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, September 2, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 
111 Congress Avenue Suite 1100
Austin
Ad Hoc Advisory Committee

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
Advise Board Chairman on committee nominations
Reason for emergency: This meeting is scheduled under sections 551.045 of the 
Open Meeting Action because conflicting schedules of the committee members 
require a meeting at this time for the committee's recommendations to be 
presented for evaluation before the Board meeting on September 17, 1998..
Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 
78701-3900, 512/305-7848.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 3:44 p.m. 
TRD-9813532

State Office of Administrative Hearings
Tuesday, September 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, 11th Floor
Austin
Utility Division

AGENDA:
A pre-hearing conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket 
Number 473-98-1460-Application of Texas Utilities Electric Company to amend a 
certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to construct a proposed 
transmission line within Collin County (PUC Docket No. 19291)
Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 
78701-1649, 512/936-0728.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 3:15 p.m.
TRD-9813530

Texas Department on Aging
Tuesday, September 1,1 998, 10:00 a.m.
4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4429
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
A. Call to order; 
B. Discussion on possible action on Sunset Advisory Commission request/issues
C. Adjourn
Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 512/424-6840.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 11:58 a.m.
TRD-9813450

Texas Department of Agriculture
Tuesday-Wednesday, September 1-2, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (respectively.)
Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH-40 West
Amarillo
Texas Wheat Producers Board

AGENDA:
Call to order and opening remarks
Action: March 31, 1998, year end financial report; audit report; minutes of May 
meeting; 1998 year-to-date financial report.
Report: Crop and weather reports; 2nd quarter collection and refund report; 
report from Texas Department of Agriculture; Master Marketers program.
Report and Action: USW Board of Directors Meeting: NAWG Summer Leadership 
Conference, Recess until Wednesday September 2, 1998
Call meeting to order and opening remarks
Report: NAWG CEO interviews; Master Marketers Program Review; Latin American 
Buyers Conf; TAMU Ag Finance Summit; Ntl. Assn. of Farmer Elected Committee-Men: 
Speaker Pete Laney Appreciation Dinner; Cong. Charles Stenholm Appreciation 
Luncheon; 1998 Big Country Wheat Conf; Silver Haired Legislators Orientation; 
Other Board Report and New Business; Past Quarter and Future Activities Report. 
Action: Budget Amendment Requests-NAWG Non-Legislative Contract, Plot Drill fro 
Use in Variety Trails, Five State Area Promotion Study, Elevator Statements. 
Discussion: Biennial Election
Discussion and Action: Setting Date and Time for next meeting. Adjourn.
Contact: Rodney Mosier, 2201 Civic Center, Amarillo, Texas 79109-1853, 806/352-
2191.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 11:32 a.m.
TRD-9813445

Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
Thursday, September 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Room 240, Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, 909 West 45th Street
Austin

AGENDA:
The council will meet to discuss and possible act on: approval of the minutes of 
the last meeting update on member terms; office information and referrals; 
Department of Human Services pilot project; Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug 
Abuse Memorandum of Understanding; Governor's Conference on Aging; continuing 
strategic planning from previous meeting; complete strategic planning; 
establishing a legislative subcommittee; legislative communications; report on 
potential grant opportunities; consideration and possible future conferences 
addressing Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders; and other business not 
requiring action. 
Contact: Anne Williamson, 1100 East 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-
7324.
Filed: August 21, 1998, 2:05 p.m.
TRD-9813370

Texas Commission on the Arts
Wednesday, September 10,1 998, 10:30 a.m.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, Water Garden Room, 1900 North
Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi
Commission Meeting

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Roll call
III. Public hearing
IV. Items for Commission Consent: A. Approval of minutes for May 28, 1998 
Meeting; B. Installation of Officers; C. Reaffirm FY 99 Grants; D. State Arts 
Plan Revision; E. Financial Report; F. Panel Nominations Report; G. Other 
Business; 1. Mid-America Arts Alliance Report
V. Items for Information Only: A. TCAnet Report; 1. Grants Management System; 2. 
Statewide Calendar of Events; B. Marketing Report; 1. Statewide Calendar of 
Events; 2. License Plate; A. USAA; b. Direct Mail; C. Arts Reach; 1. Revision of 
State Plan and Grant Application Procedures; 2. Appropriations; D. Philanthropy 
at the Crossroads Update; E. General Meeting Schedule; December 2nd and 3rd 1998 
Beaumont; 2. March 3rd and 4th 1999 Austin; 3. June 2nd and 3rd Austin; F. 
Commission, Committee and Staff Rosters; G. Other Business.
VI. Adjournment
Contact: Betsy Smith, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, 512/463-5535, 
Ext. 42327.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 2:14 p.m.
TRD-9813278

State Bar of Texas
Friday, August 28, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Sea Breeze Lodge, 118 Spy Glass Road, Treasure Island
Lake McQueeney
Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline

AGENDA:
Public Session: Call to order/introductions/approval minutes. 
Closed Session: Discuss appropriate action with respect to pending and potential 
litigation; pending evidentiary cases; special counsel assignments; review and 
discuss In Re: Hearing Before the District 4C Disciplinary Committee; and the 
performance of the General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel and staff.
Public Session: Discuss and authorize General Counsel to make, accept or reject 
offers or take other appropriate action with respect to matters discussed in 
closed session/Review, discuss and take appropriate action on: evaluation 
process of the General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel; Statistical and 
status reports on pending cases; the Commission's compliance with governing 
rules; reports concerning the state of the attorney disciplinary system and 
recommendations for refinement; budget, operations, and duties of the Commission 
and the General Counsel's Office; matters concerning district grievance 
committees; the Special Counsel Program and recruitment of volunteers/Discuss 
issues affecting attorney discipline and disability with State Bar leadership 
and others/Discuss future meetings/Discuss other matters as appropriately come 
before the Commission/Public comment/Adjourn.
Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1/800/204-2222.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 3:33 p.m. 
TRD-9813317

Texas Bond Review Board
Thursday, August 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Clements Building, Committee Room #5, 300 West 15th Street
Austin

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Consideration of issues-Midwestern State University Revenue Financing 
System, Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1998
III. Adjourn
Contact: Jose A. Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-1741.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 5:10 p.m.
TRD-9813219

Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council
Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 
8008 Cedar Springs, Houston Room, Main Terminal Building, Dallas Love Field
Dallas
Council

AGENDA:
Call to order, approval July 28, 1998 minutes
Discuss and take action: Council approval of amended grant funding for One 
Border Foundation for FY 1999; Revised 2000-201 Legislative Appropriations 
Request for include Sub-Strategies
Discuss and take possible action: Sunset Report Issues Draft
Set next board meeting date
Adjourn
Contact: Sara Winkler, 1884 State Highway 71 West, Cedar Creek, Texas 78612, 
512/303-5061.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 4:23 p.m.
TRD-9813538

Council of Competitive Government
Friday, September 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Capitol Extension Building, Room E.2.018, 1100 Congress Avenue
Austin
Council

AGENDA:
1. call to order; 2. approval of April 28, 1998 Policy Work Group minutes. 3. 
approval of the June 17, 1998 Policy Work Group minutes; 4. discussion of 
proposed amendments to the CCG rules under Title 1 TAC, Part XVI, Chapter 401, 
suggested by the Contract and Rules Work Group. 5. Discussion of proposed new 
and amended CCG rules under Title 1, TAC, Park XVI, Chapter 401, concerning CCG 
policies and procedures; 6. review of publicity and informational material of 
the CCG; 7. discussion of suggested changes to the monthly status report. 8. 
open discussion; 9./ set date and time of next work group meeting; 10. 
adjournment
Contact: Michelle Gee, Council on Competitive government, 512/463-3387.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
TRD-9813424

Office of the Court Administration
Friday, September 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Lieutenant Governor's Committee Room, Room 2E.20 State Capitol
Austin
Judicial Committee on Information Technology

AGENDA:
10:00 a.m. call meeting to order
1. Minutes from June 29, 1998 meeting
2. Approval of email/internet use policy for recommendation to courts
3. Legislative update
4. OCA update
5. Report on rural counties project: Professors Sandra Erdelez and Phillip Doty, 
University of Texas at Austin, Graduate School of Library and Information 
Science
6. Report on the Judicial Committee on Information Technology to the Supreme 
Court of Texas and the Texas Legislature 
7. Subcommittee Reports
8. Review of Statutory Duties
9. New business
10. Public comment
Contact: Gareth Knowles, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, 512/463-4904.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 9:05 a.m.
TRD-9813414

Texas Court Reporters Certification Board
Friday, August 28, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
205 West 14th Street, Suite 101, Tom Clark Building
Austin
Court Reporting School Curriculum Committee

AGENDA:
The Court Reporting School Curriculum Committee of the Texas Court Reporters 
Certification Board will meet to consider the following: call to order; 
discussion of chronology of Texas court reporting school curriculum approval 
process; discussion, consideration and possible action on checklist for program 
standards; discussion, consideration and possible action on approval status of 
Texas court reporting programs; discussion, consideration and possible action on 
application(s) for approval of a Texas education institutions; discussion, 
consideration and possible action on new committee members; review and possible 
action on general correspondence; set next committee meeting; and adjourn. 
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids services or special accommodations are requested to contract Peg 
Liedtke at 512/463-1747 tow working days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Peg Liedtke, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/463-1747.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 2:14 p.m.
TRD-9813279

Texas Diabetes Council
Thursday, September 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Moreton Building, Conference Room M-653, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 
49th Street
Austin
Industry Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: status report 
(pharmacological treatment algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes; exercise and nutrition 
algorithm, continuing medical education for physicians; and the diabetes tool 
kit); and public comments. 
To request an accomondation 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 to the meeting.
Contact: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7490.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 4:02 p.m.
TRD-9813619

Thursday, September 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Moreton Building, Conference Room M-653, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 
49th Street
Austin
Managed Care Work Group Committee

AGENDA:
The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: appointment of new chair 
and co-chair; status reports (pharmacological treatment algorithm for Type 2 
Diabetes; exercise and nutrition algorithm, continuing medical education for 
physicians; and the diabetes tool kit); 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 to the meeting.
Contact: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7490.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 4:02 p.m.
TRD-9813620

Texas Education Agency
Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 Congress Avenue,
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE) Ad Hoc Committee on Textbooks

AGENDA:
The Ad Hoc Committee on Textbooks will meet to discuss the cost of Spanish 
language instructional materials and the recommended maximum costs established 
by the State Board of Education.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
9701.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:41 a.m.
TRD-9813586

Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 Congress Avenue,
Austin
Board 

AGENDA:
During the September meeting, the State Board of Education is scheduled to 
review applicants for possible approval to operate an open-enrollment charter 
school or an open-enrollment charter school to serve students at risk. 
Applicants for new open-enrollment charters will be available to answer 
questions from State Board of Education members in Room 1-104 from 3:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m. No action will be taken on any issues.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
9701.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:41 a.m.
TRD-9813587

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 Congress Avenue,
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole

AGENDA:
Public testimony; Commissioner's comments; Public hearing regarding 
instructional materials submitted for adoption by the State Board of Education 
under Proclamation 1996; Legislative recommendations for the 76th Texas 
Legislature; Report on the Texas Student Assessment Program; Discussion of 
Pending Litigation. This discussion will be held in Room 1-103 in executive 
session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, sec.551.071(1)(A), and 
will include a discussion of the following: (1) Angel G., et al v. Meno, et al, 
relating to students with disabilities residing in care and treatment 
facilities; (2) State of Texas v. United State of America relating to the Voting 
Rights Act and its applicability to the placement of masters in independent 
school districts; (3) Soccoro ISD, et al, v, State Board of Education relating 
to the technology allotment; (4) GI FORUM , Image de Tejas v. Moses, et al. 
Moses, et al. relating to the TAAS exit-level as a prerequisite for high school 
graduation; (5) Paul R. Brown, et al v. Honorable Dan Morales, et al. relating 
to investment of the Permanent School Fund; (6) litigation involving the award 
or denial of charters at the Board's March 1998 meeting; and (7) any other 
litigation arising after the date of posting for the meeting. 
The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding instructional 
materials submitted for adoption by the State Board of Education under 
Proclamation 1996. The committee will accept oral testimony regarding 
instructional materials offered for adoption. Testimony at the hearing is 
limited to residents of Texas who filed requests to appear at the hearing on or 
before August 7, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Publishing companies will be allowed time to 
respond to comments made at the hearing. 
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
9701.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:41 a.m.
TRD-9813588

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 Congress Avenue,
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE) Joint meeting of the Committee on Instruction 
and the Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund

AGENDA:
Public testimony; Consideration of an amendment to Proclamation 1996; 
Proclamation 1998 of the State Board of Education Advertising for Bids on 
Instructional Materials.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
9701.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:41 a.m.
TRD-9813589

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 Congress Avenue,
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Instruction

AGENDA:
Public testimony; consideration of an amendment to Proclamation 1996; 
Proclamation 1998 of the State Board of Education Advertising for Bids on 
Instructional Materials, Amendment to 19 TAC sec.sec.74.11(d)(9), 74.12(b)(11), 
and 74.13(a)(1)(K) possible addition to list of Speech courses; review of 19 TAC 
Chapter 89, Subchapter B, Adult Basic and Secondary Education; Review of 19 TAC 
Chapter 89, Subchapter C, General Education Development; Review of 19 TAC 
Chapter 89, Subchapter E, Migrant Education Program; Setting standards on the 
English II and U.S. History end-of-course tests.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
9701.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:42 a.m.
TRD-9813590

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 Congress Avenue,
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Planning

AGENDA:
Public testimony; review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 241, Principal 
Certificate; Review of proposed new 10 TAC Chapter 242, Superintendent 
Certificate; Review of proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter V, 
Continuing Education; Review of 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter 
A, Board of Trustees Relationship; Update on approved open-enrollment charter 
schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Discussion of on-going 
State Board for Educator Certification activities; Discussion of federal 
governmental relations activities; Status report on the accreditation, 
interventions, and sanctions of school districts and charter schools, Proposed 
selection of open-enrollment charter schools and open-enrollment charter schools 
to serve students at risk as defined by law by the Texas Education Code, 
sec.29.081.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
9701.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:42 a.m.
TRD-9813591

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 Congress Avenue,
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance/Permanent School 
Fund

AGENDA:
Public testimony; Consideration of an amendment to Proclamation 1996; 
Proclamation 1998 of the State Board of Education Advertising for Bids on 
Instructional Materials; Approval of costs of administering the 1998-1999 Texas 
Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) and Texas end-of-course tests to private 
school students; Per capita apportionment rate for the 1998-1999 school year; 
School finance and appropriations update; Presentation by Citibank, N.A. on 
custodial and securities lending service provided to the Permanent School Fund; 
Proposed amendment to Chapter E of the Investment Procedures Manual of the 
Permanent School Fund relating to asset allocation rebalancing procedures; 
Approval of additional funds to the international equity portfolio of the 
Permanent School Fund; Review of Permanent School Fund securities transactions 
and the investment portfolio; Ratification of the purchases and sales to the 
investment portfolio of the Permanent School Fund for the months of June and 
July 1998; Report of the Permanent School Fund executive administrator; 
Authorization for the issuance of a request for proposal for outside legal 
counsel; Second quarter 1998 Permanent School Fund investment managers' 
performance report.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
9701.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:42 a.m.
TRD-9813592

Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 Congress Avenue,
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE)

AGENDA:
Invocation; pledge of allegiance; roll call; approval of May 8, 1998, and July 
10, 1998, SBOE minutes; public testimony; Resolutions of the SBOE; Second 
quarter 1998 Permanent School Fund investment managers's performance report; 
Legislative recommendations for the 76th Texas Legislature; Consideration of an 
amendment to Proclamation 1996; Proclamation 1998 of the Sate Board of Education 
Advertising for Bids on Instructional Materials; Amendment 19 TAC 
sec.sec.74.11(d)(9) 74.12 (b)(11), and 74.13 (a) (1)(K) possible addition to 
list of Speech courses; Setting standards on the English II and U.S. History 
end-of-course tests; Review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 241, Principal 
Certificate; Review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 242, Superintendent 
Certificate; Review of proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter V, 
Continuing Education; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and 
request for approval of charter amendments; Proposed section of open-enrollment 
charter schools and open-enrollment charter schools to serve students at risk as 
defined by law by the Texas Education Code, sec.29.081; Approval of costs of 
administering the 1998-1999 Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) and Texas 
end-of-course tests to private school students; Per capita apportionment rate 
for the 1998-1998 school year; Proposed amendment to Chapter E of the Investment 
Procedures Manual of the Permanent School Fund relating to asset allocation 
rebalancing procedures; Approval of additional funds to the international equity 
portfolio of the Permanent School Fund; Ratification of the purchases and sales 
to the investment portfolio of the Permanent School Fund for the months of June 
and July 1998; Authorization for the issuance of a request for proposal for 
outside legal counsel; Information of agency administration. 
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
9701.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:42 a.m.
TRD-9813593

State Board of Educator Certification
Thursday, September 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1001 Trinity, 5th Floor, Teacher Retirement System Building, Room 514
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
1. call to order; 2. executive session-To interview candidates for the position 
of executive director; 3. reconvene in open session for further discussion and 
possible action involving the appointment, employment, or duties of a new 
executive director, pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code sec.551.074(a)(1); 4. Recess 
until 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 1998.
Contact: Denise Jones, State Board for Educator Certification, Austin, Texas 
512/469-3005.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 3:50 p.m.
TRD-9813534

Friday, September 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1001 Trinity, 5th Floor, Teacher Retirement System Building, Board Room 
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
1. call to order; 2. executive session-executive director job vacancy; 3. 
reconvene in open session for further discussion and possible action involving 
the appointment, employment, or duties of an executive director, pursuant to 
Tex. Gov't Code sec.551.074; 4. approval August 7, 1998, minutes; 5. executive 
director's update a. budget report; b. staff update; c. planning update; d. 
update on investigations; e. update on ASEP; f. other; 6. delegation of fiscal 
authority to the interim executive director; 7. receive report on accreditation 
ratings issued under the Accountability System of Educator Preparation (ASEP); 
8. discuss and possibly act to amend the 1998-1999 fiscal year budget-grants for 
center for the professional development of teacher models to address teacher 
shortages in critical subject areas; 9. approve proposed drug-free workplace 
policy and awareness program; 10. propose new 19 TAC Chapter 250, Subchapter A 
sec.250.1 Relating to Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program; 11. 
Discuss and Possibly Approve Revisions to the Framework for Educator Preparation 
and Certification 12. Discuss Implications of the Recommended License Structure; 
13. Adopt Visually Handicapped and American Sign Language (ASL) ExCET Tests and 
Approve Passing Standards 14. Propose Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 230, 
Subchapter U, Assignment of Public School Personnel; 15. Approval Addition of 
Programs at Entities Currently Approved to Deliver Educator Preparation; 16 
Discuss Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 243 Emergency Certificates; 17. Propose New 
19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings and Sanctions (including 
Enforcement of the Educator's Code of Ethics); Propose Amendments to 19 TAC 
sec.230.414, Certificates for Persons with Criminal Backgrounds. 
Contact: Denise Jones, State Board for Educator Certification, Austin, Texas 
512/469-3005.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 3:50 p.m.
TRD-9813535

Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
Thursday, September 3, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1-1264
Austin
Poison Center Coordinator Committee Meeting

AGENDA:
The Committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public 
comment; hear reports; discuss and take committee action, as necessary; approval 
of June 16, 1998 minutes; subcommittee reports: A. report of the subcommittee on 
education; B. report of the medical directors subcommittee; C. report of the 
research subcommittee; D. report on the operations subcommittee; E. report on 
the Ad Hoc SPI subcommittee; Legislative Appropriations Request; Antidote 
Depots; Sunset Commission update; Antizol (Orphan Medical)-Letter of Support 
Requested; TPCN legal responsibility for child neglect/neglected cases and 
suicide callers; election of PCCC chair; miscellaneous; set next meeting date; 
adjourn.
Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-
6933.
Filed: August 21, 1998, 3:39 p.m.
TRD-9813393

Fire Fighters' Pension Commission
Thursday, September 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, 910 Colorado Street
Austin
Administrative Division

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Board of Trustees will approve the minutes 
of the previous meeting, recess to Executive, assign committees, recess to 
committee meetings, hear presentation of consultant's report, and hear 
presentations from investment managers. Recess until Friday, September 4, 1998, 
at 9:00 a.m.
Contact: Morris E. Sandefer, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711-2577, 512/936-
3372.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 1:20 p.m.
TRD-9813600

Friday, September 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, 910 Colorado Street
Austin
Administrative Division

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Board of Trustees will hear presentations 
from the actuary and accountant, consider action on Committee recommendations, 
select an accounting service firm approve revised contract with Brandes 
Investment Partner, consider request for a tax qualification determination 
letter, hear professional services reports, approve proposed amendments to 
article 6243e.3, consider authorization request to supplement the Commissioner's 
salary based on performance evaluation, authorize Board attendance at the 
Commissioner's annual termination of contract with Sterling Information Services 
dates April 24, 1997, consider review and revision of the Board's ethics policy, 
hear staff reports, set date for next meeting and adjourn.
Contact: Morris E. Sandefer, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711-2577, 512/936-
3372.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 1:20 p.m.
TRD-9813601

Galveston Bay Etuary Program/TNRCC-GLO
Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Forest Room
Houston
Galveston Bay Council-Quarterly Meeting

AGENDA:
A. Report of the Chairman
B. Report of the Program Director
C. Reports of Subcommittees and Task Groups
A. Partner's Progress Reports
B. Announcements
Contact: Marilyn Browning, 711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 210, Webster, 
Texas 7598, 281/316-3001.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 10:02 a.m.
TRD-9813247

Texas Growth Fund
Tuesday, September 1, 1998 10:45 a.m.
1000 Red River
Austin
Board of Trustees

AGENDA:
1. Review and approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees 
held on May 11, 1998. 
2. Receive nominations for a elect a Treasurer.
3. Review and approve Resolution designating signatories an checking accounts.
4. Review and approve Transfer Notices to replenish balances in checking 
accounts.
5. Review and approve invoice from Vinson and Elkins L.L.P. 
6. Review and approve TGF Management Corp's Fourth Quarter 1998 Budget Request. 
7. Review and approve proposed investment(s). 
8. Review and approve Declaration of Trust establishing the Texas Growth Fund 
II-1998 Trust
9. Review and approve Management Agreement designating the Executive director of 
the 1998 Trust.
10. Review and approve Resolution authorizing the establishment of a checking 
account for the 1998 Trust. 
11. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees. 
Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/322-3100.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 3:31 p.m. 
TRD-9813476

Texas Health Care Information Council
Friday, August 28, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 
1100 West 49th Street, Room 653
Austin
Consumer Education Committee

AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council's Consumer Education Committee will 
convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action of the 
following items: (1) Approval of minutes for previous meetings; (2) Introduction 
of Robert Reid, M.D.; (3) TAC report-Quality Methods and Consumer Education TAC; 
(4) Staff report: Development of consumer education materials and media plan, 
including plans involving hospital and HMO/HEDIS data; (5) Recommendations to 
Council concerning consumer education/public information program contents and 
authorization of expenditures; (6) Public comments; (7) Set dates for future 
meeting(s); and, (8) adjourn. 
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751,512/424-6492 
or fax 512/424-6491.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 10:53 a.m.
TRD-9813254

Friday, August 28, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 
1100 West 49th Street, Room 739
Austin
Hospital Discharge Data Committee

AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council's Hospital Discharge Data Committee 
will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action of the 
following items: (1) Approval of minutes for previous meetings; (2) 
Recommendations concerning proposed amendments to hospital discharge data rule, 
25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19; (3) Data warehouse progress report- process 
flow, training, help training, held desk, compliance violations; (4) Appeals to 
Council for exemption from rules by hospitals (5) Discussion and recommendation 
concerning cases in which reporting entities are deemed to be out of compliance 
with Chapter 108, Texas Health and Safety Code, and associated rules (25 TAC 
sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19); (6) Operational definition of "substance abuse"; (7) 
Legislative recommendations concerning Chapter 108, Texas Health and Safety Code 
and other statues; (8) TAC reports- Health Information Systems TAC and Peer 
Review and Provider Quality TAC; (9) Report from DATA Security and 
Confidentiality Task Force; (10) Public comments; (11) Set dates for future 
meetings; and ,(12) Adjourn. 
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751,512/424-6492 
or fax 512/424-6491.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 10:53 a.m.
TRD-9813252

Friday, August 28, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 
1100 West 49th Street, Room 618
Austin
Non-Hospital Discharge Data Committee and Expanded Information Plan Committee

AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council's Hospital Discharge Data Committee 
will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action of the 
following items: (1) Approval of minutes for previous meetings; (2) Updates: 
HEDIS data collection, analysis, and report; (3) Discussion and recommendation 
concerning cases in which reporting entities are deemed to be out of compliance 
with Chapter 108, Texas Health and Safety Code, and associated rules (25 TAC 
sec.sec.1301.31-1301.35; (4) TAC report-Health Maintenance Organization TAC and 
Medical Education Reimbursement TAC; (5) Recommendation to council on request by 
HMOs for exemption from rule; (6) Discussion and recommendation to Council 
concerning required HEDIS data elements and other information for calendar year 
1998; (7) Public comments; (8) Set dates for future meetings; and (9) Adjourn. 
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751,512/424-6492 
or fax 512/424-6491.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 10:53 a.m.
TRD-9813253

Friday, August 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 
1100 West 49th Street, Room 739
Austin
Council

AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council will convene in open session, 
deliberate, and possibly take formal action of the following items: (1) Approval 
of minutes for previous meetings; (2) Presentation by Dr. Robert Reid; (3) 
Committee Report-Executive Committee, Consumer Committee, Non-Hospital Data and 
Extended Information Plan Committee (Designation of level of support for agency 
participation in fall conference for HMO's Appeals to Council for exemption from 
rules by health maintenance organizations; Discussion and recommendation 
concerning cases in which reporting entities are deemed to be out of compliance 
with Chapter 8, Texas Health and Safety Code, and associated rule, 25 TAC 
sec.sec.1301.31-1301.35), Appointments Committee, Data Security and 
Confidentiality Task Force, and Hospital Discharge Data Committee (Appeals to 
Council for exemption from rules by hospitals; Discussion and recommendation 
concerning cases in which reporting entities are deemed to be out of compliance 
with Chapter 108, Texas Health and Safety Code, and associated rules (25 TAC 
sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19), Operational definition of "substance abuse"); (4) 
Adoption of policy regarding use of tobacco products in Council offices; (5) 
Discussion and recommendation concerning adoption of General Service 
Commission's rules regarding Council's efforts to make good faith effort to 
increase purchases and contract awards to historically underutilized businesses; 
(6) Proposal of rules: (i) Agency receipt of gifts, (ii) By-laws relating to 
technical advisory committee, (iii) Modifications to 25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-
1301.19; (7) Amendment of THCIC By-laws to authorized Executive Director to 
enter into contracts for amounts not to exceed $25,000 without prior 
authorization of Council (currently $10,000 ) and to extend Executive 
Committee's approval authorization to $50,000; (8) Legislative recommendation 
concerning Chapter 108, Texas Health and Safety Code and other statutes; (9) 
Authorization for expenditure of funds with Sherry Matthews agency relating to 
consumer education program activities; (10) Election of Council offices, per By-
Laws; (11) Revision of maximum authorized amount for printing during current FY; 
(12) Executive Director's report; (13) Public comments; (14) Set dates for 
future meeting(s); and, (15) Adjourn.
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751,512/424-6492 
or fax 512/424-6491.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 10:53 a.m.
TRD-9813251

Tuesday, September 1, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 6302, 4900 North Lamar
Austin
Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council's Quality Methods and Consumer 
Education Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, 
and possibly take formal action of the following items: Approval of minutes; 
staff report on consumer education projects; Discussion and set priorities for 
the 1999 fiscal year; Other business, and, Adjourn.
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751,512/424-6492 
or fax 512/424-6491.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 10:53 a.m.
TRD-9813479

Health and Human Services Commission
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:15 a.m. 
Texas Department of Human Service, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st Street
Austin
Medical Care Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
Opening Comments; State Medicaid Director's Comments; Approval of Minutes; 
Medicaid Managed Care Report; Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Update; 
Definition of Medically Necessary Health Services; Criminal History Check on 
Medicaid Providers and Provider Applicants; Proposed Repeal and New Rule 
Concerning Medicaid and Third Party Liability; Proposed Rule Amendment 
concerning Birthing Center Services; Repeal of Obsolete Rules; Information Item 
on New Rates for Medical Entral and Incontinent Care Supplies and Products; Open 
Discussion by Members; Next Meeting/Adjournment. 
Contact: Steve Aragan, 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas 512/424-6569. 
Filed: August 26, 1998, 10:42 a.m.
TRD-9813568

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 
Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building I, Room 1.100B, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive
Austin
Advisory Committee on Distance Education

AGENDA:
Review of summery of note of June 10, 1998, meting; Discussion on Institutional 
Plans from: Angelo State University, Panola College, Northeast Texas Community 
College and Western Texas College; and Discussion of Revision of Subchapter H.
Contact: Paul Meyer, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 
512/483-6200.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 11:32 a.m.
TRD-9813510

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Saturday, August 29, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
507 Sabine Street, Room 437
Austin
Board Meeting

AGENDA:
The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to 
consider and possibly act on: Fiscal Year 1999 Operating Budget; Fiscal Year 
1999 Housing Finance Operating Budge; Executive Session Re: Personnel matters 
regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to budget under 
sec.551.074, Texas Government Code Litigation and Anticipated Litigation 
(Potential or Threatened under sec.551.071 and sec.551.103, Texas Government 
Code Litigation Exception); Action in Open Session on Items discussed in 
Executive; and adjourn.
Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, 
Texas 78701, 512/475-3934.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 11:30 a.m.
TRD-9813265

Texas Department of Human Services Region 6
Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 11:00 a.m. CST/10:00 a.m. MST
5425 Polk Street, Room 1E
Houston
Advisory Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities

AGENDA:
1. Welcome/Introductions. 2. Subcommittee Business: Bylaws Revision. 3. TDHS 
Programs Updates. 4. ADAC Agenda Review/Discussion. 5. TDHS Regional Updates. 6. 
OSPD Updates. 7. Public Comment/Consumer Input. 8. Adjournment. 
Contact: Beverly Young, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, 512/438-3233.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 11:58 a.m.
TRD-9813515

Texas Department of Insurance
Monday, September 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1701 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-98-1113.H Hearing in the Matter of All-Safe and Sound, Inc.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-6328.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:29 a.m.
TRD-9813581

Monday, September 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1701 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-98-0287.C To consider the application of Donald W. Parkinson, 
Tyler, Texas for a Life, Health, Accident and HMO License (formerly known as a 
Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License) to be issued by the Texas 
Department of Insurance (reset from July 7, 1998).
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-6328.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:29 a.m.
TRD-9813582

Monday, September 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1701 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-98-1314.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken 
against Jose Cantu, Waller, Texas who holds a Local Recording Agent's License 
and a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas 
Department of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-6328.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:29 a.m.
TRD-9813583

Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1701 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

REVISED AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-98-0878.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken 
against Wayne Harland Creasy, Tulsa, Oklahoma, who holds a non-resident Group I 
Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-6328.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 11:29 a.m.
TRD-9813584

Interagency Council on Autism and PDD
Thursday, September 10,1 998, 8:45 a.m.
900 North Shoreline Drive (Omni-Bayfront)
Corpus Christi

AGENDA:
1. Approval of Bylaws
2. Election of Chairperson of FY99
3. Agency Reports
4. Proposal Presentations
5. Approval of Recommendation to Fund Proposal
6. Appointment of Advisory Task Force
7. Approval of Timetable for State Plan
If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, 512/206-
4535, (voice or Relay Texas), Bob Welsh, 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Contact: Bob Welsh, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711 512/206-4535.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 5:16 p.m.
TRD-9813546

Texas Judicial Council
Friday, September 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.020
Austin
Committee on Judicial Selection

AGENDA:
I. Commencement of Meeting 
II. Attendance of Members 
III. Overview of Background Resources 
IV. Discussion of Issues to be Addressed by Committee 
V. Invited and Public Testimony
VI. Other Business
VII. Date of Next Meting (Calendar)
VIII. Adjourn
Contact: Slade Cutter, Capitol Extension, Building, Room E2.020, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-1461. 
Filed: August 21, 1998, 12:35 p.m.
TRD-9813366

Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
Tuesday, September 8, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Brown-Heatley Building, Room 1420, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program Standards

AGENDA:
Welcoming remarks; purpose of hearing; take public comments on the Official 
Texas Administrative Code, Title 37 (Public Safety and Corrections), Texas 
Juvenile Probation Commission, Chapter 348 Juvenile Justice Alternative 
Education Programs, Subchapters A and B.
Contact: Linda Brooke, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, texas 78751, 512/424-
6703.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 2:50 p.m.
TRD-9813471

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Thursday, August 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Joint Meeting: Endorsement Committee and Examination Committee

EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:
Call to order and roll call; Executive session under the authority of the Open 
Meetings Act, section 5551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, section 
2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to consult with counsel 
regarding pending or contemplated litigation; Federation Credentials 
Verification Service; Letters of eligibility, section 3.04(g)(3) of the Medical 
Practice Act; Review of applications for licensure for a determination of 
eligibility referred to the committee by the Executive Director; 
Discussion/information regarding recertification process of the American Board 
of Obstetrics/Gynecology; Discussion/information regarding Federation of State 
Medical Board June 1998 report on "Fraudulent and/or Substandard Foreign Medical 
Schools Report"; Discussion/action regarding section 3.03 "Reciprocal 
Agreements" of the Medical Practice Act; Executive sessions under the authority 
of the Open Meetings Act, section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 
4495b, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, and the 
Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, Section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statues. 
Reason for emergency: Information has come to the attention of the agency and 
requires prompt consideration.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 
or fax 512/305-7008.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 2:31 p.m.
TRD-9813207

Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association
Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
5901 North IH-35, Embassy Suites Hotel
Austin
Executive Committee Meeting

AGENDA:
1. Review and possible action on Second Quarter 1998 Financial Statements and 
Budget.
2. Report on action taken by Policyholders Stabilization Reserve Fund Advisory 
Directors and action thereon.
3. Review and possible action on Proposal for Financial Audit For Year Ending 
December 31, 1998 submitted by KPMG Peat, Marwick. 
4. Second Quarter 1998 Status Report concerning in-force policies. 
5. Report on claims activities including status of mass litigation. 
6. Report from Legal counsel.
7. Adjourn.
Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, 
512/452-4370.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 11:05 a.m.
TRD-9813255

Thursday, September 24, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
5901 North IH-35, Embassy Suites Hotel
Austin
Board of Directors Meeting

AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minute 135 and Minute 136.
2. Review and possible action on Second Quarter 1998 Financial Statements and 
Budget.
3. Report on action taken by Policyholders Stabilization Reserve Fund Advisory 
Directors and action thereon.
4. Review and possible action on Proposal for Financial Audit For Year Ending 
December 31, 1998 submitted by KPMG Peat, Marwick. 
5. Second Quarter 1998 Status Report concerning in-force policies. 
6. Report on claims activities including status of mass litigation. 
7. Report from Legal counsel.
8. Determine date and location for next meetings.
9. Discussion of arrangement's and preparation for Annual Meeting.
10. Adjourn.
Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, 
512/452-4370.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 11:05 a.m.
TRD-9813256

Thursday, September 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
5901 North IH-35, Embassy Suites Hotel
Austin
Annual Meeting

AGENDA:
1. Appointment of a Credentials Committee to determine if a quorum is present.
2. Approval of Minutes of the Twenty Second Annual Meeting held September 10, 
1997.
3. Chairman's Report
4. Secretary/Treasurer's Report. 
5. General Manager's Report. 
6. Election of Board of Directors. 
7. Ratification of actions of the Board of Directors and all Committees of the 
Association for the year September 10, 1997 to September 24, 1998. 
8. Adjournment. 
Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, 
512/452-4370.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 11:05 a.m.
TRD-9813257

Thursday, September 24, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
5901 North IH-35, Embassy Suites Hotel
Austin
Board of Directors Meeting

AGENDA:
1. Election of Officers.
2. Appointment of Certified Public Accountants. 
3. Appointment of Independent Actuary. 
4. Appointment of Public Relations Representative.
5. Appointment of Counsel.
6. Establish Annual Expense Fee for Calendar year 1999. 
7. Report from Chase Bank Representative
8. Adjourn. 
Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, 
512/452-4370.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 11:05 a.m.
TRD-9813258

Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board
Thursday, September 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Planning and Policy Development Committee

AGENDA:
1. Citizens Comments
2. Presentation of the Results of the University of Texas Survey of 
Organizational Excellence 
3. Update on the FY 98 Operating Plan 
4. Legislative Update
5. Consideration of Approval of Proposed Legislative Initiatives
6. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 411, Subchapter D, 
Governing Administrative Hearings of the Department in Contested Cases, with the 
Contemporaneous Repeal of Chapter 403, Subchapter O, Governing the Same
7. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 417, Subchapter G, 
Governing Community Relations, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of Chapter 410, 
Subchapter B, Governing the Same
8. Consideration of Approval of Amendments to the Following Community MHMR 
Center Governmental Entity Plans as Related to the NorthSTAR Managed Care 
Behavioral Healthcare Program: Dallas County MHMR Center, Johnson/Ellis/Navarro 
Counties MHMR Center, Hunt County Family Services, Collin County MHMR Center
9. Consideration of Approval of Amendments to the Abilene Regional MHMR Center 
Governmental Entity Plan 
10. Consideration of Approval of a Transmittal Letter and Authority to Transmit 
the report from the HB 1734 Committee to the Legislature
11. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments to sec.sec.412.353, 
412.355-412.357, 412.359, 412.370, and 412.371 of Chapter 412, Subchapter H, 
Concerning Standards and Quality Assurance for Mental Retardation Community 
Services and Supports. 
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: August 26, 1998, 10:42 a.m.
TRD-9813569

Thursday, September 3, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Audit and Financial Oversight Committee

AGENDA:
1. Citizens Comments
2. Quarterly Update on Community Center Performance
3. Audit Activity Update
4. Consideration of Approval of the FY 99 Budget for Internal Audit
5. Consideration of Approval of the FY 99 Audit Plan
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: August 26, 1998, 10:43 a.m.
TRD-9813571

Thursday, September 3, 1998, 1:30 p.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 Boar: 
Implementation of the Asset Management Policy
3. Update on the Triangle Square in Austin, Texas
4. Consideration of approval to Raise funds to Construct a Quad Garden on the 
Campus of the Richmond State School 
5. Consideration of Approval for the Construction of a Memorial Park on the 
Campus of the Abilene State School 
6. Consideration of Acceptance of Donations in Excess of $500 as follows: 
Volunteer Services Council for the Richmond State School-Electric Wheelchair, 
Non-electric Wheelchair, Recliner, and Speech Board Valued at $5,200: Perryton 
Satellite Advisory Board-Minolta EP 2010 Copy Machine valued at $3,795; Silk and 
Satin Bridal Creations-30 Formal Gowns and Dresses Valued at $3,068; Six Flags 
Houston-40 Admission Tickets to Astroworld-Houston Valued at $1,200; Mr. and 
Mrs. Robert Tyson-Housewares and Furniture Valued at $800; Volunteer Services 
Council for Lubbock State School: Flame Retardant Fabric Value at $511.66; Four 
Hearing Aids Valued at $900: Unlimited Projects, Inc. (UPI)-Vehicles, Yard and 
Janitorial Equipment Valued at $81,488.26; Austin State Hospital Volunteer 
Services Council-$30,000 to Convert the Garage of the Family House into an 
Additional All-purpose Room; Report of Perishable Donations Received Valued at 
$500 or More; Citgo-275 Fiesta Texas Tickets Valued at $9,075
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: August 26, 1998, 10:42 a.m.
TRD-9813570

Thursday, September 3, 1998, 2:30 p.m.
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Medicaid Committee

AGENDA:
1. Citizens Comments
2. Update on the Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methology
3. Review and Recommendation of Amendments to sec.355.755 of 1 TAC Chapter 355, 
Subchapter F, Governing Reimbursement Methodology for the Mental Retardation 
Local Authority (MRLA) Program 
4. Review and Recommendation of Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Rates 
Effective September 1, 1998, through August 31, 1999
5. Review and Recommendation of Reimbursement Rates for the Mental Retardation 
Local Authority (MRLA) Program effective September 1, 1998, through August 31, 
1999, and the Administrative Fee effective June 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998
6. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New sec.409.069 of Chapter 409, 
Subchapter C, Governing Fraud Abuse and Recovery of Benefits
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: August 26, 1998, 10:43 a.m.
TRD-9813572

Thursday, September 3, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Facilities Governance Committee

AGENDA:
1. Citizens Comments
2. Update on the State Hospitals Governing Body Meetings
3. Update on the State School Governing Body Meetings
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: August 26, 1998, 10:43 a.m.
TRD-9813573

Friday, September 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order-Roll Call
II. Citizens Comments
III. Approval of the Minutes of the July 10, 1998, Meeting
IV. Issues to be Considered
1. Chairman's Report 
Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Honoring Rusk State Hospital 
Consideration of Board Meeting Dates and Places for Calendar Year 1999 Status 
Update on the Commissioner Selection Process
2. Commissioner's Report 
Medical Director's Report 
Presentation of Quality Award 
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: August 26, 1998, 10:42 a.m.
TRD-9813567

Texas Municipal Retirement System
Thursday-Friday, September 17-18, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Barton Creek Conference Center, 8212 Barton Club Drive
Austin
Workshop Meeting, Board of Trustees

AGENDA:
Workshop meeting for Board of Trustees and Staff to discuss goals, objectives, 
and strategies for the System and receive reports from Staff and consultants on 
current issues. No action will be taken on any item discussed during this 
meeting.
Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, 512/476-
7577.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 8:16 a.m.
TRD-9813488

Saturday, September 19, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Barton Creek Conference Center, 8212 Barton Club Drive
Austin
Regular Meeting, Board of Trustees

AGENDA:
To hear and approve minutes of the regular Board of Trustees meeting held June 
19, 1998; review and approve Service Retirments. Disability Retirements: review 
and approve Supplemental Death Benefit payments; Consider Extended Supplemental 
Death Benefits coverage; Review and act on Financial Statements; Consider and 
act on resolution granting Distributive Benefits to annuitants and supplemental 
interest to certain funds and accounts: Receive report from Investment Advisor. 
Consider and act on selection of auditor for December 31, 1998, audit: Report by 
Director and Staff; Report by Actuary: Report by Legal Counsel: Consider any 
other business to come before the Board.
Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, 512/476-
7577.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 9:17 a.m.
TRD-9813489

Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
Monday-Tuesday, September 14-15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Hobby Building, Tower 2, Room 225, 333 Guadalupe
Austin
Board Meeting

AGENDA:
Monday, September 14, 1998-9:00 a.m.-call to order, introduction of new board 
member and all other members, introduction of new staff, approval of minutes, 
education report (program matters, program actions, meetings/seminars attended) 
unfinished business (budget hearing, TPAPN, delegate assembly, consolidation 
issue, executive director evaluation, board evaluation, school nurse, state 
health plan) executive director's report, new business (rule review of Chapter 
239, rules committee meeting. Search Committee Report) Open forum to all 
interested parities an opportunity to address the Board 2:30-3:00 p.m., agreed 
order. Executive session in interview applicants for executive director 
position. Tuesday, September 15, 1998-9:00 a.m.-Administrative hearings, 
recommendations of rules committee, any unfinished business and executive 
session to continue interview of applicants for executive director position. 
Executive session on any of the agenda items authorized by Chapter 155 of the 
Government Code
Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to contact Linda Rae 
Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-400, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-8100 within 72 
hours of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements.
Contact: Linda Rae Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-400, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/305-8100.
Filed: August 25, 1998, 11:13 a.m.
TRD-9813504

Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
Thursday, September 3, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Exchange Building, Room N-218, 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 July 15, 1998, meeting: adoption 
of board seal (colors); presiding officer's report; executive director's report; 
review, discussion, and action on comments received during the public comment 
period concerning proposed rules, as published in the July 24, 1998, issue of 
the Texas Register (23 TexReg 7489) relating to the regulation of orthotics and 
prosthetics (22 TAC, Chapter 821), implementing Senate Bill 291, 75th Texas 
Legislature, Regular Session, 1997; final adoption of proposed rules (22 TAC, 
Chapter 821) as published in the July 24, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 
TexReg 7489); review of license application materials; other business not 
requiring board action; public comment; choosing future agenda items and setting 
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: August 21, 1998, 2:05 p.m.
TRD-9813369

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Saturday, August 29, 1998, 5:30 p.m.
Airport Hilton Hotel, Banquet Hall, 611 North Loop 410
San Antonio
Operation Game Thief Committee

AGENDA:
Members of the Operation Game Thief Committee will attend a dinner/fundraising 
meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, august 29, 1998. This is a social function to 
benefit the Operation Game Thief Fund and no formal action is planned. However, 
members of the Committee may discuss the program's operation.
Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, 512/389-4433.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 3:07 p.m.
TRD-9813215

Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Friday, September 11, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin, Building, 1700 North Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100
Austin
Disciplinary Hearing

AGENDA:
The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing 
in the matter of: Richard Donnel Hackney, Pharmacist License #17657, Case #L-95-
028.
Contact: Carol Fisher, 333 Guadalupe Street, 3-600, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701-
3942, 512/305-8000.
Filed: August 21, 1998, 10:33 a.m.
TRD-9813345

Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
Friday, August 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Tower II, Room 400-A
Austin

EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:
Friday, August 21st, 1998, 10:00 a.m.-Discuss and take action regarding Cause 
No. 98-044420b; Gary J. Mellon, D.P.M. v. Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical 
Examiners and Allen M. Hymans, Executive Director, et al County Court at Law No. 
2. of Dallas County, Texas, and Gary J. Mellon v. Texas State Board of Podiatric 
Medical Examiners, Allen M. Hymans, Cause No. 98-04303, in the 98th District 
Court of Travis County, Texas; The Board may go into executive session to seek 
advice of Boar counsel under Tex. Gov't Code Ann., Sec. 551.071, concerning any 
of the agenda items, including the foregoing emergency addition to the agenda. 
Reason for emergency: The emergency addition to the agenda provided by this 
notice is authorized by Tex. Gov't Code Ann., Sec 551.045(b)(1) and (2). The 
Board must take immediate action concerning pending litigation and settlement 
possibilities, pursuant to a mediation order that was issued by the Court in 
which the lawsuit is pending. Further, the litigation currently pending involves 
whether a podiatrist whose license has been revoked will be permitted to 
practice podiatry in this state, raising the issue of imminent threat to public 
health and safety. It was not reasonably foreseeable that the Board would need 
to make decisions regarding settlement until Monday, August 17, 1998. 
Contact: Janie Alonzo, P.O. Box 12216, Austin, Texas 78711-2216, 512/305-7000.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 5:10 p.m.
TRD-9813220

Texas Public Finance Authority
Thursday, August 27, 1998, 12:30 p.m.
First Southwest Company, 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 500
Dallas
TPFA Board Pricing Committee Meeting

AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Consider and act upon a resolution establishing the terms of the Boar of 
Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University Revenue Financing System, Texas 
Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, approving a bond purchase 
contact, and approving or authorizing such other action relating thereto. 
3. Consider and act upon a resolution establishing the terms of the Board of 
Regents of Midwestern State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public 
Finance Authority Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 1998, 
approving a bond purchase contract, and approving or authorizing such other 
action relating thereto.
4. Adjourn.
Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who 
are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce 
Watkins at 512/463-5544. Request should be made as far in advance as possible. 
Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/463-5544.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 2:31 p.m.
TRD-9813210

Friday, August 28, 1998, 12:30 p.m.
First Southwest Company, 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 500
Dallas
TPFA Board Pricing Committee Meeting

AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Consider and act upon a resolution establishing the terms of the Boar of 
Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University Revenue Financing System, Texas 
Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, approving a bond purchase 
contact, and approving or authorizing such other action relating thereto. 
3. Consider and act upon a resolution establishing the terms of the Board of 
Regents of Midwestern State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public 
Finance Authority Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 1998, 
approving a bond purchase contract, and approving or authorizing such other 
action relating thereto.
4. Adjourn.
Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who 
are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce 
Watkins at 512/463-5544. Request should be made as far in advance as possible. 
Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/463-5544.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 8:28 a.m.
TRD-9813233

Texas Department of Public Safety
Wednesday-Thursday, September 9-10, 1998, 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 
(respectively.)
DPS Headquarters, Building A, 5805 North Lamar
Austin
Public Safety Commission

AGENDA:
Approval of minutes; public comment; budget matters; approval of fy99 operating 
budget; 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 matter; Executive session 
to meet with attorneys to seek legal advice regarding pending and contemplated 
litigation, employment law, and personnel matter pursuant to Gov. Code Section 
551.071; executive session to receive information from employees pursuant to Tx. 
Gov. 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 Tx. Gov. Code Sec. 
551.072; Discharge appeal hearing of DPS employee Adrian Rivera; Action in 
discharge appeal hearing of DPS employee Jaime Adan Ballesteros.
Notice of Assistance: 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: August 21, 1998, 10:33 a.m. 
TRD-9813346

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Monday-Tuesday, October 5-6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin

AGENDA:
There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action 
regarding: Project No. 16901, Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 
512 Area Code.
Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-
7007.
Filed: August 21, 1998, 11:55 a.m.
TRD-9813362

Railroad Commission of Texas
Tuesday, September 1, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider 
various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency 
including oral arguments at the time specified on the 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: August 21, 1998, 4:38 p.m.
TRD-9813400

Tuesday, September 1, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin

REVISED AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider 
various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency 
including oral arguments at the time specified on the 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: August 24, 1998, 12:13 p.m.
TRD-9813451

Rio Grande Compact Commission
Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
US Army Corps of Engineers, 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico

AGENDA:
Conduct business associated with the Rio Grande Compact Commission.
Contact: Herman, Settemeyer, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/239-4707.
Filed: August 21, 1998, 3:11 p.m.
TRD-9813390

Rural Community Health System
Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 6:00 p.m.
Davis and Wilkerson, P.C., 600 Congress Avenue, Suite 200
Austin
Executive Committee

AGENDA:
Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0119.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 1:17 p.m.
TRD-9813598

Texas Savings and Loan Department
Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 9:000 a.m.
Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Third Floor
Austin

AGENDA
The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in 
regard to the application from FirstCapital Bank, ssb, Victoria, Texas, to 
operate a branch office at 4201 South Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, Texas from 
which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the 
application.
Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, 
512/475-1350.
Filed: August 24,1998, 11:38 a.m. 
TRD-9813447

School Land Board
Friday, August 28, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 
Stephen F. Austin, Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831
Austin
School Land Board-Special Meeting

AGENDA:
Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration and approval of final 
comprehensive plan of review as submitted to the Texas Register of July 31, 
1998; closed session and open session-consideration and approval of Paseo Del 
Este Contract, El Paso, County, closed session and open session-consideration 
and approval of proposed contingent royalty audit settlement between the General 
Land Office and Chevron, U.S.A., Inc., and consideration and possible action on 
settlement agreement, Keystone Field, Winkler County, Texas; closed session and 
open session-consideration and approval of settlement with Flag-Kerr McGee in 
Cause No. 93-011958 cited as Ladd Petroleum Corporation and Flag-Redfern Oil 
Company v. The State of Texas and the General Land Office; In the District Court 
of Travis County, Texas; 261st Judicial District which involves resolving issues 
of unpaid and underpaid royalty, penalty, and interest due the State as detected 
by the General Land Office staff; closed session and open session-consideration 
and approval of proposed settlement by Shell western Exploration and Production, 
Inc., to resolve claims for the underpayment of royalties; closed session and 
open session-pending or contemplated litigation; and/or settlement offers.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin, Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 
836, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5016.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 5:10 p.m.
TRD-9813218

Tuesday, September 1, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 
Stephen F. Austin, Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831
Austin
School Land Board

AGENDA:
Approval of previous board meeting minutes; open and consideration of bids 
received from the September 1, 1998, special oil and gas lease sale; pooling 
applications, A Resurrection (Wilcox 13,400), Lavaca Co.; Wildcat Field, 
Galveston and Chambers Counties; Umbrella Point W. (Lox B) Chambers Co.; 
Stratton Ridge and Wildcat Fields, Brazoria Co.; applications to lease highway 
rights of way for oil and gas, St. Hwy, 77, Lavaca Co.; FM 3456, Washington Co.; 
14.95 acres, St. Hwy. 109, Washington Co.; Coastal public lands-commercial 
easement applications and renewals, Cedar Creek Bayou, Chamber Co.; Cow Bayou, 
Orange Co., Nassau Bay, Harris Co.; Clear Lake, Harris Co. Sabine Pass, 
Jefferson Co.; easement applications, renewals and amendments, San Bernard 
River, Brazoria Co.; Carancahua Bay, Calhoun Co.; Cold Pass, Brazoria Co.; 
Trinity Bay, Chambers Co.; structure cabin permit renewals, terminations, 
requests and amendments, Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Laguna Madre, Nueces Co.; 
and Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co., closed and open sessions- consideration of Paseo 
Del Este contract, El Paso, Co.; closed and open sessions-consideration of 
action regarding the possible conveyance and acquisition of land in and around 
Eckert's Bayou, Galveston Co.; closed sessions-consideration and approval of 
additional tracts, terms and conditions for the October 6, 1998 oil and gas and 
other minerals lease sale, including, but no limited to, the S/2 State Tract 49, 
Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Co.; in conjunction with F. Michael Speed, Receiver; 
closed and open sessions-status report on State of Texas et al v. Amoco 
Production Company, et al, Cause #95-08680, 345th Judicial District Court, 
Travis Co., Texas; closed and open sessions-consideration and approval of 
proposed contingent royalty audit settlement between the General Land Office and 
Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. and consideration and possible action on settlement 
agreement, Keystone Field, Winkler Co.; closed and open sessions-consideration 
and approval of settlement with Flag-Kerr McGee in cause no. 93-011958 cited as 
Ladd Petroleum Corporation and Flag Redfern Oil Co. v. The State of Texas and 
the General Land Office; In the District Court of Travis Co.; Texas; 261st 
Judicial District which involves resolving issues of unpaid and underpaid 
royalty, penalty, and interest due the state as detected by the General Land 
Office Staff; closed and open sessions-consideration and approval of proposed 
settlement by Shell Western Exploration and Production, Inc. to resolve claims 
for the underpayment of royalties; closed and open sessions-pending or 
contemplated litigation; and/or settlement offers. 
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin, Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 
836, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5016.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 4:25 p.m.
TRD-9813482

Texas Senate
Thursday, October 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Senate Chambers, State Capitol Building, 15th and Congress Avenue
Austin
Long-Term Care Legislative Oversight Committee

AGENDA:
Purpose: The Long-Term Care Legislative Oversight Committee will meet to 
consider recommendations relating to charges by Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock and to take 
action as necessary. No public testimony will be taken.
Contact: Scott Caffey, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-3060. 
Filed: August 24, 1998, at 3:30 p.m.
TRD-9813475

Structural Pest Control Board
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.110
Austin
Regular Meeting

AGENDA:
I. Approval of Board Minutes of July 28, 1998.
II. Public Comment
III. Possible Proposal of Amendments to sec.599.1. Termite Control
IV. Update on Criminal Background Review Process. 
V. Review agreed Administrative Penalties and Consent Agreements.
VI. Update on Borates
VII. Discussion of Rule, Review, Chapters 591 and 593. 
VIII. Board Member Notebook. 
IX. Executive Director's Report
X. Adjourn
XI. Rule Review Committee will met upon Adjournment.
Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, Texas 78723, 
512/457-7200. 
Filed: August 24, 1998, 1:05 p.m.
TRD-9813453

Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Thursday, August 27, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 
1000 Red River, Room 229E
Austin
Board of Trustees Audit Committee

AGENDA:
1. Approval of minutes of the July 23, 1998, Audit Committee Meeting-Cummings
2. Discussion of Search Status for Director of Internal Audit-Cummings
3. Review Internal Audit Department Reports
a. Investment Process-Roden
b. Refunds-Oaks
c. Annuity Payroll Death Match Review-Stolp
d. Year 2000 Update-Morris
e. BeST Update-Morris
4. Discussion of 1998 Annual Financial Audit Plans-Roger Ferris, State Auditor's 
Office
5. Quarterly Report-Morris
a. Request from May 21, 1998, Audit Committee Meeting for Management Information 
on Chief Technology Officer Position and Management Costs Analysis on Long 
Distance Calls 
b. Internal Audit Plan Status
c. Status of Audit Recommendations
6. Consideration 1998-1999 Internal Audit Plan-Morris
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 
or 1/800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 5:10 p.m.
TRD-9813224

Thursday, August 27, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 
1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room
Austin
Board of Trustees Benefits Committee

AGENDA:
1. Approval of minutes of the May 22, 1998, Meeting
2. Consideration of Appointments to the TRS Medical Board
3. Consideration of Change Order under the Benefit Services Transformation (BeST 
Project) Contract- Mrs. Koontz
4. Report on TRS-Care Insurance-Mr. DiLorenzo
5. Report on Legislative Meetings-Mrs. Featherston
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 
or 1/800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 5:10 p.m.
TRD-9813226

Thursday, August 27, 1998, 2:15 p.m. 
1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room
Austin
Board of Trustees Investment Committee

AGENDA:
1. Approval of minutes of the May 21, 1998, Meeting
2. Discussion of Investment Summary Consideration of Recommendation for 
Allocation of Funds Available for Investment-Mr. Walker
3. Report on Asset Allocation, Policy Rangers, and Investment Performance-Mr. 
Walker.
4. Review of Equity Portfolio and Consideration of Equity Portfolio Strategy- 
Staff.
5. Review of Fix Income Portfolio, Cash Equivalents Portfolio, and Securities 
Lending-Mr. Walker.
6. Review of Real Estat Portfolio-Staff
7. Review of Altnerative Assets Portfolio and Consideration of Commitment to the 
Texas Growht Fund, Phase III-Mr. Walker and Mr. Kozlowski
8. Review of Investment Outlook, Market Conditions and Portfolio Performance-Mr. 
Record, Wellington Management.
9. Report on Policy Exceptions and Proxy Exceptions-Mr. Walker
10. Consideration of Contractural Duties of Wellington Management-Mr. Record.
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 
or 1/800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 5:10 p.m.
TRD-9813225

Friday, August 28, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 
1000 Red River, Room 514E
Austin
Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee

AGENDA:
1. Approval of minutes of the July 24, 1998, Meeting
2. Update on San Jacinto Tower Loan
3. Update on Portfolio, including Mortgage Risk Ratings, Issues Affecting 
Coprorate-Owned Properties, and Information Relatign to Report on Performance
4. Updatte on Strategic Planning and Engagement of Strategic Real Estaet 
Consultant
5. Consideration of Real Estate Consultants, including Discussion Regarding the 
Expert Advice and Assistance NEeded by the Committee and an Evaluation of the 
Renewal of the Engagement of Existing Real Estate Consultants.
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 
or 1/800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 4:30 p.m.
TRD-9813319

Friday, August 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 
1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room
Austin
Board of Trustees

AGENDA:
1. Roll Call of Board Members
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of minutes of July 24, 1998, Meeting
4. Consideration of Excusing Board Member's Absence From July 24, 1998, Meeting
5. Report of Real Estate Committee-Dr. Youngblood
6. Report on Audit Committee-Mr. Cummings
a. Consideration of 1998-1999 Internal Audit Plan
7. Report of Investment Committee to include the Consideration of Allocation of 
Funds Available for Investment-Mr. Simms
8. Consideration of Commitment to the Texas Growth Fund, Phase III-Mr. Walker
9. Technology Report-Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. George
a. Status Report on Benefit Services Transformation (BeST Project)
b. Year 2000 Status Report
c. Report on Backfile Conversion
10. Report of Benefits Committee-Mr. Whittenburg
a. Consideration of Change Orders under the Benefit Services Transformation 
(BeST Project) Contract
b. Consideration of Appointment to the Medical Board
11. Report of Chief Financial Officer-Mr. Jung
a. Report per Section 825.314(b) of the Government Code of Expenditures on 
Expenses that Exceed the Amount of Operation Expenses Appropriated and which are 
Required to Perform the Fiduciary Duties of the Boar 
b. Financial Reports on TRS Funds
12. Report on Benefits Division-Mrs. Koontz
a. Approval of Members Qualified for Retirement 
b. Ratification of Minutes of Medical Board Meeting
c. Report of Status of Retired Payroll
d. Report of Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program
13. Report of Executive Director-Mr. Dunlap
14. Comments by Board Members
15. Report of General Counsel on Litigation-Mr. Baker
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or T.D.D. 512/397-6444 
or 1/800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 4:30 p.m.
TRD-9813318

Tuesday, September 8, 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 disability 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 1/800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 5:10 p.m.
TRD-9813425

Telecommunications Planning Group
Friday, September 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1400 Congress, Capitol Extension, Room E2.012
Austin
Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order, roll call and witness registration
1. Adopt June 26, 1998 meeting minutes
2. Addition of the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Association of Counties 
as Advisory Agency members. Discussion of Texas State Technical College as 
designated representatives for the junior and community colleges
3. Review Draft Telecommunication Planning Group Legislative Reports and final 
process for submission of the Report to the Legislature
4. Discuss Internet services: Policy Decision by TPG on whether Internet 
services are inter-city telecommunication services. Discussion on developing 
criteria for the TEX-AN Waiver Process
5. Update on Proposal to the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board on the 
Education Infrastructure Proposal and the TEX-AN 2000 Process
6. Update of the DPS VSAT Request for Proposal Process
7. New Business
8. Next Meeting Agenda Items
9. Public Testimony
Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/475-2153.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 4:03 p.m.
TRD-9813480

Texas Southern University
Thursday, September 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Academic Affairs Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to consider: progress reports of academic activities and programs.
Executive Session.
Contact: James M. Douglas, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, 713/529-8911. 
Filed: August 21, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9813336

Thursday, September 3, 1998, 11:15 a.m.
3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Finance Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to consider: matters relating to financial reporting system, and 
budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract awards; 
informational items, resolution-authorizing the president's signature of the 
promissory note to the department of Education; Executive Session to consult 
with Attorney.
Contact: James M. Douglas, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, 713/529-8911. 
Filed: August 21, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9813337

Thursday, September 3, 1998, 12:30 p.m.
3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Development Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to consider: Reports from the Administration of University Fund-Raising 
efforts.
Contact: James M. Douglas, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, 713/529-8911. 
Filed: August 21, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9813338

Thursday, September 3, 1998, 1:15 p.m.
3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Student Services Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to consider: progress reports to receive informational items. Executive 
Session to consult with Attorney.
Contact: James M. Douglas, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, 713/529-8911. 
Filed: August 21, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9813339

Thursday, September 3, 1998, 2:15 p.m.
3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Personnel Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to consider: Ratification of appointments of instructional personnel, 
academic personnel changes. Executive Session to consult with Attorney on issues 
of personnel.
Contact: James M. Douglas, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, 713/529-8911. 
Filed: August 21, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9813340

Thursday, September 3, 1998, 3:15 p.m.
3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Litigation Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to consider: Executive Session to consult with Attorney to discuss 
issues of the election of Chairman of the Board, personnel, litigation and real 
estate.
Contact: James M. Douglas, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, 713/529-8911. 
Filed: August 21, 1998, 9:46 a.m.
TRD-9813341

Thursday, September 3, 1998, 4:15 p.m.
3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Buildings and Grounds Committee

AGENDA:
Meeting to consider: Matters relating to facilities up keep; maintenance 
renovation and new facilities and plans; report from the administration; 
contract awards; information items; Executive Session to consult with Attorney.
Contact: James M. Douglas, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, 713/529-8911. 
Filed: August 21, 1998, 9:46 a.m.
TRD-9813342

Friday, September 4, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
3100 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, 5th Floor
Houston
Board of Regents

AGENDA:
Meeting to consider: Election of chairman of the Board of Regents; Approval 
minutes; Report of the President; Report from Standing Committees; Executive 
Session to consult with Attorney on issues of litigation, personnel and real 
estate.
Contact: James M. Douglas, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, 713/529-8911. 
Filed: August 21, 1998, 9:46 a.m.
TRD-9813343

Texas Department of Transportation
Tuesday, September 1, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
125 East 11th Street, Second Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building
Austin
Commission

AGENDA:
1. Executive session under Section 551.074, Government Code, to interview and 
discuss the appointment of director of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division. 
2. Appointment of director of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division.
Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-8630.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 2:50 p.m.
TRD-9813472

Wednesday-Thursday, September 9-10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
150 East Riverside Drive, Room 1B.1
Austin
Household Goods Carrier Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
Convene. Review and approval of minutes from August 3 and August 17, 1998 
meeting. Discussion and recommendations for modernizing and streamlining 
department rules codified in Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 18, 
Subchapters A, B, and E. Agenda and date of next meeting. Adjourn.
Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-8630.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 2:17 p.m.
TRD-9813289

Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
150 East Riverside Drive, Room 1B.1
Austin
Household Goods Carrier Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
Convene. Review and approval of minutes from September 9-10, 1998 meeting. 
Discussion and recommendations for modernizing and streamlining department rules 
codified in Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 18, Subchapters A, B, 
and E. Agenda and date of next meeting. Adjourn.
Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-8630.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 2:17 p.m.
TRD-9813288

Texas Turnpike Authority
Tuesday, September 8, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
125 East 11th Street, First Floor
Austin
Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division

AGENDA:
Approval of minutes of July 28, 1998 meeting. Reports and discussions: status of 
board meeting in San Antonio; status of permanent Director; SH 130 freeway 
traffic volume report briefing; 183-A turnpike traffic volume report briefing, 
status of TTA rules publication; interim director's project status report; 
briefing on supplemental agreement w/Rust E&I. consider acceptance of the 
intermediate grade turnpike traffic and revenue study on 183-A. Consider 
acceptance of SH 130 Freeway Traffic Evaluation. Consider approval of 
Supplemental Agreements w/Rust E&I. Executive Session pursuant to Government 
Code, Chapter 551 (a) Section 551.071. Consultation with, and advice from legal 
counsel concerning pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offers and 
negotiations (b) Section 551.074. Personnel Matters, discuss the evaluation, 
designation, reassignment, and duties of personnel (c) Section 55.072. 
Deliberation Regarding Real Property, discuss of real property purchase, 
exchange, lease, donation.
Contact: Jerry McKenzie, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-
0903.
Filed: August 26, 1998, 10:53 a.m.
TRD-9813575

University of Houston System
Monday, August 24, 1998, 7:30 a.m.
4800 Calhoun, University of Houston, Room 220 E Cullen Building
Houston
Special Called Board Meeting

AGENDA:
I. Board meeting-A) call to order; B) executive session; C) report from 
executive session; D) approval of minutes; E) report from executive committee; 
F. Items forwarded from the August 3, 1998 executive committee meeting for board 
approval: 1. resolution in appreciation-Philip J. Carroll; 2. UHS Internal 
Auditing Department Long-Range Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Years 1999-2001; 
G) Recess for Committee meetings
II. Academic and Student Affairs Committee-A) call to order; B) Items forwarded 
from the August 3, 1998 Executive Committee Meeting for Board Approval: 1. 
dismissal of Dr. Brian Middleditch, Professor Biochemistry, University of 
Houston; 2. math education institute transfer from UH-Victoria to University of 
Houston; 6. adjourn; C) adjourn; D) board approval of academic/student affairs 
committee report
III. Institutional Advancement and External Affairs Committee - A) call to 
order; B) report from August 3, 1998 Committee meeting: C) adjourn.
IV. Administration and Finance Committee-A) call to order; B) Items Forwarded 
from the August 3, 1998 Committee meeting for board approval: 1. campus master 
plan update; 2. design and construction of campus infrastructure improvements; 
3. award of construction contract with way engineering for the capital 
renewal/deferred maintenance plumbing II package; 4. large overhead service 
electrical utility rate agreement with Houston Lighting and Power; 5. 
appointment of DCW Architects, Inc., as Architect for the new policies; 6. 
appointment of Rey De La Reza Architects, Inc. as Architect for the Fine Arts 
Building Revocation; 7. Periodical subscription service with EBSCO Subscription 
Services, Inc. 8. Purchase Order with Blackwell North America for Approval Plan 
Services for the Library; 9. FY99 Maintenance Agreement Renewal with the Texas 
Department of Information Resources for Digital Equipment Corporation Software 
and Hardware; 10. award of construction contract with Don Krueger Construction 
Company for the University of Houston-Victoria Academic/Student Service 
Building; 11. Personnel recommendations, August 1998 for Executive Management 
Employees; 12. Insurance Premiums for Fiscal Year 1999; 13. Lease Agreement with 
Amagulf, ABC/Disney, Inc.; 14. Purchase of an NTSC Television Transmitter for 
KUHT; 15. Change Custodian for Collateral Pledged to Secure Deposits at Chase 
Bank of Texas; 16. Resolution Expressing Intent to Finance Expenditures Incurred 
or to be Incurred for University of Houston, and University-Victoria for the 
Facility at Fort Bend; 17. Banking Resolutions-Amendment to Banking Resolutions 
to Permit Transfers for Deferred Compensation Payments; 18. Resolution Governing 
the University of Houston Annual Giving Account at Universal Savings Bank in 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 19. Resolutions Governing the Establishment and Closing of 
Various Bank Accounts for University of Houston-Victoria. C) adjourn; D) board 
approval of administration and finance committee report
V. Reconvene Board of Regents Meeting
VI. Election of Officers
VII. Adjourn.
Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732, 
713/743-3444.
Filed: August 20, 1998, 9:55 a.m.
TRD-9813236

University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center
Thursday, August 27, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Suite 201, University of North 
Texas
Denton
Board of Regents, Role and Scope Committee

AGENDA:
UNT: Personnel Transactions; Supplemental Promotion/Tenure Recommendation; 
Tenure for New Faculty Appointee; Faculty on Modified Service; Small Class 
Reports, Summer I and II 1998; UNT Policy Manual; Resolution on Higher Education 
in Southern Dallas, Compliance Resolution.
UNTHSC: Health Science Center Manuals, Policies and Bylaws; Founders' Medal and 
Mary E. Luibel Distinguished Service Award; Faculty Development Leave; Request 
to Exceed the Full-Time Equivalent Limitation on Employees; Compliance 
Resolution; Update on AHEC Program; Update on Alzheimer's Project; Appointment 
of Assistance General Counsel.
Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Dental Texas 76203, 940/369-8515. Filed: 
August 24, 1998, 10:29 a.m.
TRD-9813418

Thursday, August 27, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Suite 201, University of North 
Texas
Denton
Board of Regents, Budget and Finance Committee

AGENDA:
UNT: Internal Audit Plan; Investment Policy; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment 
Report; Investment Report Internal Audit Update.
UNTHSC: Internal Audit Plan; Gift Report; Investment Policy; Quarterly 
Investment Report; Investment Report Internal Audit Update.
UNT System: Statement Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Costs of the 
University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center 
Project.
Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Dental Texas 76203, 940/369-8515.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 10:29 a.m.
TRD-9813419

Thursday, August 27, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Suite 201, University of North 
Texas
Denton
Board of Regents, Budget and Finance Committee

REVISED AGENDA:
UNT: Internal Audit Plan; Investment Policy; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment 
Report; Investment Report; Internal Audit Update.
UNTHSC: Internal Audit Plan; Gift Report; Investment Policy; Quarterly 
Investment Report; Investment Report; Internal Audit Update.
UNT System: Statement Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Costs of the 
University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center 
Project.
Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Dental Texas 76203, 940/369-8515.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 11:43 a.m.
TRD-9813449

Thursday, August 27, 1998, 3:30 p.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Suite 201, University of North 
Texas
Denton
Board of Regents, Facilities Committee

AGENDA:
UNT: Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, University 
Center; Kerr Hall Building Repairs; Project Status Report; Fouts Field; CB 
Recommendations.
UNTHSC: Potential Purchase of Property; Leasing of Clinic Property; Amend Update 
of Master Plan; Project Status Report
Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Dental Texas 76203, 940/369-8515.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 10:29 a.m.
TRD-9813420

Thursday, August 27, 1998, 3:30 p.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Suite 201, University of North 
Texas
Denton
Board of Regents, Advancement Committee

AGENDA:
UNT: Gift Report; Public Affairs Update; Athletics Update
UNTHSC: Gift Report; Media Update Publications.
Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Dental Texas 76203, 940/369-8515.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 10:29 a.m.
TRD-9813421

Friday, August 28, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Diamond Eagle Suite, University Union, University of North 
Texas
Denton
Board of Regents

AGENDA:
UNT: Call to Order; Approval of Minutes; Legislative Update; Compliance Plans; 
Access and Equity Update; Strategic Initiatives; Update on Searches for Deans; 
Recruitment/Retention; Radio Station Issues; Student Survey; Employee Advisory 
Council Proposal; Athletics Update; Legal Update; Including radio station 
contemplated litigation; Police Employee Matter; Appointment of Provost/EVP; 
Personnel Transactions; Supplemental Promotion/Tenure Recommendation; Tenure for 
New Faculty Appointee; Faculty on Modified Services; Small Class Reports; UNT 
Policy Manual; Resolution on Higher Education in Southern Dallas; Compliance 
Resolution; Internal Audit Plan; Investment Policy; Gift Report; Quarterly 
Investment Report; Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building; 
University Center; Kerr Hall Building Repairs; Project Status Report; 
Chancellor's Update on Renovation of Universities Center at Dallas.
UNTHSC: Call to Order; Approval of Minutes; Legislative Update; Compliance 
Plans; Access and Equity Update; Affiliations; Legal Update Research Employee 
Issue; Health Science Center Manuals; Policies and Bylaws; Founders' Medal and 
Mary E. Luibel Distinguished Service Award; Faculty Development Leave; Request 
to Exceed the Full-time Equivalent Limitation on Employees; Compliance 
Resolution; Internal Audit Plan; Gift Report; Investment Policy; Quarterly 
Investment Report; Amend Update on Master Plan; Project Status Report; 
President's Update on the Robert A. Welch Foundation establish Chair. 
UNT System: Statement Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Costs of the 
University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center 
Project; Election of Officers.
Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Dental Texas 76203, 940/369-8515.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 10:29 a.m.
TRD-9813417

Friday, August 28, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Diamond Eagle Suite, University Union, University of North 
Texas
Denton
Board of Regents

REVISED AGENDA:
UNT: Call to Order; Approval of Minutes; Legislative Update; Compliance Plans; 
Access and Equity Update; Strategic Initiatives; Update on Searches for Deans; 
Recruitment/Retention; Radio Station Issues; Student Survey; Employee Advisory 
Council Proposal; Athletics Update; Legal Update; Including radio station 
contemplated litigation; Police Employee Matter; Appointment of Provost/EVP; 
Personnel Transactions; Supplemental Promotion/Tenure Recommendation; Tenure for 
New Faculty Appointee; Faculty on Modified Services; Small Class Reports; UNT 
Policy Manual; Resolution on Higher Education in Southern Dallas; Compliance 
Resolution; Internal Audit Plan; Investment Policy; Gift Report; Quarterly 
Investment Report; Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building; 
University Center; Kerr Hall Building Repairs; Project Status Report; 
Chancellor's Update on Renovation of Universities Center at Dallas.
UNTHSC: Call to Order; Approval of Minutes; Legislative Update; Compliance 
Plans; Access and Equity Update; Affiliations; Legal Update Research Employee 
Issue; Health Science Center Manuals; Policies and Bylaws; Founders' Medal and 
Mary E. Luibel Distinguished Service Award; Faculty Development Leave; Request 
to Exceed the Full-time Equivalent Limitation on Employees; Compliance 
Resolution; Internal Audit Plan; Gift Report; Investment Policy; Lump Sum Merit 
Pay, Quarterly Investment Report; Amend Update on Master Plan; Project Status 
Report; President's Update on the Robert A. Welch Foundation establish Chair. 
UNT System: Statement Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Costs of the 
University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center 
Project; Election of Officers.
Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Dental Texas 76203, 940/369-8515.
Filed: August 24, 1998, 10:42 a.m.
TRD-9813448

The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
Thursday, September 3, 1998, Noon
Highway 271 @ Highway 155, Room 116, Biomedical Research Building
Tyler

AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes; Chairman Report; Veterinarian Report; Old Business; New 
Business; and Adjournment.
Contact: Lea Alegre, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, 903/877-7661.
Filed: August 21, 1998, 4:57 p.m.
TRD-9813409

The University of Texas System
Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
21st and San Jacinto Streets, Bellmont Hall 718
Austin
U.T. Austin-Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting. III New Business; 
IV. Announcement/Information Reports; V. Executive Session; Personnel Matter 
Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, 
or Dismissal of Officers or Employees-Section 551.074 of the Texas Government 
Code; and VI. Adjournment.
Contact: Jody Conradt, Bellmont Hall, Room 718, Austin, Texas 787212-1286, 
512/499-4402.
Filed: August 19, 1998, 2:53 p.m.
TRD-9813211

Regional Meetings
Meetings filed August 19, 1998
Central Plains Center for MHMR & SA, Board of Trustee met at 208 South Columbia, 
Plainview, August 27, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron 
Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, 806/293-2636. TRD-9813217.
Central Texas Rural Transit District, Board of Director Budget Committee met at 
1200 South Frio, Coleman, August 25, 1998, at 8:15 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Sabrina Tibbetts, 1200 South Frio, Coleman, Texas 915/625-4167. 
TRD-9813206.
Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors met at 5701 Springdale 
Road-Room H, Austin, August 25, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from 
Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, 512/919-5301. 
TRD-9813223.
Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors met at 5701 Springdale 
Road-Room H, Austin, August 25, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, 512/919-
5301. TRD-9813222.
Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 928 St. Paul 
Street, Gonzales, August 27, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Brenda Downey, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672-
8345. TRD-9813216.
Lower Neches Valley Authority, Environmental and Saltwater Barrier Committee met 
at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, August 24, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may 
be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, 
409/892-4011. TRD-9813228.
Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, 
Beaumont, August 25, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. 
Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, 409/892-4011. TRD-
9813229.
San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors met at 2301 North Millbend 
Drive, The Woodlands, August 27, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from James R. Adams/Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77304, 409/588-
1111. TRD-9813227.
South Texas Workforce Development Board met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, 
August 27, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Myrna V. Herbst, 
P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, 956/722-0546. TRD-9813231.
Trinity River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors met at 1700 University 
Avenue, Austin Hall, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, August 26, 1998, 
at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, 
Austin, Texas 76004, 817/467-4343. TRD-9813205.
Van Zandt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at West Highway 
64, Canton, August 24, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Brenda Barnett, West Highway 64, Canton, Texas 75103, 903/567-6171 or fax 
903/567-6600. TRD-9813208.

Meetings filed August 20, 1998
Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Ark-Tex Private Industry Council Executive 
Committee Meeting met at Titus County Civil Center, Mt. Pleasant, August 27, 
1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Davis, P.O. Box 5307, 
Texarkana, Texas 75505, 903/832-8636. TRD-9813238.
Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District #1, Board 
of Directors met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, August 24, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from John Ward, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 
78059, 830/665-2132. TRD-9813237.
Central Plains Center for MHMR & SA, Board of Trustees met in a revised agenda 
at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, August 27, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, 806/293-
2636. TRD-9813316.
Coryell County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 107 North 7th 
Street, Gatesville, August 27, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76528, 254/865-6593. TRD-
9813276.
Education Service Center, Region X, Board of Directors met at 400 East Spring 
Valley Road, Richardson, August 26, 1998, at 1:15 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Joe Farmer, 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, Texas 75081, 
972/348-1000. TRD-9813264.
Education Service Center, Region XV, Board of Directors met at 612 South Irene 
Street, San Angelo, August 27, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Clyde Warren, 612 South Irene Street, San Angelo, Texas 915/658-6571. TRD-
9813320.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee met at 1615 
North St. Mary's, San Antonio, August 26, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, 
Texas 78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9813323.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Planning Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's, San 
Antonio, August 26, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary 
Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 
210/222-2204. TRD-9813326.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's, San 
Antonio, August 28, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary 
Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 
210/222-2204. TRD-9813322.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's, San 
Antonio, August 31, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary 
Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 
210/222-2204. TRD-9813325.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee met at 1615 North St. 
Mary's, San Antonio, August 31, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 
78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9813324.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's, San 
Antonio, September 3, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mary 
Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 
210/222-2204. TRD-9813321.
Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee met at 2401 
Houston Highway, Victoria, August 25, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 
512/576-5872. TRD-9813277.
Grande Parkway Association, Board of Director met at 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 
222, Houston, August 27, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. 
Diane Schenke, 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas 77007, 713/965-
0871. TRD-9813313.
Hall County Appraisal District, Appraisal District Directors met at 721 
Robertson Street, Memphis, August 25, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Anita Phillips, 621 Robertson Street, Memphis, Texas 79245, 
806/259-2393. TRD-9813291.
Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 2800 North Loop 
West, 8th Floor, Houston, August 26, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, 713/957-
5291. TRD-9813315.
Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH35, 
Kyle, August 25, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete Islas, 
21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/266-2522. TRD-9813240.
Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH35, 
Kyle, August 26, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete Islas, 
21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/266-2522. TRD-9813239.
Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 121 South Main Street, 
Boerne, August 26, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta 
Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, 830/249-8012 or fax 
830/249-3975. TRD-9813314.
Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 315 Main 
Street, Liberty, August 26, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, 409/336-5722. TRD-9813327.
North Texas Local Workforce Development Board met at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, 
Suite 200, Wichita Falls, August 27, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from Mona W. Statser, 4300 Jacksboro, Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, Texas 
76302, 940/322-5281 or fax 940/322-2683. TRD-9813267.
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors met at 415 West 8th 
Avenue, Amarillo, August 27, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, 806/372-3381. TRD-9813248.
Region O, Regional Water Planning Group, Scope Revision Subcommittee Meeting met 
at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, August 25, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information 
may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 
806/762-0181. TRD-9813273.
Region O, Regional Water Planning Group, General Membership Committee met at 
2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, August 28, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information 
may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 
806/762-0181. TRD-9813275.
Region O, Regional Water Planning Group, Scope Revision Subcommittee Meeting met 
at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, August 28, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information 
may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 
806/762-0181. TRD-9813274.
Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee met at 107 Woodbine, Longview, August 
27, 1998, at 5:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, 
P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/237-2362. TRD-9813293.
Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee met at 107 Woodbine, 
Longview, August 27, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman 
White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/237-2362. TRD-
9813294.
Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee met at 107 Woodbine, Longview, August 
27, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, 
P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/237-2362. TRD-9813295.
Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees met at 107 Woodbine, Longview, August 
27, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, 
P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/237-2362. TRD-9813292.
Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Director Meeting met at the Office, 
Route 5, Box 50361, Highway 37 South of Winnsboro, Winnsboro, August 24, 1998, 
at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Box 50361, 
Winnsboro, Texas 75494, 903/342-3525. TRD-9813266.
Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, TPMHR met at 1500 
South Taylor Street, Amarillo, August 27, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250, 
806/349-5680 or fax 806/337-1035. TRD-9813328.

Meeting filed August 21, 1998
Alamo Area Council on Governments, Community Relations Committee met at 118 
Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, August 26, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may 
be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 
78205, 210/225-5201. TRD-9813347.
Alamo Area Council on Governments, Alamo Area Housing Financing Corporation met 
at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, August 26, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San 
Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225-5201. TRD-9813351.
Alamo Area Council on Governments, Area Judges met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, 
San Antonio, August 26, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al 
J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225-5201. 
TRD-9813348.
Alamo Area Council on Governments, Alamo Area Development Corporation met at 118 
Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, August 26, 1998, at Noon. Information may be 
obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 
78205, 210/225-5201. TRD-9813349.
Alamo Area Council on Governments, Planning and Program Development Committee 
met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, August 26, 1998, at 12:15 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San 
Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225-5201. TRD-9813350.
Alamo Area Council on Governments, Board of Directors met at 118 Broadway, Suite 
400, San Antonio, August 26, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225-
5201. TRD-9813352.
Andrews Center, Board of Trustees met at 2323 West Front Street, Board Room, 
Tyler, August 27, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. 
DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, 903/535-7338. TRD-9813335.
Angelina and Neches River Authority, ANRA Board of Directors met at ANRA Board 
Meeting Room, 210 Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, August 27, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Thomas D. Burr, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 
75901, 409/632-7795 or fax 409/632-2564. TRD-9813387.
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee met at 1430 
Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, August 25, 1998, at Noon. Information may be 
obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-
4031. TRD-9813333.
Bi-County Water Supply Corporation met at the Arch Davis Road FM 2254, 
Pittsburg, August 24, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell 
Larson, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903/856-5840. TRD-9813391.
Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 202 South 
Highway 6, Meridian, August 27, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, 254/435-2304. TRD-
9813371.
Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee met at 
1905 Texas Avenue, Bryan, August 25, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Linda McGuill, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, 409/775-
4244 Ext. 121. TRD-9813399.
Canyon Regional Water Authority, Budget Committee Meeting met at Green Valley 
Special Utility District, 529 South Center, Marion, August 27, 1998, at 1:00 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Paul Taggart, 850 Lakeside Pass, New 
Braunfels, Texas 78130, 806/609-0543. TRD-9813385.
Central Texas Opportunities, Inc., Board of Directors Meeting met at 1200 South 
Frio, Coleman, August 25, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Barbara M. Metcalf, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, 915/625-4167. TRD-
9813332.
Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, CTWSC Officers Meeting met at 4020 
Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, August 25, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 
76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9813386.
Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Meeting met at 4020 Lakecliff 
Drive, Harker Heights, August 25, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 
254/698-2779. TRD-9813330.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room B, 
First Floor, Dallas, August 25, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 214/749-3256. 
TRD-9813404.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Project Management met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, 
Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, August 25, 1998, at Noon. Information 
may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 
214/749-3256. TRD-9813407.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Planning Meeting met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, 
Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, August 25, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 
75266-0163, 214/749-3256. TRD-9813406.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, 
Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, August 25, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 
75266-0163, 214/749-3256. TRD-9813403.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Director's met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board 
Room, First Floor, Dallas, August 25, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 
214/749-3256. TRD-9813405.
Deep East Texas Council of Governments, East Texas Regional Water Planning Group 
RWPA "1" met at 200 North Fredonia, Nacogdoches, September 1, 1998, at 10:00 
a.m. Information may be obtained from Van Bush, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 
75957, 409/384-5704 or fax 409/384-5390, e-mail: vbush@iname.com. TRD-9813384.
Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, Board of Directors met at 
August 26, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Evergreen 
U.W.C.D., P.O. Box 155, Jourdanton, Texas 78026, 830/769-3740. TRD-9813392.
Gray County Appraisal, Board of Director met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, August 
26, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 
836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, 806/665-0791. TRD-9813331.
Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at 
7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, August 25, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, 
409/892-4011. TRD-9813334.
MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees met at 1504 Texas Avenue, 
Bryan, August 27, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon 
Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77802, 409/822-6467. TRD-9813408.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors Meeting met in a 
revised agenda at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, August 26, 
1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. 
Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-3533. TRD-9813396.
North Central Texas Council on Governments, Workforce Development Board met at 
616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 300, 3rd Floor Board Room, Arlington, August 25, 
1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Fletcher, P.O. Box 
5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9176. TRD-9813395.
Nueces River Authority, Board of Directors Workshops and Meetings met at the 
Omni Marina Hotel, Riviera 2, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, 
August 27, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. and at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Fist 
Floor Conference Room, Natural Resources Center, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus 
Christi, August 28, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con 
Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, 830/278-6810. TRD-9813388.
Nueces River Authority, Board of Directors met at the Texas A&M University-
Corpus Christi, First Floor Conference Room, Natural Resources Center, 6300 
Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, August 28, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Con Mims, P.O Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, 830/278-6810. TRD-
9813389.
Region O, Regional Water Planning Group, General Membership Committee met in a 
revised agenda at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, August 28, 1998, at 10:00 
a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, 
Texas 79405, 806/762-0181. TRD-9813394.
Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Finance/HR Committee Meeting met at 
4910 Airport, Rosenberg, August 27, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, 
Texas 77488, 409/532-3098. TRD-9813344.
South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board met at the Boardroom,  Lubbock 
Chamber of Commerce, 1120 14th Street, Lubbock, August 27, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Don McCullough, P.O. Box 10227, Lubbock, Texas 
79408, 806/744-1987. TRD-9813363.
Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met at the General 
Office, Located Off of FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, August 24, 1998, at 
6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from the Upper Leon River MWD, P.O. Box 
67, Comanche, Texas 76442, 254/879-2258. TRD-9813367.

Meetings filed August 22, 1998
Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc., Board of Directors met at the Best 
Western Palm Aire, 415 South International Boulevard, Weslaco, August 27, 1998, 
at Noon. Information may be obtained from Pat Bubb, Tech Prep of the Rio Grande 
Valley, Inc., TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697, 956/364-4512. 
TRD-9813410.

Meetings filed August 24, 1998
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 1430 Collier Street, 
Board Room, Austin, August 27, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-4031. TRD-
9813458.
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Called 
Meeting Public Hearing met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, August 27, 1998, at 3:00 
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-9813459.
Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee met at 302 East 
Central Avenue, Belton, August 27, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from A.C. Johnson, 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas 254/939-1801. 
TRD-9813457.
Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda 
at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, August 27, 1998, at 1:15 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-
0731. TRD-9813413.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's 
Street, San Antonio, August 31, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from 
Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 
210/222-2204. TRD-9813412.
Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, 101 West Main, 
Gillespie County Courthouse, Basement Suite 104C, Fredericksburg, August 27, 
1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wendy J. Garza, P.O. Box 
429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 830/997-9807. TRD-9813411.
Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 110 South 12th 
Street, Waco, August 28, 1998, at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, 254/752-3451, Ext. 290. TRD-
9813422.
Hill Country Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 1105 Main Street, 
Bandera, September 1, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janis 
Beck, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite D, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512/558-2019. TRD-
9813460.
MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees met in a revised agenda at 
1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, August 27, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77802, 409/822-6467. TRD-
9813430.
San Jacinto River Authority, Region H Water Planning Group met at 300 West 
Davis, 6th Floor, Conroe, September 2, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from James R. Adams/Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, 
409/588-1111. TRD-9813474.
Scurry County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 2612 College Avenue, 
Snyder, September 1, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. 
Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, 915/573-8549. TRD-9813423.
Texas Community Centers Managed Care, Inc., Board of Directors met at 701 East 
11th Street, Austin, August 28, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Fred Bradley, 701 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/794-9268. TRD-
9813416.

Meetings filed August 25, 1998
Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Directors met in a emergency agenda 
at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, August 26, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Reason 
for emergency: Applicant can not start job without board approval and is being 
fined $500.00 per day. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 
Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225-5201. TRD-9813491.
Brazos River Authority, Management Succession Committee Board of Directors met 
at 1500 Broadway, Lubbock, September 3, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, 254/776-1441. 
TRD-9813495.
Brazos River Authority, Management Succession Committee Board of Directors will 
meet at 18700 Kennedy Boulevard, Houston, September 8, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-
7555, 254/776-1441. TRD-9813496.
Brazos River Authority, Management Succession Committee Board of Directors will 
meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, September 9, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may 
be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, 254/776-
1441. TRD-9813497.
Education Service Center, Region XVI, Board of Directors met at 1601 South 
Cleveland, Regional XVI Education Service Center, Amarillo, August 28, 1998, at 
1:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell L. Garrison, P.O. Box 30600, 
Amarillo, Texas 79120, 806/376-5521, Ext. 272. TRD-9813490.
Golden Crescent Workforce, Development Board, Welfare to Work Ad Hoc Committee 
met at 1502 East Airline, Suite 39, Victoria, August 31, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, 
Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9813483.
Houston Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board met in a 
revised agenda at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, 
September 1, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, 
3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/627-3200. TRD-9813505.
Texas Community Centers Managed Care, Inc., Board of Directors met at 701 East 
11th Street, Austin, August 28, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Fred Bradley, 701 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/794-9268. TRD-
9813487.

Meetings filed August 26, 1998
Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee Executive Committee met 
at the Municipal Annex Building, 301 West 2nd Street, Room 140, Austin, August 
31, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 
West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/499-2275. TRD-9813585.
Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 1692 10th Street, Board 
Room, Lubbock, August 31, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Tami 
Swoboda, P.O. Box 2828, 1602 10th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79408, 806/766-0202. 
TRD-9813545.
South Texas Workforce Development Board met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, 
August 31, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Myrna V. Herbst, 
P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, 210/722-0546. TRD-9813576.