OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. 9001 North IH-35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza at North IH-35 and Rundberg Austin Board of Commissioners-Retreat AGENDA: Convene; presentation on the FY 1999-2003 Strategic Plan/focus on future initiatives; presentation on the FY 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriations Request; and adjourn. Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 106, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6602. Filed: May 15, 1998, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9808033 Thursday, May 28, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. 9001 North IH-35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza at North IH-35 and Rundberg Austin Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Call to order; approval of March 17, 1998 minutes; chairman's report; executive director's report; public comment; information items: current drug trends in Texas, presentation on peer review of request for proposal (RFP) process, utilization review/length of stay, and update on Partnership for Drug-Free Texas; information/action items: election of vice-chairman, approval of the internal audit budget, adoption of 1999 budget, direction on Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), approval of strategic plan, approval of rates for family services, discussion of planning process to integrate prevention services into behavioral health care pilots, and discussion of alternate sentencing for misdemeanor offenses; action items: proposal for decision and final order in the matter of Ronnie C. Howell, Rito Eddie Soto, and Jo E. Hunter, voluntary surrender and final order in the matter of Wayne Cloud, Youth Reality, Lawrence Vance Davis, Jr., Christopher Alex Doyle, and Genesis Advocacy Program, agreed final orders in the matter of Comstock Transitional Treatment Unit, ABIDE, Inc., Kids in Development, Inc., and Austin Recovery Center Ranch; action items: adoption of amendments to new sec.153.3, adoption of repeal of sec.sec.151.21- 151.28, adoption of amendments to sec.sec.151.1-1151.11, 151.21, 151.22, 151.31, 151.32, 151.51, and 151.61, proposed repeal of Chapter 143, proposed new sec.sec.143.1, 143.2, 143.11-143.18, and 143.21-143.24, proposed new sec.144.125, 144.416, and 144.545, and proposed amendments to sec.sec.144.21, 144.101, 144.104, 144.107, 144.121, 144.124, 144.133, 144.142, 144.214, 144.313, 144.322, 144.401, 144.411-144.415, 144.431-144.433, 144.447, 144.532, 144.542, 144.543, 144.551, 144.552, 144.554, and 145.22; approval of Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) membership proposals; Region 2 and 7; executive session: evaluation of internal auditor; reconvene and take action as a result of discussions in executive session; next meeting date; and adjournment. Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 106, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6602. Filed: May 15, 1998, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9808034 Friday, May 29, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; membership committee report; committee reports; review of strategic plan; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, Ext. 6669. Filed: May 19, 1998, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9808150 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. The Omni Hotel, 700 San Jacinto Street Austin Architectural/Engineering Boards Joint Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Introductions; II. Purpose of the Meeting; III. Comments from Architecture and Engineering Board Members; IV. Selection and Discussion of Topics of Mutual Interest; V. Prioritization of the Topics Generated; VI. Discussion on How To Proceed in Addressing the Main Topics; VII. Discussion Main Topics; VIII. Wrap- up and Assessment; IX. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: May 14, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9807922 Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. The Omni Hotel, 700 San Jacinto Street Austin Architectural Board with Engineer's Liaison Committee REVISED AGENDA: I. Introductions; II. Purpose of the Meeting; III. Comments from Architecture and Engineering Board Members; IV. Selection and Discussion of Topics of Mutual Interest; V. Prioritization of the Topics Generated; VI. Discussion on How To Proceed in Addressing the Main Topics; VII. Discussion Main Topics; VIII. Wrap- up and Assessment; IX. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: May 15, 1998, 7:58 a.m. TRD-9807964 Thursday, May 28, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Conference Room 2-225 Austin Personnel Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; VI. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Organizational Changes in Staff; VII. Consider/Act on Executive Director's Salary Increases; VII. Public Comment; IX. Chairman's Closing Remarks; X. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: May 14, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9807923 Thursday, May 28, 1998, at 9:15 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Conference Room 2-225 Austin Qualification/Examination Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; VI. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Qualification and Examination Issues; VII. Public Comment; VIII. Chairman's Closing Remarks; IX. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: May 14, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9807925 Thursday, May 28, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Conference Room 2-225 Austin Rules/Enforcement Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; VI. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Enforcement Cases and Enforcement Issues; VII. Consider/Act on Rules; VII. Public Comment; IX. Chairman's Closing Remarks; X. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: May 14, 1998, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9807926 Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Conference Room 2-225 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guest; VI. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Appointment of Committees; VII. Consider/Act on Election of Officers; VIII. Consider/Act on License Revocations; IX. Consider/Act on Executive Director's Report; X. Consider/Act on Architect/Engineer Joint Board Report; XI. Consider/Act on Wall Certificates; XII. Consider/Act on Enforcement of Professional Services Procurement Act with Regard to Architects; XIII. Consider/Act on Committee Reports and Recommendations; XIV. Consider/Act on Status of Strategic Plan for 1999-2003; XV. Consider/Act on Potential Statue Changes to be Addressed at Next Legislative Session; XVI. Consider/Act on Examinations; XVII. Consider/Act on Conferences. Meetings; XVIII. Public Comments; XIX. Chairman's Closing Remarks; XX. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: May 14, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9807924 State Board of Barber Examiners Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400 A Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Open of Meeting Roll Call Open Session: * Read and possibly approve minutes of May 5, 1998, Board Meeting. * Introduction and welcome of new Executive Director. * Discussion and possible action regarding results of new written portion of exams. * Discussion and possible action regarding procedures of the exams. * Discussion and possible regarding changes to the practical portion of the exam. * Executive Director's report on agency operations. * Discussion and possible action regarding agency travel expenditures. * Discussion and possible action regarding July 7, 1998, exams to be held in Weslaco, Texas. * Discussion and possible action regarding scheduling of and topics to be covered at inspectors' meeting. * Discussion and possible action regarding authority of Executive Director to fill vacant positions, including the Accountant position. * Discussion and possible action regarding changes to barber shop permit designation. * Presentation by Assistant Attorney General and discussion regarding enforcement authority of the Board. Adjournment Contact: Eddie Lane, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 8475. Filed: May 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9808114 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, May 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room #5, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. Comptroller of Public Accounts-lease purchase of integrated image management system B. Texas Water Development Board-State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Program Series 1998 C. Texas Public Finance Authority-Building Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998 (refinance lease purchase obligations of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice) D. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (doing business as Texas Star Mortgage)-collateralizated mortgage loan (President's Corner Apartments) IV. Other Business Discussion of agency Strategic Plan V. Adjourn Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: May 13, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9807893 Texas Cancer Council Thursday, May 28, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Texas Cancer Council Offices, 211 East Seventh Street, Suite 710 Austin Planning and Program Development Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the November 13, 1997 meeting; an update on the application for "Enhancing Palliative Care Services for Terminally III Children;" possible new funding initiatives for FY 1999 that includes Cancer Symptoms Management Education, Colorectal Cancer Plan, Skin Cancer Plan, and Cancer Funding: A Director or Private Funding Sources for Cancer Prevention and Control Projects; and discuss topics for possible future initiatives. The committee will then adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Mickey L. Jacobs, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190. Filed: May 14, 1998, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9807915 Friday, May 29, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Durham Conference Room, Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street Austin Executive Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the January 28, 1998 meeting; agenda and action items for the full Council meeting; and future meeting dates. the Committee will then adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Mickey L. Jacobs, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190. Filed: May 14, 1998, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9807916 Friday, May 29, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Dr. May Owen Conference Room, Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: minutes of the March 31, 1998 meeting; an update from the Executive Director; an update on the Texas Cancer Plan, an update on the West Texas Community Care Consortium; the schedule for reviewing funding applications; the Rules Review Plan with a discussion led by Melissa Juarez, Office of the Attorney General, to consider and approve a plan, an 'intent to review,' and changes to the Council rules recommended by legal counsel; Texas Cancer Council's Strategic Plan; a report from the Planning and Program Development Committee on "Enhancing Palliative Care services for Terminally III Children," and possible new initiatives for FY99 of Cancer Symptoms Management Education, Colorectal Cancer Plan, Skin Cancer Plan, and Cancer Funding: A Directory of Private Funding Sources for Cancer Prevention and Control Projects; new committee appointments; future meeting dates of the Council; an update on performance measures; an update on the Council's Legislative Appropriations Request; an update on FY 1998 budget that includes an approval of the Executive Committee action of April 28, 1998, administrative transfers, plan funds allocated FY 1998, and TDH fringe benefit reallocation determination; and an update genetics legislation with a presentation by Mark Rothstein of the University of Houston, Council then adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Mickey L. Jacobs, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190. Filed: May 14, 1998, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9807917 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Thursday, May 28, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH-35 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes for the Public Meeting of February 5, 1998. III. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Following Renewal Applications: IV. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Following Withdrawal Applications: A. The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society B. Roadway Express, Inc. C. Smith's Food and Drug Centers, Inc., D. Union Pacific Motor Freight Company E. J. B. Hunt Transport, Inc., V. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Texas Certified Self- Insurer Guaranty Association Investment Policy. VI. Other Business. VII. Adjournment. Contact: Judy Roach, 1600 San Jacinto Center, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-2514. Filed: May 14, 1998, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9807956 Council on Competitive Government Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Capitol Building, Room E2.018 Austin Council Contract and Rules Work Group AGENDA: 1. Call to Order; 2. Discussion of statutes and rules applicable to the Council's organization, programs and duties; 3. Open Discussion; 4. Set date and time for next work group meeting; 5. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, and non-English speaking persons who may need assistance are requested to contact Michelle Gee at 512/463-3387 several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989) so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Michelle Gee, Council on Competitive Government, Capitol Building, Room E2.018, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3387. Filed: May 19, 1998, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9808164 Comptroller of Public Accounts Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Tuition Scholarship Foundation Board AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters, not necessarily in the older noted, will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Prepaid Tuition Scholarship Foundation Board at the Lyndon B. Johnson Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, Austin, Texas on 27th day of May, 1998. I. Texas Tomorrow Fund Program Update II. Update on IRS 501(c)(3) application of the Texas Prepaid Tuition Scholarship Foundation Board III. Discussion and possible vote on approval of Texas Prepaid Tuition Scholarship Foundation Applications IV. Discussion and future marketing plans for Texas Prepaid Tuition Scholarship Foundation Program V. Public Comments VI. Set future Texas Prepaid Tuition Scholarship Foundation Board Meetings Contact: Todd Morgan, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-1735. Filed: May 18, 1998, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9808099 Texas Corn Producers Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 505 Avenue Q Lubbock Committee Meetings AGENDA: 11:00 a.m. Finance Committee Call to Order; Presentation and Discussion on January, February, March, and April 1998 Financial Statements; Presentation and Discussion on Amendment to 1998 Budget; Other Business; Adjourn. 1:00 p.m. Advertising, Promotion, and Education Committee Call to Order; Presentation of TALL Request; Presentation of Proposal; 1. Presentation of Proposal; 2. Update on Larry DeSha Promotional Campaign; Discussion and Selection of Delegate to Attend Novartis Leadership Conference; Discussion and Selection of Director to Serve on NCGA Board; Update on AG-SERV's Ag Awareness Campaign; Other Business; Adjourn. 2:00 p.m. Relocation Committee Meeting Call to Order; Presentation of Relocation Committee Recommendations; Other Business; Tour of Proposed Land Site; Adjourn. Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, 806/647-4224. Filed: May 19, 1998, 10:14 a.m. TRD-9808125 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 505 Avenue Q Lubbock Committee Meetings AGENDA: Call to Order Action: Minutes of January 29, 1998 meeting; On Resignation of Director, Andy Armstrong; On Recommendation to Fill Position of Andy Armstrong; On January — April 1998 Financial Statements; On TALL Funding; On Proposals 1 and 2 from Dee Vaughan; On Novartis Leadership Conference; On Director to Serve on NCGA Board; Swearing of New Directors; Presentation of Plaques for Outgoing Directors Update: On Master Marketer Program: On Extension Director. Presentation and Action: On Finance Committee Recommendations; On A.P.E. Committee Recommendations. Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: Discussion Concerning Prospective Purchase of Real Estate in accordance with Texas Government Code, Annotated, sec.551.074; Adjourn Executive Session. Action: On Executive Session, if necessary Presentation and Action: On Amendment to 1998 Budget; On Recommendations for Board Officers; Election of Officers. Discussion: Petitioning Legislature Regarding Commodity Boards Status as a State Agency; Other Business. Discussion and Action Setting date and location of November 1998 meeting. Adjourn Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, 806/647-4224. Filed: May 19, 1998, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9808124 Texas County and District Retirement System Thursday, June 4, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Hyatt Hotel, 208 Barton Springs Road Austin Investment Committee Meeting AGENDA: Chairperson will open meeting. Approve minutes of proceeding meeting. Receive report Investment Officer. Receive report from Wilshire Associates regarding Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) investment plan: a) Consider and act on recommending to the Board that the Board adopt Wilshire's proposal to diversify into a REIT asset class (including specific allocation percentages and funding horizon); b) Interview Investment Manager candidates who seek to administer all or part of the REIT asset class; c) Consider and act on recommending to the Board that the Board authorize the retention of Investment Manager(s) to administer funds allocated to the REIT asset class. Set date and location of September, 1998 meeting. Adjourn meeting. Contact: Alan Adams, 901 Mopac Building 4, Suite 340, Austin, Texas 78746-5789, (512) 328-8448, Extension 306. Filed: May 18, 1998, 2:14 p.m. TRD-9808092 Friday, June 5, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Hyatt Hotel, 208 Barton Springs Road Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Review and Approve: Minutes of Meeting of March 12, 1998, Regular Board Meeting; Applications for Service and Disability Retirement Benefits; Applications for TCDRS Participation; Applications for Supplemental Death Benefits Fund; Financial Statements; Comprehensive Annual Report. Consider and Act on: KPMG Performance Review; Report on Actuarial Investigation Intervals; Administrative and Investment Policies, Practices, Budgets and Personnel; Wilshire Associates' Investment Plan to include REITs as an Investment Asset Class within the TCDRS Portfolio; Retention of Specific Investment Managers to Administer New RIT Asset To Class. Reports from: Investments Committee; Investment Officer; Investment Performance Measurement Analyst; Investment Consultant; Fiduciary Counsel; Independent Auditor; Actuary Counsel; Chairman, Director. Contact: Terry Horton, 901 Mopac Expressway South, Austin, Texas 78746, (512) 328-8889. Filed: May 20, 1998, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9808193 Office of Court Administration Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Harris County Commissioners Court, 1001 Preston Houston Texas Judicial Council Committee on Judicial Selection AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting-Mr. Joseph Callier II. Attendance of Members III. Overview of Background Resources IV. Discussion of Issues to be Addressed by Committee V. Invited and Public Testimony VI. Set Objectives for Future Committee Action VII. Other Business VIII. Date of Next Meeting (Calendar) IX. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1625. Filed: May 19, 1998, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9808167 Wednesday, June 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m. El Paso County Courthouse, #301 Conference Room, 500 East San Antonio El Paso Texas Judicial Council Committee on Juvenile Justice Reform/Impact on the Courts AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting-Judge Penny L. Pope II. Attendance of Members III. Overview of Background Resources IV. Discussion of Issues to be Addressed by Committee V. Public Testimony VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1625. Filed: May 19, 1998, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9808166 Friday, June 12, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Bayfront Plaza Convention Center, 1901 North Shoreline Boulevard, Room 223B Corpus Christi Texas Judicial Council Committee on Court Records AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting-Judge Mike Wood II. Attendance of Members III. Overview Remarks and Committee Update IV. Committee Discussion of Public Access to Court Records V. Public Testimony VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1625. Filed: May 20, 1998, 12:04 p.m. TRD-9808265 Thursday, June 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. State Capitol Extension Room E2.020 Austin Texas Judicial Council Committee on Visiting and Retired Judges AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting-Chief Justice John Cayce II. Attendance of Members III. Adoption of Minutes of May 14, 1998 Meeting IV. Overview of Issues to be Discussed by Committee V. Discussion and Committee Action on Recommendations to Judicial Council Regarding Language for Proposed Legislation and Rules of Court VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1625. Filed: May 20, 1998, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9808190 Thursday, June 25, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Texas Supreme Court Chamber, 201 West 14th, 1st Floor Austin Texas Judicial Council Committee on Court Records AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting-Judge Mike Wood II. Attendance of Members III. Overview Remarks and Committee Update IV. Committee Discussion of Public Access to Court Records V. Public Testimony VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463- 1625. Filed: May 19, 1998, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9808189 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, May 21, 1998, Noon Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Salon A, 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Management Information System Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Reengineering 1. Update on Phase II(a) 2. Discussion of the Phase II(b) Effort III. Update on Year 2000 IV. Public Comment V. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: May 13, 1998, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9807884 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Salon A, 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Facilities Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Reengineering III. Committee Approval of the Construction Contract for Huntsville Area Roads Project IV. Committee Approval of the Construction for the Electronic Substation (Palestine) V. Committee Approval of the Revised Budge and Construction Contract for Snyder Regional Warehouse VI. Construction Update VII. Facilities Division Overview VIII. Items Furnished to the Committee for Information 1. Indefinite Delivery A/E Selections (Civil Structure) 2. Indefinite Delivery A/E Selections (MEP) IX. Public Comment X. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: May 13, 1998, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9807885 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Salon A, 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Victims Services Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Update on Recently Implemented Automated Victim Notification System III. Victim Involvement in the Sycamore Tree Project of the Innerchange Program, Jester II Unit IV. Update of the Crime Victim Clearinghouse Conference V. Survey Report on Victim Impact Statement Usage by Counties VI. Public Comment VII. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: May 13, 1998, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9807886 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Salon A, 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Windham School District Board of Trustees AGENDA: I. Regular Session A. Introduction of Staff B. Consent Items 1. Minutes of the March 13, 1998, Meeting 2. Bi-Monthly Investment Report 3. Revision to WSD Policy 7.11-6, Family and Medical Leave Act 4. Revision of WSD Policy 10.10, Microfilming of Student Education Records Plan C. Public Comment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: May 13, 1998, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9807887 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 4:30 p.m. Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Salon Ten, 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Board AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Discussion with attorneys concerning Cook v. TDCJ; Palmer v. Johnson; Ruiz v. Scott; Yellowquill v. TDCJ; and TDCJ v. Vitapro cases. (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code.) B. Discussion of matters made confidential under State Bar Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code.) C. Discussion of personnel matters (Closed in accordance with sec.5514.074, Government Code.) Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: May 13, 1998, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9807888 Friday, May 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Salon A, 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Board AGENDA: II. Regular Session A. Recognitions B. Consent Items C. Approval of the 68th Board of Criminal Justice Meeting Minutes D. Board Liaison and Committee Reports E. Internal Audit Report F. Approval of Purchases Over One Million Dollars G. Approval of Request for Financing with the Texas Public Finance Authority H. Approval of Investments in Money Market Accounts for Lease Purchase Revenue Bond Accounts I. Selection of the Assistant Director for Internal Affairs J. Report from the Judicial Advisory Council K. Adoption of Proposed Amendment to Board Rule on Custodial Officers Certification and Hazardous Duty Pay Eligibility Guidelines (37 TAC sec.151.51) L. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to Board Rules on the Standards for the State Jail Division M. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to Certain Board Rule Pursuant to Annual Board Rule Review N. Proposed Amendment of Board Policy 01.03-Delegation of Authority to Manage and Administrate the Texas Department of Criminal Justice O. Review and Approval of Privately-Operated State Jail Contracts P. Facility Issues Q. Presentation by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department R. Update on Abilene Rig Drilling School S. Briefing on the 1998 Law Enforcement Torch Run Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: May 14, 1998, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9807947 Texas School for the Deaf Friday, May, 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1102 South Congress Avenue Austin Governing Board Superintendent Search Committee AGENDA: (a) Review of Applications for the Position of Superintendent (b) Determination of Applicants to be Interviewed (c) Review of Format for Conducting Interviews Contact: Twyla H. Strickland, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 512/462-5303 Filed: May 14, 1998, 3:3 p.m. TRD-9807946 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, June 5, 1998, 8:00 a.m. SBDE, 333 Guadalupe, William Hobby Building, HPC Room II-225, 2nd Floor Tower Two Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: TO ADD THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM TO THE BOARD AGENDA IV. Appearances Before the Board I. George Cobb, Jr., DDS, request to reinstate retired dental license Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6400. Filed: May 18, 1998, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9808089 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 2207 Line Avenue Amarillo Local Employee Committee-Amarillo AGENDA: A. Minutes - Dr. Lee Taylor B. Update from State Campaign Manager - Julie Rios 1. Payroll Stuffers approve at May 7 SAC Meeting 2. Letters to charities from LEC 3. Notecard, postcard, etc. 4. No appeals received from local campaign area C. LCM Update - Julie Rios 1. Approaching deadlines from materials 2. Proposed LEC campaign budge D. Sub Committee Reports 1. Kickoff-plans and assignments 2. Training-next training dates, materials 3. Marketing-distribution of payroll staffers E. Other Contact: Julie Rios, 2207 Line Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79106, (806) 376-6359. Filed: May 15, 1998, 12:08 p.m. TRD-9807994 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 301 University Boulevard Galveston Local Employee Committee-Galveston AGENDA: I. Welcome, Sign-In II. Report of State Policy Committee Meeting III. Campaign Materials Review A. Brochure B. Multifold Information C. Posters/Schedule IV. Campaign Schedule V. Adjourn Contact: Frank Jackson, 1902 Mechanic, Galveston, Texas 77550, (409) 762-4357. Filed: May 15, 1998, 12:08 p.m. TRD-9807993 Friday, May 29, 1998, Noon. 2829 San Bernardo, Suite 3 Laredo Local Employee Committee-Laredo AGENDA: I. Welcome and Call to order II. Overview of last year's campaign III. Committee Reproducibilities IV. Review Local Campaign Manager Applications V. Select Local Campaign Manager VI. Review applications for local eligibility VII. Select organizations fro local section of brochure VIII. Set campaign goals and campaign dates IX. Set LCM budget X. New business XI. Set next meeting date XII. Adjournment Contact: Peggy Garcia, 2820 San Bernardo, Suite 3, Laredo, Texas 78040, (956) 723-9113. Filed: May 19, 1998, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9808130 Monday, June 15, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 301 University, Room 4.114, Administrative Annex Austin Local Employee Committee-Galveston AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Consider and take action May 28, 1998 meeting minutes III. Consider and take action - campaign material - brochure, posters, banners, etc. IV. Review State Policy action on application appeals V. Review publicity for SECC; Agency organs; community news VI. Local Campaign Manager's report - budget status - agency participation progress, etc. VII. Chair's Report - timeline progress (training, Kickoffts, etc.) VIII. Schedule for future meetings Contact: Frank Jackson, 1902 Mechanic, Galveston, Texas 77550, (409) 762-4357. Filed: May 15, 1998, 12:08 p.m. TRD-9807992 Texas Energy Coordination Council Friday, May 29, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Austin Council l200 Congress, Capitol Extension Room El.012 AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Verification of a Quorum II. Introductions Council members, and guests III. Consideration of and formal action on TECC Minutes of January 14, 1998 and May 7, 1998 IV. Receive TECC Executive Director's report, including discussion and possible action on: -TECC Budget -TECC Strategic Plan -TECC Request for Comments (RFC), published in April 3, 1998 Texas Register -TECC Executive Director's summary report from May 21, 1998 House Energy Resources Committee Meeting V. Receive Texas Building Energy Institute (TBEI) report from Acting Director VI. Receive Performance Contracting Guidelines report from TBEI Acting Director, discussion and possible action on Guidelines, recommended agenda item from TECC May 7, 1998 meeting VII. Receive update and status report from Mr. Kelso King on Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" VIII. Discussion and possible action on Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs", including- --Council discussion and possible action concerning Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study, May 22, 1998 draft Council discussion and possible action concerning previous presentations and public comments --Council discussion and possible action concerning remaining resources available to facilitate and complete the Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study IX. Recommendations for Agenda items for next meeting X. Set next meeting date and site XI. Adjourn Contact: Jerry Matthews, 1200 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Room E1.012, 512-475-6774. Filed: May 19, 1998, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9808132 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Forest Room Houston Galveston, Bay Estuary Program, Galveston Bay Council, Quarterly AGENDA: report of the chairman report on the program director report of subcommittees and tasks groups partner's progress reports Contact: Marilyn Browning, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77058, 281/316-3001. Filed: May 20, 1998, 10:09 a.m. TRD-9808207 General Land Office Tuesday, May 26, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; Presentation of Certificate of recognition for former Veterans Land Board Member Jesse Martin; Request by William Long to appear before the Veterans Land Board; consideration of reinstatement of land program eligibility for James L. Johnson, Alvin B. Holmes, and Tom Allen; consideration and approval of construction management oversight representative for the State Veterans' Home consideration and approval of negotiated contracts with Parks and Associations for design-to-build and for operator contracts for Texas Veterans Homes; staff reports. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: May 18, 1998, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9808103 General Services Commission Tuesday, May 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Central Service Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Staff, Guests, and Members Present; III. Approval of Minutes; IV. Presentation of Awards; V. Consideration of on the Following Agenda Items: Item 1. Consideration and potential action on approval of Fiscal Year 1999 Operating Budget; Item 2. Initial Review of Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Legislative appropriation Request; Item 3. Consideration and potential action on approval of the 1999 to 2003 Strategic Plan; Item 4. Consideration and potential action of proposed amendments to 1 TAC sec.126.3 concerning the Disposition of Surplus and Salvage Property to the Public; Item 5. Consideration and potential action on appointing the review committee for the 1998 review of the State of Texas Uniform General Conditions of State Building Construction Contracts, hosted by the General Services Commission; Item 6. Consideration and potential action on proposed increase to Change Order Contingency Fund from $40,000 to $65,000 for Project Number 94-015-303, Construct Health and Human Service Office Building, Fort Worth; Item 7. Consideration and potential action on the construction contract award to the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Project Number 98-019-303, Reroof Governor's Mansion, Austin. Authorizing a change order fund for this project in the amount of $40,000; Item 8. Consideration and potential action on the construction contract award to the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Project Number 96-049-303, HVAC Renovation of Room 3.100, W. P. Hobby, Jr. Building, Authorizing a change order fund for this project in the amount of $4,000; Item 9. Consideration and potential action on the construction contract award to the Lowest Responsible bidder for Project Number 97-007-318, Elevator Modifications for Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, Texas Commission for the Blind. Authorizing a change order fund for this project in the amount of $7,500; Item 10. Consideration and potential action on the construction contract award to the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Project Number 97-004J-303, Asbestos Abatement for Texas School for the Deaf, Master Plan Building, Phase II. Authorizing a change order contingency fund for this project in the amount of $40,000; Item 11. Program Issues; VI. Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.074; VII. Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.072; VIII. Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.071; IX. Adjournment. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: May 14, 1998, 5:09 p.m. TRD-9807963 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Thursday, May 28, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Budget/Finance/Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of January 22, 1998, minutes 3. Report for KPMG Staff Regarding Focus of FY98 Audit 4. Review and Recommendation for Action on KPMG's Engagement Letter 5. Review and Recommendation for Action on System Development Project (SDP) Plan 6. Report on Year 2000 7. Report on Internal Audit Status 8. Review of Internal Audit FY99 Planning-Board Risk Assessment Input 9. Report on PC Lease Program 10. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: May 20, 1998, 12:04 p.m. TRD-9808263 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Planning Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of November 6, 1997, minutes 3. Review and Recommendation for Action on TG's FY99 4. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: May 20, 1998, 12:04 p.m. TRD-9808264 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of January 22, 1998, Minutes 3. B/F/A Committee Reports --Review and Action on System Development Project (SDP) Plan --Report on Year 2000 --Report on KPMG's FY98 Audit Focus --Review and Action on KPMG's Engagement Letter --Internal Audit Status Report --Review of Internal Audit FY99 Planning 4. Planning Committee Report --Review and Action on TG FY99 Business Plan 5. Roles of Senior Management and Board of Directors as Relates to the System Development Project Management (presentation by Wes Dixon, Cooper and Lybrand, with Q&A following) (1 hour) 6. Review and Action on Resolution for Business Recovery Services 7. Review and Action on Contract Renewal for GE Information Services 8. Review and Action on Replacements for Lender and School Advisory Committee Candidates 9. President's Report 10. Reauthorization Update and Discussion of Implications 11. Discussion of Business Expense Policy 12. Adjourn to Executive Session --Report on Legal Matters 13. Reconvene Open Session 14. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: May 20, 1998, 12:04 p.m. TRD-9808262 Texas Health Care Information Council Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3501 Austin Health Information System Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Health Information System Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: Introduction of members and Teleconference attendees: approval of minutes from April 23, 1998 meeting; update on Commonwealth contract and data warehouse; update on communication with hospitals (numbered letters and responses); discussion and recommendations on hospital discharge data (HDD) data specifications, requirements, edits and edit process (25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11- 1301.19); update on activities of the Taskforce on Data Security and Confidentiality (25 TAC sec.1301.12(g) and sec.1301.18(b)(1)); public comments; setting of future meeting date(s); and adjournment. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512 424-6492, or fax (512) 424-6491. Filed: May 19, 1998, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9808168 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Friday, May 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 360 Austin Board of Directors, Strategic Planning Committee, Grievance Committee Meeting AGENDA: Some members will participate via teleconference because it is difficult or impossible for such members to attend the meeting. Board of Directors - 1. Committee Reports; 2. Treasurer's report; 3. Transition of administration; 4. TDI notice rule; 5. Enrollment, claims and premium processing, complaints; 6. Policy effective dates; 7. 1998 interim assessment; 8. Pool publicity; 9. Other management and administrative matters; 10. Public comment. Strategic Planning Committee: 1. Mission statement; 2. Administrator services; 3. Management services; 4. Other Administrative matters. Grievance Committee 1. Grievance procedures; 2. Review of filed grievances. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512 499-0775. Filed: May 14, 1998, 8:14 a.m. TRD-9807906 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Chevy Case Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100-A, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Special Committee on Higher Education in Southern Dallas County AGENDA: Discussion of the recent hearing on the need or demand for additional higher education services in southern Dallas County. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: May 13, 1998, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9807890 Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Chevy Case Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Universities Committee AGENDA: Meeting and public hearing to consider the issue of expanding Texas A&M University's role and mission to include law and legal studies. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: May 15, 1998, 10:46 a.m. TRD-9807983 Monday, June 15, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 802 Houston Access and Equity Committee AGENDA: Discussion of future activities of the Access and Equity Committee; Report on enrollment patterns; and House Bill 2146, 75th Legislature. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: May 15, 1998, 11:07 a.m. TRD-9807985 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, 11th and Congress Avenue Austin Texas Affordable House Task Force Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Approve minutes of April 22, 1998 Meeting Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934 Filed: May 19, 1998, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9808165 Saturday, June 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. City Council Chambers, 1500 Marillo Street Dallas Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee will meet to hear public comments on the 1998 proposed tax credit developments Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934 Filed: May 19, 1998, 10:52 a.m. TRD-9808126 Saturday, June 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Southern University, School of Technology Building, 3100 Cleburne Avenue Houston Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee will meet to hear public comments on the 1998 proposed tax credit developments Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934 Filed: May 19, 1998, 10:52 a.m. TRD-9808127 Saturday, June 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. City Council Chambers, 103 Main Plaza San Antonio Low Income Houston Tax Credit Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee will meet to hear public comments on the 1998 proposed tax credit developments Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934 Filed: May 19, 1998, 10:52 a.m. TRD-9808128 Texas Commission on Human Rights Thursday, May 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 6330 Highway 290 East, Third Floor, Conference Room Austin AGENDA: Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant Texas Government Code, sec.551.071; Items(s) Covered in Executive Session; welcoming of guests; minutes; administrative reports; administrative directives related to certain commission policies and other commission policies for consideration; executive director's evaluation form; joint enforcement between HUD and TAR; Sunset Review Schedule for TCHR; EEOC/EEPA Annual Policy Conference; commissioner participation at hearing for senate interim commission on housing; annual EEO law conference; resource participation for senate interim commission on affirmative action; complaint processing procedure and productivity time frames; human resource task force; HUD NOFA concerning fair housing service center grant for East Texas; EEO Riders; EEO compliance training; commissioner issues, unfinished business. All item on the agenda may be subject to a vote, if appropriate. Contact: William M. Hale, P.O. Box 13493, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/437-3450. Filed: May 19, 1998, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9808115 State Independent Living Council Thursday, May 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Evaluation of Independent Living Committee AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. Call to Order Approval of Minutes Old Business-Update of Needs Assessment Project New Business-Discussion and Action on SILC Action Plan 11:00 a.m. Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: May 14, 1998, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9807918 Texas Department of Insurance Friday, May 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-0896.C Prehearing conference in the matter of Phillip Debbs Morris. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 20, 1998, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9808191 Friday, May 29, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Dickinson City Hall, Council Chambers Courtroom, 2716 Main Street Dickinson AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0844.A In the matter of the appeal of Jimmie G. and Stavroula Stathakos from a decision of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 15, 1998, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9807987 Monday, June 1, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0849.E Prehearing conference in the matter of the appeal of Billy Westbrook from decision of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 20, 1998, 9:28 a.m. TRD-9808192 Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Room 102 Austin Property and Casualty Working Group of the Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes AGENDA: Report from agency staff concerning the discussions of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners meetings regarding implementation of uniform licensing procedure. Discussion and possible action regaring the adoption of a recommendation to amend current Texas law by deleting residency requirements. Continuation of discussions concerning the streamlining and consolidation of license types including possible action on Travel, Credit, Pre-Paid Legal and Adjuster license types. Continuation of discussion concerning continuing education requirements including who should be subject to continuing education and how many hours should be required to keep a particular license type in force. Discussions on the proposed statutory changes regarding the licensing of corporations. Discussion of the marketing of insuranc eproducts including electronic marketing on the Internet and telemarketing. Dicussion of the procedural requirements for property and casualty licenses examination, disciplinary action, company appointment, license suspension, fees and other procedural matters. Discussions on the revenue neutrality of the changes proposed to the agents' licensing statutes. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8197. Filed: May 14, 1998, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9807948 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin AGENDA: Report from agency staff concerning the discussions of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners meetings regarding implementation of uniform licensing procedures. Possible continuation of discussions concerning the streamlining and consolidation of license types. Possible continuation of discussion concerning continuing education requirements including who should be subject to continuing education and how many hours should be required to keep a particular license type in force. Continuation of disussions regarding the marketing of insurance products including electronic marketing on the internet and telemarketing. Discussion of the procedural requirements for life/accident and health licenses including examination, disciplinary action, company appointment, license suspension, fees and other procedural matters. Discussions on the revenue neutrality of the changes proposed to the agents' licensing statutes. Time for public comment. Delibertation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin Texas 78701, (512) 305-8197. Filed: May 14, 1998, 3:457 p.m. TRD-9807949 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Thursday, June 11, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Room E2.014, Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: Call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks; Status of Memorial Project, receive recommendations to induct and enroll officers in Texas Peace Offices' Memorial; Executive Director's Report; Receive reports concerning non-compliance of legislatively mandated training and report concerning license renewal; Discussion of final adoption of proposed amendments to commission rules sec.sec.219.78, 221.19, 221.9, 211.22, 225.11, and 225.3; adjourn. Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 936-7700. Filed: May 19, 1998, 1:01 p.m. TRD-9808134 Friday, June 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Room E2.014, Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: Call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks; recognition of former commissioners; recognition of employees receiving service awards; approval of minutes of March 3-4, 1998, meeting; Take action to induct and enroll officers in the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial; Discussion of and take action on recommendations concerning disciplinary action for non-compliance of mandated training; recommendations concerning license renewal; and final adoption of sec.sec.219.78, 221.19, 211.9, 211.22, 225.11 and 225.3; set meeting date and location of December 1998 meeting; take license action of final orders, statutory final orders, agreed final orders for revocation and suspension of licenses, and letters of reprimand; receive report of voluntary surrenders of licenses, receive comments on any subject without discussion; adjourn. Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 936-7700. Filed: May 19, 1998, 1:01 p.m. TRD-9808135 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Thursday, May 28, 1998, Noon Executive Conference, Room 235-A, 1100 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; Discussion and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning complaints and agreed orders for complaint files numbered: 95-005, 95-012, 96-010, 96-012, 96- 018, 96-019, 96-022, 96-024, 96-031, 97-011, 97-015, 97-028, 98-003 -98-005, 98- 007-98.044 and enforcement and complaint resolution policies and procedures; Information conference with respondent and/or complaint concerning complaint file numbered 98-035, and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; Recess; Reconvene immediately following the TALCB Meeting, Friday, 29, 1998, to conclude any unfinished business; Adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: May 19, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9808138 Friday, May 29, 1998, 8:00 a.m. TALCB Conference, Room 204, 1100 Camino La Costa Austin Education Committee AGENDA: Call to order; Consideration and possible adoption of the minutes on the February 5, 1998, Education Committee meeting; Discussion and possible recommendations of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board proposed rules 22 TAC sec.153.18 relating to Definitions, sec.153.13 relating to Education Requirements, sec.153.18 relating to Appraiser Continuing Education, and new sec.153.8 relating to Scope of Practice, as published in the March 6, 1998 issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 2212); Discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning approval of courses for meeting qualifying (pre-licensure) education and appraiser continuing education (ACE) requirements; Discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning other educational or examination matters; Adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: May 19, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9808137 Friday, May 29, 1998, 9:30 Conference Room 235, 1100 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; Comments by the Chair; Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the February 5, 1998, TALCB meeting; Staff reports; discussion and possible action concerning active certifications and licenses; certifications and licenses issued; applications; renewals; examinations; experience verification audits; new enforcement position; TALCB Appraiser Report; federal activities and guidelines; Appraisal Subcommittee meetings; agendas and minutes; Second Exposure Draft of Proposed Revisions to USPAP; Second Quarter Report on Measures; Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR); "drivers license" and postcard" types of nonresident temporary practice; speech to TRETA; and the AARO conferences; Discussion and possible action to adopt proposed rules 22 TAC sec.153.1 relating to Definitions, sec.153.13 relating to Educational Requirements, sec.153.18 relating to Appraiser Continuing Education, and new sec.153.8 relating to Scope of Practice, as published in the March 6, 1998 issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 2212); Discussion an possible action to adopt the TALCB Agency Strategic Plan for 199-2003; Report from the Education Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Education Committee regarding educational requirements, approval of courses for meeting educational requirements, and other educational matters from the May 29, 1998, Education Committee meeting; Report from the Budget Committee; discussion and possible action regarding the FY-98 operating budge, Board and staff travel, and other fiscal matters; Report from the Enforcement Committee: consideration and possible action concerning complaints and agreed orders for compliant files numbered: 95-005, 95-012, 96-010, 96-012, 96-018, 96-019, 96-022, 96-024, 96- 031, 97-011, 97-015, 97-028, 98-003 - 98-005, 98-007-98.044 and enforcement and complaint resolution policies and procedures; Discussion and possible action concerning information to be included with the appraiser's signature on an appraisal report; advertising; "evaluations" and permissible activities for licensed real estate brokers vs. certified and licensed real estate appraisers: Comments and presentations from visitors; Selection of dates of subsequent meetings; Adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: May 19, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9808136 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, May 21, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: May 13, 1998, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9807897 Monday, June 1, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on application filed by the city of Austin to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission renewal of Permit Number 03823, which authorizes a processing, storage and disposal facility for domestic wastewater treatment plant sludge. Dried sludge is either composted for distribution and marketing or land applied on site. Excess lagoon supernatant is used for on-site irrigation within the facility. The permittee is authorized to land apply sludge on site at a rate of 10 dry tons per acre per year on approximately 300 acres dedicated to sludge application. The plant site is located approximately 0.9 mile northwest of the intersection of Farm-Market-Road 973 and State Highway 71 on the north bank of the Colorado River in Travis County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into waters in the State is authorized by this permit. This matter has been designated as SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0738. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3345. Filed: May 14, 1998, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9807914 Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Room 257-Second Floor Austin AGENDA: Meeting called to order; sites and dates of next examinations will be announced; report by TNRCC staff on legislative matters; reports on examinations, legislative, water conservation, requirement of licensee on site at time water tap, minimum backflow requirement by TNRCC, and enforcement update; various items of interest to council members, citizens, or TNRCC staff to be heard; Council will adjourn. Contact: Gene Reagan or Bettye Jean Urban, P.O. Box 13087, MC-178, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6719 or (512) 239-6658 or 6659. Filed: May 15, 1998, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9808021 Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Monday-Tuesday, June 8-9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, Tower 2, Room 225, Guadalupe Boulevard Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Monday, June 8, 1998 - 9:00 a.m. Call to order, introduction of board members, introduction of new staff, approval of minutes, education report (program matters, program actions, meetings/seminars attended) unfinished business (budget status, TPAPN, Area III meeting, computer status, e-mail, protocols, mutual recognition, consolidation issues, HPC update, school nurse) executive director's report, new business (rule changes, rule review of Chapter 233, resignation letter of executive director and appointment of search committee, meeting with staff regarding rules and disciplinary actions, election of secretary-treasurer, process for board evaluation and executive director evaluation, reassign committees, future meeting dates, rules committee meeting) open forum to allow for interested parities an opportunity to address the board 2:30-3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1998- 9:00 a.m.- administrative hearings, agreed order, recommendations of rules committee, and any unfinished business and adjournment. Executive Session on any of the agenda items authorized by Chapter 155 of the Government Code. Contact: Marjorie A. Bronk, 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Suite 3-400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8100. Filed: May 14, 1998, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9807907 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Friday, May 29, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Suite 2-510 Austin Rules Committee: AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Review and possible action on the following chapters: Chapter 362. Definitions Chapter 364. Requirements for Licensure Chapter 366. Application for License Chapter 372. Provision of Services Chapter 373. Supervision Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, 512/305-6900. Filed: May 18, 1998, 4:28 a.m. TRD-9808104 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Conservation Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING-Chairman's Charges; BRIEFING-Terrestrial Database; BRIEFING-Kidfish Community Development Grant Program; BRIEFING-Conservation Easements and Land Trusts; ACTION- Government Canyon State Natural Area Master Plan; Other Business Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, 512/389-4642. Filed: May 20, 1998, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9808197 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Regulations Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING-Chairman's Charges; ACTION-Commercial Nongame Permits; ACTION-Managed Lands Deer Permits; ACTION-Deer Management Permit-Fees; ACTION-Migratory Gamebird Proclamation; ACTION-Fish Pass Proclamation; Other Business. Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, 512/389-4642. Filed: May 20, 1998, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9808196 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Conservation Committee Executive Session AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the Executive Session; ACTION-Land Acquisition-Anderson County; Other Business Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, 512/389-4642. Filed: May 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9808201 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Finance Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING-Chairman's Charges; BRIEFING-Financial Review; ACTION-Local Park Grant Program Administrative Rule Changes; ACTION-Reciprocal License Agreement; Other Business Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, 512/389-4642. Filed: May 20, 1998, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9808202 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Ad Hoc Infrastructure Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING-Chairman's Charges; BRIEFING-Critical Repairs Status Report; Other Business Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, 512/389-4642. Filed: May 20, 1998, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9808203 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 6:30 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel, Stone's Crossing, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Dinner Meeting AGENDA: Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner at 6:30 p.m., June 3, 1998. Although this function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 1998. Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, 512/389-4642. Filed: May 20, 1998, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9808204 Thursday, June 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Public Hearing AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; Acceptance of Gifts; Presentation of Retirement Certificates and Service Awards; Presentation- Anheuser-Busch; Approval of Agenda; ACTION-Consent Agenda Items; ACTION- Commercial Nongame Permits; BRIEFING-Internet Field Trips; ACTION-Managed Lands Deer Permits; ACTION-Deer Management Permit-Fees; ACTION Migratory Gamebird Proclamation; BRIEFING-Summer Preview-State Parks; ACTION-Reciprocal License Agreement; BRIEFING-Summer Preview-Boating; ACTION-Land Acquisition-Anderson County; Other Business Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, 512/389-4642. Filed: May 20, 1998, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9808205 Texas Department of Public Safety Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 10:30 a.m. DPS Headquarters, Building A, Commission Conference Room, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: approval of minutes budget matters internal audit report public comment miscellaneous and other unfinished business executive session to meet attorneys to seek legal advice regarding pending and contemplated litigation, employment law, and personnel matters pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.071; executive session to receive information from employee pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.075 open session for discussion and possible action regarding legal advice on pending and contemplated litigation, employment law and personnel matters state auditors report discussion and possible action regarding the reorganization within DPS for creation of a major division for Drivers license discussion and possible action regarding legislative strategies with Texas State Troopers and Department of Public Officers Association board members Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Dorothy Wright at 512/453-3929 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/424-2000, Extension 3700 Filed: May 15, 1998, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9808019 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, May 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: there will be an open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: docket numbers 16705, 17899, 18290, 17751 and 18459; project numbers 17555 and 18856; docket number 18970, 14652, 18436, 18527 and 18404; project number 17294, 18894 and 19198; potential interconnection costs for the Magic Valley Generating Station; electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability, and customer service; electric industry restructuring and air quality; project numbers 1800 and 16251; docket numbers 1900, 16189, 16196, 16455 and 17065; quarterly financial statistics report; docket numbers 18986, and 18978; project numbers 18438, 18515, 18516, 18702, and 19293; comments regarding performance measurements and reporting requirements for operations support systems, interconnection, and operator services and directory assistance; project numbers 19199, 18008, 18870, 17814 and 17902, docket numbers 18590, 18599, 18600, 18602, 18606, 18720, 19026, 19093, 19103, 19142, 17728, 18801, 18861, 18874, 18875, 18884, 18885, 18888, 18958, 18987, 18994, 18999 and 19069; activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to industry consolidation, correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; project numbers 17709, 18893, 18137, 18138 and 18139; customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; survey of organizational excellence, 1998 operating budget, agency business plan, project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy; adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: May 13, 1998, 1:01 p.m. TRD-9807883 Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Room E1.028, Capitol Extension Austin Council AGENDA: 1. New Council Representative 2. Council Introductions 3. Approve minutes of the March 4, 1998 meeting. 4. Consider Publication of RMICC Proposed By-Laws 5. Electronic Recording and Document Filing Study Committee (Local Level) 6. SB897 (1-3) Blue Pages Report 7. SB897 (4) Research Group for Electronic Format 8. Discussion for RMICC report due November 1, 1998 to the Governor's Office. 9. Public Comments 10. Next Meeting September 2, 1998 Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-5460. Filed: May 20, 1998, 11:28 p.m. TRD-9808241 Rural Community Health System Tuesday, May 26, 1998, 6:30 p.m. 401 West 15th Street Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. The Committee will hold a preliminary discussion of agenda items for the Finance Committee, Operations Committee, and Full Board Agenda issued for the Meeting May 27, 1998. III. Closing Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0119. Filed: May 14, 1998, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9807941 Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1624 East Anderson Lane Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Report on bank account and income received to date 2. Report on federal tax ID 3. Report on tax exempt status 4. Discussion of letters to various interest groups soliciting start-up funds and procedure for implementing this task 5. Discussion of dues: a. Membership types as allowed under bylaws b. Consideration of membership benefits c. Dues structure for various membership types (initial base dues) 6. Report on potential loan offer Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0119. Filed: May 14, 1998, 5:03 p.m. TRD-9807962 Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1624 East Anderson Lane Austin Operations Committee AGENDA: 1. Discuss and consider proposed marketing plan. 2. Review grant application for CHRI. 3. Discuss and consider strategy for Rural Community Health System 4. Discuss and consider process and timing for hiring CEO and consultants. 5. Discuss funding possibilities. 6. Discuss and report on interim staff and office accommodations. Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0119. Filed: May 14, 1998, 5:02 p.m. TRD-9807961 Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 1624 East Anderson Lane Austin Full Board AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Reading and approval of minutes Schedule next meeting III. Committee reports A. Executive Committee report from May 13, meeting B. Operations Committee 1. Discuss/approve marketing plan 2. Report on grant application CHRA C. Finance Committee 1. Report on Tax ID 2. Bank account report 3. Monies received IV. Old business A. Reconsideration and adoption of Board Bylaws B. Reconsideration and appointment of Treasures to sign tax forms C. Reconsideration and assignment of Vice President to bank signature care D. Reconsideration of administrator for Dr. McKinney V. New business A. Presentation of pro-bono proposal B. Approve dues structure C. Consideration changing meeting date VI. Education program: TDI VII. Education program: Medicaid managed care VIII. Board member comments and discussions and recommendation for June agenda IX. Public comments Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0119. Filed: May 15, 1998, 7:58 a.m. TRD-9807965 Sabine River Compact Administration Friday, June 19, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Maison Dupuy, 1001 Toulouse Street New Orleans Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Call to order: approval of minutes; reports from chairman, secretary, treasurer, committees; unfinished business, new business; adjournment. Contact: Mary H. Gibson, 15091 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana, 71449, (318) 256- 4112 or fax (318) 256-4179. Filed: May 18, 1998, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9808054 State Securities Board Thursday, June 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin Administrative Hearing AGENDA: A hearing will be held in docket number 312-98-0850 for the purpose of determining whether the agent registration of Scoot Stephen Barclay should be denied. Contact: David Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8392. Filed: May 15, 1998, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9808025 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Wednesday, May 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 311 North 5th Street, Hearings Room Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Review and take appropriate action on addendum to May 20, 1998 meeting notice: consider travel advance account. Reason for emergency: Board not scheduled to met again until July 15, 1998 and travel advance will need to be processed before then. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (254) 773-2250, TEX-AN 820-1250. Filed: May 14, 1998, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9807951 Texas Southern University Friday, May 22, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, 5th Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to consider: Personnel matters, Executive Session Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, 713/529-8911. Filed: May 15, 1998, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9807981 Friday, May 22, 1998, 2:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from May 22, 1998, 8:30 a.m.) 3100 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, 5th Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to consider: Personnel matters, Executive Session Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, 713/529-8911. Filed: May 18, 1998, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9808100 Sunset Advisory Commission Thursday, May 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.036 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes 3. Presentations of staff report and public testimony on: --Texas Department of Criminal Justice --Board of Pardons and Paroles --Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee 4. Other business 5. Adjourn Contact: Susan Kinney, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Room E2.002, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1300. Filed: May 18, 1998, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9808078 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, May 21, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Henry Bell Board Room Austin Board of Trustees Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes of February 26, 1998 Audit Committee meeting-Cummings 2. Review of the State Auditor's Office report to management for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1997- Roger Ferris, SAO 3. Consideration of Internal Audit Charter-Henry a. Employer Reporting-Henry b. Investment Process Control Review-Henry c. Implementation of BeST-Morris d. Year 2000 Audit Plan-Morris e. TRS-Care Review of RFO Process-January 5. Quarterly Report of the Internal Audit Department-Henry a. Internal Audit Plan Status b. 1998-1999 Proposed Operating Budget c. Staffing Projections d. Status of Audit Recommendations For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 or 800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400. Filed: May 13, 1998, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9807898 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes of February 26, 1998 Meetings 2. Consideration of Internal Audit Charter 3. Consideration of Proposed Rule sec.41.12 on Insurance Certification 4. Discussion of Review of Agency Rule pursuant to Article IX, sec.167 of the Appropriations Act 5. Discussion of Soft Dollar Policy 6. Discussion of Securities Lending Policy For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 or 800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400. Filed: May 13, 1998, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9807899 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees Investment Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes of February 26, 1998 Meetings 2. Discussion of Investment Summary and Consideration of Recommendations for Allocation of Funds Available for Investment-Mr. Walker 3. consideration of Equity Approved Universe and Recommendations-Mr. Walker 4. Report on Asset Allocation, Policy Rangers, and Investment Performance- Mr.Walker 5. Review of Cash Portfolio and Securities Lending-Mr. Walker 6. Review of Equity Portfolio-Staff 7. Review of Fixed Income Portfolio-Staff 8. Review of Real Estate Portfolio-Staff 9. Review of Alternative Assets Portfolio-Mr. Walker 10. Presentation of Texas Growth Fund-Mr. Kozlowski 11. Review of Investment Outlook, Market Conditions and Portfolio Performance- Mr. Record, Wellington Management 12. Report of Policy Exceptions and Proxy Exceptions-Mr. Walker 13. Consideration of Equity Portfolio Strategy-Mr. Walker 14. Annual Review of Performance of Investment Council-Mr. Simms For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 or 800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400. Filed: May 13, 1998, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9807900 Friday, May 22, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes of April 23, 1998 Meeting 2. Consideration of Selection and Engagement of Strategic Consultant 3. Update on San Jacinto Tower Loan 4. Update on Portfolio, including Mortgage Risk Ratings and Issues Affecting Corporate-Owned Properties For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 or 800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400. Filed: May 14, 1998, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9807952 Friday, May 22, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Benefits Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes of March 26, 1998 Meeting 2. Report on status of Backfile Conversion Project-Mrs. Koontz 3. Report on TRS Medical Board Appointment Process-Mrs. Koontz 4. Consideration of Change Orders under the Benefit Services Transformation (BeST Project) Contract-Mrs. Koontz For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 or 800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400. Filed: May 14, 1998, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9807954 Friday, May 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of March 27, 1998, Meetings 4. Consideration of Excusing Board Member's Absence from March 27, 1998, Meeting 5. Presentation and Review of Watson, Wyatt Worldwide 6. Consideration of Extending Disposition Period fro TRST Sun City, Inc.-Mr. Dunlap 7. Report of Real Estate Committee-Dr. Youngblood 8. Report of Audit Committee-Mr. Cummings 9. Report of Investment Committee-Mr. Simms 10. Consideration of Timing of Bidding Process for Investment Council Services- Mr. Simms 11. Consideration of Possible Renewal of contract with Current Investment Counsel-Mr. Simms 12. Report of Policy Committee-Dr. Stream 13. Report of Benefits Committee-Mr. Whittenburg 14. Report of Chief Financial Officer-Mr. Jung 15. Status Report of Benefit Services Transformation (BeST Project)-Mrs. Koontz 16. Report of Benefits Division-Mr. Koontz 17. Government Relations Report-Mrs. Featherston 18. Report on Strategic Plan-Mrs. Featherston 19. Report of Executive Director-Mr. Dunlap 20. Comments by Board Members 21. Report of General Council on Litigation-Mr. Baker For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 or 800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400. Filed: May 14, 1998, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9807955 Friday, May 22, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Budget Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes March 26, 1998 2. Presentation of Preliminary TRS Budgets-Mr. Jung a. TRS Administrative Budget b. TRS Soft Dollar Budget c. BeST Project Budget d. Year 2000 Project Budget e. TRS-Care Budgets, Active and Retired 3. Discussion of Dates for Next Meeting For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 or 800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400. Filed: May 14, 1998, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9807953 Texas Department of Transportation Monday, June 15, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 200 East Riverside Drive, Room 101 Austin Household Goods Carrier Advisory Committee AGENDA: Convene. Review and approval of minutes from June 1, 1998 meeting. Discussion and recommendations regarding a study of the feasibility and necessity of requiring vehicle liability insurance for household goods carriers required to register under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House Bill 1418, 75th Legislature, 1997. Discussion and recommendations for modernizing and streamlining department rules adopted under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House Bill 1418, 75th Legislature 1997. Agenda and date of next meeting. Adjourn. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-8630. Filed: May 20, 1998, 10:41 a.m. TRD-9808230 The University of Texas System Tuesday, May 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocols for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., 1515 Homcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, 713/792-3220. Filed: May 15, 1998, 10:15 a.m. TRD-9807977 Wedneday, May 27, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio UT Health Science Center-San Antonio Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Protocols for Review (See Attached) 3. Subcommittee Reports 4. Other Business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio Texas 78284-7822, 210/567-3717. Filed: May 15, 1998, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9807991 Wintergarden Spinach Producers Board Thursday, May 21, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Room 300, Uvalde County Courthouse Uvalde AGENDA: Call to Order Report and Approve: Treasurer's Report Discussion and Action: Read and approve minutes of last meeting; On responses from producers; On grant proposals; setting date and time of next meeting. Report: On advisory committee Adjourn Contact: Don Laffere, P.O. Box 305, Batesville, Texas 78829, 830/376-4385. Filed: May 13, 1998, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9807889 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, May 26, 1998, 8:00 p.m. The Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto Plaza, Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund ('fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 1998. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshment will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/404-7142. Filed: May 18, 1998, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9808052 Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 221 West 6th Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; review and approval of the minutes of the April 29, 1998, board meeting; action items; consideration of employee benefit for plan year 1998/99; consideration of amended plan document for flexible benefit plan; financial report; status report; informational items; report of the administration committee; report of the finance committee; report of the operations committee; public participation; executive session; action items resulting from executive session deliberations; announcements; adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/404-7142. Filed: May 19, 1998, 1:44 p.m. TRD-9808140 Texas Workforce Commission Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes: vote on minutes dates April 24, 1998; public comment; consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 21; general discussion and staff report concerning the employment services and related functions at the Texas Workforce Commission; discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) on acceptance of donations of child care matching funds; (2) on workforce applicant child care (Chapter 809); (3) on distribution of Child Care Appropriations to School District (SB 503, Chapter 809); (4) on the Child Care Advisory Committee (SB 1490, Chapter 809); (5) relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by Health and Human Services Agencies and TWC: (6) on the revisions to the Texas Workforce Commission Strategic Plan for submission to the Office of the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board; (7) on whether to accept the Work-Flex Designation; (8) concerning the use of UI Wage Records and as the database for JTPA follow-up; (9) on the combined JTPA/Wagner Peyser State Plan; (10) on the JTPA PY98 Section 123 Policy; (11) regarding approval of JTPA PY998-99 Categorical Plans (12) on the JTPA PY98 Incentive Policy; (13) on approaches to the expansion of Choices Services beyond the current 87 counties; (14) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Board for Certification; (15) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of Strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Board; and (16) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council Nominees; staff report and discussion-update on activities relating to: Administration Division, Finance Division, Information Systems Division, Unemployment Insurance Division, Welfare Reform Division and Workforce Division; Executive Session pursuant to: Government code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel; Government Code sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFLO-CIO v. YWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6186, AFL- CIO, Lucinda Robles, and Maria Rousset v. TWC et al; Barbara Woodard v. TEC; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgment); and Gene. E. Merchant et. al v. TWC; Government Code sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney as privileged Communications under Texas Disciplinary Rules Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration, discuss, questions and possible action on: (1) whether to assume continuing on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Commission cases, if any; and (2) higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 21. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 512/463-8812. Filed: May 19, 1998, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9808162 Regional Meetings Meetings filed May 13, 1998 Dallas Housing Authority, Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, met at the Turner Courts Development, 6601 Bexas Street, Dallas, May 21, 1998, at 4:00 p.m.. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9807891. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 2800 North Loop West 8th Floor, Houston, May 20, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, 713/957-5291. TRD- 9807894. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Chief Elected Officials Board Meeting, met at the Uvalde Operations Office, 209 North Getty, Street, Uvalde, May 14, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 830/876-3533. TRD-9807902. Regional Water Planning Area: Region J, Board met at the Flying "L" Ranch, Bandera County, SH 173, Bandera, May 19. 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jonathan Letz, 700 Main, Kerrville, Texas 78208, 830/792-2211. TRD-9807892. Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation , Board met at 114 East Cameron Rockdale, May 18, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from TRD- 9807896. Meetings filed May 14, 1998 Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, May 14, 1998, at 5.:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizondo, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD- 9807928 Burke Center, Board of Trustees met at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, May 26, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Chauntel Moore, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, 409/639-1411. TRD-9807913. Coastal Bend Council of Government, Executive Board met at 2910 Leopard Street, May 22, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, 512/883-5743. TRD-9807919. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Memberships met at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, May 22, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. box 9909, Corpus Chisti, Texas 78469, 512/883-5743. TRD- 9807920. Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors met at 5701 Springdale Road, Room H, Austin, May 20, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, 512/919- 5301. TRD-9807909. North Texas Tolloway Authority, Board of Directors met at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, May 20, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newtown, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, 214/522-6200. TRD-9807921. Edward Aquifer Authority, South Central Texas Water Advisory Committee met at 820 St. Joseph Street, (Highway 183 Business) Gonzales, May 19, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9807938. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, May 21, 1998 , at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Cleveland, 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629. 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672-8345. TRD-9807959. Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group, Region P, Executive Committee, met at 4631 FM 3131, Edna, May 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Emmett Gloyna, 4631 FM 3131, Edna, Texas 76703-1308, 512/782-5229. TRD-9807932. Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group, Region P, met at 7059 State Highway 111 East, Edna, May 21, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Emmett Gloyna, 4631 FM 3131, Edna, Texas 76703-1308, 512/782-5229. TRD-9807931. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, TPMHA, met at 1500 South Taylor Street, Amarillo, May 21, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250, 806/349-5680 or fax 806/337-1035. TRD-9807957. Middle Rio Grande Workforce Board, By-Laws Committee, met at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, Uvalde, May 14, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ricky McNeil, 100 West South Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, 830/591-0141. TRD-9807908. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met at the General Office, Located Off of FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, May 18, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary D. Lacy, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, 254/879-2258. TRD-9807960. Meetings filed May 15, 1998 Alamo Area Council of Government, Management Committee met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, May 20, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, San Antonio, 78205, 210/362-5200. TRD- 9807980. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 4th and Avenue J. Poteet, May 21, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, 830/742-3591. TRD-9807990. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Called Meeting met at 2510 Onion Creek Parkway, Austin, May 19, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441, or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9807967. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, May 21, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9808031. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, May 21, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512/756-8291. TRD-9807976. Carson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, May 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, P.O. Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, 806/537-3569. TRD-9808012. Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board, CEO Council Meeting met at the Coastal Bend Council of Governments Office 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, May 22, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, 512/889-5330, Ext. 107. TRD- 9807975. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee of the Workforce Development Board met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, May 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9807984. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, May 21, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9807989. Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, Board of Directors met at 1306 Brown, Jourdanton, May 21, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Mahoney, P.O. Box 155, Jourdanton, Texas 78026, 830/769-3740. TRD- 9808005 Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, May 21, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9808037. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, May 21, 1998, at 5:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, 254/756- 7822. TRD-9808027. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee met at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, May 28, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, 254/756-7822. TRD-9808026. Jack County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, May 19, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Tammie Morgan P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, 840/567- 6301. TRD-9807969. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board Meeting met at 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, May 19, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, 817/645-6646. TRD-9807972. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee Meeting, met at the Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Highway 190, Kempner, May 20, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, 512/-932-3701. ITRD-9807988. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 109 East 5th Street, Lampasas, May 21, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, 512/556-8058. TRD-9808004. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee met at 1924 North Fulton Street, Wharton Civic Center, O'Quinn Room, May 20-21, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9808013. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee met at 1924 North Fulton Street, Wharton Civic Center, O'Quinn Room, May 20-21, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9808014. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee met at 1924 North Fulton Street, Wharton Civic Center, O'Quinn Room, May 20-21, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9808015. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee met at 1924 North Fulton Street, Wharton Civic Center, O'Quinn Room, May 20-21, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9808016. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee met at 1924 North Fulton Street, Wharton Civic Center, O'Quinn Room, May 20-21, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473- 3371. TRD-9808017. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors met at 1924 North Fulton Street, Wharton Civic Center, O'Quinn Room, May 20-21, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9808020. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee met at 1924 North Fulton Street, Wharton Civic Center, O'Quinn Room, May 20-21, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9808018. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee met at 209 Getty Street, Uvalde, May 20, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tim Trevino, 209 Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, 830/278-4151 or fax 830/278-2929. TRD-9808022. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors will meet at 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, May 28, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817/335-6076. TRD-9807974. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, May 20, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Rhoades, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, 949/659-1239. TRD- 9808011. Riceland Regional Mental Health, Authority, Board of Trustees Executive Committee met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, May 21, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, 409/532-3098. TRD-9807982. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, May 19, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, 972/771-2034. TRD-9807966. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom San Antonio, May 20, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, 210/227- 1373. TRD-9807995. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 210 Clark Street, (P.O. Box 518), Quitman, May 21, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben, or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9807986. Meetings filed May 18, 1998 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Private Industry Council, met in a revised agenda at Titus County Civic Center, 1800 North Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, May 21, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Davis, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, 903/832-8636. TRD-9808101. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Water Control and Improvement District, Board of Directors met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, May 20, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 75059, 512/665- 2132. TRD-9808048. Burke Center, Board of Trustees met in a revised agenda at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, May 26, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Chauntel Moore, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, 409/639-1141. TRD-9808056. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board, met at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, May 27, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, 512/275-5753. TRD-9808049. Edwards County Appraisal District, Board met at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, May 22, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, 210/683-4189. TRD- 9808051. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, May 21, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9808055. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, May 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, 903/675-9296. TRD- 9808088. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors Meeting met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, May 21, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, 409/327-3107 or fax 409/327-8959. TRD-9808050. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, May 27, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, 409/336-5722. TRD-9808053. Lubbock Regional MRMR Center, Board of Trustees-Resource Committee met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, May 21, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, Texas 79408, 806/766-0202.TRD-9808082. Lubbock Regional MRMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, May 21, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, Texas 79408, 806/766-0202.TRD- 9808081. North Central Texas Council of Governments Finance Committee met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 300, 911 Conference Room, Arlington, May 21, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Vassar, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9176. TRD-9808105. Rusk County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 107 North Van Buren, Henderson, May 22, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terry W. Decker, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-0007, 903/657-3578. TRD- 9808098. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, May 22, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, 817/284-0024. TRD-9808106. Uvalde County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 209 North High Street, Uvalde, May 26, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Alida E. Lopez, 209 North High Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, 830/278-1106 Ext. 16. TRD-9808093. Meetings filed May 19, 1998 Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee met 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, May 28, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas 76513, 254/939-1801. TRD- 9808141. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, June 9-11, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9808144. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, June 16-18, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9808145. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, June 23-25, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9808146. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, July 7-9, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9808147. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, July 11, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9808152. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, July 13, 15-16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9808148. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, July 14, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9808151. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Chief Elected Officials, 601 North Second Street, Pitser Garrison Civic Center, Lufkin, May 28, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-5704. TRD-9808170. Education Service Center, Region 18, Board of Directors will meet at 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, June 2, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, 915/563-2380. TRD-9808142. Falls County Appraisal District, Board met at the Intersection Highway 6 and 7, Falls County Courthouse, Marlin, May 27, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661-0430, 254/883- 2543. TRD-9808161. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, May 26, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/582-2309. TRD-9808154. Jones County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, May 26, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, 915/823-2422. TRD-9808155. Lamb County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, May 27, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385-6474. TRD- 9808153. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, May 29, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, 512/798-4396. TRD-9808133. Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group, Region P will meet at 411 North Wells Street, Edna, June 23, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Emmett Gloyna, 411 North Wells Street, Edna, Texas 77957, 512/782-5229. TRD- 9808129. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Board of Directors and Membership Management met at the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, May 28, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, Texas 78501-4705, 956/682-3481. TRD-9808172. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, May 27, 1998, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Septehenville, Texas 76401, 254/965-7806. TRD-9808171. Meetings filed May 20, 1998 Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 411 East Central Avenue, May 26, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, 254/939-5841. TRD-9808232. Region VII Education Service Center, Board of Directors will meet at 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, June 3, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-3071. TRD-9808186. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board met in a revised agenda at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, May 21, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9808233. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf coast Workforce Development Board will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, June 2, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/627-3200. TRD-9808240. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, June 2, 4, 9, 12, 18, 23, 1998 at 9:00/June 25, 1998 at 1:00 p.m./June 30, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, 409/336-5722. TRD-9808188. Lower Colorado Regional Water Planning Group met at Park Road 1-C, Smithville, May 27, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Quentine Martin, 3700 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703, 512/473-4064. TRD-9808255. Lower Colorado Regional Water Planning Group will meet at 401 East Jackson, Burnet, June 3, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Quentine Martin, 3700 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703, 512/473-4064. TRD- 9808256. Lower Colorado Regional Water Planning Group will meet at 100 East Main, Eagle Lake, June 17, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Quentine Martin, 3700 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703, 512/473-4064. TRD- 9808254. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met in a emergency revised agenda at 1500 South Taylor Street, Amarillo, May 21, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Reason for emergency: Unforeseeable situation-immediate action of Board is required, Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250, 806/349-5680 or fax 806/337-1035. TRD-9808195. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees met at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, May 28, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, 254/298-7010. TRD- 9808187. Texas Department of Transportation, Household Goods Carrier Advisory Committee will meet at 200 East Riverside Drive, Room 101, Austin, June 1, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-8630. TRD-9808231. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Central Regional Wastewater System Right-of- Way Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, May 27, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, 817/467-4343. TRD-9808235.