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 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin By Teleconference Qualifications Committee AGENDA: A. Review of information relating to the May 1998 CPA examination. Audit of the examination results and approval to release grades. This meeting is scheduled as a teleconference because of budge restrictions in the Appropriations Act which limited the Board's authority to plan to reimburse the travel expenses of committee members made it difficult or impossible for a quorum of the committee members to convene in one location. However, immediate action on the agenda items is necessary to review and release the grades on the CPA exam. Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: July 3, 1998, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9810570 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Major Case Enforcement Committee AGENDA: 1. File No. 95-08-39L and 95-08-40L 2. File No. 98-03-31L 3. File No. 98-01-64L Approval of Consultant's Contract. 4. File No's. 95-101-03L and 95-10-04L 5. File No. 96-06-09L 6. Status reports on cases pending. Major cases summary. (All discussion of investigative files will be in Executive Session.) Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: July 3, 1998, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9810572 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Continuing Professional Education Committee AGENDA: A. Consideration of 2-hour ethics courses. Richard Forrest, JD, CPA Raymond J. Clay, Jr., DBA, CPA W.N. Cargill, Ph.D., 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 Rule Committee to change CPE rules to require specified number of live-classroom 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: July 3, 1998, 11:27 a.m. TRD-9810573 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: Consideration of amendments to: A. Rules 523.32; 511.61; 511.63; Ethics Course B. Rules 501.41: Discreditable Acts C. Rule 511.122: Acceptable Work Experience D. Rules 511.73, 521.2(b) and 501.48: Housekeeping Changes E. Chapter 519 F. Other proposed rules to be considered by the Board Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: July 3, 1998, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9810571 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: A. Consultation to seek the advice of the Board's attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation (Executive Session) B. Review of AICPA/NASBA matters 1. Discussion of the Mississippi Board of Accountancy's questionnaire about NASBA operations 2. Report on the NASBA regional meetings and review of plans for the NASBA annual meeting 3. Request for qualifications from examination providers C. Report on the fifth-year accounting student scholarship program D. Consideration of request to continue operation of deceased CPA's practice Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: July 3, 1998, 11:27 a.m. TRD-9810574 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Board AGENDA: Consideration of committee reports and recommendations from: executive, regulatory compliance, rules, behavioral enforcement, technical standards review, major case enforcement, qualifications, quality review, continuing professional education and peer assistance oversight committee. Consideration of adoption of board rules. Consideration of agreed consent orders, board orders and proposals for decision. Review of future meetings. Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: July 3, 1998, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9810576 State Office of Administrative Hearings July 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time is SOAH Docket No. 473-98-1215; PUC Docket No. 18389; Application of Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc., to amend its certificate of convenience and necessity and necessity to construct proposed transmission line within Hays and Travis, Counties. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, 512/936-0728. Filed: July 2, 1998, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9810514 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Friday, July 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 911B Pegues Place, Woodbine Treatment Center Longview Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 4 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; public comments; approval of minutes; old business: nominating committee report, election of officers, and TCADA update; new business; and adjournment. Contact: Albert Ruiz, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, 512/349-6669 or 800/832-9623 Ext. 6669. Filed: July 3, 1998, 10:37 a.m. TRD-9810503 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 550 West Texas, Faskin Center, Tower 2, Southwest Mediation, Suite 1155 Midland Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 9 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; public comments; approval of minutes; old business: TCADA update; new business; and adjournment. Contact: Albert Ruiz, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, 512/349-6669 or 800/832-9623 Ext. 6669. Filed: July 2, 1998, 1:14 p.m. TRD-9810510 Texas Alternative Fuels Council Thursday, July 9, 1998, 1:30 p.m. State Capitol Extension Building, Room E1.104, 1100 Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Pursuant to the Texas Government code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Alternative Fuels Council (the "Council") at the State Capitol Extension, Room E1.014, Austin, Texas on the 9th day of July, 1998 commencing at 1:30 p.m. The council may enter into executive session on any of the items listed below as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 1) call to order; 2) consideration of minutes from April 3, 1998 meeting; 3) consideration and potential action to set date for review of the Texas Alternative Fuels Council rules, pursuant to the General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, Article IX, Section 167; 4) consideration and potential action to amend the contract with Baylor University; 5) consideration and potential action to amend the contract with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; 6) consideration and potential action to amend the contract with the General Services Commission State Energy Conservation Office; 7) consideration and potential action on the amendment and extension of the contract with the El Paso Chamber of Commerce Foundation/Paso de Norte Clean Cities; 8) consideration and potential action on the extension of existing and proposed contracts through August 31, 1999; 9) consideration and potential action as to the disposition of unexpended Texas Alternative Fuels Council Funds; 10) information items: (a) contract status report, (b) state auditor's recommendations status report; 11) public comments; 12) adjournment. Contact: Frank Higgerson, 200 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 3262. Filed: July 1, 1998, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9810461 Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Tuesday, June 14, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of minutes of May 21, 1998, board meeting; consideration of approval of dates for 1998-1999 board meetings; consideration of approval of legislative appropriations request for 2000/2001; consideration of approval of consultive services contracts over $5,000. Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-9133, 512/206-9133. Filed: July 3, 1998, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9810564 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room #5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Board/Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. Discussion of proposed issues A. Texas Public Finance Authority-General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes for Texas Department of Criminal Justice B. Texas State University System-Revenue Financing System and Refunding Bonds C. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (doing business as Texas Star Mortgage)-collateralized mortgage loan (President's Corner Apartments IV. Other business A. Report of Texas Public Finance Authority bond defeasance (Super Collider and Worker's Compensation debt) B. Briefing on agency State and Local Debt Report development C. Discussion of plan to review agency rules D. Briefing on agency legislative appropriation request V. Adjourn Contact: Jose A. Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1741. Filed: July 6, 1998, 2:12 p.m. TRD-9810650 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Monday, July 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200 Austin Council AGENDA: Call to order, approval April 6, 1998, minutes Discuss and take possible action Draft policy for CTF Council Investment Options, Dan Sachowitz, Investment Officer Treasury Operations, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Review and possibly adopt the agency rule review plan Discuss and take action: Council approval of Family PRIDE Council recommendation for funding new grants for FY 1999 Council approval of Family PRIDE Council recommendations for funding renewal of FY 1998 grants Council approval of new respite care grants for FY 1999 Council approval for renewal of FY 1998 demonstration grants Council approval for renewal of FY 1998 Shaken Baby Syndrome grants Council approval of El Paso Family PRIDE Council recommendation to continue local CTF funding from contributions received through KHEY Cares for Kid fundraiser Council approval to sponsor the 3rd International Border conference of Children and Violence Council approval to co-sponsor the 13th Annual Governor's Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect with Prevention Child Abuse Texas Council approval of funding for Interactive on-line Family Support/Parenting Education Database Council approval of funding Texas CASA newsletter Council approval of the FY 1999-2003 Strategic Plan Council approval of the FY 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriations Request General Decision Staff Reports Set next board meeting date Adjourn Contact: Sarah Winkler, 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78757-6854, 512/458-1281. Filed: July 2, 1998, 4:54 p.m. TRD-9810545 Comptroller of Public Accounts Monday, July 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committee AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters, not necessarily in the order noted, will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committee at the Lyndon B. Johnson Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, Austin, Texas on the 13th day of July, 1998, commencing at 9:00 a.m. I. Program update II. Discussion and possible vote on amending investment guidelines III. Discussion and possible vote on implementation of commission recapture program IV. Oral presentation from investment consultant candidates V. Discussion and possible vote on investment consultant VI. Update and discussion on international fund manager selection and contract negotiations; possible vote to change recommendation to the Board VII. Discussion on fixed income investments Contact: Todd Morgan, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, 512/475-1735. Filed: July 3, 1998, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9810593 Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, LBJ Building Austin Funds Review Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Request of items for review from committee members II. Discussion of proposed standards language for creating fund, accounts, and revenue dedications III. Discussion proposed clarifications of Section 403.095, Gov't Code IV. Adjourn Contact: Ken Welch, 1111 East 17th Street, Room 901, Austin, Texas 78774, 512/475-0549. Filed: July 8, 1998, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9810762 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Friday, July 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, Room 7320 Austin Commission AGENDA: Establish a quorum; call to order; public comments; approval of minutes from May 29, 1998, meeting; executive director report including appointment of deafness task force member (action), approval of legislative appropriations request (action), and approval of the commission rule review plan (action); board for evaluation of interpreters report including discussion and possible action on proposal of amendment to 40 TAC sec.183.573, fees (action), approval of licenses, license renewal (action), reinstatement of level II Interpreter (action) and approval of oral evaluator applicant (action); direct services report including hearing aid contracts update, council contracts (action), interpreter/mentor contracts (action), early intervention project contract (action), and East Texas Pilot project (action); specialized telecommunications devises assistance program report including discussion and possible action on adoption of amendment to 40 TAC sec.182.4, basic equipment; information items; adjournment. Contact: David Myers, 4900 North Lamar, Room 7230, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/407- 3250. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9810729 Texas Diabetes Council Friday, July 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. University Dialysis West Conference Room, University Center for Community Health, 701 South Zaramora Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the April 17, 1998, meeting; director's report; update on federal and state legislation; status report of the Managed Care Work Group (recommendation for adoption regarding the pharmacological treatment Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes; nutrition and exercise Algorithm; and Diabetes curriculum for medical schools); status report funding and budget (fiscal year '98 quarterly expenditures; and fiscal year '99 proposed initiatives); status report on diabetes projects (Diabetes mobile van and other South Texas Hospital projects; community-based Diabetes programs; school health programs; Diabetic Eye Disease Program; and public information campaign); and public comments. 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: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7490. Filed: July 7, 1998, 10:37 a.m. TRD-9810698 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday-Friday, July 16-17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. (respectively) 4900 North Lamar Austin Committee AGENDA: Sign-in; coffee talk; call to order; chair report; natural environmental discussion, presented by Mary Elder; lunch; program perspective, presented by John Delgado, Program Director for Parent and child Education services (PACES). Report on NEC*TAC Finance Meeting, presented by Tanya Hureta. Staff Report. Subcommittee meetings. Presentation on ECI's Legislative Appropriations Request. Break. Subcommittee reports. FYI. Adjournment. 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, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6754. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9810733 Texas Department of Economic Development Friday, July 17, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission AGENDA: 2:00 p.m. call to order, introduction of commission members 2:10 recess into executive session 2:30 approval of minutes 2:31 open for public comments 2:45 update on the Office of Defense Affairs 2:50 Texas Strategic Military Plan 3:10 Report on Military in the State of Texas 3:30 Legislative Issues 3:45 Direction of the TSMPC for the next fiscal year 4:00 Adjourn Contact: Yolanda Adams, 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 512/936-0171. Filed: July 6, 1998, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9810658 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Programs Committee Monday, July 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 2-225 Austin Programs Committee AGENDA: The Committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests, hear public comment, hear reports, discuss reports, discuss and take committee action, as needed; approval of rule review, rule 255.4, definition of equivalent local access line; proposed rule 251.4, guidelines for the provisioning of accessibility equipment; and adoption equipment; and adoption of rule 251.9 guidelines for addressing maintenance funds and rule 251.3, guidelines for addressing funds: attorney general opinion on resell of addressing data; consider revisions to the capital area planning council's strategic plan; Brazos Valley Council of Governments' Plan Amendment; FY 1999 Administrative Budget approvals for council of Governments: Alamo Area Council of Governments, Ark- Texas Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Capital Area Planning Council, Central Texas Council of Governments, Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Concho Valley Council of Governments, Deep East Texas Council of Governments, East Texas Council of Governments, Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Houston-Galveston Area Council, Lower Rio Grande Valley Council of Governments, Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Nortex Regional Planning Commission, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Rio Grande Council of Governments, South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, South Plains Association Governments, South Texas Development Council, Texoma Council of Governments West Central Texas Council of Governments; Poison Control Financial Report; Poison Grant Review for Texas Department of Health; Poison Control Answering Point Grant Review; Poison Control Coordinating Committee Report; Phase III, Telecommunications Implementation; Approval of October 8, 1997, Poison Meeting Minutes and November 9, 1997, January 14 and April 16, 1998, Planning and Implementation Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551. Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with staff attorney on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter service for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Vella Williams at 512/305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Vella Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/306- 6933. Filed: July 3, 1998, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9810582 Monday, July 13, 1998, 4:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 2-225 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Committee will call the meting to order and recognize guest; hear public comment; hear reports. Discuss and take committee action, as necessary: Capital Area Planning Council Plan. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government code, 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with staff attorney or pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter service for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Vella Williams at 512/305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Vella Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/306- 6933. Filed: July 3, 1998, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9810583 Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 2-225 Austin Operations Committee AGENDA: The Committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; hear reports. Discuss and take Committee action, as necessary: ACESEC financial report; ACSEC agency budget amendments update; update on state auditor's report; GTE service fee remittance and collection; agency rule review pursuant to section 167 of the current appropriations act; approval of ACSEC's affirmative action plan; PUC project no. 19203, "9-1-1 Rulemaking"; other Public Utility Commission and Federal Communications Commission Regulatory Activity; Legislative Activity Impacting 9-1-1 Emergency Communications; approval of April 16, 1998, meeting minutes. The Commission may meeting in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code, 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with staff attorney on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter service for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Vella Williams at 512/305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Vella Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/306- 6933. Filed: July 3, 1998, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9810584 Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 10:15 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 2-225 Austin Commission AGENDA: The Committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; hear reports. discuss and take Committee action, as necessary: COMMISSION RECESSES AND GOES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: City of Corpus Christ's proposed withdrawn from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments' 9-1-1 Regional Plan and Potential Amendment to Regional Plan; Exempt Positions Salary Review Pursuant to the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, General Provisions; COMMISSION RECONVENES AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Presentation by the Ethics Commission; Election of Commission Vice-Chair; ACSEC 9-1-1 and Poison Control Financial Reports; GTE Service fee Remittance and Collection; Approval of FY'98 Internal Audit Plan; State of Texas Auditor's Office Audit of the Emergency Service (9-1-1) System in Texas; Agency Rule Review Pursuant to Selection 167 of the Current Appropriations Act; Executive Committee Report; Operations Committee Reports; Programs Committee Report; ACSEC Meeting Schedule; Approval of February 19, 1998 Commission Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with staff attorney or pending contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter service for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Vella Williams at 512/305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Vella Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/306- 6933. Filed: July 3, 1998, 2:05 p.m. TRD-9810581 State Employee Charitable Campaign Monday, July 13, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 301 University-Room 4.114, Administration Annex Galveston Local Employee Committee Galveston AGENDA: I. call to order II. consider and take action regarding June 15, 1998, meeting minutes III. consider and take action regarding campaign materials-brochure, posters, banners, etc. IV. review publicity for SECC; agency organs; community news V. consider and take action on recommendation of nomination of Robert Skaggs, chair of the Galveston LEC: SECC - to the State Policy Committee, SECC VI. Local Campaign Manager's report-budget status - agency participation progress, etc. VII. chair's report -- timeline progress (training, Kickoffs, etc. VIII. schedule for future meetings Contact: Frank Jackson, 1902 Mechanic, Galveston, Texas 77550, 409/762-4357. Filed: July 1, 1998, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9810468 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. University of Texas Permian Basin, Mesa Building-Room 461, 4901 East University Boulevard Odessa Local Employee Committee Odessa AGENDA: I. call to order II. reading and approval of the minutes of April 15 and June 17, 1998 meetings III. discuss and take action regarding new officers and committee members IV. discuss training for employee campaign coordinators August 13 and 18, 1998 V. discuss and take action regarding campaign kickoff event VI. complete review and take action regarding conditionally accepted agencies VII. view and discuss "Higher Education Convocation Video Conference" Contact: Carl Zapora, 1209 West Wall, Midland, Texas 79701, 915/685-7707. Filed: July 7, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9810717 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 201 West Seventh Street, First Floor Austin State Policy Committee Austin AGENDA: I. call to order and discuss of the meeting agenda -- Issac Jackson II. review and adoption of the June 9, 1998, meeting minutes -- Issac Jackson III. state policy committee chair's report -- Issac Jackson IV. state advisory committee report -- Joe LeBourgeois and Joe Way V. state campaign manger's report -- Laura Lucinda and Mike Terry 1. update regarding local campaign areas 2. finance report 3. projects VI. program report -- John Anderson VII. operations report -- Lisa Price VIII. public comment period -- Issac Jackson IX. consider and take action regarding nomination for Midland/Odessa LEC chair - - Issac Jackson X. consider and take action regarding suggestions for SPO candidate(s) Issac Jackson XI. consider and take action regarding letter thanking Ms. Judy Mims-Hurks for her service on the State Policy Committee -- Issac Jackson XII. consider and take action regarding letter thanking Ms. Anne Murphy for her services as Local Campaign Manager -- Issac Jackson XIII. consider and take action regarding next meeting date -- Issac Jackson XIV. adjourn Contact: Laura Lucinda, 823 Congress, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/478- 6601. Filed: July 6, 1998, 4:59 p.m. TRD-9810685 Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 11:30 a.m. Ben E. Keith Community Room, 2801 IH-35 West Service Road Denton Local Employee Committee Denton AGENDA: I. welcome and introduction II. best points about 1997 -- Dr. Derrell Bulls III. training for 1998 campaign IV. speaker to be announced V. strategies for success -- Pat Gobble and Diana Shenberger VI. calendar for campaign and due date for materials Contact: Pat Gobble, 625 Dallas Drive, Suite 525, Denton, Texas 76201, 940/566- 5851. Filed: July 6, 1998, 5:00 p.m. TRD-9810686 Texas Energy Coordination Council (TECC) Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1200 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Room E1.012 Austin Council AGENDA: I. call to order and verification of a quorum II. introductions III. consideration of and formal action on TECC minutes of June 10, 1998, and July 1, 1998 IV. receive public comment on Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" V. discussion and possible action on public comment on Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" VI. discussion and possible action on Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" VII. recommendations for Agenda items for next meeting VIII. set next meeting date and site IX. adjourn Contact: Dr. Jerry Matthews, 1200 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475- 6774. Filed: July 3, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9810567 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1200 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Room E1.012 Austin Council REVISED AGENDA: I. call to order and verification of a quorum II. introductions III. consideration of and formal action on TECC minutes of June 10, 1998, and July 1, 1998 IV. consideration of and formal action on TECC strategic plan V. receive public comment on Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" VI. discussion and possible action on public comment on Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" VII. discussion and possible action on Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: "Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs" VIII. recommendations for Agenda items for next meeting IX. set next meeting date and site X. adjourn Contact: Dr. Jerry Matthews, 1200 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475- 6774. Filed: July 7, 1998, 5:43 p.m. TRD-9810696 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Friday, July 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 12675 Research Boulevard Austin Fire Fighter Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and possible action concerning pending changes to 37 TAC Chapter 421, concerning standards for certification, including, but not limited to, the definition of years of experience. 2. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, agenda items, and locations. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, 512/918- 7100. Filed: July 3, 1998, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9810599 Friday, July 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 12675 Research Boulevard Austin Fire Fighter Advisory Committee REVISED AGENDA: 1. Discussion and possible action concerning pending changes to 37 TAC Chapter 421, concerning standards for certification, including, but not limited to, the definition of years of experience. 2. Discussion and possible action concerning pending changes to 37 TAC Chapter 449, concerning head of a fire department. 3. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, agenda items, and locations. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, 512/918- 7100. Filed: July 6, 1998, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9810667 Friday, July 17, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 12675 Research Boulevard Austin Commission AGENDA: I. Discussion and possible action concerning the agency's legislative appropriations request for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 and related agency operation budget. II. Discussion and possible final adoption of proposed new sections of 37 TAC Chapter 421, Standards for Certification. III. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, agenda items, and locations. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, 512/918- 7100. Filed: July 3, 1998, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9810600 Friday, July 17, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 12675 Research Boulevard Austin Commission REVISED AGENDA: I. Discussion and possible action concerning the agency's legislative appropriations request for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 and related agency operating budget. II. Discussion and possible final adoption of proposed repeals and new sections as follows: A. Discussion and possible action on new sections of 37 TAC Chapter 421, Standards for Certification; B. Discussion and possible action on new sections of 37 TAC Chapter 449, Head of a Fire Department; C. Discussion and possible action on the repeal 37 TAC Chapter 421, Standards for Certification; D. Discussion and possible action on the repeal of 37 TAC Chapter 449, Head of a Fire Department. III. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, agenda items, and locations. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, 512/918- 7100. Filed: July 6, 1998, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9810666 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-407, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Animal Friendly Advisory Committee REVISED AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: purpose of the committee; introductions; designation of presiding officer and assistant presiding officer; stagger terms of office; meeting protocol; marketing strategy for animal friendly license plates; sharing of information regarding similar programs in other states and local programs within Texas. The committee will continue with a working lunch at noon to discuss guidelines for expenditure of funds in the animal friendly account. The committee will then discuss and possibly act on: public comments; announcements; and setting the date for the next advisory committee meeting. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzana 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: Jeanne M. Lain, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458- 7255. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9810730 Texas Health Care Information Council Thursday, July 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Brown Heatley Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Health Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: minutes of May 27, 1998; discussion and recommendations concerning data correction and certification software package; discussion and recommendations on hospital discharge data specifications, requirements, edit, and edit processes; and setting of future meeting dates. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424- 6492 or fax 512/424-6491. Filed: July 8, 1998, 11:23 a.m. TRD-9810792 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool (Health Pool) Friday, July 17, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 360 Austin Board of Directors, Combined Strategic Planning Committee and Staffing Committee, Grievance Committee AGENDA: I. Executive Session: Committees or the Board of Directors may meet in Executive Sessions in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters or to seek advice of counsel. II. Board of Directors: 1. Reduction in NYL Care 1998 Interim Assessment; 2. 1998 Interim Assessment and notices; 3. Committee Reports; 4. Third Party Administrator; 5. Report on Website; 6. Treasurer's Report; 7. Other Management or Administrative matters; 8. Public comment; 9. Setting of next meeting. III. Committee Meetings: A. Combined Strategic Planning and Staffing Committees: 1. Interview of candidates for Executive Director, hiring of Executive director, posting and bid review, other staffing matters; 2. Discussion and possible action on extension of current management contract. B. Grievance Committee: 1. Grievance procedures; 2. Review of filed grievances Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/499- 0775. Filed: July 8, 1998, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9810785 Texas Health Reinsurance System Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel, 300 International Parkway, East Tower, 31st Floor DFW Airport Board of Directors AGENDA: Consideration and possible action on minutes of May 20, 1998, board meeting. Report from the Administrator of the Texas Health Reinsurance System. Report on Assessments. Report on Company Responses to Board inquiry Regarding Premium Reports. Report on $1,000 "penalty" assessment to companies failing to respond to requests fro premium data. Report to the Commissioner of Insurance. Reports from Committees of the Board. Consideration and possible action on administration of Texas Health Reinsurance System's cash flow including consideration of assessments and letters of credit. Consider Action on Reinsurance Rates. Consider Applications requesting waiver of the 60 day notice of reinsurancing an eligible risk. Consideration of other matter, including next meeting that are deemed necessary by the Board for the administration of the System. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 3, 1998, 2:07 p.m. TRD-9810586 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 9:45 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Building, Room 100 (off Lobby) Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order; approval of minutes of June 30, 1998 meeting. THKC staff presentation, possible recommendations, and possible THKC Board deliberation and action/approval/award regarding the following: Underwriting/evidence of insurability standards for THKC health benefits program: Scoring of Proposals in response Request for Proposal for Group Health Benefit Plan Vender(s) RFP No. THKC98-003; Budget for upcoming fiscal year; Protest of Award of Invitation for Bid for Marketing Service (IFB No. THKC98- 002); Other marketing issues such as logos; Commissioner's approval of THKC health benefit plan; Miscellaneous corporate operation issues, including moving of THKC offices, timelines, future meetings, general updates, other administrative, procedural matters. Public Comment The THKC Board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss any matters appropriate for an Executive Session. Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, P.O. Box 1506, Austin, Texas 78767-1506, 512/424-6565 or fax 512/424-6601. Filed: July 6, 1998, 5:45 p.m. TRD-9810687 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 5:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex Building 5, Room 5.212, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: Briefing on the Commissioner's Recommendations for Changes in the Space Projection Model. Contact: Roger Elliott, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6130. Filed: July 3, 1998, 10:19 a.m. TRD-9810565 Texas Department of Insurance Thursday, July 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes AGENDA: Public comment regarding the reports from the Life and Health and Property and Casualty Working Groups concerning the Working Groups' discussions and recommendations on the streamlining and consolidation of license types. Property and Casualty comments to be received from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Life and Health comments to be received from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Discussion and possible action regarding the Advisory Committee's recommendations to streamline and consolidate license types. Work on the proposed draft of the Advisory Committee's recommendations to the Commissioner. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Matt Ray, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 3, 1998, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9810553 Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0852.C to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Paul David Evans, Moscow, Texas who holds Group 1 Insurance Agent's License and Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9810728 Monday, August 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-1022.C to consider the application of Gloria M. Nieves, Weatherford, Texas, for an Accident and Health and HMO License (formerly known as an "HMO Agent's License") to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9810724 Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-1008.H to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Phase I Electronics of West Texas, Inc., which holds a certification of registration issued by the State Fire Marshal's Office. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9810725 Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-1036.C to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against William J. Gebhard, III, Lakeway, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9810726 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-1174.C to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Mark A. Brown, Plano, Texas, who holds a Group I Life, Health, Accident and HMO Agent's license issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9810727 Board of Law Examiners Monday, July 13, 1998, 9:30 p.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The executive committee will consider the following: requests for waivers, rule interpreters, appeals, and nonstandard testing accommodations filed by the following declarants or applicants: Sushil Adhikari, Timothy Anderson, Glenna Cordray, John Garcia, Sally Gary, Sangeeta Ghosh, Kelly Heitkamp, Richard Hornbeck, Lara Jital, Tira Hones, Bipin Manuel, Vicki, McFadden, Sofia Perches, Darla Regnery, Patricia Ryan, and Karen Swan. Contact: Rachel Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, 512/463-1621. Filed: July 3, 1998, 2:07 p.m. TRD-9810587 Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 9:30 p.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Executive Committee REVISED AGENDA: The executive committee will consider the following: requests for waivers, rule interpreters, appeals, and nonstandard testing accommodations filed by the following declarants or applicants: Sushil Adhikari, Timothy Anderson, Glenna Cordray, John Garcia, Sally Gary, Sangeeta Ghosh, Kelly Heitkamp, Richard Hornbeck, Lara Jital, Tira Hones, Bipin Manuel, Vicki, McFadden, Sofia Perches, Darla Regnery, Patricia Ryan, and Karen Swan. Contact: Rachel Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, 512/463-1621. Filed: July 3, 1998, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9810588 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 9:30 p.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Executive Committee REVISED AGENDA: The executive committee will consider the following: requests for waivers, rule interpreters, appeals, and nonstandard testing accommodations filed by the following declarants or applicants: Sushil Adhikari, Timothy Anderson, Glenna Cordray, John Garcia, Sally Gary, Sangeeta Ghosh, Kelly Heitkamp, Richard Hornbeck, Lara Jital, Tira Hones, Bipin Manuel, Vicki, McFadden, Sofia Perches, Darla Regnery, Patricia Ryan, and Karen Swan. Contact: Rachel Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, 512/463-1621. Filed: July 3, 1998, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9810589 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The panel hearings will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary licensees: Terry L. Hampton; Cynthia L. Best; Norman Chapa; Paul J. Zoeller; Steven B. Offutt; Shawn T. Storey; Michael L. Almaraz; William R. Harry; Josh P. Norrell; Gregory P. Supan (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to Sec. 82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachel Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, 512/463-1621. Filed: July 6, 1998, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9810655 Friday, July 17, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The panel hearings will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary licensees: Gregory Dorst; Joseph Greco; Stephen Abbott; John Shumaker; Edward Dawkins; Jason Gibson, Arturo McDonald; Josian Passalcqua (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to Sec. 82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachel Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, 512/463-1621. Filed: July 7, 1998, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9810751 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Thursday, July 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m. E.O. Thompson State Office Building, 920 Colorado Street, 4th Floor Conference Room Austin Water Well Drillers Advisory Council AGENDA: A. Call to order B. Roll call and certification of quorum-approval of minutes-meeting of May 14, 1998 C. Report on Investigations and Complaints D. Discussion of qualifications and recommendations on applicants for certification in water driller and pump installer programs E. Discussion and recommendations on applications for driller and pump installer-trainee registration F. Council will make recommendations to the Department on consumer complaints. 1. Greg Isaac complaint on Cory Miller #2464WI 2. Sam Andrade complaint on Joe Carroll #2689W 3. William Thomashide complaint on Dicky Long #1462W 4. Dennis Lugg complaint on Marion Heisler #2449WI 5. David Person complaint on Todd Moore #2901WPK 6. Elizabeth Young complaint on Randy Roberts #2450WI 7. Robert Waltrip complaint on J.O. Siegert #897WI G. Staff reports H. Open Session/Public Comment I. Discussion of date, time and location of next Council meeting J. Adjournment Person who plan to attend this meting and required ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at 512/463-7348 two working days prior to the meeting sot hat appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Steven Wiley, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-8876. Filed: July 6, 1998, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9810654 Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Auctioneers AGENDA: The Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible revocation of license of the Auctioneer, Larry William Dunn, for the following violation: the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation issued a Final Order, In the Matter of Larry William Dunn, Docket No. ACR199600673C, assessing: an administrative penalty of $3,000, reimbursement to the Texas Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund in the amount of $20,000.00 plus 8% interest; payment of $612.20 plus 8% interest each to John E. Prothro, Jr., Thomas Prothro, Jennifer Prothro and Karen Prothro Puckett; and a one year license suspension, probated for one year under the condition that Mr. Dunn report his auctioneering activity to the Department on a regular basis. The Respondent has failed to comply with the order adopted by the Commissioner by failing to pay the $3,000 administrative penalty, failing to reimburse the fund as agreed, and failing to pay all Claimants, in violation of Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Annotated Article 9100, sec.17, and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8700 sec.sec.5C, 7, and 9, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Annotated, sec.sec.2001.001-2001.902; Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Articles 9100, sec.sec.1-19; and 16 Texas Administrative Code, sec.sec.60.1-60.95. Contact: Jackie Sager, 920 E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 3192. Filed: July 2, 1998, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9810480 Texas Lottery Commission Saturday, July 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 611 East 6th Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin Commission AGENDA: The Commission will call the meeting to order; report on lottery sales; report, discussion and possible action on promotional and advertising efforts, including processes and expenditures; report on state audit report of Texas Lottery Commission; report on lottery operator audit; report on legislative interim committee hearings; report on 76th Legislative Session proposals; report on FY 1998 and FY 1999 capital expenditures; Report on FY 2000 and 2001 Legislative Appropriations Requests; report on Year 2000 compliance; consideration of amendments to 16 TAC sec.401.369; consideration of 16 TAC sec.401.229; consideration of and possible action regarding Bingo Advisory Committee, including recommendation of an abolition date by Bingo Advisory Committee and possible action, including proposal of an amendment to administrative rule 16 TAC sec.402.567; consideration of Bingo Advisory Committee nominations; consideration of appointment, employment and duties of Charitable Bingo Operations; report of scope of use of automated bingo services; consideration of amendment(s) to Chapter 2, Personnel Policy Manual; report by Division Directors on Divisions' resources; Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session to further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; consideration of orders in contested cases; consideration of Motions for Rehearing; report Executive Director, report by the Acting Charitable Bingo Operations Director; and, adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Bernal-Guerrero at 512/344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Bernal Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, 512/344-5113. Filed: July 3, 1998, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9810598 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Thursday, July 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: Implementation of the Asset Management Policy 3. Status of Major Construction Projects 4. Update on Workers Compensation and Risk Management 5. Update on the Agency's Work on the Year 2000 Issue 6. Consideration of Approval of FY 1998 Operating Budget Adjustments 7. Consideration of Approval of the Operating Budget and the Operating Plan for FY 1999 8. Consideration of Approval of the FY 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriations Request 9. Consideration of Acceptance of Donations in Excess $500 as listed on the attached agenda 10. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the Summary of Lease Terms for Community Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation 11. Action/discussion of the following items is conditioned upon actions of the Special Board of Review Consideration of Items Pertaining to Triangle Square: A. Modification of the Development Plan; B. Amendment to Lease Terms; C. Approval of a Sublease; D. Declaration of Surplus Property; E. Possible Executive Session Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to Discuss Possible Contemplated Litigation and Attorney Advice Concerning the Triangle Project. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, 512/206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/206-4506. Filed: July 1, 1998, 5:03 p.m. TRD-9810472 Thursday, July 9, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Audit Activity Update 3. FY 1997 Community Center Financial Ratios If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, 512/206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/206-4506. Filed: July 1, 1998, 5:02 p.m. TRD-9810469 Thursday, July 9, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on the Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology 3. Update on the NorthSTAR Project 4. Review and Recommendation of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for Institutions for Mental Diseases Effective May 1, 1998-April 30, 1999 If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, 512/206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/206-4506. Filed: July 1, 1998, 5:02 p.m. TRD-9810470 Thursday, July 9, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Legislative Update 3. Briefing on the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 4. Update on the Implementation of the Recommendations Contained in the Ad Hoc Committee on Mental Retardation and Managed Care Final Report 5. Consideration of Approval of the Approval of the Appointment of New Members to the following Advisory Committees: TXMHMR Inpatient Mental Health Services Committee; Citizens Planning Advisory Committee; TDMHMR Ethics committee on Clinical Care and Treatment 6. Consideration of Approval of the Agency Long Range Strategic Plan for Information Resources 7. Consideration of Acceptance of the HB 1734 Committee Report for Transmittal to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and the Public Health Committee of the House of Representatives Additional items to be considered per attached agenda. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, 512/206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/206-4506. Filed: July 1, 1998, 5:02 p.m. TRD-9810471 Friday, July 10, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order; roll call; II. citizens comments; III. approval of the minutes of the June 12, 1998 meeting. IV. issues to be considered. 1. Chairman's report: update on the commissioner selection process; announcement of appointments to advisory committees: TDMHMR Ethics Committee on Clinical Care and Treatment; TXMHMR Inpatient Mental Health Service Committee; Citizen Planning Advisory Committee. 2. Commissioner's Report: Medical Director's Report; Sunset Review of TDMHMR Rules Items 3-18 Action on Committee Reports per attached agenda 19. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to Discuss Potential and Pending Litigation including possible contemplated litigation and Attorney advice concerning the Triangle Project. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, 512/206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/206-4506. Filed: July 1, 1998, 5:03 p.m. TRD-9810473 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 8:30, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (respectively.) Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approval the following matters on the attached agenda: executive sessions; hearing request; district matters; superfunds; air enforcement agreed orders; municipal waste discharge enforcement agreed orders; public water supply enforcement agreed orders; agricultural enforcement agreed order; petroleum storage tank enforcement agreed order; contract; municipal solid waste enforcement agreed orders; rules; executive session; modify, affirm, or set aside and emergency order; the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item the commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 agenda starts 8:45 a.m. until 9:25) The commission will consider approving the following matters on its 1:00 p.m. agenda; administrative law judge's proposal for decision and order; motion for rehearing. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. agenda starts at 12:30 until 1:00 p.m.). Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: July 6, 1998, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9810668 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matter on the attached addendum to the agenda: Superfund Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: July 7, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9810715 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: July 8, 1998, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9810786 Thursday, July 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1222; TNRCC Docket No. 97-0691-PST-E; Permian Petroleum Company; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed March 27, 1998, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Permian Petroleum Company for violation of 30 Texas Administrative Code, Sections 334.7(a)(1), 334.22(a), 334.6(b)(2), 334.401, 334.414, 334.55(a)(4), 334.55(b)(4), 334.55(e)(1) in Andrews County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239-6363. Filed: July 1, 1998, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9810465 Thursday, August 4, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Sheraton Tyler, 5701 South Broadway Tyler AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by United Disposal Service to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for Proposed Registration No. MSW40146 to construct and operate a Type V. municipal solid waste transfer station. The proposed site contains about 11.528 acres of land and, if approved, will receive 75 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The proposed facility will be located outside the city limits of Tyler on the north side of the City inside Loop 323 and County Road 35. Contact: Annie Tyrone P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1/800/687-4040. Filed: July 2, 1998, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9810478 Monday, August 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1223; TNRCC Docket No. 97-0583-AGR-E; Derrel Hungerford; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed April 3, 1998, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Derrel Hungerford for violation of Texas Water Code, Sections 26.121 and 30 TAC Sections 321. and 321.35 in Comanche County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239-6363. Filed: July 1, 1998, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9810466 Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, 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 minutes of the June 29, 1998, meeting; formalize committee appointments; review, discussion, and possible action on board seal, administrative forms, mission and vision statements; review and discussion of consumer/public information materials for presentations by the board; proposed rule review relating to the regulation of orthotics and prosthetics (22 TAC, Chapter 821); 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: July 3, 1998, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9810554 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Monday, July 13, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Board AGENDA: Texas Board will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on any of the following items. 1) roll call-8:30 a.m. 2) recognize staff and visitors 3) public comment 4) May 11, 1998, board meeting minutes 5) hardship cases 6) committee reports/personnel committee: establish procedures for any action needed to hire a new administrator including committee assignments, meeting times, etc., regarding considering redeveloping the criteria necessary to obtain a journeyman's plumbing license and a plumbing inspector's license and addressing the shortfall of certified qualified plumbers in the industry. 8. make up of committees and subcommittee assignments 9) Attorney General's Report: complaint procedures, designate temporary management contact in addition to Mr. Kissling. 10) discussion and possible action of the letter from the City of Pasadena regarding City Plumbing Inspector 11) discussion and possible action on the letter from the City of Irving regarding compliance with TNRCC regulations. 12) Examinations translated in a language other than English. 13) Executive Session to deliberate the appointment, pursuant to Section 551.074(a)(1). 14) Report on "Duplication of Services, Occupational Licensing" 15) Letter from the Attorney General's Office regarding legal representation at Committee meetings. 16) approval of TSBPE Strategic Plan 17) field/citation report the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners may go into executive session on any agenda item if authorized by the Open Meeting Act, Government Code, Chapter 551. Contact: Stephenie A. Spiars, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 512/458-2145 Ext. 222. Filed: July 2, 1998, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9810536 Monday, July 13, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: 9.(4) Training Contact: Stephenie A. Spiars, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 512/458-2145 Ext. 222. Filed: July 2, 1998, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9810544 State Preservation Board Monday, July 13, 1998, 8:45 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Board AGENDA: 1.0 call to order 2.0 approval of minutes 2.1 approval of minutes from December 1, 1997 3.0 old or unfinished -- none 4.0 new business 4.1 approve Texas State History Museum schematic design 4.2 grant executive director authority to negotiate and execute large format theater system contract 4.3 grant executive director authority to negotiate and execute museum site excavation contract 4.4 approve solicitation of request for proposal for construction management and grant executive director authority to negotiate and execute contract 4.5 approve proposed amendments to 13 TAC sec.111.26, Use of Gift Shop Funds 4.6 approve 13 TAC sec.111.31, Display of Flags 4.7 Final acceptance of Pioneer Woman Monument 4.8 approve capitol collections acquisitions 4.9 report on contracts 4.10 report on building change requests 4.11 report on capitol fund Contact: Rick Crawford, 201 East 14th Street, (Sam Houston Building), Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5495. Filed: July 3, 1998, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9810601 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Wednesday, July 29, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Suite 2-400A Austin Disciplinary Review Panel #1 AGENDA: The Board will meet to discuss, consider and vote on recommendations for disposition of various complaints. The Panel will also go into Executive Session to take confidential interviews concerning pending complaints pursuant to sec.551.084, Texas Government Code, VTCS, 1996, as well as Executive Session to seek legal advice pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, VTCS, 1996. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-7700. Filed: July 8, 1998, 10:37 a.m. TRD-9810781 Texas Department of Public Safety Thursday, July 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m. DPS Headquarters, Building A, Commission Conference Room 5805 North Lamar Austin Commission AGENDA: Approval of minutes Public Comment Internal Audit Report 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 meet with attorneys to seek legal advice regarding pending and contemplated litigation, employment law, and personnel matters pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.071; executive session to receive information from employees pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.075 Open session to consider status of the purchase of real property and possible action Executive session to consider status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.072 Discharge appeal hearing of DPS employee Gloria Almanza Perez Discharge appeal hearing of DPS employee Joe L. Salinas Action in discharge appeal hearing of DPS employee Esteban Ortiz Action in discharge appeal hearing of DPS employee Jeff House Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Dorothy Wright at 512/453-3929 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/424-2000, Ext. 3700. Filed: July 6, 1998, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9810569 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, July 16, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 18515, compliance proceeding for implementation of the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7007. Filed: July 6, 1998, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9810652 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: In addition to previously submitted open meeting agenda please add the following items for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Docket No 16705, Application of Entergy Gulf States, Inc., for Approval of its Transition to Competition Plan and the Tariffs Implementing the Plan, and for the Authority to Reconcile Fuel Costs, to set revised fuel factors, and to recover an surcharge for under-recovered fuel costs; and Docket No. 18290, Gulf State Utilities Company Remand to Actual Texas Paid Issues. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7007. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9810731 Friday, July 17, 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 Nos. 16705, Application of Entergy Gulf State Inc. for Approval of its Transition to Competition Plan and the Tariffs Implementing the Plan, and for the Authority to Reconcile fuel Costs, to Set Revised Fuel Factors, and to Recover an Surcharge for Under-Recovered Fuel Costs; Docket Number 17899, Remand of Docket No 7195, Application of GSU for Authority to Change Rates; and Docket Number 18290, Gulf States Utilities Company Remand of Actual Taxes Paid Issues. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7007. Filed: July 6, 1998, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9810653 Thursday, July 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an open meeting/workshop for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 18703, review of transmission access rules, Public Substantive Rule 23.67 and 23.70. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7007. Filed: July 6, 1998, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9810656 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Ave, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463-7033. Filed: July 3, 1998, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9810597 Texas Real Estate Research Center Thursday, July 16, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 1000 Ballpark Way Austin Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Open Remarks 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Current Budget Report 4. Review and approval of 1998-1999 Recommended Budget 5. Date of Next Meeting 6. Update on Endowment Campaign 7. Video on Paragraph 701 8. Other Business 9. Adjourn Contact: R. Malcolm Richards, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-2115, 409/845-9691. Filed: July 6, 1998, 1:53 p.m. TRD-9810646 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Monday, July 27, 1998, 10:00 Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room No. 4501 Austin Comprehensive Rehabilitation Service (CRS) Advisory Committee AGENDA: 10:00 a.m. call to order I. Introductions II. Approval of Minutes III. Public Comments IV. Discussion of CRS Policy V. Other discussion Items 5:00 p.m. Adjourn 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 Mel Fajkus at 512/424-4133. Contact: Mel Fajkus, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424- 4133. Filed: July 6, 1998, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9810659 Rural Community Health System Friday-Saturday, July 17-18, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. (respectively.) 4350 Ridgemont Drive Abilene Full Board AGENDA: The Board will hold a facilitated strategy session to develop a long range operational plan and budget as well as other technical development plans needed by the System. The Board will hear a presentation by Dr. Bruce Admundson on the Washington State community health plan at 6:00 p.m. or July 17. The board reserves the right to hold an executive meeting as needed and as defined in SB1246 and the Texas Open Meetings act. Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0119. Filed: July 6, 1998, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9810639 Center for Rural Health Initiatives Friday, July 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Southwest Tower Building, 211 East 7th Street, 7th Floor Conference Room Austin Executive Committee REVISED AGENDA: I. call to order II. welcome and introductions III. discuss Sunset Committee report IV. executive session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the executive director(s). V. action in open session on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the current executive director. VI. action in open session on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of an interim executive director. V. adjournment Contact: Susan Morgan, 211 East 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/479-8891. Filed: July 2, 1998, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9810542 Friday, July 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Southwest Tower Building, 211 East 7th Street, 7th Floor Conference Room Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. call to order II. welcome and introductions III. discuss Sunset Committee report IV. executive session to discuss personnel V. adjournment Contact: Susan Morgan, 211 East 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/479-8891. Filed: July 2, 1998, 12:24 p.m. TRD-9810507 State Securities Board Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin Administrative Hearing AGENDA: A hearing will be held in SOAH Docket No. 312-98-1293 before an Administrative Law Judge for the purpose of determining whether the dealer registration of Duke & Co., Inc. should be revoked. Contact: David Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-8392. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9810739 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 311 North 5th Street, Hearings Room Austin AGENDA: Minutes from May 20, 1998, Board Meeting; District Director Appointments; Expenditure Report for 10-minutes period ending June 30, 1998; fiscal year 1999 operating budget; allocation of fiscal year 1999 technical assistance grant funds; allocation of fiscal year 1999 conservation assistance grant funds; 2000- 2001 legislative appropriation request; travel report; board member travel; district capacity building; 1998 annual state meeting and soil and water conservation district directors; future state meeting sites; conservation award program; open records request; director training report; public information/education report; NACD South Central Region meeting; South Padre Island, Texas; Reports from agencies and guests; Senate Bill 503 status report; establishment of fiscal year 1999 SB 503 priority watersheds; allocation of fiscal year 1998 SB 503 Cost Share Funds; allocation of fiscal year 1999 SB Cost Share Funds; amendment to the approved costshare practice list; section 319 status report for fiscal year 1998 and 1999; TMDL update; unified watershed assessment; human resources staffing update; re-adoption plan for agency rules; coastal management program-Coastal Coordination Council, Coastal nonpoint source management program; source water protection activities; next regular state board meeting-September 16, 1998; North Concho River Brush Control Study; State Drought Response Committee. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, 254/773-2250 or TEX-AN 820-1250. Filed: July 2, 1998, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9810534 Stephen F. Austin State University Monday, July 13, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Finance Committee AGENDA: I. Classified Employee Pay Plan Policy II. Resolution Authorizing Sale of Revenue Bonds III. Perkins Loan-Servicing Contract IV. Credit Card Merchant Services V. University Insurance Program VI. Construction Bids-Miller Science Building Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, 409/468-2201. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9810734 Monday, July 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Open Session-Committee of the Whole II. Executive Session A. Review of Pending Litigation (551.071) 1. Ginn v. SFA, et al 2. Weber v. NAH, Inc., et al 3. Trahan v. SFA 4. Fowler v. SFA 5. Dudley v. SFA 6. Hoover, et al v. Morales, et al B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees (551.074/551.075) 1. Basketball Coaches C. Real Estate III. Open Discussion of Tuesday Board items (Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects.) Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, 409/468-2201. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9810736 Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Report on Pending Litigation 1. Pending lawsuits B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees 1. Basketball Coaches C. Real Estate (Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session) II. Approval of April 21, 1998 minutes III. Personnel A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1998-1999 B. Changes in Status C. Retirements D. Voluntary Modification of Employment E. Holiday Schedule for 1998-1999 VI. Academic and Student Affairs A. Underenrolled Class Report B. Last Class Day Report C. Incident Fees D. Proposal to Change Name of Counseling and Special Education Program Department to Human Services Department E. New Mission Statement V. Financial Affairs A. Network Upgrade and Expansion B. Replacement of Central Academic Computer C. University Mini-Bus D. Perkins Loan Services Contract E. Credit Card Merchant Services F. University Insurance Coverage G. Approval of the 1998-1999 HEAF Allocation H. Budget Changes Less Than $50.000 I. Resolution Authorizing Sale of Board of Regents of SFASU Revenue Financing System Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 VI. Buildings and Grounds A. Renovation of Miller Science Building B. Renovation of Central Stores C. Naming of the SFA Aboretum D. Naming of the Music Concert Hall E. Naming of the SFA Wellnes Center VII. University Policies and Procedures A. Updated Policies VIII. Report A. Chair, Faculty Senate B. President, Student Government Association President (Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects.) Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, 409/468-2201. Filed: July 7, 1998, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9810735 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, July 14, 1998, Noon 1000 Red River, Room 420E Austin Medical Board AGENDA: Discussion of 1) the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement and 2) the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination report. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer 512/397-6400 or T.D.D 512/397-6444 or 800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698,512/397-6400. Filed: July 3, 1998, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9810602 Texas Association of Counties Thursday, July 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Insurance Trust Fund AGENDA: Approval of April 23, 1998, minutes Finance Report -- Mr. Terry Wyatt Annual Audit Report -- Ernst and Young Investment Report -- Mr. Ron Schultz/Mr. Paul Williams Program Administration Report Status of other TAC Managed Funds -- Mr. Jim Jean Update on Your 2000 Program -- Mr. Jim Jean Personnel Requirements -- Mr. Jim Jean Marketing GH Program/Healthcare Markets -- Mr. Bill Norwood Discussion on Merging the Two Health Funds -- Mr. Bill Norwood Update -- Vision Care Program -- Ms. Lauren Henry Ancillary Products Development -- Long Term Care, Short Term Medical, Individual Medical -- Ms. Lauren Henry Database Update including Renewal Process -- Ms. Kristi Lopez Retiree Programs including Long Term Care -- Mr. Kristi Lopez Healthwide, Wellness and Disease Management Programs Ms. Jennifer Hoff BlueCross and Blueshield of Texas Report -- Mr. Bob English Annual Trust Rerate -- Mr. Bill Norwood Annual Member Rerate and Pricing Allocation Options -- Mr. David Wilkes/Mr.Bill Norwood Adjourn Contact: James W. Jean, 1204 San Antonio, Austin, Texas 78701, 412/478-8753. Filed: July 1, 1998, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9810446 Texas Department of Transportation Monday, August 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 200 East Riverside Drive, Room 101 Austin Household Goods Carrier Advisory Committee AGENDA: Convene, Review and approval of minutes from July 13, 1998, meeting, Discussion and recommendations for modernizing and streamline department rules adopted under Transportation code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House Bill 11418, 75th Legislature, 1997, Agenda and date of next meeting. Adjourn. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-8630. Filed: July 3, 1998, 10:16 a.m. TRD-9810563 Trinity Higher Educational Facilities Corporation Wednesday, July 8, 1998, 12:30 p.m. 2612 Washington Avenue Waco Board of Directors AGENDA: Contact: Murray Watson, Jr. 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, 254/753- 0913. Filed: July 1, 1998, 12:06 p.m. TRD-9810441 University of Houston System Monday, July 13, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 3100 Cullen Boulevard, UH Athletic/Alumni Facility, Melcher Board Room Houston Board of Regents Executive Committee (Conference Call Meeting) AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. contract for consolidated food services program, including management agreement for Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and restaurant management-UH System 3. Adjourn Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732. Filed: July 7, 1998, 11:48 TRD-9810711 University of Texas System Tuesday, July 7, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 201 West 7th Street, 9th Floor, Ashbel, Smith Hall, Regents' Conference Room Austin Board of Regents' Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: The Committee will meet in open session to consider major institutional goals and objectives, review of agenda items for July Coordinating Board and August Board of Regents' meetings, and reorganization of the Office of Academic Affairs. Contact: Francie A. Frederick, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701- 2981, 512/499-4402. Filed: July 1, 1998, 12:09 p.m. TRD-9810443 Texas Veterans Commission Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 6th Floor, 10th and Colorado Street Austin Special Meeting AGENDA: Special meeting to receive a presentation by Komatsu Architecture and consider for approval Komatsu's proposal to conduct a State Veterans Cemetery Study. The Commission will also discuss the impending retirement of the Executive Director of the Texas Veterans Commission and take any necessary action to proceed with the process of selecting a successor. The Commission will take action on the above stated matters as it deem appropriate. Contact: Douglas K. Brown, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-5538. Filed: July 6, 1998, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9810651 Texas Water Development Board Tuesday-Wednesday, July 14-15, 1998, 3:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. (respectively) Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Austin Board AGENDA: Consider elements of the Board's legislative appropriations request, policy issues related to the overall mission of the Board, and other current statewide water-related issues. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7847. Filed: July 6, 1998, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9810642 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of June 17, 1998. 2. Consider approving a $2,532,617 grant/loan to Windmill Water Supply Corporation (Uvalde County) for design and construction of improvements to the water system from the Economically Distressed Area Program. 3. Briefing and discussion on status of Lower Valley Water District project. 4. Briefing and discussion on the capacity of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for fiscal year 1999. 5. Briefing and discussion on activities of the Border Project Management Division including present and future EDAP projects. 6. May consider items on the agenda of the July 16, 1998, Board or TWRFA meeting. * Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7847. Filed: July 7, 1998, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9810702 Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Office, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200 Austin Board of Director AGENDA: I. Call to order-reminder of the anti-trust statement II. Commercial rate filing III. Adjourn Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 7874, 512/444-9612. Filed: July 1, 1998, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9810454 Texas Youth Commission Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 5:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, TYC Executive Conference Room Austin Board Audit Committee AGENDA: Approval of modifications to Internal Audit FY 98 Workplan (Action) Presentation of plans for Annual Risk Assessment (Information) Status of Projects (Information) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6004. Filed: July 7, 1998, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9810703 Wednesday, July 15, 1998, 5:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, TYC Human Resources Conference Room Austin Board Audit Committee AGENDA: Approval of minutes of May 20, 1998 Meeting (Action) Presentation of FY 99 Operating Budget (Information) Motion for Approval of FY 99 Operating Budget and Associated Transfers (Action) Presentation of Legislative Appropriations Request for FY 2000-2001 (Information) Motion for Approval of Legislative Appropriations Request for FY 2000-2001 Biennium (Action) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6004. Filed: July 7, 1998, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9810704 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 8:15 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, TYC Executive Conference Room Austin Board Construction Committee AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of May 20, 1998 Meeting (Action) FY 96-97 Construction Program Update (Information) FY 98-99 Construction Program Update (Information) Approval of Marlin Orientation and Assessment Unit Conversion Project (Action) Approval of Contract between the Texas Youth Commission and the City of Gainesville for the Gainesville Water Tower System (Action) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6004. Filed: July 7, 1998, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9810706 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 8:15 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, TYC Executive Conference Room Austin Board Construction Committee AGENDA: Approval of Minutes May 21, 1998 Board Meeting (Action) Approval of Easement to City of Mart, Texas -- Water Tower (Action) Approval of Contract between TYC and City of Gainesville for Gainesville Water Tower System (Action) Approval of Capital Construction Budge and Related Transfers to Fund Marlin Orientation and Assessment Unit Conversion Project (Action) Approval of FY 99 Operating Budge and Associated Transfer (Action) Approval of Legislative Appropriations Request for 2000-2001 Biennium (Action) Approval of Conveyance of Portion of Parrie Haynes to Bell County for Construction of Bridge (Action) Approval of Expenditure of Funds to Retain Surveyor to Survey Wende Property (Action) Approval of FY 1999 Trust Fund Budgets (Action) Approval of Trust Fund Investment Strategy (Action) Approval of Modifications to Internal Audit FY 98 Workplan (Action) Presentation of Plans for Annual Risk Assessment (Information) Review of Alleged Mistreatment Investigations (Information) Statistical Summary (Information) Report of Contract Monitoring Process (Information) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6004. Filed: July 7, 1998, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9810705 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Public Hearing Rooms 1420 and 1430 Austin TJPC/TYC Joint Board Committee AGENDA: Approval of the minutes of the January 16, 1997 Joint Board Meeting (Action) Selection of New TJPC Joint Board Co-Chair (Action) Introduce of New Joint Board Subcommittee Member (Information) History of Joint Board Subcommittee (Information) Status of TJPC Construction Bond Projects (Information) Status of TYC Expansion (Information) Commitment Rates/Juvenile Crime Statistics and Arrest Rates/Referrals (Information) TJPC/TYC Joint Strategic Plan Staff Assignments (Action) Date of Next Meeting (Action) Contact: Patricia Hayes, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6706. Filed: July 7, 1998, 4:58 p.m. TRD-9810694 Regional Meetings Meetings filed July 1, 1998 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, Budget Committee met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, July 6, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139. TRD-9810453. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, July 6, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139. TRD-9810452. Atascosa County Appraisal District, met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, July 10, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139. TRD-9810450. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, July 14, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139. TRD-9810451. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, July 7, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9810464. Bell-Milam-Falls WSC, Board met at FM 485, West-Corporation Office, Cameron, July 9, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, 254/697-4016. TRD-9810467. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee met at 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, July 8, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, 915/944-9666. TRD-9810463. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, July 7, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Haile, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672- 8345. TRD-9810445. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors met at 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, July 9, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/965- 0871. TRD-9810449. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, July 9, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, 409/532-3098. TRD- 9810447. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, July 8, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, 915/676-9381, Ext. 24 or fax 915/676-7877. TRD-9810460. Meetings filed July 2, 1998 Aqua Board of Directors, Board of Directors met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, July 6, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3943. TRD-9810506. Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Human Resources Board Committee, met at 1700 South Lamar, Building One, Suite 102A, Austin, July 8, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-4031. TRD-9810508. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, July 9, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/305-3536. TRD-9810481. Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 202 South Highway 6, Meridian, July 9, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, 817/435- 2304. TRD-9810535. Brazos Educational Assistance, Inc., Board of Directors met at 2612 Washington Avenue, Waco, July 8, 1998, at 10:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, 817/753-0913. TRD-9810546. Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee, Board of Directors met at Possum Kingdom Lake, Supervisor's Office, 301 Observation Point Road, Possum Kingdom, July 9, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, 254/776-1441. TRD-9810505. Brazos Valley Council of Governments met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, July 8, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, 409/775-4244. TRD-9810539. Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee met at 2520 IH-35 South, Suite, #100, Austin, July 8, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Voights, 2512 South IH-35, Suite #200, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/443- 7653. TRD-9810477. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, July 8, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, 915/625-2133. TRD-9810541. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Solid Waste Grant Scoring Management, met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, July 8, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, 915/944-9666. TRD-9810516. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board met at 1621 University, San Angelo, July 9, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Hayden Woodward, P.O. Box 87, Junction, Texas 76849, 915/446-2526 or fax 915/446-3964. TRD- 9810547. Coryell County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 107 North 7th Street, Gatesville, July 6, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76528, 254/865-6593. TRD- 9810504. Texas Court Reporters Certification Board met at 1414 Colorado Street, Room 202, Texas Law Center, Austin, July 11, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Peg Liedtke, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1747. TRD-9810509. Gray County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, July 9-10, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, 806/665-0791. TRD-9810485. Hale County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at the Hale County Appraisal District, 303 West 8th, Plainview, July 8, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West 8th, Plainview, Texas 79072, 806/293-4226. TRD-9810476. Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board met at 2800 North Loop West, Houston, July 10, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, 713/957-5222. TRD-9810482. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, July 6, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9810475. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board and Advisors met at 111 East Main, Brady, July 9, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, 915/597-2785. TRD-9810513. Hunt County Appraisal District, Regular Meeting, Board of Directors met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, July 9, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, 903/454-3510. TRD- 9810479. Jones County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, July 14, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, 915/823-2422. TRD-9810515. Jones County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, July 16, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, 915/823-2422. TRD-9810512. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Executive Committee of the Board of Directors met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, July 7, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726, 409/892- 4011. TRD-9810511. Manville Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board met at 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, July 9, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, P.O. Box 248, Coupland, Texas 78615, 512/272-4044. TRD-9810486. Texas Municipal Power Agency, Audit and Budget Committee met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station, Administration Building, 2 1/2 miles North of Carlos FM 244, Grimes, July 9, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, 409/873-1131. TRD-9810483. Texas Municipal Power Agency, Board of Directors met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station, Administration Building, 2 1/2 miles North of Carlos FM 244, Grimes, July 9, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, 409/873-1131. TRD-9810484. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, General Membership Committee met at the Galaxy Center, #2, North, Suite 200, 4309 Jackson Highway, Wichita Falls, July 16, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, 76307-5144, 940/322-5281 or fax 940/322-6743. TRD- 9810540. Meetings filed July 3, 1998 Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, 512/798-4396. TRD-9810577. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number 3, Board of Director Public Meeting met at the District Office, 201 West 3rd Street, White Deer, July 8, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from C. W. Williams, P.O. Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, 806/883-2501. TRD-9810585. San Antonio River Authority, Executive Committee of the South Central Texas Regional Water Planning Group met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, July 9, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeifffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78723-0027, 210/227-1373. TRD- 9810562. San Antonio River Authority, South Central Texas Regional Water Planning Group met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, July 9, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeifffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78723-0027, 210/227-1373. TRD-9810561. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, July 15, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeifffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78723-0027, 210/227- 1373. TRD-9810560. Swisher County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, July 7, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, Texas 79088, 806/995-4118. TRD- 9810568. Taylor County Central Appraisal District met at 1543 South Treadaway, Abilene, July 8-10, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79064, 915/676-9381, Ext. 24. TRD-9810580. Wise County Appraisal District, Wise County Appraisal Review Board met at 206 South State, Decatur, July 16, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State, Decatur, Texas 76234, 940/627-3081. TRD- 9810555. Meetings filed July 6, 1998 Bandera County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at the Bandera County Appraisal District, 1206 Main Street, Bandera, July 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.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-9810640. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Director- Executive Session met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, July 9, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9810604. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Director-Called Session/Public Hearing met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, July 9, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9810603. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee met at FM 2410 9/10 of mile past Simmons Road, Intersection, Belton, July 9, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9810657. Central Texas Council of Governments, K-TUTS Transportation Planning Policy Board met at 302 East Central, Belton, July 14, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Reed, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, 254/939-0885, Ext. 203. TRD-9810665. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Director met at the Office of Cypress Springs, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, July 14, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, 903/860-3400. TRD-9810615. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Director and Grants Application Review Committee will meet at 1002 Milam Street, Hemphill High School, Hemphill, July 23, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-5704. TRD-9810632. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, July 14, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 512/275-5753. TRD-9810606. Erath County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, July 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lisa Chick, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, 254/965-5434. TRD-9810641. Hall County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 721 Robertson Street, Memphis, July 9, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Anita Phillips, 721 Robertson Street, Memphis, Texas 806/259-2393. TRD-9810664. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, July 13-15, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Hembree, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, 903/675-9296. TRD-9810648. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, July 17, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Hembree, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, 903/675-9296. TRD-9810649. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at Highway 190, Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Kempner, July 9, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, 512/932- 3701. TRD-9810608. Leon County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal District Board met at the District Office, 114 North Commerce-NW Corner Highway 7 and 75, Centerville, July 9, 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-9810607. Pecos Higher Education Authority, Inc., Board of Directors met at 2612 Washington Avenue, Waco, July 8,1 998, at 11:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, 817/753- 0913. TRD-9810638. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, July 7, 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-9810633. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, July 9, 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-9810634. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee met at 233 North Pecos, (Vista Verde) 4th Floor, Conference Room, Bexar County Public Works, San Antonio, July 10, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet A. Kennison, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78204, 210/227-8651. TRD-9810630. Sulphur-Cypress Soil and Water Conservation District #419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, July 9, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, 903/572-5411, Ext. 202. TRD-9810605. Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation, One Call Board of Texas met at 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E2.206, Austin, July 10, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald M. Ward, P.O. Box 6844562, Austin, Texas 78768-4562, 512/477-2255. TRD-9810669. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, July 14, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, Tyler, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD- 9810635. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, July 15, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, Tyler, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD- 9810610. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, July 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, Tyler, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD- 9810611. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, July 17, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, Tyler, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD- 9810636. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, Tyler, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD- 9810612. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, July 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, Tyler, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD- 9810613. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, July 22, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, Tyler, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD- 9810614. Meetings filed July 7, 1998 Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 202 South Highway 6, Meridian, July 14, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, 81/435- 2304. TRD-9810697. Canyon Regional Water Authority, Regular Board met in a revised agenda at the Guadalupe Fire training Facility, 320 Fire Field Road, New Braunfels, July 13, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paul Taggart, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, 830/609-0543. TRD-9810741. Carson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, July 10, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, P.O. Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, 806/537-3569. TRD-9810690. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, July 14, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, 254/965-5434. TRD-9810691. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, July 10, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-5872. TRD-9810719. Gulf Bend Center, Board Personnel and Finance Committee met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, July 16, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/582-2306. TRD- 9810750. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, July 14, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Hembree, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, 903/675-9296. TRD- 9810721. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, July 14, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Hembree, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, 903/675-9296. TRD- 9810720. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, July 14, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/762- 0181. TRD-9810743. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 109 North Main, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, July 16, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, 817/558- 8100. TRD-9810716. Kendall Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, 830/249-8012 or fax 830/249- 3975. TRD-9810744. Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group, Region P met at 7059 State Highway, 111 East Edna, July 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Emmett Gloyna, 7059 State Highway 111 East, Edna, Texas 512/782-5529. TRD-9810701. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, July 13, 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-9810722. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, July 13, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 East Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, 915/445-2037. TRD-9810710. Region G, Regional Water Planning Group 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, July 23, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, 254/776-1441. TRD-9810732. Swisher County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, July 10, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, Texas 79088, 806/995-4118. TRD- 9810740. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Finance and Investment Committee met at 1821 Rutherford Lane, Austin, July 10, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719-6521. TRD-9810713. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Budget and Audit Committee met at 1821 Rutherford Lane, Austin, July 10, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719-6521. TRD-9810714. Tri County Special Utility District, Board of Directors met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, July 13, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, 254/803-3553. TRD-9810718. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met and will meet at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, July 13-17, 1998, at 8:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Los McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783- 0518, 903/763-4891. TRD-9810689. Meetings filed July 8, 1998 Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 202 South Highway 6, Meridian, July 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, 817/435- 2304. TRD-9810790. Brown County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, July 13, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, 915/643-5676. TRD-9810763. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors Budget Hearing met at 400 Spring County Courtroom, 1st Floor, Columbus, July 14, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, 409/732-8222. TRD-9810767. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 400 Spring County Courtroom, 1st Floor, Columbus, July 14, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, 409/732-8222. TRD-9810768. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, July 15, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, 214/631-0520. TRD-9810772. East Texas Council Governments, Workforce Center Committee of the Workforce Development Board met at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, July 14, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9810789. Region VII Education Service Center, Board of Directors will meet 440 Highway 79 South, Henderson, July 23, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-3071. TRD- 9810773. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee, met at GBRA Office, 933 East Court Street, Seguin, July 14, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, 830/379-5822. TRD-9810765. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors met at Seguin Independent School District, Board Room, 1221 East Kingsbury, Seguin, July 15, 1998, at 10:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, 830/379-5822. TRD-9810766. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at Seguin Independent School District, Board Room, 1221 East Kingsbury, Seguin, July 15, 1998, at 10:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, 830/379-5822. TRD-9810770. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board met in a revised agenda at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, July 14, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/762-0181. TRD-9810788. Scurry County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, July 15, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, 915/573-8549. TRD- 9810782. Scurry County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, July 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, 915/573-8549. TRD- 9810787. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Resources Development Committee met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, July 15, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, 817/467- 4343. TRD-9810754. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1711 Latch Road, Gilmer, July 13, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, 903/843-3041. TRD-9810757.