OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Thursday, June 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Continuing Professional Education Committee AGENDA: A. Consideration of 2-hour ethics courses Richard Forest, JD, CPA Raymond J. Clay, Jr., DBA, CPA W.N. Cargill, PhD., CPA B. Consideration of proposal from Bill Reeb, CPA, regarding PASS ethics course as interactive C. Consideration of proposed change to Rule 523.32 Ethics Course D. Consideration of the opinion survey to be printed in the Board Report E. Consideration of recommendation from Rules Committee to change CPA rules to require specified number of lice class-room presentations F. Consideration of the NASBA Quality Assurance Proposal G. Consideration of request from Lydia A. Luna, CPA, for credit for system administrator training provided by Avid Technology, Inc. H. Consideration of date for next meeting. Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: June 15, 1998, 3:28 p.m. TRD-9809579 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission May June 22, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. call to order. convene in open meeting. announcement to executive session. 1. executive session: a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office. continue open meeting. 2. take action, including a vote, if appropriate on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. approval of minutes of June 1, 1998 meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 4. administrator's report. 5. discussion of recent amendments to marketing practices rules, 16 TAC sec.45.109 (restocking and rotation of alcoholic beverage), 16 TAC sec.45.110 (inducements), 16 TAC sec.45.113 (gifts, services and sales) and 16 TAC sec.45.117 (gifts and advertising specialities); discussion, comment, possible vote. 6. consider publication of new rule 16 TAC sec.45.111 governing advertising signs at charitable or civic events; discussion, comment, possible vote. 7. consider rule review plan to be submitted to the Texas Register pursuant to Article IX, sec.167, of the Appropriations Act; discussion, comment, possible vote. 8. public comment. 9. adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: June 2, 1998, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9809431 Texas Animal Health Commission Monday, June 22, 1998, 9:00 p.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 I-40 West Amarillo Commission AGENDA: 1. Discussion of and possible action on cost/benefit analysis operations, including contracting options. Contact: Kathy Reed or Edith Smith, P.O. Box 2966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, 512/719-0714. Filed: June 12, 1998, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9809499 Texas Boll Eradication Foundation Friday, June 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 3721 50th Street Austin Finance committee AGENDA: call to order opening remarks and introductions discussion and action: budgets for proposed zones, Western High Plains, Permian Basin, Southern High Plains/Caprock; Rolling Plains Central Revised Budget; Headquarters Allocation; Allocation of Referenda Costs; FSA Loan. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Katie Dickie Stavinoha, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texa 78711, 512/463- 7593. Filed: June 11, 1998, 11:54 p.m. TRD-9809404 State Cemetery Committee Tuesday, June 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 4305 Bull Creek Road, Building 40 Austin AGENDA: I. call to order; II staff, guest and members present; III. consideration of the following agenda items: Item 1. consideration and potential action on requests for burial and cenotaphs. Item 2. presentation by Texas Department of Transportation regarding property at 45th and Bull Creek Road. Item 3. consideration and potential action on field inspection of the Cemetery Annex. Item 4. landscaping Republic Hill, Sections 1 and 2. IV. scheduling of next open meeting. V. adjournment. Contact: Ann Dillion, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 512/463-3960. Filed: June 12, 1998, 9:52 a.m. TRD-9809448 Council on Competitive Government Thursday, June 25, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.018 Austin AGENDA: 1. call to order; 2. approval of May 19, 1998 minutes; 3. approval of the June 2, 1998 minutes; 4. discussion of statutes and rules applicable to the Council's organization program and duties; 5. open discussion ; 6. set date and time for next work group meeting. 7. adjournment. Contact: Michelle Gee, 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3960. Filed: June 15, 1998, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9809567 Comptroller of Public Accounts Tuesday, June 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, LBJ Building Austin Funds Review Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. introduction and background briefing II. request of items for review from committee members III. open discussion IV. adjourn Contact: Ken Welch, 111 E. 17th Street, Room 901, Austin, Texas 78774, 512/475- 0549. Filed: June 12, 1998, 10:51 a.m. TRD-9809453 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Friday, June 26, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 4800 North Lamar, Suite 250 Austin Board for Evaluation of Interpreters AGENDA: Call to order/determination of quorum; approval of minutes from April 4, 1998, meeting; public comment; reports including chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, staff; Sha Cowan of TEA on SEE II and Margaret Susman of TCDHH on BEI Budget and TSID Representative to the BEI; Executive Session including review interpreter complaints and candidate grievance, validation of testing materials, and Code of Ethics practices; unfinished business including evaluator handbook, application for evaluation, rules revisions, and approve oral evaluator; new business including certifications, renewal of certifications, revocations, reinstatements, reciprocity and calendar update; announcements; adjourn. Contact: David Myers, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 512/407-3250. Filed: June 11, 1998, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9809393 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Thursday, June 25, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Bentley Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Complaints Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: listed of disciplinary sanctions; pending complaints (93-C002; 93-C021; 95-C040; 96-C017; 96-C030; 96- C038; 96-C039; 96-C040; 96-C077; 96-C081; 97-C005; 97-C071 - 97-C074; 97-C084; 97-C085; 97-C090; 97-C091; 97-C093; 97-C115; 98-C001; 98-C004; 98-C005; 98-C013, 98-C014; 98-C021; 98-C024; 98-C033 -- 98-C038; 98-C041 -- 98-C043; 98-C045; 98- C048; 98-C049; 98-C052; 98-C056 -- 98-C059; 98-C063; 98-C065; 98-C068 -- 98- C090; and 98-C094); and other buisness not requiring board action. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6658. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9809690 Friday, June 26, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Bentley Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Austin Administration and Finance Committee AGENDA: To Committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel) executive director's report); Assessment System, Inc. (ASI) fee payable report; finances; financial report; and requests for conference attendance. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6658. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9809691 Friday, June 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Bentley Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Austin Testing and Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: To Committee will discuss and possibly act on: request relating to the examination for licensure from (Tressie Charles; Gary D. Dunham, Katherine Hall- Weber; Ruth Randall; and Barbara Wagoner); Assessment Systems Inc., testing sites and fee payable report; amendments to rules (22 TAC sec.681.92 requirements for licensure examination; sec.681.94 failures; and sec.681.177 determination of clock hours) exam contract issues; and continuing education trends. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6658. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9809692 Friday, June 26, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Bentley Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Austin Applications Committee AGENDA: To Committee will discuss and possibly act on: applications/request from (Sharon Hale-Davis; Walston Warner; and Donald Wilson); amendments to rules (22 TAC sec.681.112 endorsement; and sec.681.123 license renewal). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6658. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9809693 Friday, June 26, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Bentley Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: To Committee will discuss and possibly act on: amendments to rules (22 TAC sec.671.32 general ethics requirements; sec.681.40 advertising and announcements; sec.681.92 requirements for licensure examination; sec.681.94 failures; sec.681.112 endorsement; sec.681.123 license renewal; and sec.681.177 determination of clock-hour credits) and Rider 167. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6658. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9809694 Friday, June 26, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Bentley Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Austin Public and Professional Relations Committee AGENDA: To Committee will discuss and possibly act on: topics for the September, 1998, newsletter, and conference attendance. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6658. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9809695 Saturday, June 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Bentley Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Austin Board AGENDA: To board will discuss and possibly act on: announcements; absent board members; approval of the minutes of the March 19, 1998, meeting; reports from board members concerning conference attendance; comments from persons who wish to appeal before the board; the surrender of the professional counselor license of GRB; District Court Order of the professional counselor license of BWB; review of the Proposal for Decision (PFD) in the matter of REV; review of the PFD in the matter of MAM; Administration and Finance Committee report (review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel (executive director's report); Assessment System, Inc. (ASI) fee payable report; and finances (financial report; and requests for conference attendance). Testing and Continuing Education Committee report (requests relating to the examination for licensure from (Tressie Charles; Gary D. Dunham; Katherine Hall-Weber; Ruth Randall; and Barbara Wagoner); ASI testing sites and fee payable report; amendments tot rules (22 TAC sec.681.92 requirements for licensure examination; sec.681.94 failure; and sec.681.177 determination of clock hours); exam contract issues; and continuing education trends); complaints committee (report from the June 25, 1998, meeting; and list of disciplinary sanctions); application committee (applications/requests from (Sharon Hale-Davis; Walston Warner; and Donald Wilson); amendments to rules (22 TAC 681.112 endorsement; and 681.123 license renewal; rules committee report (amendments to rules (22 TAC 681.32 general ethics requirements; 681.40 advertising and announcements; 681.92 requirements for licensure examination; 681.94 failures; 681.112 endorsement; 681.123 license renewal; and 681.177 determination of clock-hour credits); and Rider 167; Public and Professional Relations Committee report (topics for the September, 1998 newsletter; and conference attendance); amend 22 TAC, Chapter 681 to adopt a schedule of sanctions; other matters relating to the regulation of professional counselors not requiring board action; and setting future board meeting dates. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6658. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9809696 Sunday, June 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Bentley Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Austin Sunday, June 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. AGENDA: To Board will discuss and possibly act on: overview of administrative hearing on Mental Health Board; overview of complaints management; setting future goals and objectives; and budge and financial issues. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6658. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:50 p.m. TRD-9809697 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Tuesday, June 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the May 20, 1998, meeting. Discussion of approval of Advisory Committee and director's Forum Reports. Update on Milestone Transition. Update on Sunset Review. Discussion and approval of Staff Recommendations relating to submission of the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention's Application for Part H Funding. Discussion of Preparation of the Legislative Appropriations Request. Executive Session-to discuss personnel matters pertaining to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director pursuant to the Texas Government Code, 551.074. Reconvene after Executive Session and take action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session, FYI. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6753. Filed: June 12, 1998, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9809487 Fire Fighters' Pension Commission Thursday, June 25-26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m (respectively.) E.O. Thompson Building, Conference Room 4th Floor, 920 Colorado Austin Administrative Division AGENDA: According the complete agenda, the Board of Trustees will approve the minutes of the previous meeting, recess to Executive Session, assign committees, recess to committee meetings, hear presentation of the actuary, accountant and consultant's reports, hear presentations from finalists for master trust custodian, act on committee recommendations, select a master trust custodial bank, approve revised contract with Actuarial Business Consultant, Inc., authorize the Commissioner to terminate the contract with JVC Inc., approve contract amendments for all service providers, consider policies for evaluating the performance of all service providers, adopt a plan for review of Agency Rules, hear staff reports, set, date for next meeting, and adjourn. Contact: Morris E. Sandefer, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711-1577, 512/936- 3372. Filed: June 17, 1998, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9809706 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Wednesday-Friday, July 1-3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 12675 Research Boulevard Austin Commission AGENDA: I. The Budget and Strategic Plan subcommittees will meet at 9:00 on July 1 and may develop recommendations to be presented to the full commission. II. The subcommittee on advisory committee nominations will meet at 1:30 p.m. on July 1 to discuss recommendations for a member from West Texas for appointment to the Fire Fighter Advisory Committee. III. Executive session at 3:30 a.m. on July 1 under sec.551.074, Texas Government Code, to discuss personnel matters relating to appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director or personnel action on an Interim basis. IV. Open session for further discussion, possible action on preceding agenda item. V. Executive session under 551.071, Texas Government Code, to discuss pending ligation. VI. Open session for further discussion, possible action on proceding agenda item. VII. Report from strategic plan and budge subcommittees. VIII. Report from subcommittee on advisory committee nominations. IX. Discussion, possible action on matters from the Executive Director. X. Reports from Fire Service interest groups and agencies. XI. Discussion, possible action concerning reports by Commission representatives to the Texas Fire School Advisory Board and TEEX. XII. Presentation from National Association of Hispanic Fire Fighters concerning fire and rescue along border communities. XIII. Discussion, possible action relating to recommendations for appointment to the Testing Committee. XIV. Matters referred from the Fire Fighter Advisory Committee XV. Discussion, possible action concerning International Fire service Accreditation Congress annual meeting in New York XVI. Discussion, possible action on reports from staff on status of revisions to National Fire Protection Association Standards pertaining to NFPA 1981, NFPA 1500, NFPA 1971-1977, and NFPA 1001. XVII. Discussion, possible action on acceptance of gifts to the commission with a value in excess of $500.00. XVIII. Discussion, possible action on individual requests for waiver of late fees or examination requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 419.034(e). XIX. New matters from the public which may be discussed future commission meetings. XX. Discussion, possible action on future meeting dates. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 75259, 512/918- 7189. Filed: June 15, 1998, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9809589 Texas Food and Fibers Commission Wednesday, June 24, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 400 West 15th Street, Suite 1010 Austin Executive Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. discussion special item request for LAR 2. pre-project proposals for 2000-2001 3. tour new TFFC office facility adjourn Contact: Jean L. VandeLune, 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, Texas 75252, 972/231-0852. Filed: June 10, 1998, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9809337 Office of the Governor Friday, June 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 2401 East Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Program Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. call to order/approval of minutes (January 10, 1998 and March 27, 1998) 2. member reports 3. ex officio representative reports 4. discussion/possible action: recommendations on sign language interpreting 5. discussion/possible action: training program-"The Scoop on Disability Reporting" 6. staff reports 7. adjournment Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5742. Filed: June 11, 1998, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9809420 Texas Department of Health Thursday, June 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Arlington Room, Second Floor, Holiday Inn Lubbock Plaza, 3201 Loop 289 South Lubbock Texas Board of Health and the Lubbock Board of Health AGENDA: The boards will introduce members and will discuss and possibly act on possible ways of cooperation between local boards of health and the Texas Department of Health. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: June 10, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9809368 Thursday, June 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Arlington Room, Second Floor, Holiday Inn Lubbock Plaza, 3201 Loop 289 South Lubbock Texas Board of Health Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the May 14, 1998, meeting; approval for acceptance of a gift of a weight and exercise machine; approval of the Texas Department of Health (TDH) rule review plan; Sunset update (approval of TDH response to the Sunset Advisory Commission's staff report); and strategic financial issues. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: June 10, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9809369 Thursday, June 18, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Arlington Room, Second Floor, Holiday Inn Lubbock Plaza, 3201 Loop 289 South Lubbock Texas Board of Health-Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the May 14, 1998, meeting; proposed rule concerning the submission of claims as prescribed and dispensed to the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program; proposed repeal and new rule concerning Medicaid provider re-enrollment or provider contract or agreement modification; Managed care report; and the vendor Drug report on recoupment activities. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: June 10, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9809370 Thursday, June 18, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Arlington Room, Second Floor, Holiday Inn Lubbock Plaza, 3201 Loop 289 South Lubbock Texas Board of Health-Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the May 14, 1998, meeting; appointment to the Sanitarian/Code Enforcement Officers' Advisory Committee; and a program and budge briefing for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: June 10, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9809371 Thursday, June 18, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Arlington Room, Second Floor, Holiday Inn Lubbock Plaza, 3201 Loop 289 South Lubbock Texas Board of Health-Health and Clinical Services Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the May 14, 1998, meeting; final adoption of the rules concerning rabies control and eradication; and rules for discussion concerning changes in reporting requirements for sexually transmitted diseases, including Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: June 10, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9809372 Thursday, June 18, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Arlington Room, Second Floor, Holiday Inn Lubbock Plaza, 3201 Loop 289 South Lubbock Texas Board of Health Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the May 14, 1998, meeting; proposed rules concerning (the licensing of ambulatory surgical centers; and new rules for the licensure of governmental employed noncommercial pesticide applicators in the health-related pest control categories); final adoption of rules concerning (minimum standards for licensure of tattoo studios'; and exemption of Cesium-137 contaminated emission control dust and other incident-related material from certain disposal requirements under the Texas Radiation Control Act); report on the interagency task force to coordinate child care facility inspections; and proposed rules for discussion concerning (designation of Level V trauma facilities; and licensure of professional medical physicists). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: June 10, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9809373 Friday, June 19, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Arlington Room, Second Floor, Holiday Inn Lubbock Plaza, 3201 Loop 289 South Lubbock Texas Board of Health-Board AGENDA: The boards will meet to discuss and possibly act on: a briefing by the Commissioner or current activities of the Texas Department of Health; and a discussion concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: June 10, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9809374 Friday, June 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Arlington Room, Second Floor, Holiday Inn Lubbock Plaza, 3201 Loop 289 South Lubbock Texas Board of Health and the Lubbock Board of Health AGENDA: The boards will introduce guests and will open session to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of May 15, 1998 meeting; commissioner's report; update on Public Health Region 1; Strategic Management report (approval for acceptance of a gift of a weight and exercise machine; approval of the Texas Department of Health (TDH) rule review plan; and Sunset update (approval of TDH response to Sunset Advisory Commission's staff report)); Health Financing Committee report (proposed rule concerning the submission of claims as prescribed and dispensed to the Medicaid Vendor Drug program; and a proposed repeal and new rule concerning Medicaid provider re-enrollment or provider contract or agreement modification) Health and Clinical Services Committee report (final adoption of the rules concerning rabies control and eradication); Human Resources Committee report (appointments to the Sanitarian/Code Enforcement Officers' Advisory Committee); Regulatory Committee report (proposed rules concerning (licensing of ambulatory surgical centers; and licensure of governmental employed noncommercial pesticide applicators in the health-related pest control categories); and final adoption of rules concerning (minimum standards for licensure of tattoo studios; and exemption of Cesium-137 contaminated emission control dust and other incident-related material from certain disposal requirements under the Texas Radiation Control Act)); public comments; announcement /comments; and setting the board's meeting date for July 1998. The board will then meet in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation (Abbott Laboratories versus TDH et. al. Cause Number 98-05816, in the 261st District Court of Travis County. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: June 10, 1998, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9809375 Friday, June 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Arlington Room, Second Floor, Holiday Inn Lubbock Plaza, 3201 Loop 289 South Lubbock Texas Board of Health and the Lubbock Board of Health REVISED AGENDA: The boards will introduce guests and will open session to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of May 15, 1998 meeting; commissioner's report; update on Public Health Region 1; Strategic Management report (approval for acceptance of a gift of a weight and exercise machine; approval of the Texas Department of Health (TDH) rule review plan; and Sunset update (approval of TDH response to Sunset Advisory Commission's staff report)); Health Financing Committee report (proposed rule concerning the submission of claims as prescribed and dispensed to the Medicaid Vendor Drug program; and a proposed repeal and new rule concerning Medicaid provider re-enrollment or provider contract or agreement modification) Health and Clinical Services Committee report (final adoption of the rules concerning rabies control and eradication); Human Resources Committee report (appointments to the Sanitarian/Code Enforcement Officers' Advisory Committee); Regulatory Committee report (proposed rules concerning (licensing of ambulatory surgical centers; and licensure of governmental employed noncommercial pesticide applicators in the health-related pest control categories); and final adoption of rules concerning (minimum standards for licensure of tattoo studios; and exemption of Cesium-137 contaminated emission control dust and other incident-related material from certain disposal requirements under the Texas Radiation Control Act)); public comments; announcement /comments; and setting the board's meeting date for July 1998. The board will then meet in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation (Abbott Laboratories versus TDH et. al. Cause Number 98-05816, in the 261st District Court of Travis County; and United States of America ex rel. James M. Churchill versus State of Texas et. al., Case Number P97CA57, in the United State District Court for the Western District of Texas). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: June 11, 1998, 12:12 p.m. TRD-9809405 Monday, June 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Home and Community Support- Services Agencies Workgroup AGENDA: The workgroup will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: the Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA) program (overview; and workgroup purpose); presentations (perspectives on home health; HCSSA policy and rules development; and HCSSA issues identification); other business not requiring action; public comment; and setting the next workgroup meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Veronda L. Durden, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458- 7484. Filed: June 10, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9809376 Friday, June 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Classroom C, Austin Diagnostic Medical Center, 12221 Nroth Mopac Expressway Austin End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guest and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the May 15, 1998, meeting: presentation on social Services in an End Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility given by the North Texas Council of Social Workers; review of draft changes to the ESRD rules and standards (25 TAC sec.sec.117.1-117.85) other issues or concerns regarding the ESRD facility rules and standards (25 TAC sec.sec.117.1-117.85); preparation of guidelines for task force members and alternate members; setting of future meeting dates for the task force and applicable subcommittees; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6646. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9809698 Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council Friday, June 26, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Legislative Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: issues related to the meeting of the 76th Legislature. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Rick Danko, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7261. Filed: June 10, 1998, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9809683 Friday, June 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will have introductions and will discuss and possibly act on: chairman's update; approval of the minutes of the March 31, 1998, and May 29, 1998, meetings; Legislative Committee report; presentation on the Integrated Requirements Model; report on the East Texas Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Robert Woods Johnson Grant; staff update (presentation of the draft state health plan and timeline); workgroups (finalize goals; objectives and strategies; and feedback on draft plan); facilitated large group discussion of the draft plan; and public comment. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Rick Danko, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7261. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9809684 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Thursday, June 25, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100-B, 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 service in southern Dallas County. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6101. Filed: June 10, 1998, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9809572 Thursday, June 25, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100-B, 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: June 15, 1998, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9809573 Tuesday, June 30, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100-B, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Advisory Committee on Faculty Workload Goals AGENDA: Address issues and work on report on developing minimum average classroom teaching load goals for professorial rank faculty and adopt separate goals for each major class of institution. Contact: Paul Meyer, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6226. Filed: June 15, 1998, 10:35 a.m. TRD-9809607 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 4, Room 4.100, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Universities Committee AGENDA: Discussion of items on the University Division agenda for the regular, quarterly board meeting of the Coordinating Board to be held July 16-17, 1998. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6101. Filed: June 15, 1998, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9809574 Texas House of Representatives Tuesday, June 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E.2010, Texas State Capitol Complex Austin House Committee on Business and Industry-Subcommittee: Workers' Compensation Ins. Carrier Practices AGENDA: I. call to order II. roll call III. invited testimony IV. discussion of future meetings V. adjournment Contact: Brandon Aghamalian, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, 512/463-0486. Filed: June 10, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9809342 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Wednesday, June 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, 11th and Congress Room E2.012 Austin Affordable Housing Task Force Committee AGENDA: Approve minutes of May 27, 1998 Hear testimony Schedule next meeting adjourn Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475-3934. Filed: June 15, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9809577 Texas Department of Human Service Region X Wednesday, June 24, 1998, 11:00 a.m. El Paso Community College, Val Verde Campus President's Room, 919 Hunter Drive Austin Advisory Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities AGENDA: 1. welcome/introductions. 2. subcommittee business: bylaws revision. 3. TDHS programs updates. 4. ADAC agenda review/discussion. 5. TDHS regional updates. 6. OSPD updates. 7. public comment/consumer input. 8. adjournment. Contact: Beverly Young, P.O. Box 1409030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, 512/438- 3151. Filed: June 11, 1998, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9809425 Friday, June 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, West Tower, 460W Austin Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. opening comments. 2. deputy commission's comments. 3. approval of the minutes. Action Items: 4. clarification of the allowability of costs incurred in off-site storage of day activity and health service client transportation vehicle and of reporting of USDA revenues and related dietary expenses. 5. removal of the use of Texas Workforce Commission Tax Rate Notices in the Primary Home/Care Family Care Reimbursement Methodology. 6. new contracting requirements for Community Care Providers. 7. Client Eligibility Rules for Community Based Alternatives (CBA) and Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Programs. 8. Revisions to the Personal Care Licensure Rules Regarding Staffing and Training. 9. Revisions to the Community Care Contracting Rules and the Medicaid Nursing Facility Rules as a Result of the Claims Management System Project. Information/Technical Rules: 10. Amendments to Contracting Rules and Nursing Facility Rules Regarding Year 2000 Computer Changes. 11. Deletion of the Standards of Participation for Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation and Related Conditions, (ICFMR/RC) Subchapter H, Dental Program 12. Clarification of Definition of Disabled Child. Reports: Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities; Proceedings of the Nursing Facility Subcommittee. 13. Open Discussion by Members. 14. Next Meeting/Adjournment. Contact: Jim Tennison, P.O. Box 1409030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, 512/438-3151. Filed: June 11, 1998, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9809426 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, July 7, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-1037.E. In the matter of the appeal of Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Texas, from a discussion by the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: June 17, 1998, 10:14 a.m. TRD-9809669 Friday, July 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0705.H. In the matter of SESO Fire Protection (reset from June 10, 1998) Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: June 17, 1998, 10:14 a.m. TRD-9809670 Monday, July 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0878.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Wayne Harold Creasy, Tulsa, Oklahoma, who holds a non-resident Group I Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: June 17, 1998, 10:14 a.m. TRD-9809671 Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0387.C. To consider the application of Ronald Gonzales, Houston, Texas for a Group II, Stock and Casualty Selling Accident and Health Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from May 12, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: June 17, 1998, 10:14 a.m. TRD-9809672 Midwifery Board Monday, June 22, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Grievance Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the May 18, 1998, meeting; review/acceptance of proposed changes to draft grievance rules (25 TAC Chapter 37); recommendation to forward draft grievance rules to the midwifery board; review drafts of documentation and education rules for consistency with grievance rules (25 TAC Chapter 37); setting of the next committee meeting date and time; and an evaluating of this meeting. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Yvonne Feinleib, 512/458-7444, Extension 2950 or Belva Alexander, 512/458-7111, Extension 2067, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Filed: June 120, 1998, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9809432 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Friday, June 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 8501 Mopac Boulevard 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: June 10, 1998, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9809343 Thursday, July 9, 1998, 7:00 p.m. City of Copperas Cove City Hall, 507 South Main Street Copperas Cove AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by the City of Copperas Cove to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for Proposed Registration No. MSW40145 to construct and operate a Type V. municipal solid waste transfer station. The proposed site contain about 9.49 acres of land and, if approved, will receive approximately 125 tons of municipal sold waste per day. The proposed City of Copperas Cove Transfer Station is to be located 0.75 mile southeast of the intersection of FM 116 and FM 3046 of Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Texas. Contact: Annie Tyrone, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087,1/800/687-4040. Filed: June 12, 1998, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9809454 Friday, June 21, 1998, 5:30 p.m. Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.- Auditorium, 100 FM 319 New Braunfels AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by Ingram Ready Mix, Inc. to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for an issuance of an Air Quality Standard Registration No. 37170 to operate a concrete batch plant near Bulverde North, Texas. The facility will emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) cement, aggregate, and road dust. The proposed facility is on the north side of State Highway 46 (1620 feet west of Broyles Lane), approximately 2.3 miles west of the intersection of Highway 46 and Highway 281, in Comal County, Texas SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1009. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3289. Filed: June 12, 1998, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9809455 Board of Nurse Examiners Friday, July 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Room 460 Austin Advisory Committee on Education AGENDA: I. call to order II. approval of May 1998 minutes III. review of revised format and minor issues IV. recommendations for futher revisions/language V. old business-pass rate percentage for first time candidates on the NCLEX- RN@Examination VI. other VII. adjournment Contact: Cheryl K. Rosipal, P.O. Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/305-6816. Filed: June 17, 1998, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9809654 Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Monday, June 29, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the time minutes of the June 10, 1998, meeting; discussion and possible action to propose rules for publication in the Texas Register to implement Article 8920, Civil Statutes, relating to the regulation of orthotics and prosthetics; other matters not requiring board action; public comment; and setting future agenda items and future meeting dates for the board. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin or Steven Lowenstein, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-4520. Filed: June 17, 1998, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9809699 Executive Council Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners Monday, June 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin AGENDA: I. call to order. II. public comment. III. approval of minutes of April 6, 1998, executive council meeting. IV. review of possible action on rules proposed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners as follows: Section 362.1 concerning Definitions, 364.1 concerning Requirements for Licensure, 366.1 concerning Application for License, 370 concerning License Renewal, 371 concerning Inactive Status, 372.1 concerning Provision of Services, and 373.1 concerning Supervision. V. Review and possible action on rules proposed by the Texas board of Physical Therapy Examiners as follows: section 321.1 concerning Definitions, 343.3 concerning Referral Requirements and Exceptions to Referral Requirement, 344.1 concerning Administrative fines and Penalties. VI. discussion and possible action on the plan for review of agency rules required by Article 9, Section 167 Appropriations Act. VII. discussion and possible action on the agency's Strategic Plan VIII. discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report. IX. discussion and possible action on Presiding Officer's Report. X. discussion and possible action on scheduling future Executive Council meeting dates, and items for future consideration. XI. adjournment. Contact: Jennifer Jones, 333 Guadalupe, Suite, 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, 512/305-6900. Filed: June 11, 1998, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9809422 Texas Department of Public Safety Thursday, June 25, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Governor's Division Emergency Management, Drought Response and Monitoring Committee AGENDA: welcome and introductions technical assistance and planning subcommittee report drought and water supply monitoring subcommittee report action items: review of last meeting minutes and on-going strategies other issues and concerns adjournment Person 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 Juan Perales at 512/424-2452 three work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Juan Perales, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78773-0220, 512/424-2452. Filed: June 12, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9809496 Tuesday, June 30, 1998, 10:30 a.m. DPS Headquarters Building A, Commission Conference Room, 5805 North Lamar Austin Commission AGENDA: approval of minutes public comment internal audit vacancy approval of DPS strategic plan state auditors' report real estate matters-purchase of property in Wichita Falls misc. and other unfinished business open session for discussion and possible action regarding legal advice on pending and contemplated litigation, employment law, and personnel matters Executive session to meeting attorney's to seek legal advice regarding pending and contemplated litigation, employment law, and personnel matters pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.071; executive session to receive information from employees pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.075 Continuation of Discharge appeal hearing on DPS Employee Esteban Ortiz Discharge appeal hearing of DPS Employee Jeff House Person 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 arrangement can be made. Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78773-0220, 512/424-2000 Ext. 3700. Filed: June 15, 1998, 11:29 a.m. TRD-9809558 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, June 24, 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 18490, 186465, 17285, 17751, 19265, 18263, 19135, 19270, 19115, 16738, 18755, 19118, 19377 and 18459; project numbers 18703, 17555, 16536, 18181 and 19087; electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability, and customer service; project number 18000, docket numbers 17922, 16938, 16948, 17176, 17128, 17191, 17195, 17142 and 17536, project numbers 18438, 16899, 16900, 16901, wholesale pricing policy for new/advanced telecommunications service; docket numbers 19069, 18548, 19092, 19141, 19256, 19269, 19130, 19144, 19179, 19180 and 19202; project numbers 17264, 8290 and 12940; Federal Telecommunication Act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURE and FAT; project number 17709, projected open meeting dates, customer service issues, including but not limited to public comment, correspondence and complaint issues; 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: June 16, 1998, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9809628 Thursday, July 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An arbitration hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 19075: Petition of MCI Telecommunications Corporation for arbitration of directory assistance listings issues under Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, 512/936-7308. Filed: June 16, 1998, 1:50 p.m. TRD-9809626 Monday, August 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An arbitration hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 19295: Complaint of AT&T Communications of the Southwest, Inc., against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, 512/936-7308. Filed: June 16, 1998, 1:48 p.m. TRD-9809625 Railroad Commission of Texas Thursday, June 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 12 Floor Conference Room 12-170 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-6279. Filed: June 12, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9809495 State Office Risk Management Tuesday, June 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room, E1.010 Austin Risk Management Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order: 2. approval of minutes for May 12 public meeting: 3. discussion, consideration and possible action on an allocation program for SORM comment from interested parities; 4. report from staff on document imaging technology; 5. discussion, consideration and possible action on acquiring an imaging system for SORM; 6. discussion, consideration and possible action on executive director participation in PRIMA organization; 7. executive director's progress report: a. claims activity report b. cost containment fees c. request for proposals and invitations for bids claims audit d. budget report 8. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to and to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/on contemplated and pending litigation: 9. action on matters considered in executive session; 10. discussion, consideration and possible action on award of medical cost containment bid; 11. discussion, consideration and possible action on approval for request for proposal for actuarial study; 12. public comment; 13. confirmation of future public meeting dates; 14. adjournment Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/936-1481. Filed: June 15, 1998, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9809598 Texas Savings and Loan Department Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, 3rd Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meteing (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from Coastal Banc ssb, Houston, Texas, to acquire certain assets and liabilities of twelve branch offices from Pacific Southwest Bank, Hidalgo and Cameron Counties, Corpus Christi, Texas from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Clark Johnson, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, 512/475-1350. Filed: June 15, 1998, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9809569 Texas State Board of Scoal Worker Examiners Thursday, June 18, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Nueces Meeting Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 28, 1998 meeting; licensees acting in management positions in organizations and managed care organizations; accreditation of behavioral health organizations; staff and committee report on the Process Improvement Team and the Steering Committee report; alternative dispute resolution at the state office of administration hearings; legal opinion update of the issue of eligibility for licensure for individuals on probation/parole; pending complaints waiting for a hearing (SW-98-007) (DQ); pending complaints waiting for a proposal for decision (PFD) (SW-96-052 (KM); PFD waiting for board approval (SW-95-080 (MM); pending complaints (SW-97-065; SW-98-026; SW-98-040; SW-98-047; SW-98-054; SW-97-079; SW-98-031; SW-98-041; SW-98-048; SW-98-048; SW- 98-055; SW-97-091; SW-98-034; SW-98-042; SW-98-049; SW-98-056; SW-97-100; SW-98- 035; SW-98-043; SW-98-050; SW-98-057; SW-98-001; SW-98-037; SW-98-044; SW-98- 051; SW-98-058; SW-98-012; SW-98-038; SW-98-045; SW-98-052; SW-98-059; SW-98- 025; SW-98-039; SW-98-046; SW-98-053; and SW-98-060; other business not requiring action; and the setting of the next meeting date for the committee (currently scheduled for August 7, 1998). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 800/232- 3162 or 512/719-3521. Filed: June 10, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9809359 Thursday, June 18, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Nueces Meeting Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Budget Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 12, 1997, meeting review of September, 1998-April, 1998 allocated salaries; review of first and second quarter revenue for fiscal year 1998; first and second quarter expenditures for fiscal year 1998; proposed changes in appropriations request and legislative agenda for next biennium; update on special fund for continuing education providers application fee; other business not requiring action; and setting the committee's next meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 800/232- 3162 or 512/719-3521. Filed: June 10, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9809360 Thursday, June 18, 1998, 3:15 p.m. Nueces Meeting Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the May 15, 1997, meeting ; proposed rule revision to 22 TAC, Chapter 781 concerning social worker licensing; possible propposed revisions to the social work status,and other proposals for Legislative initiative for the January, 1999 session of the Texas Legislature; development of procedures for evaluating the executive director; active participation in the selection provess of hiring a new executive director; other business not requiring action; and setting the next committee meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 800/232- 3162 or 512/719-3521. Filed: June 10, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9809361 Friday, June 19, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Nueces Meeting Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 12, 1997, meeting; update on the cntinuing competency pilot project; standards and audit requirements for continuing education providers; audit of continuing education for license renewal; letter of concern from Jacqueline Hughes, LMSW-ACP and Adrea Graham, LMSW; development of a speaker/presentation packet for the use of Texas State Board of Social Workers Examiners board members; development of an educational packet for distribution to social work student and faculty; development of a process for assessing the differential impact of the licensing process; format and content of the newsletter; development of a plan to ensure services are performed by professionals with the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services; other business not requiring action; and setting the next committee meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 800/232- 3162 or 512/719-3521. Filed: June 10, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9809362 Friday, June 19, 1998, 10:45 a.m. Nueces Meeting Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Supervision Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 28, 1997, meeting; correspondence from Travis J. Courville, LMSW-ACP; advertising for supervision/costs; Dr. Shannon's research and analysis on the advanced clinical practitioner supervision plans submitted to the board office; letter from Paula R. Beck, LMSW-ACP; various supervision forms (advanced clinical practitioner/advanced practitioner supervision plan and verification; social worker associate's supervision verification form; supervision forms for individuals who obtain a probated license; and supervision plans and quarterly reports for individuals on probation for disciplinary reasons); requirements and approval process to obtain recognition as a Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners approved supervisor; possible proposed revision of supervision protocols and methods, such as objectives, performance measures, and standards for record keeping; and other business not requiring action. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 800/232- 3162 or 512/719-3521. Filed: June 10, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9809363 Friday, June 19, 1998, 2:30 p.m. Bentley Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 27, 1998, meeting; introduction of newly appointed board member, Jeanne Heller, LSW; report from Michael Doughty, LMSW-AP, Executive Director; report from Jim Zubowski, Ph.D. Division Director, Professional Licensing and Certification Division; committee reports (Budget Committee; Supervision Committee; Continuing Education Committee; Newsletter Committee; Rules Committee; and Complaints Committee); staff and board report on the Process Improvement Team and Steering Committee; proposal for decision (PFD) on Merille Matheny; order relating to BB; order relating to GRB; request from Kathlyn Severance regarding publishing her surrender in the newsletter under disciplinary action; request from Bennie Martin and Lawrence Rucker, out of state licensees, for waiver of Texas licensure requirements; ratification of probated licenses for (Catherine Spetch; Adrianne Harrison; and Hari Namboodiri); release of probated licenses on (Tammy Kennedy; Paulette Garrison Walker; and Ramona Williams); board annual report; travel issues and representation at meetings; statewide examination statistics for 1997; update on the 900 number pilot project for license renewal; update on the schedule of membership fees with the American Association of State Social Work boards; proposal to issue billford licenses to social work licensees; legal opinion regarding Delores Bradley's request regarding Human Resources Code, Chapter 50 sec.50.023(e) legal opinion on the use of advanced clinical practitioner credential with the National Association of Tobacco Addiction Counselors; request from the Texas Mental Health and Aging Coalition to add a special certification/recognition for the area of aging; proposed rule amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 781; annual board retreat; other board business not requiring action; and setting the next board meeting date as September 18-19, 1998, in Harlingen, Texas. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 800/232- 3162 or 512/719-3521. Filed: June 10, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9809364 Saturday, June 20, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Bentley Meeting Room, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Board AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 27, 1997, meeting; introduction of newly appointed board member, Jeanne Heller, LSW; report from Michael Doughty, LMSW-AP, Executive Director; report from Jim Zuboski, Ph.D., Division Director, Professional Licensing and Certification Division; committee reports (Budget Committee; Supervision Committee; Continuing Education Committee; Newsletter Committee; Rules Committee; and Complaints Committee); staff and board report on the Process Improvement Team and Steering Committee; proposal for decision (PFD) on Merilee Matheny; order relating to BB; order relating to GRB; request from Kathlyn Severance regarding publishing her surrender in the newsletter under disciplinary action's; requests from Bennie Martin and Lawrence Rucker, out of state licensees, for waiver of Texas licensure requirements; ratification of probated licenses for (Catherine Spetch; Adrianne Harrison; and Hari Namboodiri); release of probated license on (Tammy Kennedy; Paulette Garrison Walker; and Ramona Williams); board annual report; travel issues and representation at meetings; statewide examination statistics for 1997; update on the 900 number pilot project for license renewal; update on the schedule of membership fees with the American Association of State Social Work Boards; proposal to issues billford licenses to social work licensees; legal opinion regarding Delores Bradley's request Human Resources Code, Chapter 50, sec.50.023(e); legal opinion on the use of advanced clinical practitioner credential with the National Association of Tobacco Addiction Counselors; request from the Texas Mental Health and Aging Coalition to add a special certification/recognition for the area of aging; proposed rule amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 781; annual board retreat; other board business not requiring action; and setting the next board meeting date as September 18-19, 1998, in Harlingen, Texas. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 800/232- 3162 or 512/719-3521. Filed: June 10, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9809365 Sunset Advisory Commission Wednesday-Thursday, June 1-2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1401 North Congress, Room E1.026, Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: Wedneday-July 1st 1. call to order; 2. approval of minutes 3. presentation on recidivism by Dr. Tony Fabelo 4. Commission decisions on: Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Board of Pardons and Paroles; Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee 5. Status Report-Picture of HHS Agencies 6. Staff presentations and public testimony on: Center for Rural Health Initiatives, Texas Department of Health. Thursday-July 2nd 7. staff presentations and public testimony on: Texas Department on Aging; Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; 8. Other business; 9. adjourn. Contact: Susan Kinney, 1400 North Congress, Room E2.002, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1300. Filed: June 15, 1998, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9809608 Telecommunications Planning Group Friday, June 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. William P. Clements, Jr. Building, Fifth Floor, Committee Room #5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Committee AGENDA: 1. introductions 2. adopt minutes from April 10,1 998, TPG meeting 3. update on proposal to the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board on the Educational Infrastructure Proposal. 4. discussion of Internet service: Policy decision by TPG on whether Internet services are inter-city telecommunications services. 5. adoption of final Texas State Government Telecommunications Plan for publication. 6. update on Tex-AN 2000 Consultant Request for Offer 7. Department of Public Safety VSAT request for proposal update 8. new business 9. next meeting agenda items 10. public testimony adjournment Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475-2153. Filed: June 12 1998, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9809466 Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Friday, June 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 4800 Albany Avenue El Paso Board Regents AGENDA: Call to order of meeting of the board; innovation; introductions; executive session: (i) consultation with its attorneys pursuant to section 551.071, Texas Government Code; (ii) consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; (iii) consideration of negotiated contracts fro prospective gifts or donations; (iv) deliberations on personnel matters; (v) conferring with its employees; (vi) deliberation regarding security devices pursuant to Section 551.076, Texas Government Code. At approximately 10:00 a.m., or immediately following Executive Session: convene into open session to recess into Meetings of the Standing Committees (Academic, Clinical, and Student Affairs; Finance and Administration; and Facilities) to develop reports to the Board. At approximately 10:45 a.m., or immediately following conclusion of the committee meetings, convene as Committee of the Whole and Meeting of the Board of Regents to consider and act on: Amendment to the Board of Regents Policy 03.11, Texas Tech Traffic and Parking Regulations; Approval for the Office of the Chancellor to Proceed with the project and to move through the process to enter into an agreement regarding the renovation of the property at 6610 Quaker Avenue; Authorization by the Board of Regent to enter into a contract with a consultant to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP); Authorization for the Office of the Chancellor to approve an agreement between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Texas Tech University (TTU, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, to provide medical services; approval of the clinical appointment of Dr. Robert R. King to the Department of Orthodpedic Surgery; Revision of the Board of Regents Guidelines for Periodic Evaluation of Tenured Faculty; Authorization for the Office of the Chancellor to proceed with the project and to move through the process to enter into an agreement regarding construction of Texas Tech University Boulevard (the "Boulevard"); Extension of the authority granted by the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University at its March 12, 1998 meeting to the Pricing Committee from 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 1998 to 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 31, 1998; Approval of changes to Board of Regents Policy 03.12, Architectural Style of University Buildings; establishment of the University Art Committee; Report of Academic, Clinical and Student Affairs Committee; Report of Finance and Administration Committee; Report of Facilities Committee; Quarterly Report from the Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management; Report of activities of the Investment Advisory Committee; Quarterly update on progress of Campus Care Givers with regard to a plan for campus beautification; Consideration of appropriate action, if any, or items discussed in Executive Session; Reminder of future meeting dates: August 14, 1998, November 13, 1998, February 12, 1999, May 14, 1999, and August 13, 1999; Discussion of location of future meetings; The Chancellor's Quarterly Report; Adjournment. Contact: James L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013, 806/742-0012. Filed: June 12, 1998, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9809484 Friday, June 19, 1998, 10:05 a.m. 4800 Albany Avenue, Room 202 El Paso Board of Regents Pricing Committee AGENDA: The Pricing Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University will meet at adjournment of the Board meeting to consider and act upon a resolution approving the issuance and sale of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University Revenue Financing System Refunding Bonds, Sixth Series (1998), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000, and resolving other matters relating to the issuance and sale and said bonds. Contact: James L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013. Filed: June 15, 1998, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9809585 Friday, June 19, 1998, 10:07 a.m. 4800 Albany Avenue, Room 202 Austin Board of Regents Facilities Committee AGENDA: The Facilities Committee will meet in Executive Session at the conclusion of its regular agenda to consider a proposal to lease certain lands to the City of Lubbock for a fire station site. Contact: James L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013. Filed: June 15, 1998, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9809586 University of Houston System Thursday, June 18, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 4800 Calhoun, UH Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Shamrock Room Houston Board AGENDA: Board-1. call to order; 2. executive session ; 3. report from executive session; 4. swearing-in of new regent ceremony/reception; 5. open forum; 6. approval of minutes; 7. chancellors report; 8. chairman's report; 9. report from executive committee; 10. resolution delegating authority to approve travel; 11. resolution-delegation of authority approve request for payments through the uniform state accounting system; 12. systemwide art acquisition committee member appointments for 1998-2000; 13. recess for committee meetings. Academic and Student Affairs Committee-1. call to order; 2. promotion in academic rank; 3. faculty emeritus appointment; 4. master of science degree in management information; 5. bachelor of science degree in biology; 6. 1998-1999 holiday; 7. adjourn; 8. board approval of academic/student affairs committee report. Institutional Advancement and External Affairs Committee-1. call to order; 2. revision of bylaw 4.6; revision of policies 31-33.04; and revision of policy 33.06; 3. gift acceptance reports; 4. adjourn; board approval of institutional advancement and external affairs committee report. Administration and Finance Committee-1. call to order; 2. acquisition of five parcels of land north of White Oak Bayou; 3. FY99 packaging plan for the capital renewal and deferred maintenance program; 4. fy99 contract extension with 3D/International, Inc., for program and construction management services for the capital renewal/deferred maintenance program; 5. fy99 contract extension and contract modification with Ray Bailey Architects, Inc. for design services for the capital renewal and deferred maintenance; 6. approval of the schematic design and award of a construction contract for the Bayou Building Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory renovation; 7. award of construction contract with Letsos Company for the Bayou Building Centrifugal Chiller upgrade; 8. design and construction of campus; 9. fy1999 plan and budge, 10. purchase order to renew services with Amigos Bibliographic Council, Inc., 11. purchase of a field emission scanning electron microscope for the Texas Center for Superconductivity; 12. contract with Brailsford and Dunlavey as Consultant for the recreation and wellness facility; 13. contract with LARK International; 14. withdrawals from public broadcasting quasi endowment; 15 establishment of an operating account and an investment account for the University of Houston- Victoria at Chase Bank of Texas; 16. resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures incurred or to be incurred for University of Houston-Downtown; 17. banking resolutions-additions and deletions of signature authority for University of Houston System Bank; 18. resolution-additions and deletions of endorsement authority of Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation checks for all universities of the University of Houston System; 19. personnel actions for executive management; 20. amendment to reservation of overriding royalty interest with Melrose Oil Company (NEW ITEM); 21. adjourn; 22. board approval of administration and finance committee report; 23. reconvene board of regents meeting; 24. appointment of nominating committee; 25. adjourn Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732, 713/743-3444. Filed: June 11, 1998, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9809389 University Interscholastic League Tuesday, June 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, South IH-35 at Ben White Austin Academic Standing Committee AGENDA: ABC. Business Meeting AA. Scheduled Speakers BB. Unscheduled Speakers D. Written Proposals E. UIL Staff Proposals F. Written Proposals Unscheduled G. Academic Overviews H. Items for Discussion I. Committee Action J.K. Business Meeting Contact: Bobby Hawthorne, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/471-5883. Filed: June 11, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9809400 Tuesday-Wednesday, June 16-17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, South IH-35 at Ben White Austin Academic Standing Committee AGENDA: ABC. Business Meeting AA. Scheduled Speakers BB. Unscheduled Speakers CC. Written Proposals D. UIL Staff Proposals E. Consideration of Proposals FGH. Business Meeting Contact: Charles Breithaupt, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/471-5883. Filed: June 11, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9809399 Wednesday, June 17, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, South IH-35 at Ben White Austin Academic Standing Committee AGENDA: ABC. Business Meeting AA. Scheduled Speakers BB. Unscheduled Speakers D-J. Business Meeting Contact: Bonnie Northcutt, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/471-5883. Filed: June 11, 1998, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9809401 University of Texas System Tuesday, June 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston UT MD 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 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, 713/792-3220. Filed: June 11, 1998, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9809391 Tuesday, June 23, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 500 University, Administration Building, Room 310 El Paso UT El Paso-Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: I. call to order by Chairman Dr. Donald E. Moss II approval of the March 31, 1998, meeting minutes III. status report on new animal quarantine room in the biological sciences building IV. status report on retirement of Monkeys' from the department of psychology V. other business Contact: Karen Hoover, Institutional Coordinator for Research Review, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, Administration Building Room 209, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas 79968, 915/747-7939 or fax 915/747-6474. Filed: June 12, 1998, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9809485 Wednesday, June 24, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., Room 422A San Antonio UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. approval of minutes 2. protocols for review 3. subcommittee reports 5. other business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, 210/567-3717. Filed: June 15, 1998, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9809571 Texas Woman's University Thursday, June 25, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University, 304 Administration Drive, ACT 14 Denton Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of March 12, 1998. Consider recommending approval of personnel additions and changes. Consider approving the addition of "Provost" to the title of "Vice President for Academic Affairs" and renaming of the position of "Associate Vice President for the Houston Center" to Vice Provost for Health Affairs." Consider recommending acceptance of gifts and grants; contracts and agreements; allocations of federal funds; renewal and extension of insurance; and amendment to the Investment Policy. Consider approval and/or reaffirmation of authorization for Dana Gibson, Controller; Pam Wilson, Assistant Controller; P.L. McIntyre, Chief Accountant; C.W. Coleman, Manager of Grants Accounting ; C. R. Trevino, Supervisor of AP/Imaging; and M.A. DeMore, Accountant ; to approve local vouchers and vouchers submitted to the State Comptroller of Public Accounts for payment; for Mary Muphree, Accountant, to approve vouchers submitted to the State Comptroller of Public Accounts for payment; and for Virginia Risler, Accountant, to approve local vouchers for payment. Consider recommending approval to purchase property on Grove Street. Consider recommending that the Vice President for Finance and Administration be authorized to seek the services of a financial advisory for issuing tuition revenue bonds and to proceed with the sale of these bonds. Consider recommending approval for the Vice President of Finance and Administration to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for maintenance service for University House. Consider recommending approval of the operating budget for the 1999 fiscal year. Receive the Quarterly Status Report of the Internal Audit Department. Report of Activities of the Office of Finance and Administration. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 75204, 940/898- 3201. Filed: June 15, 1998, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9809581 Thursday, June 25, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University, 304 Administration Drive, ACT 16 Denton Committee on Institutional Advancement AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of March 12, 1998; Receive an update of alumni relations, development, and public information activities of the Office of Institutional Advancement. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 75204, 940/898- 3201. Filed: June 15, 1998, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9809583 Friday, June 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Woman's University, 304 Administration Drive, ACT 16 Denton Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of March 13, 1998; Receive an update on activities of the Office of Academic Affairs including Facility Development Leave, Introduction of the 1998-1999 Faculty Senate Speaker, Dr. Basil Hamilton, and summer enrollment. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 75204, 940/898- 3201. Filed: June 15, 1998, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9809582 Friday, June 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Woman's University, 304 Administration Drive, ACT 16 Denton Student Life Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of March 13, 1998; consider recommending approval of an increase in non-student housing rates, effective Fall 1998; Consider recommending approval of an increase in study meal plan rates, effective Fall 1998; Report on activities of the Division of Student Life. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 75204, 940/898- 3201. Filed: June 15, 1998, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9809592 Friday, June 26, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University, 304 Administration Drive, ACT 16 Denton Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Executive Session: Real estate, litigation, and personnel matters, under VTCA, Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074, respectively. II. Consider approval of the minutes of the Board of Regents meeting of March 13, 1998. III. Finance and Audit committee Items: Consider approval of personnel additions and changes; the addition of "Provost" to the title of "Vice President for Academic Affairs" and renaming of the position of "Associate Vice President for the Houston Center" to "Vice Provost for Health Affairs;" acceptance of gifts and grants, approval of contracts and agreements, approval of allocations of federal funds, approval of renewal and extension of insurance; and amendment to the Investment Policy; approval and/or reaffirmation of authorization to approve vouchers; approval to purchase property on Grove Street; Approval that the Vice President for Finance and Administration be authorized to seek the services of a financial advisor for issuing tuition revenue bonds and to proceed with the sale of these bonds; Approval for the Vice President of Finance and Administration to enter a contract with the lowest and best bidder for maintenance for University House; approval of the operating budge for 1999 fiscal year; Report of the Committee Chair. IV. Committee on Institutional Advancement Items: Report of the Committee Chair. V. Academic Affairs Committee Items: Consider approval of facility for promotion and tenure and emeriti/emeritus status; Report of the Committee Chair. VI. Student Life Committee Items: Consider approval of an increase in non- student housing rates, effective Fall 1998; consider approval of an increase in student meal plan rates, effective Fall 1998; Report of the Committee Chair. Report from the President. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 75204, 940/898- 3201. Filed: June 15, 1998, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9809584 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, June 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes: vote on minutes dated May 19, 1998 public comment; 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 an amendment to the child care and development fund plan for Texas for the period October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1999; (3) on the adoption of communities in schools rules (Chapter 827); (4) on the adoption of the school-to-careers rules (40 TAC, Chapter 800, Section 800.62); (5) on the adoption of rules concerning the apprenticeship training program (Chapter 837); (6) on the adoption of welfare-to-work rules (Chapter 839); (7) on the adoption of welfare-to-work allocation rules (40 TAC, Section 800.61); (8) on the adoption of food stamp employment and training rules (chapter 813); and (9) relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and function relating to eligibility determination and services delivery the Health and Human Services Agencies and TWC; general discussion and staff report concerning an update on activities related to the food stamp employment and training program; discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) concerning the executive director executing a memorandum of understanding on behalf of the Texas Workforce Commission, with the Texas Department of Economic Development, to promote cooperation between the agencies; (2) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development boards for Certification; (3) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; and (4) 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 system Division, Unemployment Insurance division, Welfare Reform Division and Workforce Division; Consideration and action on motion for attorney's fees for Appeal Tribunal No. 98-04770-1-0598; 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 ligation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6186, AFL-CIO, Lucinda Robles, and Maria Roussett v. TWC et al; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgement); Gene E. Merchant et al v. TWC; and Cynthia Harris v. TEC; Government Code, sec.551.071(2) concerning all matter identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney as Priviledged Communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to discuss the Open Meeting Act and the Administrative Procedure Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; consideration, discussion, questions, and possible action on (1) whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; and (2) higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 25. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 512/463-8812. Filed: June 15, 1998, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9809580 Regional Meetings Meetings filed on June 10, 1998 Archer County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 101 South Center, Archer City, June 16, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, III, P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76351, 940/574- 2172. TRD-9809379. Archer County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 101 South Center, Archer City, June 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, III, P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76351, 940/574- 2172. TRD-9809378. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, June 15, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizonda, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD- 9809344. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa WCID, Board of Directors met at 226 Hwy 132, Natalia, June 15, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, 226 Hwy, Natalie, Texas 78059, 830/665-2132. TRD-9809345. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at the Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Hwy 34, Greenville, June 15, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clay Hodges, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, 903/883- 2695. TRD-9809377. Dallas Housing Authority, Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met at the Dallas Housing Authority, Dale Y. Keesler Board Room, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, June 18, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mattye Jones, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, 214/951-8302. TRD- 9809346. Meetings filed June 11, 1998 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Board of Directors met at the Houston and Church Street, Linden, June 25, 1998, at 2:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, 903/832-8636. TRD-9809428. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, June 16, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9809386. Burke Center, Board of Trustees met at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, June 23, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Chauntel Moore, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, 409/639-1141. TRD-9809392. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 110 Avenue H. Suite 106, Marble Falls, June 18, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512/756-8291. TRD-9809421. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, June 16, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, 915/625-2133. TRD-9809388. Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, June 16, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, 940/566-0904. TRD- 9809419. Eastland County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 900 West Plummer (Eastland ISD), Eastland, June 29, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, 254/629-8597. TRD-9809403. East Texas Council of Governments, Youth Committee of the Workforce Development Board met at 5701 South Broadway, Tyler, June 18,1 998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9809387. Education Service Center, Region II, Board of Director met at 209 North Water Street, Board Room #102, Corpus Christi, June 17, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, 512/883-9288, Ext. 2200. TRD-9809411. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors met at Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton Road, Mt. Pleasant, June 25, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894. 903/572-8551. TRD-9809408. Hale County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at the Hale County Appraisal District, 303 West 8th, Plainview, June 15, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West 8th, Plainview, Texas 79072, 806/293-4226. TRD-9809406. Hill Country Transit District, Board of Directors met at 901 South Live Oak, Lampasas, June 16, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carole Warlick, 901 South Live Oak, Lampasas, Texas 915/372-5167. TRD-9809423. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation district #356, Board of Directors met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, June 15, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 910 East Caesar, Suite 4, Kingsville, Texas 78363. TRD-9809397. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, June 16, 1998, at 10:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, 512/556-8058. TRD-9809390. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, June 15, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76801, 915/646-9574. TRD-9809402. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Budget Committee met at MRGDC Central Office Conference Room, 307 West Nopal, Carrizo Springs, June 15, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-3533. TRD-9809396. North Tollway Authority, Board of Directors met at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, June 17, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, 214/522-6200. TRD-9809409. Nueces Soil and Water Conservation District, met at 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, June 16, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 546 South Highway, Suite B. Robstown, Texas 78380, 512/387-4116. TRD-9809394. Panhandle Information Network, Executive Committee met at 7200 I-40 West, Room 219, (Amarillo ISD Support Center), Amarillo, June 15, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. LaVelle, P.O. Box 30698, Amarillo, Texas 79120, 806/379-7644, Ext. 16. TRD-9809427. Panhandle Water Planning Group, Board of Directors met at 415 West Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, June 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jarrett Atkinson, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, 806/372-3381. TRD- 9809398. Texas Community Centers, Managed Care, Inc. met at 3401 South IH-35, Austin, June 17, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Fred Bradley, 3401 South IH-35 Austin, Texas 78741, 512/794-9268. TRD-9809414. Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, June 22, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD-9809413. Meetings filed June 12, 1998 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee met at 118 Broadway, Suite, 400, San Antonio, June 17, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/362-5200. TRD-9809449. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, June 18, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139. TRD-9809440. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer, Conservation District, Board of Director-Regular Meeting/Public Hearing met at 1124 A regal Row, Austin, June 18, 1998, at 6:00 p.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-9809430. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, June 18, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9809478. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, Planning Committee met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, June 12, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue S, P.O. Box 6030, Bryan, Texas 77805-6030, 409/821-0202 or fax 409/779-9297. TRD-9809434. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, June 18, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue S, P.O. Box 6030, Bryan, Texas 77805-6030, 409/821-0202 or fax 409/779-9297. TRD-9809433. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, June 18, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue S, P.O. Box 6030, Bryan, Texas 77805-6030, 409/821-0202 or fax 409/779-9297. TRD-9809435. Central Texas Council of Governments, Solid Waste Advisory Committee will meet at 302 East Central (CTCOG Classroom), July 2, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Lawyer, Central Texas Council of Governments, 254/933-7075, Ext. 208. TRD-9809473. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, June 30, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 787131- 1222, 830-625-8597. TRD-9809438. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, July 1-2, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 787131- 1222, 830-625-8597. TRD-9809439. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board met in the Administrative Conference Room C, 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, June 16, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9809488. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Special Minority Affairs met in the Conference Room D, 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, June 16, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9809489. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, External Communications met in the Conference Room D, 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, June 16, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9809490. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Operations met in the Conference Room C, 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, June 16, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD- 9809491. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole met in the Conference Room C, 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, June 16, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9809493. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors met in the Board Room, 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, June 16, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD- 9809492. Dawson County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1810 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa Howard College, Lamesa, June 18, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ton Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, 806/872-7060. TRD-9809442. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee met at 300 East Shepard, Lufkin, City Hall, Room 202, Lufkin, June 19, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, 409/634-2247. TRD-9809475. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board met at 5701 South Broadway, Tyler, June 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9809447. Edwards County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 106 North Austin, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, June 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, 830/683-4189. TRD-9809450. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at the Intersection of Hwy 6 & 7, Falls County Courthouse-1st Floor, Marlin, June 23, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, 254/883-2543. TRD-9809436. Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 101 West Main, Gillespie County Courthouse, County Courtroom, Fredericksburg, June 17, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wendy J. Garza, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 830/997-9807. TRD-9809494. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, June 24, 1998, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, 903/893-9673. TRD-9809479. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, June 25, 1998, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, 903/893-9673. TRD-9809480. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, June 26, 1998, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, 903/893-9673. TRD-9809481. Hood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, June 17-18, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jeffery D. Law, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471. TRD-9809437. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Finance Committee met at the Corp Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, June 16, 1998, 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, 817/645- 6646. TRD-9809469. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board met at the Corp Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, June 16, 1998, 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, 817/645- 6646. TRD-9809470. Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 521 Bonham Street, Paris, June 17, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cathy Jackson, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75461, 903/785-7822. TRD-9809512. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, June 18, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, 512/556-8058. TRD-9809476. Leon County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 114 North Commerce-Corner Highway 7 and 75 Gresham Building, Centerville, June 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, 903/536-2252. TRD-9809472. Local Government Investment Cooperative, Board of Directors met at 1301 McKinney, Suite 5100, Houston, June 19, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Patrick Shinkle, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, Texas 75270, 214-672-6784 or fax 214/672-6775. TRD-9809477. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, June 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, 3701 Lake Austin, Boulevard, Austin, Texas 7867, 512/473-3371. TRD-9809474. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee net at the Galaxy Center, #2 North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, June 18, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, 940/322-5281. TRD-9809452. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Marketing Committee met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, Second Floor Conference Room, Arlington, June 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Fletcher, P.O. Box 5888, Arlginton, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9176. TRD-9809508. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Quality Assurance Committee met at 401 West Sanford Street, Room 106, Arlington, June 16, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Fletcher, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9176. TRD-9809507. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors met at 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, June 25, 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-9809471. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, June 18, 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- 9809441. Regional O, Regional Water Planning Group, General Membership Committee met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, June 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/762- 0181. TRD-9809509. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 210 Clark Street (P.O. Box 518), Quitman, June 18, 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-9809467. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 210 Clark Street (P.O. Box 518), Quitman, June 18, 1998, at 1:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lois Mckibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, 903/763-4891. TRD-9809468. Meetings filed June 15, 1998 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee Meeting met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room Austin, June 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-4031. TRD-9809606. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, June 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizonda, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD-9809604. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, July 1, 2, 6-11, 13-17, 20-25, 27, 29, 31, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizonda, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD-9809605. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Litigation Committee met in a revised agenda at the Brazos Inn, Lott, June 18, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9809565. Coryell City Water Supply District, Board, met at 510 South Main Street, McGregor, June 18, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Texas 76528, 254/865-6089. TRD-9809564. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors met at 3901 Houston Highway, Victoria, June 22, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-0731. TRD-9809588. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors met at 3901 Houston Highway, Victoria, June 22, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-0731. TRD- 9809587. Education Service Center, Region IX, Board of Directors met at 201 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, June 23, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, 940/322-6928. TRD-9809576. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, June 18, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9809593. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, June 23, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9809511. Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 110 South 12th Street, Waco, June 19, 1998, at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, 254/752-3451, Ext. 290. TRD- 9809566. Hunt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Board will meet at 4801 King Street, Greenville, July 2, 1998 at 8:45 a.m and July 7, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. and July 10, 1998 at 8:34 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Gregory, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, 903/454-3510. TRD-9809590. Jack County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 200 North Church Street, Jacksboro, June 18, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Tammie Morgan, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (940) 567-6301. TRD-9809568. Jasper County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 127 North Main, Jasper, June 18, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 127 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-2544. TRD-9809519. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, June 18, 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-9809515. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 218 E. Richmond Street, Giddings, June 24, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542-9618. TRD- 9809599. Liberty Co. Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, June 24, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, 409/336-5722. TRD-9809513. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Region M-Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group met at the Zapata Community Center, 7th Street and U.S. 83, Zapata, June 24, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., or Richard Hinojosa, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501, 956/682-3481 or fax 956/631-4670. TRD-9809595. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Org. met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway US 83, Pharr, June 25, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501, 956/682-3481. TRD-9809600. Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Review met at the Nolan County Courthouse-Second Floor, District Court Room, 100 East Third, Sweetwater, June 24, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia David, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, 915/235-8421. TRD-9809610. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Spring, June 22, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walt Sears, Jr., P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, 903/639-7538. TRD-9809602. Nueces River Authority, Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Group met at TAMU Research and Extension Center, 10345 Agnes Street, Corpus Christi, June 19, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James Dodson, 6300 Ocean Drive, NRC 3100 Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, 512/980-3193. TRD-9809596. Nueces River Authority, Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Group met at TAMU Research and Extension Center, 10345 Agnes Street, Corpus Christi, June 19, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James Dodson, 6300 Ocean Drive, NRC 3100 Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, 512/980-3193. TRD-9809597. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, June 18, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, 972/771-2034. TRD-9809516. Sabine River Authority, Executive Committee met at the Fredonia Hotel, 200 Fredonia Street, Nacogdoches, June 24, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 409/746-3200. TRD- 9809603. Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation, Board met at 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, June 22, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, 512/446-2604. TRD-9809570. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, June 18, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, Texas 79088, 806/995-4118. TRD- 9809514. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Underwriting and Bid Review Committee met at the Texas Municipal Center, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Austin, June 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719-6521. TRD-9809546. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Nominating Committee met at the Texas Municipal Center, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Austin, June 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719-6521. TRD-9809548. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Contracts and Bylaws Committee met at the Texas Municipal Center, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Austin, June 18, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719-6521. TRD-9809549. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees met at the Texas Municipal Center, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Austin, June 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719-6521. TRD-9809547. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board, Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, June 18, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, 915/772-5627 Ext. 406. TRD-9809510. Meetings filed on June 16, 1998 Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board met in a revised agenda at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, June 18, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston, Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9809624. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees met at the Lake Texana Highway, 111 East, Edna, June 23, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Suite, 25, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/582-2309. TRD- 9809638. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at the White Bluff Conference Center, Whitney, June 18, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, White Bluff Conference Center, Whitney, Texas 254/756-7822. TRD-9809634. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 300 Franklin, Waco, June 25, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin, Waco, Texas 76701, 254/756-7822. TRD-9809635. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees met at 108 Private Drive, Granbury, June 24, 1998, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, 254/965-7806. TRD-9809627. Region F Regional Water Planning Group, Region F RWPG met at the Texas A&M University System Research, and Extension Center-7887 US Highway 87 North, San Angelo, June 22, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Grant, P.O. Box 869, Big Springs, Texas 79721-0869, 915/267-6341. TRD-9809636. Meetings filed June 17, 1998 Bandera County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at the Bandera County Appraisal District, 1206 Main Street, Bandera, June 25, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, IV., P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, 830/796-3039, or fax 830/460-3672. TRD-9809657. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, June 26, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, 512/883-5743. TRD-9809667. Far West Texas Water Planning Group, Executive Committee met at the Rio Grande Council of Governments, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 603, Main Conference Room, El Paso, June 22, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, 915/533-0998. TRD- 9809689. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board met in a revised agenda at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, June 18, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9809676. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, June 30, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, 903/893-9673. TRD-9809685. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Policy Council will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Houston, June 26, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alan C. Clark, 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/993-4585. TRD-9809687. Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 118 East Richmond, Giddings, June 23, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynette Jatzlau, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542-9618. TRD- 9809700. Liberty Co. Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 315 Main Street, Liberty, July 1, 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, 409/336-5722. TRD-9809686. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Board of Directors Mtg., met at the Harlingen, Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, June 25, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501-4705, 956/682-3481. TRD-9809680. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees met at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, June 25, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, 254/298-7010. TRD-9809701. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, TPMHA met at 1500 South Taylor Street, Amarillo, June 25, 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-9809656. San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors met at 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, June 25, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams/Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, 409/588- 1111. TRD-9809688. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Board met at 210 Clark Street (P.O. Box 518) Quitman, June 22, 1998, at 8:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, 903/763-4891. TRD-9809665. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Board met at 210 Clark Street (P.O. Box 518) Quitman, June 24 and June 26, 1998, at 8:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, 903/763-4891. TRD-9809664.