the University of Central Texas as an Educator Preparation Entity 16. Approve the Center for Professional Development of Teachers at the University of Texas Pan American 17. Approve Passing Standards for Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) Tests 18. Discuss Preliminary Certificate Structure Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Educator Certificates 19. Discuss Revisions to Proposed Rules for the Superintendent and Principal Certificates. 20. Propose New 19 TAC, Chapter 232, Subchapter R, Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Educational Requirements and Related Withdrawal of Rules Proposed October 31, 1997 21. Discuss Components of Educator Preparation Programs and Candidacy to Educator Preparation 22. Propose Amendments to 19 TAC, Chapter 230, Subchapter U, Assignment of Public School Personnel. Contact: Denise Jones, State Board for Educator Certification, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 489-3005. Filed: April 15, 1998, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9805306 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1327 11th Street Huntsville Local Employee Committee Texas Pine Belt-Huntsville AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of minutes from March 17, 1998 meeting III. Review and Approval/Deny Local Charity Applications IV. Review and Approve Campaign Budget V. Review and Approve Campaign Brochure VI. Discuss dates for Training Sessions and Campaign Events VII. Discuss Agenda and schedule next Meeting Contact: David Standlee, Spur 59 off Highway 75 North, Huntsville, Texas 77342, (409) 294-6391. Filed: April 15, 1998, 1:44 p.m. TRD-9805287 Monday, April 27, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 4240 FM 158 Bryan Local Employee Committee Bryan-College Station AGENDA: Review 1997 campaign Approve 1998 Brazos LCM Approve 1998 LCM Budget Act on applications for inclusion in local section of 1998 brochure Schedule Appeals Meeting, if necessary Schedule Training Sessions Schedule 1998 kickoff New Business Contact: Bob Fleischer, 4240 FM 158, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 774-4535. Filed: April 16, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9805354 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 15 E. Harris San Angelo Local Employee Committee San Angelo AGENDA: Discussion/Action items: Review Local Charities/Federations admission to SECC Review SECC Calendar for 1998 Review Campaign Materials and Goals Review 1998 SECC Budget Contact: Jan Williams, 955 Turner Street, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 949- 3716. Filed: April 15, 1998, 1:44 p.m. TRD-9805288 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 40 West Twohig, Suite 402 San Angelo Local Employee Committee San Angelo AGENDA: Review Local Charities/Federations admission to SECC Review SECC Calendar for 1998 Review Campaign Materials and Goals Review 1998 SECC Budget Contact: Jan Williams, 955 Turner Street, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 949- 3716. Filed: April 21, 1998, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9805571 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 625 Dallas Drive Denton Local Employee Committee Denton AGENDA: I. Welcome II. Review A. Local federation applications B. Unaffiated agencies C. Denied state agencies III. Authorize Derrell Bulls to appoint Campaign Cabinet Contact: Pat Gobble, 625 Dallas Drive, Denton, Texas 76205, (940) 566-5851. Filed: April 22, 1998, 8:03 a.m. TRD-9805613 Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. SH 191 and FM 1788, University of Texas of the Permian Basin Midland Local Employee Committee Midland/Odessa Area AGENDA: Call to Order Hearing appeals of 1998-1999 SECC applicants Adjournment Contact: Percy Symonette, 1209 West Wall, Midland, Texas 79701, (915) 685-7700. Filed: April 21, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9805573 Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 210 East Ninth Street Fort Worth Local Employee Committee Metropolitan Tarrant County AGENDA: Review of Eligibility Applications Approval/Denial of Eligibility Applications Contact: Mary Todd, 210 East Ninth Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, (817) 258- 8179. Filed: April 22, 1998, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9805666 Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 2200 North Loop West, Second Floor Conference Room Houston Local Employee Committee Texas Gulf Coast-Houston AGENDA: Presiding: Sul Ross, Chair Call to Order -- Sul Ross Welcome and Introductions -- Sul Ross Approval of Minutes -- Sul Ross Local Eligibility Determination -- Sul Ross SECC Overview and Update -- Laura Soriano Review Local Campaign Plans, Budgets, Timeline and Materials -- Laura Soriano Discussion of Agenda and Schedule for next meeting -- Sul Ross Contact: Laura Soriano, 2200 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77018, (713) 685- 2300. Filed: April 21, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9805572 Employees Retirement System of Texas Friday, April 24, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Teacher Retirement System Building, 11th and Red River Streets Austin ERS Board of Trustees- (Joint meeting with Board of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, the Texas County and District Retirement System, and the Texas Municipal Retirement System) AGENDA: 1. Introduction and Orientation -- The Board of Trustees will meet with the Boards of the Boards of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, the Texas County and District Retirement System, and the Texas Municipal Retirement System at a 1998 Texas Public Fund Trustees' Conference 2. Contemporary Issues in Plan Design 3. Breakout Sessions of: a. Straight Talk on Social Security b. Shareholder Voting Rights 4. How Important is Asset Allocation? 5. Breakout Sessions of: a. What Role Does Fixed Income Play in Plan Structure? b. Alternate Investments Contact: William S. Nail; 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: April 16, 1998, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9805369 Saturday, April 25, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Teacher Retirement System Building, 11th and Red River Streets Austin ERS Board of Trustees- (Joint meeting with Board of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, the Texas County and District Retirement System, and the Texas Municipal Retirement System) AGENDA: 1. The Board of Trustees will continue its meeting with the Boards of the Boards of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, the Texas County and District Retirement System, and the Texas Municipal Retirement System at a 1998 Texas Public Fund Trustees' Conference 2. Fiduciary Matters 3. Investment Implications of World Population and Demographic Change Contact: William S. Nail; 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: April 16, 1998, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9805370 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, April 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Finance Commission Building Austin REVISED AGENDA: The complete agenda is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www. banking.state.tx.us/exec/fcagendca. html. A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the February 20, 1998 Finance Commission Meeting. B. Finance Commission Matters 1. Finance Commission Operations- Testimonies and Correspondence; Performance Reports; Legislative Activity; and Strategic Planning 2. Finance Commission Study Under Texas Finance Code sec.11.305(c): (A) Finance Commission Study Committee Report; and (B) Discussion of and Possible Vote on Finance commission Study Under Texas Finance Code sec.11.305(c) 3. Discussion of and Possible Vote on the Settlement of State of Texas v. The Marmon Mok Partnership, et al. 4. Audit Committee Report: (A) Discussion of an Vote to Approve the Department of Banking's Investment Officer Report; and (B) Discussion of and Vote to Approve the Internal Auditor's Audit Report on Department of Banking's Performance Measures 5. Committee on Finance Commission Agencies Consolidation Report 6. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to sec.9.34 C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to sec.4.3. 2. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendments to sec.4.3 3. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment New sec.17.3 4. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.17.23 5. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment New sec.21.1, a Proposed Amendment to sec.21.2, and New sec.sec.21.3, 21.31, 21.32, 21.41, and 21.42. 6. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.sec.21.4-21.8, and sec.21.23. D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.79.109 and sec.79.110. E. Report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Repeal of sec.sec.1.31-1.34 and 1.36-1.40 2. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.sec.1.30-1.34 and 1.36-1.40. 3. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed amendment to 7 TAC sec.1.102 F. Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: April 15, 1998, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9805303 General Land Office Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; Consideration and approval for awarding qualified high bids received at the forfeited land sale of April 28, 1998; consideration of adoption of resolution for Vincent Matrone; consideration of reinstatement of Daniel Bravi, Tract 8425, Comal County, Texas; consideration and approval of request for information in Investment Custodial Services; consideration and approval of optional redemptions of June 1, 1998 in the Veterans' Housing Assistance Program; Quarterly Investment Reports for the periods ending December 31, 1997 and March 31, 1998; consideration and approval of construction management oversight representative for the Texas Veterans' Homes; and staff reports. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: April 21, 1998, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9805588 General Services Commission Tuesday, April 28, 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. Initial Review of Staff's recommended 1999 Fiscal Year Operating Budget, Item 2. Consideration and potential action on proposed amendments to 1 TAC, sec.sec.113.1, concerning the statewide procurement training program, Item 3. Consideration and potential action on authorizing an increase to the change order contingency for Project No. 96-015-405, DPS -- New Area Office in Del Rio, Texas, in the amount of $49,110 for adding and renovating the existing on-site storage building, Item 4. Consideration and potential action on authorizing an increase to the change order contingency fund for Project No. 96-053-405, DPS- Addition/Renovation in San Marcos, Texas, in the amount of $13,989 for installation of carpet, Item 5. Consideration and potential action on the contract between the State Energy Conservation Office and the General Services Commission relating to sustainability services for the Texas Department of Health Laboratory Building, Item 6. Program Issues: A. Update on HUB Reporting, B. Construction Project Status Report; VI. Executive Session ton consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.071; 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: April 16, 1998, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9805373 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 12:00 p.m. Neuro Conference Room, (8th Floor South, Parkland Memorial Hospital, 5175 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility Task Force Operations Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act on: recommendations of a transient patient(s); review of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) facilities rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117) and standards related to (operations regarding the standardization of training for mechanical techs; water resuse; technician prohibited acts; and pharmacy); setting of a tentative date for the next subcommittee meeting; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: April 21, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9805577 Friday, May 1, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee, Rules Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members, guests and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the August 16, 1997 and October 17, 1997 meetings; recommendations from the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Training regarding non-certified technicians; proposed amendments to the rules relating to the regulation of persons performing radiologic procedures (25 TAC sec.sec.143.1 Purpose and Scope; 143.2 Definitions; 143.3 Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee; 143.4 Fees; 143.5 Applicability; 143.6 Application Requirements and Procedures; 143.7 Types of Certificates and Applicant Eligibility; 143.8 Examinations; 143.9 Standards for the Approval of Curricula and Instructors; 143.10 Certificate Issuance, Renewals, and Late Renewals; 143.11 Continuing Education; 143.12 Changes of Name and Address; 143.13 Certifying Persons with Criminal Backgrounds to be Medical Radiologic Technologists; 143.14, Disciplinary Actions; 143.15 Alternate Eligibility Requirements; 143.16 Dangerous or Hazardous Procedures; 143.17 Mandatory Training Programs for Non- Certified Technicians; 143.18 Registry of Non- Certified Technicians; 143.19 Hardship Exemptions and 143.20 Alternate training Requirements); other matters relating to the regulation of persons performing radiologic procedures not requiring Advisory Committee action; public comment; and an announcement of the next meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jeanette Hilsabeck, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6617. Filed: April 21, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9805578 Saturday, May 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Tower Two, Room 225, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee AGENDA: The advisory committee will introduce members, guests and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the August 15, 1997 and October 18, 1997 meetings; update on the hardships and non-certified technician registry, chair's report; program administrator's report; plan for review of rules (25 TAC, Chapter 143 as provided by sec.167 of the General Appropriations Act; recommendations from the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Training regarding non-certified technicians; proposed amendments to the rules relating to the regulation of persons performing radiologic procedures (25 TAC sec.sec.143.1 Purpose and Scope; 143.2 Definitions; 143.3 Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee; 143.4 Fees; 143.5 Applicability; 143.6 Application Requirements and Procedures; 143.7 types of Certificates and Applicant Eligibility; 143.8 Examinations; 143.9 Standards for the Approval of Curricula and Instructors; 143.10 Certificate Issuance, Renewals, and Late Renewals; 143.11 Continuing Education; 143.12 Changes of Name and Address; 143.13 Certifying Persons with Criminal Backgrounds to be Medical Radiologic Technologists; 143.14, Disciplinary Actions; 143.15 Alternate Eligibility Requirements; 143.16 Dangerous or Hazardous Procedures; 143.17 Mandatory Training Programs for Non- Certified Technicians; 143.18 Registry of Non-Certified Technicians; 143.19 Hardship Exemptions and 143.20 Alternate training Requirements); other matters relating to the regulation of persons performing radiologic procedures not requiring Advisory Committee action; public comment; and an announcement of the next meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jeanette Hilsabeck, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6617. Filed: April 21, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9805579 Monday, May 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110, The University of Texas Campus, 2405 East Campus Drive (26th and Red River Streets) Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the December 3, 1998 meeting; review and draft public comments received on proposed abortion facility licensing rules (25 TAC, Chapter 139 as published in the February 20, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 1474-1505 to include figures (23 Tex Reg 1654-1655); drafting of final rules (25 TAC, Chapter 139) for recommendaiton to the Texas board of Health; setting of future task force meeting dates if needed: and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or (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: April 21, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9805580 Wednesday, May 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-456, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street- Telephone Conference Call Meeting Austin Home and Community Support Services Advisory Committee AGENDA: The advisory committee will introduce guests and staff and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 12, 1998, meeting; Enforcement Action Committee report; final adoption of rules concerning an increase in branch office license fees (25 TAC, Chapter 115); and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Veronda Durden, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6647. Filed: April 21, 1998, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9805581 Texas Health Care Information Council Thursday, April 23, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Health Information Systems/Management Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Health Information Systems/Management Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: approval of minutes from March 24, 1998 meeting; Hospital discharge data (HDD) data specifications, requirements, edits and edit process (25 TAC 1301.11-1301.19); process for management of provider comments to be attached to HDD data; (25 TAC 1301.17(c) and 1301.18(k)); data security and confidentiality (25 TAC 1301.12(g) and 1301.18(b)(1)). Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 15, 1998, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9805300 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin HMO Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council HMO Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: call to order; report, discussion and possible formal action on the work of the Medicaid Crosswalk Task Force; report, discussion and possible formal action on the work of the Medical Task force to work with TDH Bureau of Medicaid Managed Care Task Force for reporting on 1997 enrollment; report from staff and committee members on possible data collection tools for measuring the performance of dental HMO's; report from staff and committee on the establishing guidelines for minimum enrollment per HMO per service area for purposes of reporting HEDIS to THCIC; report from staff on the progress of the HMO survey tool, and the data submission tool; development of communications plan for consumer education; other business; and adjourn. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 15, 1998, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9805308 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1502, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Appointments Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Health Information Appointments Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: review minutes of January 29, 1998; new appointments to Technical Advisory Committees; re-designation of overall charge and specific mission of Technical Advisory Committee; public comments; set dates for future meetings; and adjourn. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 15, 1998, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9805312 Thursday, April 30, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1502, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Appointments Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Appointments Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: approval of minutes of January 29, 1998 meeting; new appointments to technical advisory committees; redesignation of overall charges and missions of technical advisory committees; public comments; and setting future meeting dates. Visitor parking space at the Brown-Heatly Complex is limited. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation rather than personal cars. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9805538 Friday, May 1, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1420, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Hospital Discharge Data Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Hospital Discharge Data Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: approval of minutes January 30, 1998 and February 27, 1998; appeals to Council for exemption from rules by hospitals; proposed amendments to 25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19; data warehouse progress report and description of contract; recommendation concerning signing of data warehouse project contract; charges relating to data warehouse help desk and resubmission of batch data to data warehouse; definition of quality data; technical advisory committee reports; public comments; and setting future meeting dates. Visitor parking space at the Brown-Heatly Complex is limited. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation rather than personal cars. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9805540 Friday, May 1, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended Information Plan Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended Information Plan Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: approval of minutes of February 27, 1998; RFP for data analysis of 1997 HEDIS data during 1998; authorization for executive director to evaluate alternatives and enter into agreement for analysis of HMO/HEDIS data; technical advisory committee reports; consideration of HMO exemption requests; staff report and discussion concerning consumer education plans involving HMOs and HEDIS data; public comments; and setting future meeting dates. Visitor parking space at the Brown-Heatly Complex is limited. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation rather than personal cars. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9805539 Friday, May 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Consumer Education Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Consumer Education Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: minutes of January 30, 1998; report by technical advisory committee; recommendation of specific consumer education plan and projects; renaming of committee and redesignation of scope of work; public comments; and setting future meeting dates. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9805544 Friday, May 1, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1420, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Full Council AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: minutes of February 27, 1998; designation of committee memberships and committee chair replacement by vice chairperson; committee reports; consideration of appeals for exemption from rules by hospitals; consideration of appeals for exemption from rules by health maintenance organizations; amendments to Council by-laws concerning composition, authority, and responsibilities of Executive Committee; charges relating to data warehouse help desk and resubmission of batch data to data warehouse; definition of quality data; executive director's report; designation of new members of technical advisory committees; proposed amendments to hospital discharge data rules (2 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19); authorization for executive director to enter into contractual relationship with Commonwealth Clinical Systems; recommendation of specific consumer education plan and projects; instructing staff to draft administrative rules for proposal relating to by-laws for technical advisory committees; authorization for executive director to evaluation alternatives and enter into agreement for analysis of HMO/HEDIS data; public comments; and setting future meeting dates. Visitor Parking Space at the Brown-Heatly complex is limited. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation rather than personal cars. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9805545 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation ("THKC") Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 2:30 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: I. TELECONFERENCE: Before convening this meeting of the THKC Board in one location is difficult or impossible, some or all of the members of the THKC board will be appearing via teleconference in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act. II. BOARD AGENDA: -- Staff report regarding site visit to Dental Health Administrative and Consulting Services ("DHACS"), the third party administrator ("TPA") which submitted a proposal in response to THKC's Request for Proposal, and regarding DHACS' best and final offer. Board deliberation regarding same and possible action regarding award of TPA contract. -- Possible report from staff regarding: continuing public outreach, fundraising efforts and strategies, marketing and related objectives; the IRS' determination that THKC is eligible for tax-exempt status under sec.501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Board discussion regarding same. -- Timelines, future meetings, general updates, other administrative, procedural matters, public comment. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The THKC 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. Persons with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids, services or materials, please contact THKC at least 3 business days before the meeting. Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, P.O. Box 1506, Austin, Texas 78767-1506, (512) 424- 6565. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9805547 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, April 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. John H. Winters Building, 701 West 51st Street, Conference Room 410 East (Fourth Floor, East Tower) Austin Advisory Committee for Personal Care Facilities REVISED AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. II. Roll Call. III. Distribution of Current Advisory Committee Roster. IV. Nominations of Chairperson for this meeting; Introduction of Newly Appointed Members. V. Report from Marc Gold, Institutional Policy Section Manager, Long-Term Care-Regulatory. Review of Proposed Alzheimer's Personal Care Standards. VII. Other Business. VIII. Adjournment. Contact: Elva Longoria, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-342, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-2345. Filed: April 16, 1998, 1:29 p.m. TRD-9805342 Friday, May 1, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Classroom Two Austin Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Opening Comments. 2. Deputy Commissioner's Comments. 3. Approval of the Minutes. ACTION ITEMS: 4. Rules for Alzheimer Personal Care Homes. INFORMATION/TECHNICAL RULES: 5. Revisions to the Senate Bill 190 Nursing Facility Licensure Rules. 6. Clarification of Processing Deadlines. 7. In-home and Family Support Program Rule Changes. REPORTS: Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities; Proceedings of the Nursing Facility Subcommittee. 8. Open Discussion by Members. 9. Next Meeting/Adjournment. Contact: Jim Tennison, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 3151. Filed: April 20, 1998, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9805555 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, May 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0215.C -- To consider the application of OSCAR H. RODRIGUEZ, JR., El Paso, Texas, for a Credit Life, Health and Accident Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 4/7/98). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: April 20, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9805472 Wednesday, May 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0424.C -- To consider the application of LOYD EARL BYRD, Irving, Texas, for a Temporary Local Recording 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: April 20, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9805473 Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Property and Casualty Working Group of the Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licencing Statutes AGENDA: Discussion of the marketing of insurance products including electronic marketing on the Internet and telemarketing. Discussion of continuing education requirements including who should be subject to continuing education and how many hours should be required to keep a particular licence type in force. Discussions on the revenue neutrality of the changes proposed to the agents' licensing statutes. Possible continuation of discussions concerning the consolidation and streamlining of license types including discussions of non- resident licensing issues. 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: April 22, 1998, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9805662 Board of Law Examiners Friday, April 17, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings REVISED AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations; including the consideration of proposed agreed orders on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants, and/or probationary: John M. Love (Character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: April 16, 1998, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9805352 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Thursday, April 30, 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, Dennis Clements, for advertising that he engages in the business of air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without obtaining the required license in violation TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art 75.22(a), pursuant to TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. arts 8861 and 9100, the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001 and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 20, 1998, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9805551 Thursday, April 30, 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, Mike Barrow, for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without obtaining the required license in violation TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art 8861 sec.3B, pursuant to TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. arts 8861 and 9100, the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001 and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 20, 1998, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9805552 Thursday, April 30, 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, Charles Brown, for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without obtaining the required license in violation TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art 8861 sec.3B, pursuant to TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. arts 8861 and 9100, the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001 and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 20, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9805553 Thursday, April 30, 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, Mike Pryor, 1) for performing air conditioning and/or air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without obtaining the required license in violation TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. arts. 8861 (3B. 2) for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without first obtaining the rquired license, pursuant to the TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. arts 8861 and 9100, the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001 and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 20, 1998, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9805554 Texas Lottery Commission Saturday, April 25, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; consideration of and possible action on the appointment, employment, and duties of the Charitable Bingo Operations Director; consideration of and possible action, including adoption, on amendments to 16 TAC sec.402.554, concerning instant bingo; consideration of and possible action, including adoption, on amendments to 16 TAC sec.402.555, concerning cardminding devices; consideration of and possible action on the agency's FY 1999-2003 Strategic Plan; report, possible discussion and/or action on legislative interim committee hearings relating to the Texas Lottery Commission; consideration of and possible action on the entry of a Nunc Pro Tunc order in Docket No. 362-96- 1363, Texas Lottery Commission v. Dinh Thi Cushman, Agent d/b/a Happy Stop Food Market; Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; report by the Executive Director; report by the Acting Charitable Bingo Operations Director; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Bernal-Guerrero at (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Bernal-Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 344-5113. Filed: April 17, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9805450 Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will: Call the meeting to order; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the Mrch 4, 1998 Committee Meeting; status report; consideration of and possible action regarding training program referenced in the Bingo Enabling Act; report from TLC Security Division regarding statistical information pertaining to Bingo investigations and consideration and possible action concerning that report; Demonstration by TXTV Corp., a licensed System Service Provider regarding its bingo products, consideration and possible action concerning recommendation to Commission on TXTV Corp., System Service Provider and products; discussion, consideration and possible action on recommendations to Commission concerning System Service Providers; consideration, possible discussion and status of Administrative rules 16 TAC sec.402.554, instant bingo and 16 TAC sec.402.555, card-minding devices; discussion, consideration, and possible action including recommendations to Commission regarding the difference between licensed Distributors and licensed Systems Services Providers; discussion, consideration and possible action, including recommendations of proposed amendments to Administrative Rule 16 TAC sec.402.567, Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration, discussion and possible action on the Bingo Advisory Committee's annual report to the Commission on the committee's activities, discussion of future agenda items; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at 344-5120 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Bernal-Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 344-5113. Filed: April 21, 1998, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9805597 Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Friday, May 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph's Hospital, Eighth Floor, O'Gorman Room Houston Board of Directors AGENDA: The board will call to order the quarterly meeting, then adjourn into an executive session to receive advice of the Authority's attorneys concerning contemplated litigation related to the Authority's license application pending before the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and Ysleta del Sur Pueblo vs. Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., et al. The board will open the meeting to the public to approve minutes of their previous meeting; hear the general manager's reports on the year-to-date financial status, hear a report on the sale of revenue bonds, and the status of construction funds; discuss the status of the license hearings before SOAH, discuss the status of the Texas compact and other federal low-level waste compacts; review quarterly contract reports; hear a report on community development and local working group, public information program and the quality assurance program. The board will consider; approval of proposed rule-making for FY 1998 planning and implementation fees and a ten percent surcharge on planning and implementation fees for local public projects; approval of rule--making for waste disposal fees, and approval of the agency's strategic plan for FY 1998-2003. The board will hear public comments before adjourning. Contact: Lawrence r. Jacobi, Jr., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: April 21, 1998, 5:00 p.m. TRD-9805611 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between Commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas, 78753 (512) 239-3317. Filed: April 15, 1998, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9805297 Tuesday, April 30, 1998, 3:00 p.m. The Central Library, 805 Comanche Corpus Christi Office of the Chief Clerk AGENDA: For an informal public hearing concerning an application by Mr. Ted Anderson, owner of the proposed Sun Suite Hotel at 519 Everhart, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411, to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for Proposed Permit No. MSW-CP62,005 to authorize the construction of an enclosed structure over a closed MSW landfill. The Subject site is a 95,474 sq. ft. tract situated between South Padre Island Drive (SPID) and Tiger Lane behind the Outback Restaurant at 4227 SPID in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The proposed hotel project will include the development of an approximate 13,000 sq. ft. first floor footprint enclosed structure, 1000 sq. ft. of landscaping, and the balance being the paved areas. Contact: Annie Tyrone, P.O. Box 1308, Mail Code 108, Austin, Texas, 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: April 20, 1998, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9805477 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 1:00 p.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Building F, Room 2210, 12100 North IH35 Austin Texas Groundwater Protection Committee AGENDA: The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee will meet to discuss; subcommittee reports from Agricultural Chemicals, Data Management, Nonpoint Source, and Water Well Closure; presentation from Regional Water Planning; review and approval to publish amended committee rules, Legislative Report; future meeting dates, Information Exchange for Ground Water related activities, update on Committee Publications, update on Priority Groundwater Management Area and Risk Reduction rules. Contact: Mary Ambrose, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 239- 4800. Filed: April 17, 1998, 9:41 a.m. TRD-9805389 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Tuesday-Wednesday, May 5-6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225 Austin Board Business Meeting and Public Hearing AGENDA: The Board will commence in open session to: (1) Call to Order: (2) receive public comments regarding proposed amendments to rules sec.309.3 concerning narrow therapeutic index drugs; (3) hear announcements concerning board Members and staff; (4) consider for approval minutes from February 10, 1998, board Business Meeting; (4) consider for final adoption, amendments to rules sec.309.3 concerning prescription drug orders and narrow therapeutic index drugs and rule review of Chapter 309 (sec.sec.309.1-309.8) concerning generic substitution; (5) receive final report of Task Force on Immunizations; (6) consider for proposal new rule sec.295.15 concerning administration of immunizations and vaccinations; amendments to sec.283.9 concerning fee requirements for licensure; and sec.283.6 concerning preceptor requirements; (7) discussion of and possible action regarding: FY 1998 Expenditures; Board Member Travel Budget; Exemption of Summer Interns from FTE Cap; Peer Assistance Program Expenditures; PRN Financial Audit and Audit of Performance Measures; Strategic Plan for FY 1999-2003 and Next Update of Strategic Plan: FY 2000-2001 Proposed budgets; FY 2000-2001 Proposed PRN budgets; Petition for a Pilot Project from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Status Report of Task Force on Pharmacists' Working Conditions; Status Report on Task Force on Technician Training; Status Report on Health Professions Council; Request to Higher Education Coordinating Board Concerning the External Pharm. D. Degree and the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree; On Site Visit to Mail-Service Pharmacies; Issues Relating to the Operation of Class A and Class E Pharmacies; FY 1999 Calendar of Events; FY 97 Annual Report; Pharmacist Certification; Whether an Impaired Pharmacist May Own a Pharmacy; NABP Annual Meeting; NABP/AACP District VI Annual Meeting; SOAH Rules and Rule Review Plan; (8) report on active/pending complaints; (9) consider and take action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders; (10) Executive Session to consider Confidential Agreed Board Orders, Personnel Matters, and Executive Director's Evaluation: (11) discuss August 1998 agenda; (12) reports on recent and upcoming conferences and events. Contact: Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 333 Guadalupe, Box 21, Austin, Texas, 78701-3942, (512) 305-8000. Filed: April 21, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9805568 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Monday, April 27, 1998, 6:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510 Austin Applications Review Committee AGENDA: I. Discussion and possible action on the application of Margaret Givens II. Discussion and possible action on the application of Sobha Gadiraju III. Discussion and possible action on the application of Viviane Carvalho IV. Discussion and possible action on the selection of credentialing entities, as established by sec.323.4, Applications Review Committee Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: April 16, 1998, 10:03 p.m. TRD-9805323 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510 Austin Education Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Public comment III. Discussion and possible recommendations on the proposal by the Texas Physical Therapy Association that the Board implement an alternative process for reviewing, approving and accrediting continuing education units IV. Discussion and possible recommendations on changes to the Evaluations Checklist used by board-approved credentialing entities when evaluating the education of foreign-trained applicants V. Adjournment Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: April 16, 1998, 10:03 p.m. TRD-9805321 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Public comment III. Discussion and possible recommendation on the plan for review of agency rules as required by HB1, Article 9, sec.167. IV. Discussion and possible recommendation on proposing changes to sec.343.3, Referral Requirement and Exceptions to Referral Requirement V. Discussion and possible recommendation on proposing a rule establishing fines for infractions against Chapter 347, Registration of Facilities VI. Discussion and possible recommendation on proposing changes to Chapter 321, Definitions VII. Discussion and possible recommendation on request for review of Chapter 321, Definitions, regarding PT/PTA interaction requirements VIII. Discussion and possible recommendation on proposing rules regarding electronic documentation IX. Discussion and possible recommendation on "double licensure" issues X. Discussion and possible recommendation on the proposal by the Texas Physical Therapy Association that the Board implement an alternative process for reviewing, approving and accrediting continuing education units XI. Adjournment Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: April 16, 1998, 10:03 p.m. TRD-9805322 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Thursday, April 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: April 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. -- Call to order and roll call. Consideration of Minutes of 4/15/98 Enfocement committee Meeting for Adoption as Recorded. Review of Citation List and possible action. Review of Applicants with Past Criminal Convictions and possible action. Complaint Cases for Review The following case will be reviewed by and possibly acted upon by the Committee: Case # 98000531. Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458-2145. Filed: April 16, 1998, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9805320 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, April 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room, 125E Austin Board of Protective and Regulatory Services AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. WORK SESSION: The Board will conduct a work session and will be briefed on: a. PRS's Strategic plan for FY 1999-2003; b. Major issues regarding the Legislative Appropriations Request; c. Update of changes to the PRS's goals and objectives to the PRS's strategic planning and budget structure. The Board will move to the main Public Hearing Room, 125-E, to address the following agenda items at the conclusion of the work session.2. Minutes of February 27, 1998. 3. Award from Child Welfare League of America. 4. Public Testimony. 5. Report by Chairman. 6. Report by Executive Director. 7. Staff Reports: a. Budget/Finance; b. Automation; c. Arlington Region Competitive Procurement Pilot- Permanency achieved through Coordinated Efforts (PACE) Project. 8. New Business: a. New rules in child care licensing on imposing a penalty in the form of a fine for violations of licensing law, rules or standards. *b. Proposed rules for investigations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons served by community mental health and mental retardation centers. *9. Old Business: a. New child care licensing rules to govern the Alternative Accreditation Program. *b. Proposed repeal to rules in child care licensing converting outdated waiver requests and duplicative registered family home standards. *c. Proposed amendments to rules for child care licensing concerning definitions, facilities exempt from licensing, liability insurance, exemptions, administrative licensing suspension, appeals not requested, requesting for waiver/variance, requesting an administrative review notification of compliant investigation, findings of the complaint investigation, registration, regulations for registered family homes, release hearing for a facility employee and facility responsibility, and the repeal of rules concerning requirements for an advisory opinion and exemptions from registration. *d. Proposed rule change for contracting with residential child care providers. ** Denotes Action Items. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030. (512) 438-4435. Filed: April 16, 1998, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9805325 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Friday, May 15, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, suite 2-400A Austin Psychological Associate Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Psychological Associate Advisory Committee to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will meet to consider public comments, minutes of the June 1997 meeting; rules; reports from the Chair of the Committee, the Executive Director of the Agency and the General Counsel of the Agency; reports from the following sub-committees: Disciplinary Sanctions, Financial Advisory, Legislative, Legal Issues, Policies and Procedures, Public Information and Relations, Professional/Ethical Standards and Development, Professional Reimbursement Guidelines, Publications and Research, and Supervisory Guidelines. The Committee will also plan for future advisory Committee meetings, elect officers and hold an executive session to seek legal advice. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: April 20, 1998, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9805467 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, May 1, 1998, 10:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, Seventh Floor, Robert W. Gee Hearing Room, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will be held to investigate the most economical reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located. Contact: Mario S. DePillis, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7402. Filed: April 21, 1998, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9805609 Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference will be held on the above date and time in Docket No. 18847- Application of United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. for approval of a One-Time Surcharge to Recover the Costs of the Implementation of 1+Intralata toll Presubscription Pursuant to PUC Subst. R. 23.103 and Docket No. 18848- Application of Central Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. for Approval of a One- Time Surcharge to Recover the Costs of the Implementation of 1+ Intralata Toll Presubscription Pursuant to PUC Subst. R. 23.103. Contact: Stephen J. Davis, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7206. Filed: April 16, 1998, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9805361 Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference will be held on the above date and time in Docket No. 18830-Application of CONTEL OF TEXAS, INC., to Revise Access Service Tariff to Incorporate the Terms and Rates of a Cost Recovery Surcharge Pursuant to PUC Subst. R. 23.103 and Docket No. 18831- Application of GTE-Southwest, Inc. to Revise Access Service Tariff to Incorporate the Terms and Rates of a Cost Recovery Surcharge Pursuant to PUC Subst. R. 23.103. Contact: Stephen J. Davis, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7206. Filed: April 20, 1998, 11:30 a.m. TRD-9805500 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or form 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: April 17, 1998, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9805399 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: GUD 8845: Application of Koch Midstream Services and Affiliates for a permit to construct a sour gas pipeline facility. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: April 17, 1998, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9805429 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: The need for a Railroad Commission representative to attend the meeting between TEPPCO and the General Land Office on or about May 1, 1998, to discuss provisions of General Land Office easement contracts. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: April 20, 1998, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9805550 Texas Real Estate Commission Monday, May 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TREC Headquarters Office, 1101 Camino La Costa, Conference Room 235 Austin AGENDA: Call to order; Minutes of March 22-23, 1998 Commission meeting; Staff reports; committee reports; General comments from visitors; Discussion only of proposed amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.223, concerning standard inspection report form; Discussion and possible action to adopt amendments to 22 TAC sec.sec.535.71, 535.81, 535.92, 535.93, 535.95, 535.101, 535.111-535.113, 535.121-535-123, 535.131, 535.133, 535.141, 535.143, 535.144, 535.146, 535.150, 535.154-535.160, and 535.300, relating to provisions of The Real Estate License Act; Executive session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.071; Discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds; Discussion and possible action to approve strategic plan for 1999-2003; Discussion and possible action to approve rule review plan; Discussion and possible action to authorize filing notice of intention to review 22 TAC Chapter 531, concerning canons of professional ethics and conduct for real estate licensees; Discussion and possible action to withdraw amendment to 22 TAC sec.sec.537.11 and 537.42, concerning agreement for mediation; Discussion and possible action to propose: (a) amendment to 22 TAC sec.537.11, concerning standard contract forms, and a disclosure form to be used by a licensee when an addendum is attached to a promulgated contract form; (b) amendment to 22 TAC sec.537.22, concerning back-up contact addendum; (c) amendment to 22 TAC sec.537.42, concerning agreement for mediation; (d) new 22 TAC sec.537.45, concerning notice of termination of contract; (e) new 22 TAC sec.537.46, concerning amendment to contract; Discussion and possible action to propose amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.400, concerning registration of easement of right- of-way agents, and a new 22 TAC sec.535.403, concerning renewal of registration; Discussion and possible action to renew contract with NAI Block to administer licensing examinations; Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Licensing and Education, Don Dudley, to approve courses, MCE providers, and instructors; Discussion of 22 TAC sec.535.72 (h), concerning presentation of MCE courses; Discussion and possible action to approve: (a) Courses to be offered by: Nancy Hawes Real Estate School; (b) MCE courses to be offered by: Austin Board of REALTORS; Training, Education and Marketing Services, Inc., Real Estate Education Services; International Right of Way Association; Consideration of complaint information concerning; Janette Beaver; Harry Maurice Carlton; Tonya J. Moore Esquibel; George G. MacDonald; Harry J. Mosser; Lawrence H. Sanchez; Lilliam Maria Sarabia; John Edgar Simmons; Marjorie Sue Springer; Motion for Rehearing in Hearing No. 98-567-972022, In the Matter of the Application to License Eric Shawn White as a Real Estate Salesperson; Motion for Rehearing in Hearing No. 98-05-971529, In the Matter of Wilfred Osith Okolie; Entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future meetings. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevermont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9805533 Texas Rural Community Health System Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 10:00 a.m., Committees; Noon, Full Board 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Full Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Reading and approval of minutes. 3. Discussion of Committee Reports. 4. Board In-Service Presentation. 5. New Business. 6. Old Business. 7. Board Member Comments and Discussion 8. Public Comments 9. Schedule next meeting. Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0119. Filed: April 17, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9805420 Texas Savings and Loan Department Friday, May 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Third Floor, Finance Commission Building Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from First American Bank Texas, SSB, Bryan, Texas, to operate a branch office at 4601 Capital of Texas Highway North, Suite B-100, Austin, Texas from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: April 15, 1998, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9805307 State Seed and Plant Board Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 8919 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120, Texas Department of Agriculture Regional Office San Antonio Board/Committee AGENDA: Discussion and Action On: Minutes of the November 10, 1997, December 1, 1997 and February 20, 1998 Meetings; Election of Officers; Appointment of Sorghum and Sunflower Advisory Board; Report on Winter Test Growouts; 1998 Approved Inspectors for Certification; Request to Discuss Systematic Distribution of Native Species: applicants for License as Certified Seed Growers: Acknowledgment of Foreign Designations; Acknowledgment of Nomenclature Requests; Variety Name Changes; Eligibility of seed sources used to produce Tifleaf II hybrid pearl millet; Requests for Certification Eligibility; and Public comment. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 620, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: April 17, 1998, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9805408 Thursday, April 30, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 8919 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120, Texas Department of Agriculture Regional Office San Antonio Seed Arbitration Board AGENDA: The State Seed and Plant Board, acting as the Seed Arbitration Board, will discuss and possibly take action on the following sworn complaint filed for arbitration: Joe M. Mahan and Darryl Mahan vs. Petoseed, Inc., ESCO Distributing and Baxter Seed Company Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 620, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: April 21, 1998, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9805595 Structural Pest Control Board Thursday, April 30, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.110 Austin Public Hearing and Regular Meeting AGENDA: I. Approval of Board Minutes of February 10, 1998. II. Public comment and Public Hearing on sec.595.17, Incidental Use in Schools III. Consider for Adoption sec.595.17, Incidental Use for Schools. IV. Possible Proposal of Amendments to sec.591.21, 595.5 and 599.7 V. Review Agreed Administrative Penalties and Consent Agreements. VI. Review current disclosure and new disclosures on Borates. VII. Adopt a plan to review agency rules. VIII. Approval of Policy and Personnel Manual. IX. Board Member Notebook X. Executive Director's Report. XI. Adjourn. Follow with Strategic Planning Committee Meeting. Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 451-7200. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9805534 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, April 23, 1998, 4:30 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514e Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of March 27,1 1998 Meeting 2. Consideration of Proposed Sales of TRS Participation Interest in One Financial Place Note and First Lien Mortgage For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD, (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400, Filed: April 15, 1998, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9805301 Friday, April 24, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Introduction and Orientation -- The Board of Trustees will meet with the Board of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, Texas County and District Retirement System, and Texas Municipal Retirement System at a 1998 Texas Public Fund Trustees; Conference. There will be no deliberations and no vote will be taken. 2. Contemporary Issued in Plan Design 3. Break out Sessions of: a. Straight Talk on Social Security b. Shareholder Voter Rights 4. How Important is Asset Allocation? 5. Breakout Sessions of: a. What Role Does Fixed Income Play in Plan Structure? b. Alternative Investments For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD, (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400, Filed: April 16, 1998, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9805359 Saturday, April 25, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. The Board of Trustees will continue its meeting with the Board of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, Texas County and District Retirement System, and Texas Municipal Retirement System at a 1998 Texas Public Fund Trustees; Conference. There will be no deliberations and no vote will be taken. 2. Fiduciary Matters 3. Investment Implications of World Population and Demographic Change For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD, (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400, Filed: April 16, 1998, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9805360 Texas State Technical College System Friday, May 1, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 3801 Campus Driver, TSTC Waco, IDEAS Center Waco Board of Regents Committees AGENDA: Discussion and Review of the following TSTC Policy Committee Minute Orders and Reports Committee of the Whole Policy Committee for Instruction and Student Services Policy Committee for Fiscal Affairs Policy Committee for Facilities Policy Committee for Human Resources and Development Reconvene Committee of the Whole Contact: Sandra Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 78705, (254) 867-3964. Filed: April 21, 1998, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9805585 Friday, May 1, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 3801 Campus Driver, TSTC Waco, IDEAS Center Waco Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will meet in regular session to take action on: Non- Competitive Grant to the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, Classes Meeting with Less than Ten Students, Declaration of buildings 18-02 and 19-02 as not needed for educational purposes at Waco, Requests for Budget change, Tuition and Fees for FY 1999, Board Plan Rates for FY 1999, Emoluments for FY 1999, Operating Budget for FY 1999, Approval of vending machine and pay telephone contracts at Waco/Marshall, Advertise and Award a Purchase Order for Rail Repair at Amarillo, Update the Appraisal of Property at Amarillo, Change Order for landfill at Amarillo, Demotion and removal of buildings 18-02 and 19-02 at Waco, Lease with the Federal Aviation Administration for the operation and maintenance of the instrument landing system runway at Waco, Award a contract for Construction of the Child Care Center at Harlingen, Exchange of Property at Harlingen, Approval of plans and specifications for construction of Autobody/Agricultural Technology Building at Harlingen, Award contract for construction of a parking lot at Block 73 at Harlingen, Acceptance of the Science and Technology Building at Harlingen, Acceptance of Bid and Award of contract for HVAC System at the Diesel Mechanics and Related Studies buildings at Sweetwater, Appointment of General Counsel, Appointment of Vice Chancellor, Resolutions of Appreciation for Murray Watson and Robert Kinney. Contact: Sandra Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 78705, (254) 867-3964. Filed: April 21, 1998, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9805586 Friday, May 1, 1998, 1:45 p.m. 3801 Campus Driver, TSTC Waco, IDEAS Center Waco Board of Regents Closed Meeting AGENDA: Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.071, 551.074 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to include the following: Alynn Mitchell vs. Texas State Technical College and the State of Texas and John Gartman and Joe Penick Discuss Dr. William Segura's Contract Terms Contact: Sandra Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 78705, (254) 867-3964. Filed: April 21, 1998, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9805587 Texas Department of Transportation Monday, May 11, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 200 East Riverside Drive, Room 101 Austin Household Good Carrier Advisory Committee AGENDA: Convene. Review and approval of minutes from April 3, 1998 and April 20, 1998 meetings. 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 for modernizing and streamlining department rules adopted under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House Bill 1418, 75th Legislature, 1997, Agenda and date of next meeting. Adjourn. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: April 22, 1998, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9805645 The University of Texas System Monday, April 20, 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: April 16, 1998, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9805347 Monday, April 20, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 21st and San Jacinto Streets, Bellmont Hall 718 Austin U.T. Austin- Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women REVISED 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: April 17, 1998, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9805393 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center -- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof Contact: Anthon;y Mastromarino, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 101, Houston, Texas (713) 792-3220. Filed: April 16, 1998, 1:01 p.m. TRD-9805339 Friday, April 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Regents' Conference Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 207 West Seventh Street Austin Board of Regents' Business Affairs and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Business Affairs and Audit Committee will meet in Open Session to consider utility deregulation, compliance project, HUB program update, status of Optional Retirement Program, Workers' Compensation Report, update on health insurance issues, Year 2000 computer status, and audit issues. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981; (512) 499-4402. Filed: April 17, 1998, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9805396 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, April 28, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. The Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' compensation Insurance Fund ("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 1998. The dinner is intended as a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: April 20, 1998, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9805507 Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the February 25, 1998, Board Meeting; Action Items; Consideration of Amendments to START Policies and Procedures; Consideration of Any Additional Necessary Actions for Retirement of Defeasance of Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds; Financial Report; Status Report; Informational Items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; Report of the Audit Committee; Report of the Operations Committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: April 20, 1998, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9805536 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Monday-Tuesday, April 27-28, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively Austin Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street, Capitol Terrace North and South Austin AGENDA: Agenda 1:00 p.m., April 27, 1998- Call to Order, Announcements; Public Comments; Action Item: Approval of Minutes of February 19-20, 1998 Meeting; Panel of Local Workforce Board Executive Directors Engaging in Dialog with Council on Successful Workforce Initiatives; Presentation by Tx. Dept. of Economic Development on Smart Jobs; Presentation by Tx. Workforce Commission on Skill Development Fund; Recess at 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m., April 28, 1998 -- Call to Order; Public Comments; Briefing Items: Report of Program Policy and Oversight Committee, School-to-Work Evaluation JTPA Title III (Dislocated Worker) Funding Policy, CY 1998 Title IIB Summer Youth Employee and Training Program Plans; Report of Strategic Planning Committee on Strategic Plan for the Workforce Development System in Tx.; and Report of Program Policy and Oversight Committee on the Tx. JTPA Report for 1996, the CY 1998 Title IIB Summer Youth Employment and Training Program Plans, and JTPA Title III (Dislocated Worker) Funding Policy; Information Items: Report of Texas Skill Standards Board; Report of Apprenticeship Training Subcommittee on Funding, and Local Workforce Development Board Status Report; Unfinished/Other Business: Comments from Chair, Next Meeting/Agenda Items, Future Meeting Dates, Status on Overview of Workforce Development Programs/Acronyms and Glossary of Terms, and Committee Assignments; 11:00 a.m. -- Adjourn. Persons requiring ADA assistance, materials or services are requested to contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: April 16, 1998, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9805315 Monday-Tuesday, April 27-28, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively Austin Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street, Capitol Terrace North and South Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Agenda Item Added to Original Agenda Posted on April 16, 1998, docket # 9805315. Action Item: FFY 1998 Amended State Plan of Operation for Texas Food Stamp Employment and Training (E&T) Program. Persons requiring ADA assistance, materials or services are requested to contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days prior to the meeting. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Action Item inadvertently omitted from original agenda. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: April 22, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9805541 Monday-Tuesday, April 27-28, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively Austin Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street, Capitol Terrace North and South Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Agenda Item Added to Original Agenda Posted on April 16, 1998, docket # 9805315. Executive Session: After recessing at 4:30 p.m. on 4/27/98, the full council will meet in executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters. Persons requiring ADA assistance, materials or services are requested to contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days prior to the meeting. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Executive Session called to address personnel and legal issues which have arisen since original posting of meeting notice. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: April 22, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9805649 Monday, April 27, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Austin Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street, Capitol Terrace North and South Austin Program Policy and Oversight Committee AGENDA: 10:30 a.m.-- Call to Order, Announcements; Public Comments; Action Items: Texas Job Training Partnership Act Report for 1996. CY1998 Title IIB Summer Youth Employment and Training Program Plans, and JTPA Title III (Dislocated Worker) Funding Policy; Briefing Items: FY1998 JTPA Incentive and Sanctions Policy for Workforce Development, Consolidated State Plans under Titles II and III of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) for Program Years (PYs) 1998 and 1999 and FY 1998 Wagner-Peyser Plan, and Status Report on 8% Education Coordination Fund; Informational Item: Third Quarter JTPA Performance Report (1997-1998); Other Business; Adjourn. Persons requiring ADA assistance, materials or services are requested to contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: April 16, 1998, 8:21 a.m. TRD-9805314 Monday, April 27, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Austin Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street, Capitol Terrace North and South Austin Program Policy and Oversight Committee REVISED AGENDA: Agenda Item Added to Original Agenda Posted on 4/16/98, docket #9805314. Action Item: FFY 1998 Amended State Plan of Operation for Texas Food Stamp Employment and Training (ET&T) Program. Persons requiring ADA assistance, materials or services are requested to contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: April 20, 1998, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9805549 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Austin Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street, Capitol Terrace North and South Austin Ad Hoc Committee on Welfare-to-Work EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Agenda: 11:00 a.m. --Call to Order; Public Comments; Discussion Items: Organization of Committee, and Committee's Scope of Work, 11:30 a.m. -- Adjourn. Persons requiring ADA assistance, materials or services are requested to contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days prior to the meeting. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Committee has just formed and since the members will be in town for a full Council meeting on 4/27-28/98, it is cost effective to have the first committee meeting at this time. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: April 22, 1998, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9805656 Texas Workforce Commission Friday, April 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration and action on: (1) adoption of the Texas Job Training Partnership Act annual report -- program year 1996; (2) the calendar year (CY 1998 JTPA Title IIB, Summer Youth Employment and Training Program; and (3) setting the policy for the distribution of the federal allotment of JTPA Title III funds for the Dislocated Worker Program. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, (512) 463-8812. Filed: April 16, 1998, 10:34 a.m. TRD-9805327 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes: vote on minutes dated: December 23, 1997 and march 3, 1998; Public comment; General discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Service and related functions at the Texas Workforce Commission; Discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) acceptance of donations of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by Health and Human Services Agencies and TWC; (3) on a proposed rule concerning the Allocation of a Federal Grant received under 20 United States Code Annotated sec.6142 through the School-to-Careers Activities; (4) on the proposal and review of rules regarding Proprietary Schools (Chapter 807); (5) on proposed Welfare-to-Work Allocation Rule (40 TAC, sec.800.61); (6) on proposed Welfare-to-Work Program Rules (40 TAC, Chapter 839); (7) on adoption of Emergency Food Stamps Employment and Training Rules (Chapter 813); (8) on proposed Food Stamps Employment and Training Rules (Chapter 813); (9) on rules relating to the Work and Family Clearinghouse Distribution of Child Care Appropriations to School Districts Pursuant to Senate Bill 503 (40 TAC 809.201-809.205); (10) on modification and/or reallocation of Choices and Transitional Child Care Funding; (11) on the revisions to the Texas Workforce Commission Strategic Plan for submission to the Office of the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board; (12) on an affirmative action plan for Equal Opportunity and Diversity; (13) regarding Potential and Pending Applications for Certification and Recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for Certification; (14) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development boards; and (15) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council Nominees; 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; 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; TSEU/CWA Local 6186, AFL-CIO, Lucinda Robles, and Maria Roussett v. TWC et al; Barbara Woodard v. TEX; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgement); and Gene E. Merchnt et al v. TWC; Government Code sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of their Attorney as Privileged Communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedure Act; Actions, if any, resulting from Executive Session; Consideration and action on motion for attorney's fees for Appeal Tribunal No. 98-024575-1- 0298; Consideration, discussion, questions, and possible action on: (1) whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; and (2) higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Dockets 16 and 17. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, (512) 463-8812. Filed: April 20, 1998, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9805548 Regional Meetings Meetings filed April 15, 1998 Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, April 20, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clay Hodges, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 884-2695. TRD-9805294. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry Brownwood, April 20, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 646-9574. TRD-9805289. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership, met at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, April 24, 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-9805283. Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors, met at 5701 Springdale Road, Room H, April 20, 1998 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 919-5300. TRD-9805296. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, April 22, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9805293. LRGV Development Council (LRGVDC), Board of Directors, met at Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, April 23, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones Jr., or Anna M. Hernandez, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501-4705, (956) 682-3481. TRD-9805282. Nueces River Authority, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn, 2705 Houston Highway, Victoria, April 23, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802-0349, (830) 278-6810. TRD-9805281. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, April 22, 1998 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-7806. TRD-9805304. Regional Water Planning Group, Region "G", will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, May 4, 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-9805302. Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation, d/b/a The One-Call Board of Texas, Board, met at 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E2.026, Austin, April 22, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald M. Ward, P.O. Box 684562, Austin, Texas 78768-4562, (512) 477-2255. TRD-9805305. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, April 22, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD- 9805311. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive committee, met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, April 22, 1998 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9805291. Wichita Falls MPO, Policy Advisory Committee, met at City Council Conference Room Memorial Auditorium, 1300 Seventh Street, Wichita Falls, April 24, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Luedke, P.O. Box 1431, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, (940) 761-7447. TRD-9805290. Meetings filed April 16, 1998 Burke Center, Board of Trustees, met at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, April 28, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Chauntel Moore, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9805316. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, met at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, April 25, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (254) 298-7010. TRD-9805358. Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA, Board of Trustees, met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, April 23, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD- 9805337. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Personnel Committee, met at 4020 Lakecliffe Drive, Harker Heights, April 21, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9805332. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee, met at 4020 Lakecliffe Drive, Harker Heights, April 21, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9805331. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Meeting, was held at 4020 Lakecliffe Drive, Harker Heights, April 28, 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-9805333. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at 3939 North Hampton, Dallas, April 21, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9805317. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Initial Water Planning Board, Region "I", met at Highway 190, Alabama Coushatta Indian Reservation, Livingston, April 22, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704, or (409) 384-5390. TRD-9805371. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, April 22, 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-9805353. Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, Board of Directors, met at 1306 Brown, Jourdanton, April 22, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Evergreen UWCD, P.O. Box 155, Jourdanton, Texas 78026, (830) 769-3740. TRD- 9805364. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Solid Waste Management Council, met at 320 Franklin, Waco, April 22, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, at (254) 756-7822. TRD-9805351. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, April 23, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9805367. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District 356, met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, April 20, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar, Suite 4, Kingsville, Texas 78363, (512) 592- 0309. TRD-9805368. Kelberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District 356, will meet at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, May 18, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar, Suite 4, Kingville, Texas 78363, (512) 592-0309. TRD-9805319. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees- Program Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, April 21, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD- 9805365. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees- Resource Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, April 23, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD- 9805366. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees- Regular Meeting, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, April 27, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD- 9805372. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, April 22, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9805318. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, Arlington, April 23, 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-9805328. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 415 West Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, April 23, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, (806) 372-3381. TRD- 9805329. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9805340. Meetings filed April 17, 1998 Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2323 West Front Street, Board Room, Tyler, April 23, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD-9805401. Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), Board of Directors, met at 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 389- 1011. TRD-9805397. Carson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, April 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, (806) 537-3569. TRD-9805443. Education Service Center, Region XI, Board of Directors, met at 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, April 20, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9805409. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, April 21, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete Islas, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522, TRD-9805378. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Personnel Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, April 21, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9805395. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, April 21, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9805394. Lower Colorado River Authority, Emerging Issues Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, April 22, 1998 and reconvened if necessary April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD-9805428. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, April 22, 1998 and reconvened if necessary April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD-9805427. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, April 22, 1998 and reconvened if necessary April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD-9805426. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, April 22, 1998 and reconvened if necessary April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD- 9805425. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, April 22, 1998 and reconvened if necessary April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD-9805424. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, April 22, 1998 and reconvened if necessary April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD- 9805423. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, April 22, 1998 and reconvened if necessary April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD- 9805422. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, April 22, 1998 and reconvened if necessary April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3371. TRD-9805421. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors, met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, April 21, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, (409) 892-4011. TRD- 9805436. Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium (aka Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.) Lower Rio Grande Valley School-to-Work Consortium, Semiannual Members Meeting, met at Victoria Palms Resort, The Ballroom, 602 North Victoria Road, Donna, April 23, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550- 3697, (956) 425-0729. TRD-9805438. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, April 22, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9805451. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee, met at 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, April 22, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tim Trevino, 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 278-4151. TRD-9805432. Montague County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 312 Rusk Street, Montague, April 22, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from June Deaton, 312 Rusk Street, Montague, Texas 76251, (940) 894-6011. TRD- 9805400. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee, met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, April 23, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237- 2362. TRD-9805382. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, April 23, 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- 9805380. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, April 23, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9805381. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, April 23, 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- 9805385. South Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, April 23, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Myrna V. Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD-9805418. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 130 N. Armstrong, Tulia, Thursday, April 23, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, (806) 995-4118. TRD-9805384. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees, met at the Cliffs at Possum Kingdom, HC 51, Graford, April 24, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 719-6521. TRD-9805448. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Texas Tech Prep Consortium, Tech Prep Advisory Committee, met at 1025 E North 10th Street, COG Conference Room, Abilene, April 23, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained form Tina Melendez, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9805430. Meetings Filed April 20, 1998 Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9805531. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, May 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9805530. Central Texas Council of Governments, K-TUTS Transportation Planning Policy Board, met at Belton Corps of Engineers, 3110 FM 2271, Belton, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Reed, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-7075, extension 203. TRD-9805490. Central Texas Council of Governments, Killeen-Temple Urban Transportation Study, met at 201 East Second Avenue, Conference Room, Belton, April 29 and 30, 1998, at Noon both days. Information may be obtained from Jim Reed, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933-7075, extension 203. TRD-9805491. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Annual Meeting, met at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, April 28, 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-9805471. Education Service Center, Region IX, Board of Directors, met at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, April 29, 1998 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76305, (940) 322-6928. TRD-9805476. Education Service Center, Region 16, Board of Directors, met at Amarillo Club, Sixth and Tyler, Amarillo, April 24, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell L. Garrison, P.O. Box 30600, Amarillo, Texas 79120, (806) 376-5521. TRD-9805487. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Annual Membership Meeting, was held at Kempner WSC Offices, Kempner, April 23, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD- 9805462. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Special Board of Directors Meeting, was held at Kempner WSC Offices, Kempner, April 23, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932- 3701. TRD-9805463. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Membership Annual Meeting, was held at Highway 59, North Loop, VFW Hall, Livingston, April 25, 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-9805498. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Special Board of Directors meeting, was held at 622 South Washington, Livingston, April 25th, 1998, immediately following the Annual Membership meeting at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, (409) 327-3107, fax: (409) 327-8959. TRD-9805499. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, April 29, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9805546. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board Executive Council met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Third Floor Training room, Arlington, April 22, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Vassar, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9805461. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Quality Assurance Committee, met at United Way Human Services Center, 401/501 Sanford Street, Arlington, April 23, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Vassar, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9805470. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, April 27, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walt Sears, Jr. P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD-9805528. San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Steering Committee, met at International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, Corner of South Alamo and East Market Streets, San Antonio, April 27, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained form Janet A. Kennison, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78204. (210) 227-8651. TRD-9805535. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Chief Elected Official Workforce Committee, met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, April 22, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9805532. Meetings filed April 21, 1998 Brazos River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, April 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9805610. Colorado River Municipal Water District, Region F Regional Water Planning Group, met at 630 South Oakes, San Angelo, April 27, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Grant, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79712, (915) 267-6341. TRD-9805598. Education Service Center, Region V, Board, met at Region 5, Conference Center, 1750 Highway 96 Bypass, Silsbee, April 29, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert E. Nicks, Regional Five ESC, 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703-4299, (409) 838-5555. TRD-9805566. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, April 29, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9805596. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, April 24, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Cleveland, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-2879 or Fax: (830) 672-8345. TRD-9805563. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, April 28, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309, TRD-9805592. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors, met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, April 24, 1998, 10:30 a.m., rescheduled from April 21, 1998. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr. P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, (409) 892-4011. TRD-9805562. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at Highway 250, South, Hughes Springs, April 27, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walt Sears, Jr., P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD-9805594. Sabine River Authority, Board, met at Fredonia Hotel, 200 Fredonia Street, Nacogdoches, April 29, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 746-3200. TRD-9805569. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee, met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, Longview, April 30, 1998 at 5:30 p.m., rescheduled from 4/23/98. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9805600. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, Longview, April 30, 1998 at 6:00 p.m., rescheduled from 4/23/98. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9805601. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, Longview, April 30, 1998 at 6:30 p.m., rescheduled from 4/23/98. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9805599. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, Longview, April 30, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., rescheduled from 4/23/98. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9805602. San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force, will meet at "B" Room Municipal Plaza Building, 114 West Commerce, San Antonio, May 6, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Public Involvement Coordinator, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9805584. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA"), Personnel Committee, met at Holiday Inn Select LBJ Northeast, Board Room, 11350 LBJ Freeway at South Jupiter, Dallas, April 27, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD-9805593. Meetings filed April 22, 1998 Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, April 29, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9805615. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, April 30, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9805616. Hale County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Cotton Patch Cafe, 3314 Olton Road, Plainview, April 29, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West Eighth Street, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-4226. TRD-9805617. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, May 5, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9805663. Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group, (Region P), met at 201 East Jackson, El Campo, April 27, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Emmett Gloyna, (512) 782- 5229. TRD-9805646. Red River Authority of Texas, Regional Water Planning Group, Area B, met at Nortex Regional Planning Commission, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Galaxy Center #2, Wichita Falls, April 24, 1998 at 2:00 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-9805614. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees Finance, Human Relations Committee, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, April 30, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9805647. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Route 5, Winnsboro, April 27, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9805648. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at Mahon Library, Community Room, 1306 Ninth Street, Lubbock, April 30, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leah Huberty, P.O. Box 10227, (806) 744-1987. TRD-9805633.