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Office of the Attorney General
Correction of Error
The Office of the Attorney General submitted letter opinions for publication in 
the May 1, 1998, Texas Register (23 TexReg 4151). Due to a typographical error 
the word "University" was misprinted as "niversity" in the fourth line of LO-
#98-036. The LO should read as follows.
LO-#98-036. Request from Mr. Willard L. Jackson, Jr. Chairman, Board of Regents, 
Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne Avenue, Houston, Texas 77004, regarding 
whether a member of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents may serve as 
a volunteer, uncompensated coach (RQ-1025)
SUMMARY. A member of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents does not 
violate the common-law doctrine of incompatibility by performing unpaid 
volunteer coaching services for a section of the football team, nor does this 
service constitute a violation of Government Code section 572.051 or of the 
common-law conflict of interest rule. Any voluntary assistance provided by the 
regent must be consistent with any rules, regulations, and guidelines 
established by the regents under chapter 106 of the Education Code or chapter 
2109 of the Government Code, concerning volunteer programs established by 
governmental entities, as well as any other applicable laws or regulations.

Texas Cancer Council
Request for Application
NOTICE OF INVITATION:
The Texas Cancer Council hereby solicits the Texas Children's Cancer Center, 
Baylor College of Medicine to submit an application for Fiscal Year 1999 funds 
to facilitate a program to improve palliative care services for terminally ill 
children in Texas. The Texas Children's Cancer Center is uniquely qualified for 
this funding opportunity because of its central role in caring for terminally 
ill children in Texas.
CONTACT PERSON: For further information contact Don Ray, Program Manager, Texas 
Cancer Council, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190.
CLOSING DATE: The Texas Children's Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine's 
application must be received in the Texas Cancer Council's office by 5:00 p.m. 
on June 5, 1998.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Texas Cancer Council is the state agency dedicated 
to reducing the human and economic impact of cancer on Texans through the 
promotion and support of collaborative, innovative, and effective programs and 
policies for cancer prevention and control. The Council's initiatives are guided 
by the philosophy that a cooperative and unified effort by public, private, and 
volunteer sector agencies and individuals increases the ability of limited 
resources to serve more people and minimizes duplication of effort.
The Texas Children's Cancer Center uses services provided by numerous hospice 
programs throughout Texas to care for terminally ill children. Most of the 
hospice programs have limited pediatric experience, and often have had no 
experience with pediatric oncology patients. The needs of terminally ill 
children differ greatly from the needs of adult patients. Most families have 
developed trusting relationships with the staff at the Texas Children's Cancer 
Center and find it difficult to transfer care to a hospice program where they do 
not know the caregivers. It is important to maintain the continuity of care 
provided by individuals the child and family have grown to trust during the 
terminal stage of illness.
The Texas Cancer Council will provide funding for a collaborative effort to 
develop pediatric terminal care guidelines that will serve as a standard of care 
for hospices, community hospitals, and medical centers throughout Texas. During 
the first year of the project, an advisory committee will be established and a 
pain management booklet will be developed. Other symptom management guidelines 
will be written during year two of the project. These will include nausea and 
vomiting, constipation, bleeding, anemia, anorexia, and fatigue. The pediatric 
terminal care guidelines will be published and distributed to health care 
providers throughout Texas. In addition to the development of pediatric terminal 
care guidelines, a series of lay materials will be written for parents and 
families caring for a terminally ill child.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The application must conform to the Texas Cancer 
Council's application requirements, which are available from the Council office.
The application must provide for the establishment of an advisory committee made 
up of representatives of the different pediatric hospitals in Texas. The 
advisory committee will work with the contractor to:
1) assess currently available materials and their applicability to children;
2) develop clinical practice guidelines, including pain management standards, 
that will improve the supportive care management of terminally ill children;
3)design an interactive instructional module to complement the newly developed 
clinical practice guidelines;
4) implement ongoing evaluation of patient/family needs;
5) develop and disseminate education materials (English and Spanish) for 
families with terminally ill children;
6) establish a Web site that will provide access to education materials and 
expert consultation for community-based providers within Texas; and
7) evaluate effectiveness of pediatric terminal guidelines, instructional 
module, and Web site use.
FUNDING INFORMATION: The maximum amount of funding that may be requested for 
Fiscal Year 1999 is $80,000. Final funding is contingent upon the Texas Cancer 
Council's review and approval of the application at its meeting on August 5, 
1998. Maximum funding of $85,000 in Fiscal Year 2000 may be provided pending the 
availability of funds, the project's progress, and the submission of a 
meritorious funding continuation proposal for Fiscal Year 2000.
TRD-9806040
Mickey L. Jacobs, M.S.H.P.
Executive Director
Texas Cancer Council
Filed: April 29, 1998

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Notice of Rate Ceilings
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate 
ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Articles 1D.003 and 
1D.009, Title 79, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended (Articles 5069-
1D.003 and 1D.009, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 
05/11/98 - 05/17/98 is 18% for Consumer <sup>1</sup>/Agricultural/Commercial 
<sup>2</sup>/credit thru $250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 
05/11/98 - 05/17/98 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
<sup>1</sup>Credit for personal, family or household use.
<sup>2</sup>Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar 
purpose.
TRD-9807327
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: May 5, 1998

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Notice to Bidders
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice invites bids for 1998 Roof Renovation 
at Wynne Unit, Walker County, Huntsville, Texas. Work consists of complete 
removal of existing roof systems including insulation, base flashing, metal 
flashing, and present roof membrane. Installation of new insulation, roof system 
membrane with specified surfacing, base flashing, metal flashing, and counter 
flashing as specified. The work consists of roof replacement on several roof 
areas for an estimated total of 150,441 square feet. All work will be awarded 
under one lump-sum contract. The successful bidder will be required to meet the 
following requirements and submit evidence of same to Owner within five days 
after receiving notice of intent to award from the Owner.
A. Contractor must have a minimum of five consecutive years of experience as a 
General Contractor and provide references for at least three projects that have 
been completed of a dollar value and complexity equal to or greater than the 
proposed project.
B. Contractor must be bondable and insurable at the required coverage levels.
All Bid Proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of 5.0% of 
greatest amount bid. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the 
contract amount will be required upon award of a contract. Bid Documents can be 
purchased from the Architect/Engineer at a cost of $100 (non-refundable) per 
set, inclusive of mailing/delivery costs, or they may be viewed at various plan 
rooms. Payment checks for documents should be made payable to the 
Architect/Engineer: Amtech Roofing Consultants, Inc., 3300 South Gessner, Suite 
245, Houston, Texas 77063; Attention: Robert Alford, CPRC, President; Phone: 
(713) 266-4829, Facsimile: (713) 266-4977.
A Pre-Bid conference will be held 9:00 a.m. on May 19, 1998, at the Wynne Unit, 
Walker County, Huntsville, Texas. Assemble at the main picket gate of the unit. 
Attendance is mandatory. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:00 p.m. June 
16, 1998, in the large Conference Room at the Facilities Division located in the 
warehouse building of the TDCJ Administrative Complex (formally Brown Oil Tool) 
on Spur 59 off of Highway 75 North, Huntsville, Texas. The Owner reserves the 
right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality or irregularity.
A second site visit has been scheduled to allow for viewing and field measuring, 
only those contractors that attended the mandatory pre-bid conference and site 
visit may attend this May 27, 1998, site visit. The above scheduled times are 
the only times site visits will be allowed. 
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice requires the Contractor to make a good 
faith effort to include Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) in at 
least 26.1% of the total value of this construction contract award. Attention is 
called to the fact that not less than the minimum wage rates prescribed in the 
Special Conditions must be paid on these projects.
TRD-9807368
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: May 6, 1998

Request for Proposal - Job Order Contracting
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) announces that it will be 
issuing Solicitation Number 696FD-8-R0016 for cost and technical proposals in 
anticipation of award of proposed Job Order Contract(s). The Request for 
Proposals will be issued on or about May 11, 1998, with proposals due not later 
than close of business June 10, 1998.
A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 26, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. 
in the large conference room at the Facilities Division located in the warehouse 
building of the TDCJ Administrative complex (formerly Brown Oil Tool) on Spur 59 
off of Highway 75 North, Huntsville, Texas.
The proposed contract(s) are for general construction covering two 
geographically defined areas, North Zone and South Zone. Proposals may be 
submitted for one or both of the two zones. The contract(s) will have a base 
period of three full years with two one year option periods and shall not exceed 
a total of $50 million ($25 million each in the event of split award) for all 
work ordered.
Work will be ordered by issuance of individual job orders ranging in value of 
$15,000.00 to $1 million.
To be considered proposals must be submitted in strict compliance with the 
requirements of the Request for Proposals and the offeror must have attended the 
mandatory pre-proposal conference. Interested parties should submit their 
written request for the solicitation package to Texas Department of Criminal 
Justice, Administration Building, Room 137, Attention: Ronald C. McGuire, P.O. 
Box 4014, Huntsville, Texas 77342-4014. Fax requests are acceptableprovided that 
they are followed by an original signed hardcopy. Facsimile number: (409) 294-
6986.
For questions or difficulty in transmitting fax requests, contact Ronald C. 
McGuire at (409) 294-6380.
TDCJ is committed to increasing the use of Historically Underutilized Businesses 
(HUBs) in its ongoing construction program, and any contract(s) awarded 
subsequent to this solicitation process will require the contractor(s) to make a 
good faith effort to meet or exceed the agency's goal of 26.1% HUB participation 
in performing the contract(s).
TDCJ reserves the right to select one or more firms, or reject all proposals 
received.
TRD-9807369
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: May 6, 1998

Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Request for Proposal
Note to Applicants: The Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 
(TCDHH) announces the availability of up to $10,000 for one project to develop 
and implement a program to provide hearing aids to individuals who do not have 
any other resources to obtain them. An initial contract award for up to $10,000 
is for 3 months, beginning June 1, 1998 and ending August 31, 1998 with an 
option for a one year renewal. The contract may be renewed for an additional 
$10,000 beginning September 1, 1998, depending on availability of funds and a 
review of performance for the initial three month period. The Commission 
reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted.
The estimated funding level in this notice does not bind the Commission to make 
an award under this program or to award a specific funding level to a specified 
entity.
Purpose of Program: The program is designed to assist a target population of 
individuals who do not qualify for other assistance to obtain individually 
fitted hearing aids. Individuals who do not qualify for assistance from 
Medicaid, Texas Rehabilitation Commission, private insurance, Veterans' 
Administration, etc. and who show economic need for such assistance may be 
served by the project.
Population served may be children or adults but hearing aids must be limited to 
one per person. Hearing aids distributed through the project must be new and 
will be available at a state contract rate through the program. Preference is 
given for serving geographical areas that do not have any similar benefit 
programs available to the target population.
Eligible Applicants: Public or private non-profit agencies and organizations, 
including institutions of higher education, are eligible for assistance. 
Applicants that have access to non-State matching funds are encouraged to apply.
Selection Criteria: The Commission reviews each application to determine to what 
degree: 1. Relevance and importance of the project (10 points) a) The proposed 
plan is responsive to the program and addresses a significant need of the target 
population. 2. Documented details of the plan of operation (30 points) a) The 
proposed plan is well documented and provides sufficient details regarding how, 
when and where the project will be implemented; b) The proposed plan is adequate 
to accomplish the purpose of the program and to ensure proper and efficient 
management of the project; and c) There is a clear description of how the 
applicant will identify, select and serve project participants who are 
traditionally under served individuals. 3. Documented and demonstrated applicant 
ability and qualifications to serve the target population through the project 
(30 points) a) The key personnel have appropriate training and experience in 
serving the target population and to carry out the proposed services; b) The 
commitment of staff time is adequate to conduct all proposed activities; c) The 
past performance and accomplishments of the applicant indicate an ability to 
serve individuals eligible for the program; and d) An established address and 
published phone number is available where provider can be contacted. 4. Budget 
and cost effectiveness (30 points) a) The budget for the project is adequate to 
support the proposed activities; b) The costs are reasonable in relation to the 
objectives of the project; c) The budget for subcontracts (if appropriate) is 
detailed; d) The budget reflects that at least 90% of funding is related to 
direct provision of services and not more than 10% is dedicated to 
administrative costs of the program; and e) The budget narrative is detailed, 
which includes cost of hearing aids and number of individuals to be served.
Additional Information: 1. Preference may be given to a) Projects that can be 
duplicated in other locations, and b) Projects that can serve remote or rural 
areas where similar services are limited in availability. 2. Recognition must be 
given to TCDHH on all materials and documentation developed or associated with 
this program. 3. Recipient will be paid on a quarterly basis upon receipt of 
invoice and quarterly progress report.
Quarterly Progress Report: 1. Contractor must provide a narrative of the work 
performed for the quarter, which will include number of individuals receiving 
hearing aids and how these individuals were selected and served.
2. Contractor must provide a detailed narrative of the funding spent during the 
quarter, including a detailed invoice for reimbursement. 3. Additional funding 
that may be available for Fiscal Year 1999 may depend on an evaluation of 
progress made for Fiscal Year 1998.
Deadline: Complete proposal packets are available from TCDHH by contacting Rose 
Aird Minette at (512) 407-3250 (Voice) or 407-3251 (TTY) or 451-9316 (FAX). 
Proposals must be received in the TCDHH office at 4800 N. Lamar Suite #310 
Austin, TX 78756 by 5:00 p.m. May 22, 1998. Faxed proposals will be accepted, 
but an original proposal must be submitted to the above address as well.
TRD-9806063
David W. Myers
Executive Director
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Filed: April 30, 1998
State Board for Educator Certification


Request for Application Concerning Centers for the Professional Development  of 
Teachers - Phase 21
Filing Authority: This Request for Application (RFA) #705-98-005 is authorized 
under Texas Education Code, 21.047 Centers for the Professional Development of 
Teachers.
Eligible Applicants: Only institutions of higher education (IHEs) with fully 
approved Centers for the Professional Development of Teachers in collaboration 
with other institutions of higher education with approved teacher education 
programs, ISDs, ESCs, and other entities or businesses are eligible to apply.
Description: The purpose of this grant is to create innovative models, or 
replicate and expand existing models with proven effectiveness for addressing 
the state's critical need for preparing a diverse and numerous group of 
preservice and inservice teachers for full certification in identified critical 
shortage areas. Emphasis should be given to utilizing distance learning and/or 
other technologies as an integral part of the plan. Applications selected for 
funding must strongly define and engage the center collaborative in strategies 
that increase the diversity of the teaching force as well as the number of those 
that become teachers in accordance with Texas Administrative Code, 230.121 (b) 
(f).
Dates of Project: The Centers for Professional Development of Teachers - Phase 
21 will begin implementation during the 1998-1999 school year. Implementation 
must be completed by August 31, 1999. Applicants should plan for a starting date 
of August 10, 1998 and an ending date of no later than August 31, 1999.
Project Amount: Funding will be made on the merits of the applications submitted 
in accordance with program, activities, and services outlined in T.A.C. 230.121 
(f) and Sections V, VI, and VII of the RFA. A total of approximately $600,000.00 
is available for funding under this cycle. Funding amounts to each approved 
application will be competitive and no more than six applicants shall be funded 
from the total funds available.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be selected based on the ability of each 
applicant to carry out all the requirements contained in the RFA. All 
applications must be collaboratively developed with ISDs, ESCs, IHEs, and other 
entities or businesses. Applications will be reviewed for educational merit and 
evidence of the collaborative members functioning as equal partners committed to 
creating innovate models for recruiting, training, or retraining individuals in 
subject areas in addressing the critical shortage areas within the state.
The SBEC is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse 
any application that is submitted in response to this RFA. This RFA does not 
commit the SBEC to pay any costs incurred before an application is approved. The 
issuance of this RFA does not obligate the SBEC to award a grant or to pay any 
costs incurred in the preparation of a response.
For Requesting the Application or Further Information: A complete copy of RFA 
may be obtained by writing the: State Board for Educator Certification, Contract 
and Grant Administration, Teacher Retirement System Building, 1001 Trinity, 
Austin, TX 78701-2603, or by calling (512) 469-3000. Please refer to RFA #705-
98-005 in your request.
Deadline for Receipt of Application: The deadline for receiving an application 
in the SBEC Contract and Grant Administration is 3:00 p.m. (c.s.t.), Monday, 
July 6, 1998.
TRD-9806244
Stephanie Korcheck
Director of Policy and Planning
State Board for Educator Certification
Filed: May 4, 1998

General Services Commission
Notice to Bidders of Revised Bid Date and Prebid Conference Date and Time
SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION (GSC), FACILITIES 
CONSTRUCTION AND SPACE MANAGEMENT DIVISION (FCSM), P. O. BOX 13047, AUSTIN, 
TEXAS, 78711-3047, TELEPHONE (512) 463-3417, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1998, AT 3:00 
PM FOR:
Project Number 96-007-303, New Facilities for State Aircraft Pooling Board, 
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 10335 McWhirk Boulevard, Austin, Texas 
78719. The approximate cost for this project is $5,000,000.00.
Bid Receipt Location: Bids will be submitted to the General Services Commission 
at the Central Services Building, Bid Room 180, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, TX 
78701 or mailed to P. O. Box 13047, Austin, Texas 78711-3047. Clearly mark on 
the outside project number and title and that envelope contains a sealed bid.
Contractor Qualifications: Prime contractors are required to submit a 
Contractor's Qualifications Form on GSC's form no later than 5:00PM, on Tuesday, 
May 28, 1998, to document compliance with contractor's qualification 
requirements for this project. A copy of GSC's Contractor's Qualifications Form 
can be obtained by calling FCSM at (512) 463-3417 or the Architect. Information 
is to be used in determining if a contractor is qualified to receive a contract 
award for the project. A review by FCSM of contractor's qualifications 
statements is required prior to obtaining bid documents from the Architect.
Bid Documents: Plans and specifications will be available after Monday, May 4, 
1998, for prime contractors from Cox Design Associates, 4201 Bee Caves Road, 
Building A-101, Austin, Texas 78746, telephone: 327-4149, fax: 327-7679, upon 
receipt of a refundable deposit of $100.00 per set. Bid documents will be 
available for review at the FCSM office, 1711 San Jacinto, Suite 202, Austin, 
Texas 78701, Tel. (512) 463-3417, the Architect's offices, and the Plan Rooms of 
Associated General Contractors, F. W. Dodge Corporation, and the Associated 
Builders and Contractors.
Pre-Bid Conference: There will be a Pre-Bid Conference on Thursday, May 21, 
1998, at 1:30PM, at the existing State Aircraft Pooling Board facility, 4900 Old 
Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78723.
BIDS ARE TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE PROCEDURES.
TRD-9806079
Judy Ponder
General Counsel
General Services Commission
Filed: April 30, 1998

Texas Department of Health
Correction of Error to the Notice of Request for Proposals for Diabetes 
Awareness and Education in the Community Project
This is a correction of error to the Notice of Request for Proposals for 
Diabetes Awareness and Education in the Community Project, which was published 
in the April 24, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 4128), TRD 
9805257.
In the last paragraph of the notice, the telephone number for the contact 
person, Debra Owens, was incorrectly listed as (512) 459-7490, and the correct 
telephone number for Ms. Owens is (512) 458-7490.
TRD-9806086
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 1, 1998

Designation of Presbyterian Occupational Health Network as Site Serving 
Medically Underserved Populations
The Department of Health (department) is required under Texas Civil Statutes, 
Article 4495b, sec.3.06, to designate sites serving medically underserved 
populations. In addition, the department is required to publish notice of its 
designations in the Texas Register and to provide an opportunity for public 
comment on the designations.
Accordingly, the department has designated the following as a site serving 
medically underserved populations: Presbyterian Occupational Health Network,  
located at 101 Sage Street, Suite F, Terrell, Texas 75160. Designation is  based 
on proven eligibility as a site serving a disproportionate number of clients 
eligible for federal, state, or locally funded health care programs.
Oral and written comments on this designation may be directed to Ann Henry, 
Bureau of State Health Data and Policy Analysis, Texas Department of Health, 
1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, Telephone (512) 458-7261. Comments 
will be accepted for 30 days from the publication date of this notice.
TRD-9806147
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 1, 1998

Licensing Action for Radioactive Materials
The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding licenses for the 
possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the table below. The 
subheading labeled &ldquo;Location&rdquo; indicates the city in which the 
radioactive material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing 
"Throughout Texas" indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a 
temporary basis at job sites throughout the state.
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The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding licenses for the 
possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the table below. The 
subheading labeled "Location" indicates the city in which the radioactive 
material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing  "Throughout Texas" 
indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary basis at job 
sites throughout the state. In issuing new licenses and amending and renewing 
existing licenses, the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, 
has determined that the applicants are qualified by reason of training and 
experience to use the material in question for the purposes requested in 
accordance with Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation in such a manner as 
to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; 
the applicants' proposed equipment, facilities, and procedures are adequate to 
minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the 
issuance of the license(s) will not be inimical to the health and safety of the 
public or the environment; and the applicants satisfy any applicable special 
requirements in the Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation.
This notice affords the opportunity for a hearing on written request of a 
licensee, applicant, or "person affected" within 30 days of the date of 
publication of this notice. A "person affected" is defined as a person who is 
resident of a county, or a county adjacent to the county, in which the 
radioactive materials are or will be located, including any person who is doing 
business or who has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent county, 
and any local government in the county; and who can demonstrate that he has 
suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic damage due to emissions of 
radiation. A licensee, applicant, or "person affected" may request a hearing by 
writing Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, 
Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189.
Any request for a hearing must contain the name and address of the person who 
considers himself affected by Agency action, identify the subject license,  
specify the reasons why the person considers himself affected, and state the 
relief sought. If the person is represented by an agent, the name and address of 
the agent must be stated.
Copies of these documents and supporting materials are available for inspection 
and copying at the office of the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department 
of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, from 8:00 a.m. to 
5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays).
TRD-9807370
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 6, 1998

Notice of Revocation of Certificates of Registration
The Texas Department of Health (department), having duly filed complaints 
pursuant to Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part 13 (25 Texas 
Administrative Code, sec.289.112), has revoked the following certificates of 
registration: Semloh Corporation, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, R06703, 
April 30, 1998; R. Phillips X-Ray, Arlington, R20191, April 30, 1998; Sheri J. 
Talley, M.D., Fort Stockton, R19734, April 30, 1998; Terrell Veterinary Center, 
Terrell, R19826, April 30, 1998; North Central Expressway HealthCare Center, 
Dallas, R21348, April 30, 1998; Cheryl Nicoli Contreras, D.D.S., Rockwall, 
R22671, April 30, 1998. 
A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the  
Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building,  
8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except 
holidays).
TRD-9807373
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 6, 1998

Heart of Texas Council of Governments
Request for Proposals -- Public Notice
The Heart of Texas Council of Governments is the administrative and fiscal agent 
for the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board. The primary responsibility 
of the Workforce Development Board is to provide policy and program guidance and 
to exercise independent oversite of workforce development activities in 
partnership with local governments for the Heart of Texas region. The Heart of 
Texas region consists of Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Limestone, Hill, and McLennan 
counties.
The Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board is soliciting proposals for the 
management and operation of the Workforce Development Centers consistent with 
Title IIA, IIC, and III (EDWAA) of the Act and regulations, State of Texas 
Senate Bill 642 and House Bill 1863, the Texas Workforce Commission rules and 
regulations, and the Workforce Development Board's Strategic and Operational 
Plan for the six county area. Successful contractor(s) will assume management 
and operational control of existing Workforce Centers, which include outreach; 
recruitment; screening; and determination/certification of eligibility for JTPA 
Title II and III, Trade Adjustment Assistance, Defense Conversion Act; Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps Employment and Training, 
Welfare-to-Work, and/or other available employment and training programs; client 
outcome management/counseling; and coordination of participant supportive 
services.
For information, please contact HOTCOG, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Teas 76701 
(ATTN: Workforce Planning), (254) 756-7822. Proposals must be received by HOTCOG 
no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 1998. A bidder's conference was held at 
the Heart of Texas Workforce Center, 925 Columbus Avenue, Waco, Texas on 
Tuesday, May 5, at 10:00 a.m. HOTCOG reserves the right to reject any or all 
proposals received in response to this RFP.
TRD-9806138
Donna Tomlinson
Executive Assistant
Heart of Texas Council of Governments
Filed: May 1, 1998

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Request for Proposal
TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO A THIRTY COUNTY AREA IN 
THE ALAMO AREA, COSTAL BEND LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE, PERMIAN 
BASIN, RIO GRANDE, THE SOUTH TEXAS, AND WEST CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL AREAS
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is accepting 
proposals for a one and one-half year contract with a competent entity or 
individual to provide contract for deed consumer education workshops in thirty 
designated counties located within 200 miles of the Texas-Mexico border. The 
competent entity or individual will provide consumer education workshops to 
educate colonia residents, local officials, land developers, and other 
interested parties on the new provisions of the executory contract for deed 
transaction and the rights of a buyer who purchases residential land with a 
contract for deed. TDHCA's Office of Colonia Initiatives (OCI) will provide the 
initial training on contract for deed to the interested entity or individual.
The successful candidate will provide contract for deed consumer education after 
completion of TDHCA training as outlined in the workshop curriculum which 
includes: What is a Contract For Deed; Negative Aspects of the Contract For 
Deed; Determination and Notice of Applicability; Spanish Language Requirement; 
Seller's Disclosure of Condition of the Property; Seller's Disclosure of 
Financial Terms; Contract Terms Prohibited; Annual Accounting Statement; Buyer's 
Right to Cancel Contract Without Cause; Forfeiture and Acceleration or of 
Rescission; Notice of Forfeiture and Acceleration or of Rescission; Equity 
Protection: Sale of Property, Placement of Lien for Utility Service; The Buyer's 
Right to Pledge Interest In Property On Contracts Entered Into Before September 
1, 1995; Recording Requirements; and Title Transfer.
Interested parties should have experience in executing educational workshops, 
considerable experience working with colonia residents and/or low income 
populations, have geographical knowledge of colonias and/or substandard living 
conditions in the 30 designated counties, knowledge of the basic process of a 
contract for deed transaction, and experience in marketing to colonia residents 
or low income populations.
Proposals must be received at TDHCA headquarters no later than 5:00 p.m. on 
Monday, June 15th, 1998. Please call Juan Palacios or Ann Garcia at 1-800-462-
4251 at the OCI for more information.
TRD-9806041
Larry Paul Manley
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: April 29, 1998

Texas Department of Insurance
Insurer Services
The following application has been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance 
and is under consideration:
Application to change the name of COLONIA INSURANCE COMPANY to AXA GLOBAL RISKS 
US INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign property and casualty company. The home office 
is located in New York, New York.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Kathy Wilcox, 333 
Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-9806106
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 1, 1998

Notices of Public Hearing
The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2355 
scheduled for June 18, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby 
Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider 
a proposal made in a petition filed by the Texas Insurance Organization (TIO). 
TIO's petition seeks amendment of the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual 
(the Manual) Rule 74, to eliminate an inconsistency in Rule 74. Manual Rule 74 
governs the classifications used in writing liability and collision insurance. 
TIO's petition (Reference Number A-0298-07) was filed on February 6, 1998, and 
its revised petition was filed on March 30, 1998.
Manual Rule 74.A.3. currently classifies as 2D or 2DF an unmarried female under 
age 21 only if there is no male operator under 25 years of age. The proposed 
amendment would delete the condition, "and there is no male operator under 25 
years of age."
TIO's petition explains the rationale for its proposal as follows: There is 
presently an inconsistency in Rule 74 regarding the rating of vehicles when 
there are "youthful operators." The inconsistency arises in the application of 
Section C.5.b., which requires that, the company charge the highest rate equal 
to the number of autos that are principally operated by youthful operators. It 
has been the case until recently that a class 2.A. or 2.C. (both male) has 
always been at higher rates than class 2.D. (female). However, in recent years 
and in some territories the 2.D. class rate is higher than the 2.A. or 2.C. 
class.
Under Section A.3. of Rule 74 the 2.D. class can only be assigned if there is no 
male operator under 25 years of age. To illustrate the problem by example: 
assume an insuring situation where there are two parents, a son age 16 and a 
daughter age 17 with two autos in territory 01. The children use the mother's 
car when using a vehicle. Section C.5.b. requires that the highest rate equal to 
the number of autos principally operated by youthful operators be used. In this 
example it would be the 2.D. class. However, the 2.D. class could not be 
assigned because of Section A.3.
By eliminating the condition "and there is no male operator under 25 years of 
age" this conflict can be resolved. A copy of the petition containing the full 
text of the proposed amendments to the Manual is available for review in the 
office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe 
Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to request copies of the 
petition, please contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326; refer to (Reference 
Number A-0298-07).
Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted in writing within 30 days 
after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register, to the Office of the 
Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, 
Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David 
Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Automobile and Homeowners Group, Texas Department 
of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which 
exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 
(Administrative Procedure Act).
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's authority.
TRD-9806126
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 1, 1998

The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2356 
scheduled for June 18, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby 
Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider 
a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendment of the 
Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), Rule 74.E.3., to phase 
out the drugs and alcohol driving awareness training credit. Staff's petition 
(Reference Number A-0598-10-I), was filed on May 1, 1998.
Staff proposes the repeal of Manual Rule 74.E.3. and the phasing out of the 5% 
credit currently required for each auto principally operated by a person who 
successfully completes specified drugs and alcohol driving awareness training 
requirements. Staff proposes elimination of this credit because training of this 
nature is no longer specifically authorized by the Texas Administrative Code. 
Effective November 25, 1997, the TCADA repealed its rules relating to the drugs 
and alcohol driving awareness program. The absence of any formal criteria for 
review and approval of curriculum and certification of instructors for this 
program means there is no mechanism to monitor or assure the quality of such 
training.
Under the phase-out proposed by Staff a trainee who meets this rule's 
requirements and is issued the certificate of completion before September 1, 
1998, shall be eligible for the credit until 36 months subsequent to the date of 
issuance. Staff proposes repeal of Rule 74.E.3., as of September 1, 2001, as the 
36 month period for anyone would expire no later than August 31, 2001. Staff 
also recommends deletion of the second sentence in Rule 74.E.3.c., which 
specifies the procedure for requalifying for the credit. Deletion of this 
sentence is recommended because it would no longer be applicable. Staff also 
proposes to amend Rule 74.E.3.d., to specify those drivers convicted of DWI or 
minor in possession after taking the course will not be eligible for the 
discount. The rule's current language establishing a time period of seven years 
for this limitation would no longer be applicable, as the discount would be 
phased out before that seven years expires. A copy of the petition containing 
the full text of the proposed amendments to the Manual is available for review 
in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 
Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to request copies of 
the petition, please contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326; refer to (Reference 
Number A-0598-10-I).
Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted in writing within 30 days 
after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register, to the Office of the 
Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, 
Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David 
Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Automobile and Homeowners Group, Texas Department 
of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which 
exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 
(Administrative Procedure Act).
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's authority.
TRD-9806129
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 1, 1998

The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2357 
scheduled for June 18, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby 
Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider 
a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendment of the 
Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), to adopt new and/or 
adjusted 1997 and 1998 model Private Passenger Automobile Physical Damage Rating 
Symbols and revised identification information. Staff's petition (Reference 
Number A-0598-11-I), was filed on May 5, 1998. The new and/or adjusted symbols 
for the Manual's Symbols and Identification Section reflect data compiled on 
damageability, repairability, and other relevant loss factors for the listed 
1997 and 1998 model vehicles.
A copy of the petition, including an exhibit with the full text of the proposed 
amendments to the Manual is available for review in the office of the Chief 
Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. 
For further information or to request copies of the petition, please contact 
Angela Arizpe at (512) 463-6326; refer to (Reference Number A-0598-11-I ).
Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted in writing within 30 days 
after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register, to the Office of the 
Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, 
Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David 
Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Automobile and Homeowners Group, Texas Department 
of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which 
exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 
(Administrative Procedure Act).
TRD-9807352
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 6, 1998

The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2358 
scheduled for June 18, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby 
Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider 
a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendment of the 
Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), to adopt new and/or 
adjusted 1998 and 1999 model Private Passenger Automobile Physical Damage Rating 
Symbols and revised identification information. Staff's petition (Reference 
Number A-0598-12-I), was filed on May 5, 1998. The new and/or adjusted symbols 
for the Manual's Symbols and Identification Section reflect data compiled on 
damageability, repairability, and other relevant loss factors for the listed 
1998 and 1999 model vehicles.
A copy of the petition, including an exhibit with the full text of the proposed 
amendments to the Manual is available for review in the office of the Chief 
Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. 
For further information or to request copies of the petition, please contact 
Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326; refer to (Reference Number A-0598-12-I).
Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted in writing within 30 days 
after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register, to the Office of the 
Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, 
Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David 
Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Automobile and Homeowners Group, Texas Department 
of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which 
exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 
(Administrative Procedure Act).
TRD-9807353
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 6, 1998

Third Party Administrator Applications
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with 
the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application for admission to Texas of PhyCor of Dallas, L.P., (using the assumed 
name of PhyCor IPA Management), a foreign third party administrator. The home 
office is Nashville, Tennessee.
Application for admission to Texas of Pro-Mark Holdings, Inc., a foreign third 
party administrator. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware.
Application for incorporation in Texas of Elgin B. Allen, Jr., (using the 
assumed name of AIM Benefit Administrators), a domestic third party 
administrator. The home office is Dallas, Texas.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 
333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
TRD-9807367
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 6, 1998

Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Quarterly Report of Consultant Contract Reports
By law (V.T.C.A., Government Code 2254, Subchapter B), state agencies and 
regional councils of governments are required to file with the Office of the 
Secretary of State invitations to bid and details on bidding on private 
consultant contracts expected to exceed $10,000. Within 10 days of the award of 
the contract, the agency must file with the Secretary of State a description of 
the study to be conducted, the name of the consultant, the amount of the 
contract, and the due dates of the reports. Additionally, sec.2254.036, directs 
the contracting agencies to file copies of all documents, films, recordings, or 
reports developed by the private consultants with the Texas State Library. The 
Library is required to compile a list of the materials received and submit the 
list quarterly for publication in the Texas Register.
The following is a list of materials received for the first quarter of 1998. 
These materials may be examined in Room 300, Texas State Library, 1201 Brazos 
Street, Austin, Texas.
Agency: Employees Retirement System
Consultant: Segal Company
Title: Interactive voice response technology implementation strategic report
Agency: General Services Commission
Consultant: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
Title: (1) Sustainable building in Texas : a strategy whose time has come 
[videotape]; and (2) 1997 Texas Sustainable Building Professional Training 
Seminars: the nuts and bolts of greening Texas public buildings
Agency: Texas A & M University System
Consultant: Herdon, Stauch & Associates
Title: (1) Claim of Cal-Mac Construction Company to Texas A & M University 
System, Recreational Sports Building & Natatorium; (2) Recreational Sports 
Building & Natatorium, Texas A & M University, analysis of request for equitable 
adjustment by Dal-Mac
Agency: Texas A & M University System
Consultant: Gary Talesnik, KPMG Peat Marwick
Title: Cost Accounting Standards Board disclosure statement (CASB DS-2)
Agency: Department of Transportation
Consultant: KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Title: Business process retooling of the Fiscal Services and Supplies, Materials 
and Equipment business areas
Agency: University of Texas System
Consultant: MGT of America, Inc.
Title: Enrollment management study: final report
TRD-9807256
Raymond Hitt
Assistant State Librarian
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Filed: May 4, 1998

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Notice of Public Hearing on Medicaid Rates
The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR) and the 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC) will conduct a public hearing 
to receive comments on TDMHMR's proposed reimbursements for the following 
Medicaid program: Institutions for Mental Diseases reimbursement rates effective 
May 1, 1998 through April 30, 1999. The public hearing is held in compliance 
with Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 355, Subchapter F, 
sec.355.702(h), and Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 409, Subchapter 
A, sec.409.002(h), which requires a public hearing on proposed reimbursement 
rates for medical assistance programs.
The public hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, 1998, in the 
auditorium of the TDMHMR Central Office (main building) at 909 West 45th Street 
in Austin, Texas.
Persons who wish to offer testimony but who are unable to attend the hearing may 
submit written comments that must be received by noon the day of the hearing. 
The written comments should be sent to the Data Analysis Section, Medicaid 
Administration, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, P.O. 
Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711-2668 or faxed to (512) 206-5725.
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the reimbursement briefing package by 
calling the Data Analysis Section at 512/206-5680. If interpreters for the 
hearing impaired are required, please contact the Data Analysis Section at the 
number given above at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing.
TRD-9807349
Charles M. Cooper
Chair, Texas MHMR Board
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Filed: May 6, 1998

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Correction of Error, 30 TAC sec.sec.336.512, 336.519, 336.607
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission submitted proposed amendments 
to Chapter 336, concerning radioactive substance rules. The rules were published  
in the April 24, 1998, Texas Register (23 TexReg 4016).
On page 4034 in sec.336.512(a), the word [in] is proposed for deletion and 
should have been printed with strike through marks.
On page 4037 in sec.336.519(a), the second sentence contains a typographical 
error. The phrase "...30 days before to the expiration date..." should omit the 
"to" and read "...30 days before the expiration date...".
On page 4040 in sec.336.607 the section heading is broken into two parts.
The heading should read as follows. "sec.336.607. Criteria for License 
Termination under Restricted Conditions."

Enforcement Orders
An agreed order was entered regarding RON LANEY OIL CO., INC., Docket Number. 
96-1165-PST-E; TNRCC ID Number 8312; Enforcement ID Number 5463 on April 25, 
1998 assessing $10,600 in administrative penalties with $10,100 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Hodgson Eckel, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-2195 or Mick Wilson, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-2228, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding WORTH OIL COMPANY, Docket Number 96-0847-
PST-E; TNRCC Owner ID Number 30568; Enforcement ID Numbers 5478, 5653, 5654, 
5475, 5476, 5477, 5655, 11614, and 11617 on April 25, 1998 assessing $96,750 in 
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Ray Winter, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0477 or Craig Carson, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-2175, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding NEWELL COOPER DBA MILKY WAY DAIRY, Docket 
Number 97-0130-AGR-E (@03094) on March 11, 1998 assessing $4,720 in 
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Booker Harrison, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-4113 or Claudia Chaffin, 
Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4717, Texas Natural Resource Conservation 
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding MR. ANWARALI DOSSANI, Docket Number 97-
0856-PST-E; Facility Number 46830 on April 25, 1998 assessing $1,800 in  
administrative penalties with $360 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Srini Kusamanchi, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5874, Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding LEIGH ENGINEERING, INCORPORATED, Docket 
Number 97-0584-PST-E; Enforcement ID Number 11483 on April 25, 1998 assessing 
$4,000 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Walter Ehresman, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0573 or Craig Carson, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-2175, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding LUCKY LADY OIL COMPANY, Docket Number 97-
0585-PST-E; Enforcement ID Number 11450 on April 25, 1998 assessing $4,000 in 
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Walter Ehresman, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0573 or Craig Carson, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-2175, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, 
Docket Number 96-0722-PST-E; Enforcement ID Numbers 10897 et. al. on April 25, 
1998 assessing $28,800 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Raymond Winter, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0477 or Mick Wilson, 
Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2228, Texas Natural Resource Conservation 
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding YOUNG'S TIRE SALVAGE, Docket Number 97-
0804-MSW-E; TNRCC ID Number MSW-26701; Enforcement ID Number 11725 on April 25, 
1998 assessing $6,560 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Kara Salmanson, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1738 or Kristina LaRue, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-2562, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY, Docket Number 
97-0896-AIR-E; Account Number BL-0042-G; Enforcement ID Number 76 on April 25, 
1998 assessing $10,000 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Guy Henry, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-6259 or Miriam Hall, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-1044, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CHAVEZ TRUCKING, Docket Number 97-0744-
AIR-E; Account Number EE-0461-D on April 25, 1998 assessing $3,000 in 
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Kathy Keils, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0678 or Stacey Young, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-1899, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CREDIT AUTO SALES, Docket Number 97-1138-
AIR-E; Account Number KB-0152-J; Enforcement ID Number 702 on April 25, 1998 
assessing $1,500 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
David Edge, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1779, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding TOMMY FISHER DBA ACUFF STEAK HOUSE, Docket 
Number 96-0100-PWS-E; PWS Number 1520120 on April 25, 1998 assessing $5750 in 
administrative penalties with $5150 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Guy Henry, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-6259 or Terry Thompson, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-6095, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding DAVID SHEFFIELD DBA TEXAS LANDING TILITY 
CO., Docket Number 97-0385-PWS-E; Enforcement ID Number 11408 on April 25, 1998 
assessing $920 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Tom Napier, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6063, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding ACKERLY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, Docket 
Number 97-0942-PWS-E; PWS Number 0580011 on April 25, 1998 assessing $1,030 in 
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Bill Main, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4481, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF MARSHALL, Docket Number 97-0782- 
PWS-E; PWS 1020002; CCN Number 11064; Enforcement ID Number 8337 on April 25, 
1998 assessing $780 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Sabelyn Pussman, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6061, Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, 
Docket Number 97-0976-MWD-E; Permit Number 13653-001; Enforcement ID Number 
11827 on April 25, 1998 assessing $1,900 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting  
Pamela Campbell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4493, Texas Natural  
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF ALPINE, Docket Number 97-0959- 
MWD-E; Permit Number 10117-001 on April 25, 1998 assessing $2,400 in 
administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Pamela Campbell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4493, Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding JAVELINA COMPANY, Docket Number 97-0901-
IWD-E; Permit Number03137 on April 25, 1998 assessing $3,360 in administrative 
penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Bill Main, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4481, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding JOE CORDELL, Docket Number 97-0975-AGR-E; 
No Permit Number on April 25, 1998 assessing $720 in administrative penalties 
with $144 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Pamela Campbell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4493, Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CLAY PRICE AND TATE PRICE DBA RIDGEWAY 
DAIRY, Docket Number 97-0984-AGR-E; No Permit, on April 25, 1998 assessing 
$3,240 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Mary Smith, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4484, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF LEFORS, Docket Number 97-0248-MLM-
E; WQ Permit Number 10411-001; PWS Number 0900001 on April 25, 1998 assessing 
$16,130 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Adele Noel, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-1045, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was entered regarding HOWARD L. HOFFMAN, Docket Number 96-0298-
PST-E; Facility ID Number 28465; Enforcement ID Number 4666 on April 25, 1998 
assessing $1,200 in administrative penalties with $600 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Walter Ehresman, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0573 or Srini Kusamanchi, 
Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5874, Texas Natural Resource Conservation 
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
TRD-9807325
Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D.
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 5, 1998

Notice of an Application for an Amended Plan of Reclamation and Notice of an 
Application for an Extension of Time
Application Number RE-0303 submitted on December 15, 1997 by SIENNA PLANTATION 
LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF FORT BEND COUNTY (the District) for approval of an 
amended Plan of Reclamation, pursuant to Sections 57.154 and 57.156 of the Texas 
Water Code and 30 Texas Administrative Code, sec.sec.301.21-301.23. The original 
Plan of Reclamation was approved in July, 1980. The District is requesting the 
amendment to provide reclamation for 1,890 acres of the 2,455 acres of land 
comprising Sienna North. The purpose of the proposed amended plan of reclamation 
is to provide Sienna North with flood protection and internal drainage works to 
accommodate primarily residential development, with some commercial/retail and 
multi-family development. Sienna North lies within the city limits and 
extraterritorial jurisdiction of Missouri City, Texas and in the 100-year 
floodplain of the Brazos River. No portion of the site is located within the 
regulatory floodway boundary as defined on the effective Federal Emergency 
Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map. The TNRCC has reviewed this proposed 
action for consistency with the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) goals and 
policies in accordance with the regulations of the Coastal Coordination Council, 
and has determined that the proposed action is consistent with the applicable 
CMP goals and policies. The District will commence construction immediately upon 
Commission approval, and will complete construction within three years from said 
date. Prior to the beginning of construction on any part of the project, the 
District will be required to submit its construction plans and specifications to 
the Executive Director for approval.
Application Number RE-0304 was received on March 9, 1998 from ALUMINUM COMPANY 
OF AMERICA for approval of an extension of time to commence and complete 
construction of improvements, pursuant to 30 Texas Administrative Code, Section 
301.39(e) and Section 16.236 of the Texas Water Code. A Commission Order dated 
July 21, 1995 approved the construction of improvements with commencement to 
begin by January 21, 1996. The applicant states that he was unable to begin 
construction of the improvements due to fiscal reasons supportive to the mine 
operation. Circumstances that prevailed at the time of the Commission's original 
approval have not changed significantly and no alterations need to be made to 
the original plans. The applicant has requested an extension be granted for 
commencement to begin within six months from the date of Commission approval and 
completion to take place within one year from approval. The project is a located 
approximately 14 miles southwest from Rockdale, Texas in Milam County. The 
project consists of four phases that will modify a total of 18,340 linear feet 
of Walleye Creek to a bottom width of 100 feet, an average depth of 5 to 65 
feet, and side slopes of 3 to 1. Earth removed for the channel will be placed in 
adjacent areas, which will not impede flood flows or the mining of lignite 
within the Walleye Creek floodplain. After the lignite has been mined, the 
original Walleye Creek channel will be restored. Bottom land and floodplain 
vegetation will be re-established following restoration of the topography.
The Executive Director may approve these applications unless a written hearing 
request is filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Office 
of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P. O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 
within 10 days of this Texas Register posting. 
Individual members of the public who wish to inquire about the information 
contained in this notice, or to inquire about other agency permit applications 
or permitting processes, should call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll 
Free, at 1-800-687-4040.
TRD-9807324
Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D.
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 5, 1998

Notices of Applications for Waste Disposal/Discharge Permits Issued During the 
Period of April 25, 1998 through May 1, 1998.
The Executive Director will issue these permits unless one or more persons file 
written protests and/or a request for a hearing within 30 days after newspaper 
publication of the notice.
To request a hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a 
group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime 
phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the applicant and the 
permit number; (3) the statement "I/we request a public hearing;" (4) a brief 
description of how you would be adversely affected by the granting of the 
application in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location of your 
property relative to the applicant's operations; and (6) your proposed 
adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns and 
cause you to withdraw your request for hearing.
Information concerning any aspect of these applications may be obtained by 
contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Chief Clerk's 
Office-MC105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Individual members of 
the public who wish to inquire about the information contained in this notice, 
or to inquire about other agency permit applications or permitting processes, 
should call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040.
Listed are the name of the applicant and the city in which the facility is 
located, type of facility, location of the facility, type of application-new 
permit, amendment, or renewal and permit number.
EXCEL CORPORATION, P.O. Box 457, Friona, Texas 79035, a slaughter house, beef 
packing plant and rendering facility is located immediately south of U.S. 
Highway 60 and the Santa Fe Railroad, approximately 3.3 miles southwest of the 
City of Friona, Parmer County, Texas, major amendment to Permit Number 01350.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, P.O. Box 870, Fort Worth, Texas 76101, the Village Creek 
Wastewater Treatment plant is southeast of the confluence of the West Fork 
Trinity River with Village Creek in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, a minor 
amendment to Permit Number 10494-013.
GARY GOLDSTEIN, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin, Texas 78746, the Barton Creek Art 
Center Wastewater Treatment Facilities and disposal site are located at 7701 Bee 
Caves Road, approximately 7,000 feet northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-
Market 2244 and Capitol of Texas Highway (Loop 360) in Travis County, Texas, 
Proposed Permit Number 13925-001.
HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, 2001 S. Hwy. 1-35, Alvarado, Texas 76009-9775, the 
explosive and chemical devices manufacturing facility site is located on County 
Road 401, approximately 1.5 miles south of the intersection of County Road 401 
and State Highway 392 and 2.5 miles south of the City of Alvarado, Johnson 
County, Texas, Proposed Permit Number 03967.
KONECRANES LANDEL, INC., 7300 Chippewa, Houston, Texas 77086, the wastewater 
treatment plant site is located on the west side of North Houston Rosslyn Road, 
approximately 2500 feet north of the intersection of Breen Road and North 
Houston Rosslyn Road in Harris County, Texas, Proposed Permit Number 13912-001.
CITY OF WEST, P.O. Box 97, West, Texas 76691, the wastewater treatment 
facilities are located approximately 2,000 feet northeast of the intersection of 
Farm-to-Market Road 2311 and Farm-to-Market Road 2114 in the City of West in 
McLennan County, Texas, renewal of Permit Number 10544-001.
TRD-9807348
Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D.
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 6, 1998

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative 
Enforcement Actions
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Staff is providing an 
opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) 
pursuant to the Texas Water Code (TWC), sec.7.075. Section 7.705 requires that 
before the TNRCC may approve these AOs, the TNRCC shall allow the public an 
opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. Section 7.075  
requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the 
Texas Register not later than the 30th day before the date on which the public 
comment period closes, which in this case is June 13, 1998. Section 7.075 also 
requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that 
the TNRCC may withdraw or hold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or 
considerations that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or 
inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's 
Orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. 
Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if 
those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each of the proposed AOs are available for public inspection at both 
the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd 
Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office 
listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the 
attorney designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, 
MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 13, 
1998. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at 
(512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the 
comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, sec.7.075 provides that 
comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing.
(1)COMPANY: Anita Mayer; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0631-PST-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: 573; 
LOCATION: Wallis, Austin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage 
tanks; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.334.7(d)(1)(B) by failing to amend the 
registration form for the underground storage tanks at the site to show four 
underground storage tanks temporarily out-of-service instead of abandoned-in-
place and 30 TAC sec.334.54(d)(1)(B) by failing to properly upgrade or 
permanently remove from service four underground storage tanks which have been 
temporarily out-of-service for longer than 12 months; PENALTY: $3,200; STAFF 
ATTORNEY: Cecily Small Gooch, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-
2940; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas, 77023-1486, 
(713) 767-3500.
(2)COMPANY: Evelyn Jordan doing business as Jordan Aire Water System; DOCKET  
NUMBER: 97-0387-PWS-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1010660; LOCATION: Houston, Harris 
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking water system; RULES VIOLATED: 
30 TAC sec.290.120(g)(2) by failing to deliver public education documents to the 
public within 60 days of notification by the TNRCC that the water system 
exceeded the lead action level; 30 TAC sec.290.120(f)(1)(B) by failing to submit 
quarterly reports for the water quality parameters for the following sampling 
periods: January 1996 through March 1996; April 1996 through June 1996; July 
1996 through September 1996; October 1996 through December 1996; January 1997 
through March 1997; April 1997 through June 1997; and July 1997 through 
September 1997; PENALTY: $1,120; STAFF ATTORNEY: Mary R. Risner, Litigation 
Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6224; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, 
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486.
(3)COMPANY: Janet Slegers dba Aspen Dairy; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1623-AGR-E; ACCOUNT 
NUMBER: 03301; LOCATION: Dublin, Erath County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: dairy 
facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.321.35 by failing to provide adequate waste 
control facilities; Special Provision 4.2 of TNRCC Permit Number 03301 by 
failing to isolate by dikes, terraces, and/or terrain any areas on which waste 
is stockpiled, so as to prevent the discharge of any contaminated runoff into 
the waters; Special Provision 4.4 of TNRCC Permit Number 03301 by failing to 
obtain a permit amendment prior to changing waste management practices from 
those described in the permit application; Special Provision 1.4.2 of TNRCC 
Permit Number 03301 by failing to submit certification by a Texas Registered 
Professional Engineer to the TNRCC that the Facility had been constructed as 
described in the permit and permit application; Special Provision 2.4 of TNRCC 
Permit Number 03301 by failing to annually analyze waste an irrigation 
wastewater for total Kjedahl nitrogen, total phosphorus, and total potassium; 
Special Provision 2.6 of TNRCC Permit Number 03301 by failing to maintain 
records of all waste and wastewater disposal, update records each time waste and 
wastewater is removed from the feedyard, and make records available for 
inspection for three years; 30 TAC sec.321.37(a) and Special Provision 2.5.3 of 
TNRCC Permit Number 03301, by failing to distribute waste so that neither manure 
nor rainfall runoff will adversely affect the quality of any receiving waters; 
PENALTY: $12,440; STAFF ATTORNEY: Robin Houston, Litigation Support Division, MC 
175, (512) 239-0682; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 
76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(4)COMPANY: Jowell Bailey dba Bailey's Lake Store; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1461-PWS-E; 
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 2150022; LOCATION: Stephens County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: 
public drinking water system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.290.106 and Texas Health 
and Safety Code, sec.341.033(d) by failing to submit to the commission water 
samples from the facility for bacteriological analysis for July 1995, August 
1995, October 1995, and November 1995; PENALTY: $450; STAFF ATTORNEY: William 
Foster, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3407; REGIONAL OFFICE: 
209 South Danville, Suite B200, Abilene, Texas 79605-1451, (915) 698-9674.
(5)COMPANY: Roy Cryer dba Big Bass RV Park; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0386-PWS-E; 
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 2500055; LOCATION: Wood County,Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public 
water system; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.290.46(a) by failing to submit plans 
and specifications for the public water system to the executive director for 
review and approval, in accordance with 30 TAC sec.290.39; PENALTY: $1,200; 
STAFF ATTORNEY: John Peeler, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-
3506; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-
5100.
(6)COMPANY: Shell Pipe Line Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0821-AIR-E; ACCOUNT 
NUMBER: EE-0077-I; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: 
gasoline terminal; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.115.252(1) and Texas Health and 
Safety Code, sec.382.085(b) by placing, storing, and/or holding in a stationary 
tank, reservoir, or other container gasoline which may ultimately be used in a 
motor vehicle in the El Paso area with a Reid Vapor Pressure greater than 7.0 
pounds per square inch absolute on May 15 and 20, 1997; PENALTY: $6,000; STAFF 
ATTORNEY: Glenn Hall, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-5915; 
REGIONAL OFFICE: 7500 Viscount Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas 79925-5633, 
(915) 778-9634.
TRD-9807345
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 6, 1998

Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION 
CONCERNING REVISIONS TO 30 TAC CHAPTERS 37, 327, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335 AND NEW 
CHAPTER 350
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Health and 
Safety Code Annotated, sec.382.017 (Vernon's 1992) and Texas Government Code 
Annotated, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001 (Vernon's 1993), the Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission (commission) will conduct a public hearing to 
receive testimony regarding the Used/Scrap Tire rules.
The proposed rule, commonly referred to as the Texas Risk Reduction Program 
(TRRP) rule, will establish a uniform set of risk-based performance-oriented 
technical standards to guide response actions at affected properties regulated 
via the agency's Office of Waste Management program areas and other applicable 
program areas. The rule will be promulgated as a new chapter (i.e., 30 Texas 
Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 350). Currently, several different rules 
govern corrective actions, closures, and post-closure care within the agency's 
waste management programs. The State Superfund program, the Industrial and 
Hazardous Waste program, and the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) use the 
existing Risk Reduction Rules in 30 TAC Chapter 335, Subchapters A and S for 
risk-based corrective action. Any person who stores, processes or disposes of 
hazardous waste is also subject to the closure and post-closure care 
requirements in 30 TAC Chapter 335, Subchapters E and F. The Petroleum Storage 
Tank (PST) program uses 30 TAC Chapter 334, Subchapters D and G for risk-based 
corrective action. Corrective action and closure requirements for operating 
municipal solid waste landfills subject to federal Resource Conservation and 
Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D requirements are found in 30 TAC Chapter 330. 
There are no specific corrective action requirements for other municipal 
landfills. Corrective action requirements for the Underground Injection Control 
(UIC) program are found in 30 TAC Chapter 331, Subchapter C. Spill response 
actions regulated under 30 TAC Chapter 327 that will take longer than six months 
to complete follow the Risk Reduction Rules or the PST rules, whichever is 
appropriate for a particular release. 30 TAC Chapter 332 relating to Composting. 
Currently, there are no rules for corrective action at compost facilities. 30 
TAC Chapter 333, relating to the Voluntary Cleanup Program. 30 TAC Chapter 37 
Subchapter N, relating to Financial Assurance Requirements for the Texas Risk 
Reduction Program Rules.
Written comments may be mailed to Bettie Bell, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, Office of Policy and Regulatory Development, MC 205, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-4808. All 
comments should reference Rules Tracking Log Number 96106-350-WS. Comments must 
be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 22, 1998. For further information, please 
contact Chet Clarke, Petroleum Storage Tank Division, (512) 239-2106; Greg 
Tipple, Pollution Cleanup Division, (512) 239-2465; Scott Crouch, Voluntary 
Cleanup Program, (512) 239-2486; or Clark Talkington, Waste Policy and 
Regulations Division, (512) 239-6731.
The commission will hold two public hearings. A public hearing on the proposal 
will be held on July 6, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in Building E, Room 201S, of Texas 
Natural Resource Conservation Commission complex, located at 12100 North IH-35, 
Park 35 Technology Center, Austin. The second public hearing will be held on 
July 9, 1998 at 1:00 p.m., located at the City of Houston Pollution Control 
Building Auditorium, 7411 Park Place Boulevard, Houston, Texas. The hearings are 
structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. 
Individuals may present oral statements when called upon or order of 
registration. Open discussion within the audience will not occur during the 
hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the 
proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and answer questions before and after 
the hearing.
Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation 
needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at (512) 
239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.
TRD-9807364
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 6, 1998

Provisionally-Issued Temporary Permits to Appropriate State Water Permits issued 
during the period of May 5, 1998 
Application Number TA-7941 by Lone Star Pipeline Co. for diversion of 1 acre-
foot in a 6 month period for industrial (hydrostatic testing) use. Water may be 
diverted from an unnamed tributary of Aquilla Creek, Brazos River Basin, 
approximately 10 miles southwest of Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas near the 
crossing of State Hwy 22 and the unnamed tributary of Aquilla Creek.
Application Number TA-7942 by T.L. James & Company, Inc. for diversion of 10 
acre-feet in a 1 year period for industrial (roadway construction) use. Water 
may be diverted from Black Bayou, Cypress River Basin, approximately 12 miles 
southeast of Linden, Cass County, Texas, at the crossing of U.S. Hwy 59 and 
Black Bayou. Black Bayou crosses the Texas-Louisiana state boundary.
Application Number TA-7943 by Altura Energy LTD. for diversion of 10 acre-feet 
in a 1-year period for mining (oil and gas well drilling) use. Water may be 
diverted from the Pecos River, Rio Grande Basin, approximately 24 miles 
northeast of Sanderson, Terrell County, Texas near FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD 3166 and 
the Pecos River, also being approximately 21 miles southwest of Ozona, Crockett 
County, Texas.
Application Number TA-7946 by Big Creek Construction, LTD for diversion of 10 
acre-feet in a 1-year period for industrial (roadway construction) use. Water 
may be diverted from an unnamed tributary of North Salado Creek and North Salado 
Creek, Brazos River Basin, approximately 16 miles northwest of Georgetown, 
Williamson County, Texas at the crossing of FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD 2843 and the 
unnamed tributary of North Salado Creek; and at the crossing of FARM-TO-MARKET 
ROAD 2843 and North Salado Creek.
The Executive Director of the TNRCC has reviewed each application for the 
permits listed and determined that sufficient water is available at the proposed 
point of diversion to satisfy the requirements of the application as well as all 
existing water rights. Any person or persons who own water rights or who are 
lawful users of water on a stream affected by the temporary permits listed above 
and who believe that the diversion of water under the temporary permit will 
impair their rights may file a complaint with the TNRCC. The complaint can be 
filed at any point after the application has been filed with the TNRCC and the 
time the permit expires. The Executive Director shall make an immediate 
investigation to determine whether there is a reasonable basis for such a 
complaint. If a preliminary investigation determines that diversion under the 
temporary permit will cause injury to the complainant the commission shall 
notify the holder that the permit shall be canceled without notice and hearing. 
No further diversions may be made pending a full hearing as provided in Section 
295.174. Complaints should be addressed to Water Rights Permitting Section, 
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 
78711, Telephone (512) 239-4433. Information concerning these applications may 
be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone (512) 239-3300.
TRD-9807323
Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D.
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 5, 1998

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notices of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of 
Operating Authority
On April 28, 1998, GST Texas Lightwave, Inc., filed an application with the 
Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its service provider 
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), Certificate Number 60036. Applicant 
intends to change its name to GST Telecom, Texas, Inc., and to expand its 
geographic area to include the entire state of Texas.
The Application: Application of GST Texas Lightwave, Inc., for an Amendment to 
its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 19253.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise 
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to 
the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than May 20, 1998. You may contact the PUC 
Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired 
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 19253.
TRD-9806170
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

On April 29, 1998, American Communication Services of Fort Worth, Inc., filed an 
application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its 
service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA 
Certificate Number 60034. Applicant intends to change its name from American 
Communication Services of Fort Worth, Inc., to e*spire.
The Application: Application of American Communication Services of Fort Worth, 
Inc., for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating 
Authority, Docket Number 19258.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise 
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to 
the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than May 20, 1998. You may contact the PUC 
Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired 
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 19258.
TRD-9806202
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

On April 29, 1998, ACSI Advanced Technologies, Inc., filed an application with 
the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its service provider 
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 
60030. Applicant intends to change its name from ACSI Advanced Technologies, 
Inc., to e*spire.
The Application: Application of ACSI Advanced Technologies, Inc., for an 
Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket 
Number 19259.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise 
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to 
the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than May 20, 1998. You may contact the PUC 
Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired 
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 19259.
TRD-9806203
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

On April 29, 1998, American Communication Services of Amarillo, Inc., filed an 
application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its 
service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA 
Certificate Number 60029. Applicant intends to change its name from American 
Communication Services of Amarillo, Inc., to e*spire.
The Application: Application of American Communication Services of Amarillo, 
Inc., for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating 
Authority, Docket Number 19260.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise 
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to 
the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than May 20, 1998. You may contact the PUC 
Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired 
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 19260.
TRD-9806204
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

On April 29, 1998, ACSI Local Switched Services, Inc., filed an application with 
the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its service provider 
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 
60105. Applicant intends to change its name from ACSI Local Switched Services, 
Inc. to e*spire.
The Application: Application of ACSI Local Switched Services, Inc., for an 
Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket 
Number 19261.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise 
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to 
the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than May 20, 1998. You may contact the PUC 
Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired 
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 19261.
TRD-9806205
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

On April 29, 1998, American Communication Services of El Paso, Inc., filed an 
application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its 
service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA 
Certificate Number 60035. Applicant intends to change its name from American 
Communication Services of El Paso, Inc., to e*spire.
The Application: Application of American Communication Services of El Paso, 
Inc., for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating 
Authority, Docket Number 19262.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise 
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to 
the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than May 20, 1998. You may contact the PUC 
Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired 
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 19262.
TRD-9806206
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

On April 29, 1998, American Communication Services of Irving, Inc., filed an 
application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its 
service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA 
Certificate Number 60028. Applicant intends to change its name from American 
Communication Services of Irving, Inc., to e*spire.
The Application: Application of American Communication Services of Irving, Inc., 
for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, 
Docket Number 19263.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise 
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to 
the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than May 20, 1998. You may contact the PUC 
Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired 
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 19263.
TRD-9806207
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

On May 1, 1998, IWL Communications, Inc., doing business as IWL Connect, filed 
an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its 
service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA 
Certificate Number 60078. Applicant requests approval of a series of 
transactions by which it will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of a newly 
created holding company, IWL Holdings Corp.
The Application: Application of IWL Communications, Inc., doing business as IWL 
Connect, for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating 
Authority, Docket Number 19269.
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise 
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to 
the commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3326 no later than May 20, 1998. You may contact the PUC 
Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired 
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 19269.
TRD-9807314
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 5, 1998

Notices of Application for Service Provider certificate of Operating Authority
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas of an application on April 29, 1998, for a service provider certificate 
of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to sec.sec.54.154 - 54.159 of the 
Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Southside Communications, L.L.C. for a 
Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 19256 before 
the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide a full range of telecommunications services which 
will include but not be limited to: local exchange service, basic local 
telecommunications service, long distance service, Internet service, cable 
television, alarm monitoring, and switched access via the use of its own 
facilities.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the geographic area of 
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Dallas exchange.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or 
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later 
than May 20, 1998. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone 
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9806201
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas of an application on April 30, 1998, for a service provider certificate 
of operating authority (SPCOA), restricted to resale services, pursuant to 
sec.sec.54.154 - 54.159 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary 
of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Intellicall Operator Services, Inc., for 
a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 19169 
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide local exchange telecommunications services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the geographic areas of 
Texas served by GTE Southwest, Inc., and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or 
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later 
than May 20, 1998. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone 
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9806200
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

Notice of Application for Sale, Transfer, or Merger
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas an application for sale, transfer, or merger on April 10, 1998, 
pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, 
sec.14.101 (Vernon 1998) (PURA).
Docket Style and Number: Application for Sale, Transfer, or Merger of North 
Texas Communications Company, Inc. Docket Control Number 19161.
The Application: North Texas Communications Company, Inc., seeks approval of its 
purchase of 50% of its outstanding stock, in accordance with Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, sec.14.101. North Texas Communications Company, Inc., owns 100% 
of Muenster Telephone Corporation of Texas. North Texas Communications Company, 
Inc., asserts that approval of this application will not result in a rate 
increase to the customers of Muenster Telephone Corporation of Texas.
Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action 
sought should contact, not later than June 23, 1998, the Public Utility 
Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the 
Commission's Office of Consumer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing- and 
speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the 
Commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9807361
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 6, 1998

Notice of Application to Amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas an application on April 24, 1998, to amend a certificate of convenience 
and necessity pursuant to sec.sec.14.001, 52.002, 54.001, 54.005, 54.052 - 
54.054, and 54.258 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act. A summary of the 
application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Ganado Telephone Company, Inc. to Amend 
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity within Matagorda County, Docket Number 
19224 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
The Application: In Docket Number 19224, Ganado Telephone Company, Inc. requests 
approval to amend the boundary between Ganado Telephone Company, Inc.'s Markham 
exchange and GTE Southwest, Inc.'s Blessing exchange. The proposed revision will 
transfer the Eldorado Country subdivision from GTE Southwest, Inc.'s Blessing 
exchange to Ganado Telephone Company, Inc.'s Markham exchange. The monthly 
service rates, the calling scope, or the telephone numbers of any of the 
affected subscribers will not change as a result of this revision.
Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action 
sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection 
at (512)936-7120 on or before June 1, 1998. Hearing and speech-impaired 
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136.
TRD-9807258
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas of an application on April 27, 1998, to amend a certificate of 
convenience and necessity pursuant to sec.sec.14.001, 32.001, 36.001, 37.051, 
and 37.054, 37.056, 37.057, 37.058 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas 
Utilities Code Annotated (Vernon 1998) (PURA). A summary of the application 
follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Texas-New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) to 
Amend Certificated Service Area Boundaries within Erath County, Docket Number 
19233 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
The Application: In Docket Number 19233, TNMP requests a service area boundary 
change with Erath County Electric Cooperative, Inc. in order to provide electric 
service to Santo Water Supply Corporation's new water storage facilities in 
Erath County. Currently there is no service available in the area of the new 
facility.
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or 
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 within 15 
days of this notice. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone 
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.
TRD-9807259
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 4, 1998

Public Notices of Interconnection Agreement
On April 24, 1998, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business as 
Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint 
(collectively, Sprint) and Primeco Personal Communications, L.P., collectively 
referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an 
interconnection agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, 
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered 
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 
1998) (PURA).
The joint application has been designated Docket Number 19225. The joint 
application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for 
public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 19225. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. Thecomments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed 
by June 3, 1998, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing.
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 19225.
TRD-9807315
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 5, 1998

On April 24, 1998, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and U.S. Telephone 
Holding, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application 
for approval of an interconnection agreement under sec.252(i) of the federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104- 104, 110 Statute 56, 
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) 
(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated 
sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been 
designated Docket Number 19230. The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
Pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule sec.22.342, the commission must act to 
approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by 
the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the 
interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on 
the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's 
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of 
the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 19230. 
As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public 
hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, 
shall be filed by May 27, 1998, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those  
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, 
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint 
application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding 
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission may 
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a 
schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by 
the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may 
conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled 
to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 19230.
TRD-9807316
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 5, 1998

On April 28, 1998, American Telco, Inc. and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively 
referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an 
interconnection agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, 
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered 
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 
1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 19251. The 
joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for 
public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after itis submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited review 
of this application.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 19251. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by June 3, 1998, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing.
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 19251.
TRD-9807317
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 5, 1998

On April 28, 1998, Digital Teleport, Inc. and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively 
referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an 
interconnection agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, 
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered 
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 
1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 19252. The 
joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for 
public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2)  
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 19252. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by June 3, 1998, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing.
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 19252.
TRD-9807318
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 5, 1998

On April 29, 1998, APT Houston, Inc. doing business as Aerial Communications and 
GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint 
application for approval of an interconnection agreement under sec.252(i) of the 
federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 
56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) 
(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated 
sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been 
designated Docket Number 19257. The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days 
after it is submitted by the parties.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 19257. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by May 28, 1998, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, 
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint 
application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding 
officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission may 
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a 
schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by 
the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may 
conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled 
to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 19257.
TRD-9807320
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 5, 1998

On April 30, 1998, US Dial Tone, Inc. and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively 
referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an 
interconnection agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, 
Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered 
sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 
1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 19268. The 
joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for 
public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application.
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 19268. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by June 3, 1998, and shall include:
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests;
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing.
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may callthe 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120.  
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 19268.
TRD-9807319
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 5, 1998

Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Library Internet TIFTech Training 
Request for Proposals-Extended Proposal Deadline Date
On April 15, 1998 the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board (TIFB) posted 
requests for proposals for statewide TIFTech training to be provided to 
approximately 500 library staff from the 158 public libraries that were awarded 
TIFB grants.
The proposal deadline date was posted as May 13, 1998. This deadline date has 
been extended to June 1, 1998.
Copies of the Request for Proposals may be obtained by sending a letter to TIFB 
at 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, by accessing the TIF 
homepage at http://www.tifb.state.tx.us or by calling TIF at (512) 344-4300 or 
1-888-533-8432.
TRD-9807305
Rhonda Hill
Financial Officer
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board
Filed: May 5, 1998

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Cancellation of Public Hearing
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Human 
Services announce the cancellation of the joint public hearing originally 
scheduled for May 22, 1998 concerning proposed payment rates for the requisition 
and reassessment fees for the Community Based Alternatives (CBA) and the 
Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Waiver programs. The 
public hearing will be rescheduled at a future date to be announced in the Texas 
Register. If there are any questions concerning this cancellation, contact Ms. 
Barbara Tejero, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P. O. Box 13247, 
Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6576.
TRD-9807374
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: May 6, 1998

Notice of Public Hearing -- Guardianship Advisory Board
The Guardianship Advisory Board which was appointed to advise the Health and 
Human Services Commission on the development of a guardianship plan for the 
State of Texas will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment for use 
in the development of the guardianship plan. The Health and Human Services 
Commission will report on the plan pursuant to Acts 1997, 75th Leg., Ch. 1033, 
Section 3, (Senate Bill no. 586). The Board will accept public comment on the 
following topics:
1. The development and implementation of a plan to ensure that each 
incapacitated individual in Texas who needs a guardianship or another less 
restrictive type of assistance to make decisions concerning the individual's own 
welfare and financial affairs receives that assistance;
2. Fostering the establishment and growth of local volunteer guardianship 
programs, including the possibility of awarding grants to local volunteer 
guardianship programs; and
3. The adoption of minimum standards for the provision of guardianship services 
by guardianship programs, volunteer guardians and private professional 
guardians.
The hearing will be held on Friday, May 22, 1998, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the 
Camino Real Hotel, 101 South El Paso Street, El Paso, Texas. Written comments 
may be submitted to the Guardianship Advisory Board until 5:00 p.m., Central 
Time, the day prior to the hearing. Please address written comments to either 
the Law Office of Terry W. Hammond, 1420 Montana, El Paso, Texas 79902, or to 
Steven Fields, Guardianship Alliance of Texas, 4900 North Lamar, Fourth Floor, 
Austin, Texas 78751.
Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary 
aids or services should contact Terry W. Hammond at (915) 534-7000 by May 15, 
1998, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-9807362
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: May 6, 1998

Texas Department of Transportation
Notice of Invitation - Lufkin District Laboratory
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) intends to enter a contract with 
a professional engineer, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, 
Subchapter A, and 43 TAC sec.sec.9.30-9.43, to provide the following services. 
To be considered, a prime provider and any subproviders proposed on the team 
must be precertified by the deadline date for receiving the letter of interest 
for the advertised work category(s), unless the work category is a non-listed 
work category. To qualify for contract award, a selected prime engineer must 
perform a minimum of 30% of the actual contract work. Please be advised that a 
prime provider or subprovider currently employing former TxDOT employees needs 
to be aware of the revolving door laws, including Government Code, Chapter 572 
and Article IX, Section 52, of the General Appropriations Bill. To be 
considered, the proposed team must demonstrate that they have a professional 
engineer registered in Texas who will sign and seal the work to be performed on 
the contract.
Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Goal: The goal for HUB participation 
for the work to be performed under this contract is zero percent of the contract 
amount.
Contract Number 11-8XXP0001: The precertified work category and percentage of 
the work per category is: 12.1.1 - Asphaltic Concrete (100%). The work to be 
performed will be on a work order basis to go to various hot mix plants to run 
test that TxDOT is required to run on the hot mix that is produced at the plant.
Long List Criteria: TxDOT will consider the following criteria in its review of 
all interested providers:
1. Past Performance References: Minimum requirements - The team must provide 
names and phone numbers of at least two references from other entities for which 
similar type of work was conducted. Preferred requirements - The team must 
provide names and phone numbers of three or more satisfactory references from 
other entities for which similar type of work was conducted.
2. Project Requirements (Team Capabilities and Experience): Asphaltic Concrete 
(12.1.1) - Minimum requirements as established by the minimum precertification 
standards. Preferred requirements - In addition to the minimum requirements, the 
Team member must satisfactorily demonstrate his/her knowledge in hot mix testing 
and properties. Prime provider must have the proper equipment to test and 
evaluate hot mix asphaltic concrete (HMAC) and have four technicians with proper 
hot mix asphalt specialist certifications.
3. Special (Similar) Project Related Experience of Project Manager and Team 
Members: Asphaltic Concrete (12.1.1) - Minimum requirements - Must identify 
specific information detailing successful completion of one similar project. 
Preferred requirements - In addition to the minimum requirements, the Project 
Manager must have and provide satisfactory explanation of his/her experience in 
hot mix testing and evaluating of test results. Certified technicians must have 
one year of cumulative/continuous experience on hot mix projects within the past 
four years.
4. Evidence of Compliance with Assigned HUB Goal: Not applicable.
Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to 
submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (409) 633-4374; or by hand delivery 
to TxDOT, Lufkin District Laboratory, Attention: Anson D. Moffett, 1805 North 
Timberland Drive; or by mail addressed to TxDOT, Attention: Anson D. Moffett, 
1805 North Timberland Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901. Letters of interest will be 
received until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 1998.
Letter of Interest Requirements: The letter of interest is limited in length to 
three 8 1/2 x 11 inch pages, 12 point font, single-sided, with no attachments or 
appendices, plus references (these are in addition to the letter of interest), 
and must include the contract number 11-8XXP0001; an organizational chart 
containing the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers of the prime provider 
and any subproviders proposed for the team and their contract responsibilities; 
certification that the proposed team individuals are currently employed by 
either the prime provider or a subprovider; certification that the proposed team 
individuals meet the minimum qualification requirements; the prime provider's 
project manager and key personnel proposed for the contract; team capabilities; 
special project related experience; and other pertinent information addressed in 
the notice, including references for related projects.
Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of 
invitation should be addressed to Anson D. Moffett at (409) 633-4356 or by fax 
(409) 633-4374.
TRD-9807358
Bob Jackson
Acting General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: May 6, 1998

Texas Water Development Board
Applications Received
Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, Section 6.195, the Texas Water Development 
Board provides notice of the following applications received by the Board:
Sherman County Soil and Water Control District, P. O. Box 389, Stratford, Texas, 
79084, received September 16, 1997, application for grant assistance in the 
amount of $4,860 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts Program.
Lipan-Kickapoo Water Control District, P.O. Box 67, Vancourt, Texas, 76955, 
received October 10, 1995, application for grant assistance in the amount of 
$1,875 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts Program.
Hickory Underground Water Control District No. 1, Box 1214, Brady, Texas, 76825, 
received October 13, 1995, application for grant assistance in the amount of 
$7,449 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts Program.
Emerald Underground Water Control District, P.O. Box 1458, Ozona, Texas, 76943, 
received March 10, 1996, application for grant assistance in the amount of 
$2,940 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts Program.
Fayette Soil and Water Control District, 254 North Jefferson Street, La Grange, 
Texas, 78945-2214, received September 3, 1996, application for grant assistance 
in the amount of $7,606 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts 
Program.
Tierra Blanca Soil and Water Control District, 315 West Third Street, Hereford, 
Texas, 79045, received October 30, 1996, application for grant assistance in the 
amount of $20,645 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts 
Program.
Howard Soil and Water Control District, P.O. Box 2346, Big Spring, Texas, 79720, 
received February 18, 1997, application for grant assistance in the amount of 
$472 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts Program.
Medina Valley Soil and Water Control District, P.O. Box 399, Medina, Texas, 
78861, received March 10, 1997, application for grant assistance in the amount 
of $4,515 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts Program.
Midland Soil and Water Control District, 1307 East Wadley, Midland, Texas, 
79705, received March 17, 1997, application for grant assistance in the amount 
of $5,922 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts Program.
Coastal Plains Soil and Water Control District, 600 Main, Richmond, Texas, 
77469, received March 28, 1997, application for grant assistance in the amount 
of $34,912.50 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts Program.
Hansford Soil and Water Control District, 909 West 9th Avenue, Spearman, Texas, 
79081-3417, received June 16, 1997, application for grant assistance in the 
amount of $11,830 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts 
Program.
Mitchell Soil and Water Control District, P.O. Box 910, Colorado City, Texas, 
79512, received August 12, 1997, application for grant assistance in the amount 
of $11,600 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts Program.
Willacy Soil and Water Control District, 255 FM RD 3168, Suite 2, Raymondville, 
Texas, 78580, received February 24, 1998, application for grant assistance in 
the amount of $1,642 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts 
Program.
Mustang Soil and Water Control District, P.O. Box 1070, Stanton, Texas, 79782, 
received March 30, 1998, application for grant assistance in the amount of 
$5,329.12 from the Agricultural Conservation Grants to Districts Program.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, 
Texas, 78504, received April 24, 1998, application for grant assistance in the 
amount of $12,030 from the Research and Planning Fund.
Red River Authority of Texas, 900 8th Street, Suite 520, Wichita Falls, Texas, 
76301, received April 27, 1998, application for grant assistance in the amount 
of $20,000 from the Research and Planning Fund.
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, P. O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas, 79105, 
received April 27, 1998, application for grant assistance in the amount of 
$20,000 from the Research and Planning Fund.
Nueces River Authority, 6300 Ocean Drive, NRC 3100, Corpus Christi, Texas, 
78412, received April 27, 1998, application for grant assistance in the amount 
of $17,000 from the Research and Planning Fund.
Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Highway 250 South, P. O. Box 955, 
Hughes Springs, Texas, 75656, received April 27, 1998, application for grant 
assistance in the amount $20,000 from the Research and Planning Fund.
Greater Texoma Utility Authority, City of Pottsboro, 5100 Airport Drive, 
Denison, Texas, 75020, received April 1, 1998, application for financial 
assistance in the amount of $440,000 from the State Water Pollution Control 
Revolving Fund.
City of Hallsville, 115 West Main, Hallsville, Texas, 75650, received March 23, 
1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $2,250,000 from the 
State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
City of Fritch, P.O. Box 758, Fritch, Texas, 79036-0758, received March 13, 
1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $2,350,000 from the 
State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
Benbrook Water and Sewer Authority, 1121 Mercedes Street, Benbrook, Texas, 
76126, received March 27, 1998, application for financial assistance in the 
amount of $1,200,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
City of La Marque, 1111 Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas, 77568, received March 13, 
1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $4,600,000 from the 
State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
City of Humble, P.O. Box 1627, Humble, Texas, 77338, received March 27, 1998, 
application for financial assistance in the amount of $4,800,000 from the State 
Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
Hunter's Glen Municipal Utility District, c/o Johnson, Radcliffe & Petrov, 
L.L.P., Paragon Center One, 450 Gears Road, Suite 700, Houston, Texas, 77067, 
received March 26, 1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of 
$1,885,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
City of Lake Jackson, 25 Oak Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566, received March 
31, 1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $16,000,000 from 
the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
San Patricio Municipal Water District, Highway 361, Ingleside, Texas, 78362, 
received April 10, 1997, application for financial assistance in the amount of 
$3,050,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
Montgomery County Utility District No. 3, 1301 McKinney, Suite 5100, Houston, 
Texas, 77010-3095, received April 1, 1998, application for financial assistance 
in the amount of $1,290,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving 
Fund.
City of Pearland, 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas, 77581, received March 16, 
1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $17,100,000 from the 
State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
Shasla Public Utility District, 3715 Acorn Springs, Spring, Texas, 77389-4789, 
received March 30, 1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of 
$380,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
City of Pasadena, P.O. Box 672, Pasadena, Texas, 77501, received April 1, 1998, 
application for financial assistance in the amount of $31,370,000 from the State 
Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
City of Houston, P.O. Box 1562, Houston, Texas, 77251-1562, received March 16, 
1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $47,500,000 from the 
State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
Travis County Water Control & Improvement District - Point Venture, 270 Venture 
Blvd., Leander, Texas, 78645, received March 20, 1998, application for financial 
assistance in the total amount of $3,000,000 from the Water Supply Account of 
the Texas Water Development Fund and the State Water Pollution Control Revolving 
Fund.
City of Austin, P. O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas, 78767-1088, received April 1, 
1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $10,000,000 from the 
State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
City of Nacogdoches, 202 East Pilar, Nacogdoches, Texas, 75963-0648, received 
March 17, 1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $5,900,000 
from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
Lumberton Municipal Utility District, P.O. Box 8065, Lumberton, Texas, 77657, 
received March 31, 1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of 
$5,200,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
San Antonio Water System, 1001 East Market Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78298, 
received April 1, 1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of 
$47,500,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
City of Tahoka, 1612 Lockwood, P.O. Box 300, Tahoka, Texas, 79373-0300, received 
April 1, 1998, application for financial assistance in the amount of $1,780,000 
from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
First Colony Municipal Utility District No. 9, 2907 Calendar Lake, Missouri 
City, Texas, 77459, received April 27, 1998, application for additional 
financial assistance in the amount of $1,515,000 from the State Water Pollution 
Control Revolving Fund.
Additional information concerning this matter may be obtained from Craig D. 
Pedersen, Executive Administrator, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas, 78711.
TRD-9807336
Gail L. Allan
Director of Project-Related Legal Services
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: May 5, 1998

Texas Workforce Commission
Notice of Contract Extension
The Texas Workforce Commission files this notice of the extension of a 
consulting services contract, originally awarded on March 6, 1998 to Creative 
Interchange Consultants under the provisions of the Government Code, Chapter 
2254.
The original award intent appeared in the July 15, 1997, issue of the Texas 
Register (22 TexReg 6715).
The award and extension were made pursuant to a finding of fact from the 
governor's Office of Budget and Planning dated January 6, 1998 , and under the 
provisions of Government Code, sec.2254.028(a)(3).
Creative Interchange Consultants, whose business address is 9305 Zyle Road, 
Austin, Texas 78737, will provide training to Commission personnel and to 
certain critical customers in the latest techniques of effective team building. 
This will include an analysis of the effectiveness of programs and systems and 
an emphasis on strategic planning. The training will lead to development of an 
agency-wide implementation plan. Workbooks and written materials will be 
provided by Creative Interchange Consultants, which will also provide a 
comprehensive bibliography on all of the topics and issues discussed in the 
training.
The total value of the award remains unchanged at $27,500.00, with a beginning 
contract date of January 1, 1998 and an amended contract ending date of August 
31, 1998.
Creative Interchange Consultants will complete the required training, including 
providing workbooks and other written materials, and will provide a 
comprehensive bibliography on all topics and issues discussed, by August 31, 
1998.
TRD-9806171
J. Randel (Jerry) Hill
General Counsel
Texas Workforce Commission
Filed: May 4, 1998

Request for Proposals
TEXAS SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE GRANT
A. Authorization of Funding
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) certifies that it has authority of funding 
granted in the V.T.C.A., Education Code sec.33.902, as amended.
B. Scope of Work
Grant funds may be used for the purpose of implementing child care before and 
after school, during intersessions, holidays, and summer projects for a school 
district's school-age students. Funds may be used for the expansion and/or 
quality improvement of existing programs and reasonable start-up costs for new 
programs that serve school-age children. A school-age student is defined as a 
student in prekindergarten through 7th grade.
Grant applicants will be required to submit with their application a campus plan 
that includes one or more of the three following objectives: (1) Challenge 
students to use their creative abilities. (Examples: Fine Arts, Field Trips, 
Games, Cognitive Skills Activities amp Recreation Activities, etc.); (2) Provide 
opportunities for students to respect, enjoy, and become involved in the world 
around them. (Examples:Field Trips, Community Service Activities, Academic 
Enhancements, etc.) or (3) Create a climate for learning new and practice 
existing basic life skills. (Examples: conflict management, interpersonal 
relationship and communication skills, hygiene, nutrition/food preparation, 
money management, etc.)
C. Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are school districts currently accredited by the Texas 
Education Agency (TEA). Documentation of eligibility is required. School 
districts may apply for funds for semesters, holidays or year-round schedules.
D. Available Funding
Proposals for regular school year projects may request up to $25,000. The 
approximate amount for the total projects to be funded is $400,000.
E. Funding Restrictions
Expenditures will be reimbursed on a "cost reimbursement" basis subject to 
successful performance. Funds must be used only for program activities approved 
by TWC. Grant funds must not be used to supplant other funding or used to 
duplicate services. Funds cannot be used to pay for child care "slots." 
Permission must be secured from TWC before changes can be made in activities 
performed; project personnel, and/or budgeted expenditures as authorized in the 
contract.
Administrative costs reimbursed under this grant are limited to ten percent 
(10%) of the total grant award. At least ninety percent (90%) of the grant funds 
submitted for reimbursement must be for "direct service" costs.
F. Matching Funds
Applicants are required to provide 20% local matching funds (direct costs and/or 
in-kind) for this grant. Matching funds must not be from Federal/State sources 
that prohibit use of matching and/or any funds that are dedicated to another 
funding source as match. Proposals must identify the source and type of funds 
dedicated for Match.
G. Length of Contract
The contract period begins September 1, 1998, or as soon thereafter as contracts 
can be executed and ends August 31, 1999. (Contracts must end no later than 
August 31, 1999.) 
H. Selection Criteria
Applicants will be graded on a competitive basis. Incomplete applications will 
not be graded but will be disqualified. Grading criteria will be included in the 
application packet. After grading, applications will be reviewed and selected 
based on scores, demonstrated need in the community for the project, 
geographical distribution, and apparent ability for the applicant organization 
to complete the project successfully. Special consideration will be given to 
proposals that will serve special needs in inclusive settings. Preference will 
be given to applications from school districts that have not received this grant 
before. TWC reserves the right to vary all provisions of this RFP prior to the 
execution of a contract and to execute amendments to contracts when TWC deems 
such variances and/or amendments are in the best interest of the State of Texas.
I. How to Apply for a Grant
Applicants must request an application package from the Work & Family 
Clearinghouse. Applications must be submitted by the deadline date (see K., 
below). Call 512/936-3228 to request an application packet or fax a request to 
512/936-3255. Grant application packets are about 30 pages long, of which 
approximately 20 pages are forms that must be filled out and returned, along 
with required documentation unique to each applicant.
J. Notification and Selection Process
Grant awards will be made by approximately July 13, 1997. Applicants will be 
notified of the status of their application the week of July 13th. Negotiations 
will take place immediately after selection. A designated person from the school 
district must be readily available to respond to budget and/or programmatic 
requested revisions during the week of July 13, 1998. If a designated person is 
not readily available to promptly respond to requested revisions, the grant will 
not be awarded to the applicant.
K. Due Date for Consideration
The deadline for consideration of a grant proposal is 5:00 p.m., June 30, 1997. 
Grant applications mailed by any means must be received in the Clearinghouse 
office by the deadline to be considered eligible. Contact the Texas Work & 
Family Clearinghouse at 512/936-3228 if you wish to order an applicationpacket. 
Proposals should be mailed to: Texas Work & Family Clearinghouse, Room 416T, 101 
E. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78778-0001. Proposals may be hand-delivered to: Texas 
Work & Family Clearinghouse, 1117 Trinity, Room 416T, Austin, Texas.
A list of funded grantees will be published in the Texas Register following 
contract completion.
TRD-9807343
J. Randel (Jerry) Hill
General Counsel
Texas Workforce Commission
Filed: May 6, 1998