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 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower, III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Qualifications Committee

AGENDA:
A. Consideration of proposed Board and staff assignments.
B. Review of staff interpretation of management information systems courses
in meeting the accounting course requirement of board rule 511.57
C. Consideration of AICPA's invitation to comment on issues pass/fail grades on 
the Uniform CPA Examination.
D. Review of success rates of Texas candidates on the CPA examination
NASBA correspondence.
All discussion of investigative files will be in Executive Session
Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 
78701-3900, 512/305-7848.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 10:26 a.m.
TRD-9813933

Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower, III, Suite 900, Room 950G
Austin
Rules Committee

AGENDA:
1. Rules 523.1, 523.32, 511.161, 511.163: Ethics Course required of candidates.
2. Rules 501.24. Expressly incorporating SSAE and SSARS as professional 
standards.
3. Rule 501.14. Commissioners and attest.
4. Rule 501. 11. Incorporating AICPA interpretations on independence.
5. Revise Chapter 519. Mediation and ex parte communications. 
6. Address return of tax or other work papers by alternate practice unit.
7. Review of other Rules issues that are on the Board's agenda.
Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 
78701-3900, 512/305-7848.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 10:26 a.m.
TRD-9813932

Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Quality Review Committee

AGENDA:
A. Consideration of a report from the Quality Review Oversight Board
B. Consideration of amendments to the Quality Review Rules.
C. Consideration of comments made by reviewed firms.
D. Review of Quality Review statistics.
Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 
78701-3900, 512/305-7848.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 10:26 a.m.
TRD-9813929

Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 3:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Executive Committee

AGENDA:
A. Consultation to seek the advise of the Board's attorney concerning pending or 
contemplated litigation and ratification of Major Case Enforcement Committee's 
selection of outside counsel (Executive Session). 
B. Review of AICPA/NASBA matters.
1. Discussion on the revised Investor Questionnaire.
2. Review of request for forum for CPA examination vendors .
C. Review of correspondence
All discussion of investigative files will be in Executive Session.
Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 
78701-3900, 512/305-7848.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 10:26 a.m.
TRD-9813930

Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Regulatory Compliance Committee

AGENDA:
A. Report on the July 29, 1998, Regulatory Compliance Committee meeting (via 
teleconference).
1. Discussion of the Legislative Appropriations Request for Fiscal Years 2000-
2001. 
B. Report on Joint Budget Hearing-Monday, August 10, 1998.
C. Review and approval of Fiscal Year 1999 Operating Budget.
D. Approval of the Board's financial statements.
All discussion of investigative files will be in Executive Session.
Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 
78701-3900, 512/305-7848.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 10:26 a.m.
TRD-9813931

State Office of Administrative Hearings
Monday, September 14, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
1700 North Congress, 11th Floor of the Stephen F. Austin Building
Austin
Utility Division

AGENDA:
A Prehearing will be conducted at the above date and time in SOAH Docket No. 
473-98-1546-Complaint of Linda Mitchell against Southwestern Bell Telephone 
Company (PUC Docket No. 19381)
Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 
78701-1649, (P.O. Box 13025), 512/936-0728.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 12:49 p.m.
TRD-9813848

Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
State Office of Administrative Hearings, 1700 North Congress, 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings 
regarding SOAH Docket No. 551-98-1166 in the Matter of Texas Department of 
Agriculture vs. Home Depot #582, concerning alleged violation of Texas seed 
laws. 
Contact: Delores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-
7541.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 9:44 a.m.
TRD-9813835

Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
State Office of Administrative Hearings, 1700 North Congress, 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings 
regarding SOAH Docket No. 551-98-1032 in the Matter of Texas Department of 
Agriculture vs. Joseph Ronald Savoie, concerning alleged violation of Texas 
pesticide laws. 
Contact: Delores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-
7541.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 9:58 a.m.
TRD-9813922

Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120
San Antonio

AGENDA:
Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of 
Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-103.015 (Vernon Supp. 1998) by Hill 
Country Produce, Inc., as petitioned by River City Produce Co. Inc.
Contact: Delores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-
7541.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:44 p.m.
TRD-9813873

State Bar of Texas
Thursday, September 9, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street, Room 206/7
Austin
Executive Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order/roll call/minutes/reports from: the president; legislative 
issues/appeals; executive director/other report may be heard from the following: 
the president-elect; the immediate past president; the general counsel; the 
president of the Texas Young Lawyer's Association; and the supreme court 
liaison/adjourn.
Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1/800/204-2222.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 4:08 p.m.
TRD-9813877

Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Federal Building, 1205 Texas Avenue
Lubbock
Technical Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
Chairman's opening comments and approval of the minutes of the last meeting; 
Program update report; Blacklands Zone Proposal; Closing remarks and discussion 
of next meeting. 
Contact: Katie Dickie Stavinoh, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-
7593. 
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:44 p.m.
TRD-9813872

Texas Bond Review Board
Tuesday, September 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
State Capitol, Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
Austin
Planning Session

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Approval of Minutes 
III. Discussion on Proposed Issues 
A. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Residential Mortgage 
Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A (New Money) 
B. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Residential Mortgage 
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998B (Refunding of Series A Commercial Paper 
Notes) 
C. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Residential Mortgage 
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998C (Refunding of Series B Commercial Paper 
Notes) 
D Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Residential Mortgage Revenue 
Refunding Bonds, Series 1999A (Refunding of Series 1987A and 1987D Bonds) 
E. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation-A Servicing Release Premium Line 
of Credit (for use with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' 
bond issue 54, Series 1998A). 
IV. Other Business
V. Adjourn
Contact: Jose A. Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-1741. 
Filed: August 31, 1998, 3:34 p.m.
TRD-9813825

State Cemetery Committee
Thursday, September 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
909 Navasota
Austin

AGENDA:
I. call to order; II. staff, guests and members present; III. approval of 
minutes; IV. consideration of the following agenda items: Item 1. consideration 
and potential action on requests for burial and cenotaphs. Item 2. consideration 
and potential action on the Gold Star Mothers. Item 3. consideration and 
potential action on the Medal of Honor Project. Item 4. old business/completed 
projects:-"Avenue of the Flags" Program on Highway 165,-Front of Building Sign,-
Warranty Letter to Contractor regarding Signage Project,-Cemetery Annex,-Blake 
Monument,-Blade Technology,-Grass Section C,-Concrete Paths Item 5. 
consideration and potential action on Saturday office hours. Item 6. 
consideration and potential action on Texas State Cemetery Budget. Item 7. 
consideration and potential action on Architect Report for the Plaza and 7th 
Street. Item 8. consideration and potential action on waxing of the Cemetery 
bronzes. V. Program issues. Informational items, no action requested. VI. 
Scheduling of next open meeting. VII. Executive Session to consider personnel 
matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.074: 
Personnel Action VII. Adjournment.
Contact: Ann Dillon, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
3960.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 10:26 a.m. 
TRD-9813935

Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Licensure and Educational Standards Committee

AGENDA:
The Licensure and Educational Standards Committee of the Texas Board of 
Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, September 10, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. 
to consider, discuss, take and appropriate action/or approve: B.1. Review of 
licensees who passed August 6, 1998, jurisprudence examination. 2. Request for 
reinstatement of license Jesus A. Rodriguez, D.C. 3. Cancellation of licenses 
for non-renewal. 
Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6709.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 11:29 a.m.
TRD-9813656

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Licensure and Educational Standards Committee

REVISED AGENDA:
The Licensure and Educational Standards Committee of the Texas Board of 
Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, September 10, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. 
to consider, discuss, take and appropriate action/or approve: B.1. Review of 
licensees who passed August 6, 1998, jurisprudence examination. 2. Request for 
reinstatement of license Jesus A. Rodriguez, D.C., Nancy Zini Jones, D.C. 3. 
Cancellation of licenses for non-renewal. 4. Review of Facility Renewal form.
Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6709.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 12:07 p.m.
TRD-9813795

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Technical Standards Committee

AGENDA:
The Technical Standards Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners 
will meet on Thursday, September 10, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, 
take and appropriate action/or approve: D.1. Scope of practice: Ordering of 
myelogram by D.C. 2. Myopractic: Complaint against Robert Petteway, Massage 
Therapist. 
Contact: Vera Gonzales, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6702.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 11:29 a.m.
TRD-9813658

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:
The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet 
on Thursday, September 10, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take and 
appropriate action/or approve: A.1. Administrative fines and penalties. 2. 
Review cases 98-01 through 98-185 3. Expunction of records.
Contact: John Zavala, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/305-6708.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 11:29 a.m.
TRD-9813655

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Rules Committee

AGENDA:
The Rules Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on 
Thursday, September 10, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take and 
appropriate action/or approve: 
1. Proposed New Rule-Approval of Continuing Education Courses and Sponsors: 
Chapter 73 and 75. 
2. Proposed Amendments to Chapter 79-Provisional Licensure (Reciprocity)
3. Position Statement: Unlicensed practice of chiropractic
4. Proposed Amendment to Chapter 71-Applications and Applicants.
Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6709.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 11:29 a.m.
TRD-9813659

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Executive Committee

AGENDA:
The Executive Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet 
on Thursday, September 10, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take and 
appropriate action/or approve: C.1. Proposed board meeting dates for 1999; 2. 
Approval of the revised Strategic Plan for the Fiscal Years 1999-2003; 3. 
approval of the revised Legislative appropriations Request for Fiscal Year 2000 
and 2001.
Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6709.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 11:29 a.m.
TRD-9813657

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 102
Austin
Board Meeting

AGENDA:
The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, 
on matters within the jurisdiction of the agency which are listed in the 
complete agenda, as follows: Approval of minutes of last meeting. President's 
report. Report of the Executive Director on administration, budget, internal 
policy and procedure, personnel and general information on licensees. A. 
Enforcement Committee: 1. Administrative fines and penalties; 2. Review cases 
98-01 thru 98-185; 3. Expunction of records; B. Licensure and Education 
Standards Committee: 1. Review of licensees who passed August 6, 1998 
jurisprudence examination; 2. Request for reinstatement of license: Jesus A. 
Rodriguez, D.C. 3. Cancellation of licenses for non-renewal; C. Executive 
Committee; 1. Proposed Board meeting dates for 1999; 2. Approval of the revised 
Strategic Plan for the Fiscal Years 1999-2003; 3. Approval of the revised 
Legislative Appropriations Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and 2001. D. Technical 
Standards Committee; 1. Scope of Practice: Ordering of myelogram by D.C.; 2. 
Myopractic: Complaint against Robert Petteway Massage Therapist; E. Rules 
Committee: 1. Proposed new Rule-Approval of Continuing Education Courses and 
Sponsors: Chapter 73 and 75; 2. Proposed amendments to Chapter 79: Provisional 
Licensure (Reciprocity) 3. Position Statement: Unlicensed practice of 
chiropractic ; 4. Proposed amendment to Chapter 71: Applications and applicants. 
Open forum for licensees or the general public to address the Board. Items to be 
discussed for future agenda. Pending litigation: Cause No. G-97; Seabolt, et al. 
V. Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, et al.: In the U.S. District Court, 
Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division. The Board may meet from time to 
time in Executive Session with respect tot he above items authorized by The 
Texas Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Adjournment. 
Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6709.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 11:28 a.m.
TRD-9813654

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 102
Austin
Board Meeting

REVISED AGENDA:
The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary, 
on matters within the jurisdiction of the agency which are listed in the 
complete agenda, as follows: Approval of minutes of last meeting. President's 
report. Report of the Executive Director on administration, budget, internal 
policy and procedure, personnel and general information on licensees. A. 
Enforcement Committee: 1. Administrative fines and penalties; 2. Review cases 
98-01 thru 98-185; 3. Expunction of records; B. Licensure and Educational 
Standards Committee: 1. Review of licensees who passed August 6, 1998 
jurisprudence examination; 2. Request for reinstatement of license: Jesus A. 
Rodriguez, D.C. 3. Cancellation of licenses for non-renewal; 4. Review of 
Facility Renewal form C. Executive Committee; 1. Proposed Board meeting dates 
for 1999; 2. Approval of the revised Strategic Plan for the Fiscal Years 1999-
2003; 3. Approval of the revised Legislative Appropriations Request for Fiscal 
Year 2000 and 2001. D. Technical Standards Committee; 1. Scope of Practice: 
Ordering of myelogram by D.C.; 2. Myopractic: Complaint against Robert Petteway 
Massage Therapist; E. Rules Committee: 1. Proposed new Rule-Approval of 
Continuing Education Courses and Sponsors: Chapter 73 and 75; 2. Proposed 
amendments to Chapter 79: Provisional Licensure (Reciprocity) 3. Position 
Statement: Unlicensed practice of chiropractic ; 4. Proposed amendment to 
Chapter 71: Applications and applicants. Open forum for licensees or the general 
public to address the Board. Items to be discussed for future agenda. Pending 
litigation: Cause No. G-97; Seabolt, et al. V. Texas Board of Chiropractic 
Examiners, et al.: In the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 
Galveston Division. The Board may meet from time to time in Executive Session 
with respect tot he above items authorized by The Texas Open Meeting Act, 
Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Adjournment. 
Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6709.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 12:07 p.m.
TRD-9813796

Comptroller of Public Accounts
Tuesday, September 29, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
LBJ Building, Room 114, 111 East 17th Street
Austin
Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force

AGENDA:
I. Presentations on Advanced Fraud Detection Computer Technology; II. Update on 
Food Stamp Fraud Detection Initiatives; III. Report from Health and Human 
Service Commission on Medicaid Fraud; IV. Update on Finger Imaging Projects; V. 
White Paper on Finger Imaging Projects in Texas; VI. Comments from the Audience; 
VII. Adjourn. 
Contact: Theresa Poon, 111 East 17th Street, Room 507, Austin, Texas 78774, 
512/936-6070.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:05 p.m.
TRD-9813862

Wednesday, September 30, 1998, 11:30 a.m.
William P. Hobby, Jr., State Office of Building, Tower II, Suite 2-225,
333 Guadalupe Street
Austin
Interagency Task Force on EBT

AGENDA:
I. Report on National EBT Issues; II. Update on Lone Star Program; III. WIC 
Smart Card Presentation; IV. New State Initiatives; V. Legislative Issues; VI. 
Comments from the Audience; VII. Adjourn. 
Contact: Theresa Poon, 111 East 17th Street, Room 507, Austin, Texas 78774, 
512/936-6070.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:05 p.m.
TRD-9813863

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Conference Room, LaQuinta Inn, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Commission

AGENDA:
(This meeting will be held jointly with the TBCJ Health Care Committee)
A. Call to order
B. Introduction/recognitions
C. Approval of minutes, June 30, 1998, CMHCAC Meeting 
D. Chairman's Report
E. Medical Director's Reports 
1. Texas Department of Criminal Justice
2. University of Texas Medical Branch
3. Texas Tech University
F. Status Report: SAO Action Plan
G. Employee TB Testing 
H. Update on HIV/AIDS Initiatives
1. Status report on seroprevalence study design
2. HIV Peer Educators 
I. Hepatitis C 
J. Dialysis 
K. Update: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 
L. Update: Actuarial Review of Health Care Costs/Projections 
M. Discussion-Date/Location Next CMHCAC Meeting
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Allen Sapp, P.O. Box 99, Huntsville, Texas 77342-0099, 512/251-3702.
Filed: August 28, 1998, 4:45 p.m.
TRD-9813731

Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Conference Room, LaQuinta Inn, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Commission

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Welcome/Introductions
III. Approval of the Minutes from the July 17, 1997, November 3, 1997, and 
November 20, 1997, TBCJ Health Care Committee
IV. Participation in the Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee 
Meting
V. Public Comment
VI. Adjourn
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 12:34 p.m.
TRD-9813806

Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Conference Room, LaQuinta Inn, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
TBCJ Health Care Committee

AGENDA:
(This meeting will be held jointly with the TBCJ Health Care Committee)
A. Call to order
B. Introduction/recognitions
C. Approval of minutes, June 30, 1998, CMHCAC Meeting 
D. Chairman's Report
E. Medical Director's Reports 
1. Texas Department of Criminal Justice
2. University of Texas Medical Branch
3. Texas Tech University
F. Status Report: SAO Action Plan
G. Employee TB Testing 
H. Update on HIV/AIDS Initiatives
1. Status report on seroprevalence study design
2. HIV Peer Educators 
I. Hepatitis C 
J. Dialysis 
K. Update: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 
L. Update: Actuarial Review of Health Care Costs/Projections 
M. Discussion-Date/Location Next CMHCAC Meeting
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Allen Sapp, P.O. Box 99, Huntsville, Texas 77342-0099, 512/251-3702.
Filed: August 28, 1998, 4:49 p.m.
TRD-9813732

Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Conference Room, LaQuinta Inn, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Programs Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Report on Aggression Among Youthful Offenders 
III. Personation on the Youthful Offender Program
IV. Presentation on the Sex Offender Treatment Program 
V. Presentation on the In-Cell Video Program 
VI. Community Service Projects Update 
VII. Update on the Cognitive Intervention Program
VIII. Public Comment
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 12:34 p.m.
TRD-9813807

Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
La Quinta Inn, Ballroom, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Management Information System Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Approval of the July 16, 1998, Meeting Minutes
III. Tour of TDJC Data Service-1 Financial Plaza, Suite 400B
IV. Adjourn
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior tot he 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 12:34 p.m.
TRD-9813808

Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
La Quinta Inn, Ballroom, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Management Information System Committee

REVISED AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Approval of the July 16, 1998, Meeting Minutes
III. Tour of TDJC Data Service-1600 Financial Plaza, Suite 400B
IV. Adjourn
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 2:23 p.m.
TRD-9813810

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
La Quinta Inn, Ballroom, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Victims Services Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Approval of the July 16, 1998, Meeting Minutes
III. Proposed Resolution for Inclusion of Victim Service in the Agency's Mission 
Statement 
IV. Update on Automatic Victim Notification System (AVNS)
V. Report from Victim Participant of the Sycamore Tree Project, Jester
II InnerChange Program
VI. Public Comment
VII. Adjourn
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 4:29 p.m.
TRD-9813897

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
La Quinta Inn, Ballroom, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Audit and Finance Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Approval of the July 17, 1997, and September 18, 1997 Meeting
III. Report on Internal Audit Peer Review
IV. Update on the 1998 Internal Audit Plan
V. Review and Committee Approval of the 1999 Internal Audit Plan 
VI. Public Comment
VII. Adjourn
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 4:29 p.m.
TRD-9813896

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
La Quinta Inn, Ballroom, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Facilities Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Approval of the July 16, 1998, Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
III. Committee Approval of the Ramsey Wastewater Treatment Plan Change Order 
IV. Update on Trusty Camp Additions and High Security Construction Projects
V. Public Comment
VI. Adjourn
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 4:29 p.m.
TRD-9813895

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
La Quinta Inn, Ballroom, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Support Operations Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Approval of the July 7, 1998, Support Operations Committee Minutes
III. Update on the Texas Correctional Industries (TCI) State Auditor's Report
IV. Presentation on the TCI Cost Accounting Model 
V. Update on the TCI Sunset Recommendations
VI. Public Comment
VII. Adjourn
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 4:29 p.m.
TRD-9813894

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
La Quinta Inn, Ballroom, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Windham School District Board of Trustees

AGENDA:
I. Regular Session
A. Introduction of Staff
B. Consent Items
1. Minutes of the July 16, 1998, Meeting
2. Multiple Employment Requests
3. Bi-Monthly Investment Report
C. Public Comment
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 4:29 p.m.
TRD-9813893

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
La Quinta Inn, Ballroom, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Texas Board of Criminal Justice

AGENDA:
I. Executive Session
A. Discussion with attorneys concerning: Bagby v. TDCJ; Crenshaw v. TDCJ; Ruiz 
v. Scott; Terrell v. TDCJ; and Van Dine v. TDCJ Cases. (Closed in accordance 
with Section 551.071, Government Code.)
B. Discussion of potential litigation made confidential under State Board 
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. (Closed in accordance with Section 
5510.071, Government Code.)
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 4:55 p.m.
TRD-9813909

Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
La Quinta Inn, Ballroom, 1407-I-45
Huntsville
Texas Board of Criminal Justice

AGENDA:
II. Regular Session
A. Recognitions
B. Consent Items
C. Approval of the 70th Board of Criminal Justice Meeting Minutes
D. Election of Texas Board of Criminal Justice Officers 
E. Board Liaison and Committee Reports
F. Report from the Board of Pardons and Paroles
G. Approval of Purchase/Contracts Over One Million Dollars 
H. Approval of the 1999 Internal Audit Plan 
I. Approval of TDCJ Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Requirements
J. Proposed Revisions to board Policy 01.02-Texas Board of Criminal Justice 
Operating Policy
K. Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 03.77-Offender Grievances
L. Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 16.02-Internal Affairs Policy Statement
M. Adoption of the Proposed Amendments to Community Justice Assistance Division 
Standards for CSCD's (37 TAC sec.163.39, sec.163.40) 
N. Adoption of the Proposed Modifications of State Jail Regions (37 TAC 
sec.157.4)
O. Proposed Amendment to the Eligibility Criteria for Admission into a Substance 
Abuse Felony Punishment Facility (37 TAC sec.159.1)
P. Report on Agency Strategic Planning
Q. Facilities Issues
R. Approval of the Resolution Requesting the Texas Legislature to Incorporate 
Victim Services into the TDCJ Mission Statement
S. Update on Security Threat Groups
T. Presentation by the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 4:55 p.m.
TRD-9813910

Texas Education Agency
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Room 1-1.04, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Instruction

REVISED AGENDA:
The agenda has been revised by: (1) the deletion of an item entitled, "Review of 
19 TAC Chapter 89, Subchapter E, Migrant Education Program" and (2) addition of 
an action item entitled, "Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptions for Special 
Populations, Subchapter E, Migrant Education Program." There no other changes to 
the agenda as originally posted and as follows: Public testimony: Consideration 
of an amendment to Proclamation 1996; Proclamation 1998 of the State of Board 
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; 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 31, 1998, 3:01 p.m.
TRD-9813817

Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Room 1-1.04, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE)

REVISED AGENDA:
The agenda has been revised by the addition of an action item entitle, "Repeal 
of 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adoptions for Special Populations, Subchapter E, Migrant 
Education." There are no other changes to the agenda as originally posted and as 
follows: 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' performance 
report; Legislative recommendations for the 76th Texas Legislature; 
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: 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 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; 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 appointment 
rate for the 1998-1999 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 on agency administration.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
9701.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 3:01 p.m.
TRD-9813816

Sunday-Monday, September 13-14, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. (respectively.)
University of Texas at Austin, Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Dean Keeton 
(25th) and Red River Street, Room 2.120
Austin
Policy Committee on Public Education

AGENDA:
The agenda is as follows: opening comments; historical review of committee 
activities; future challenges for the Texas Education Agency Information 
Management; future role for the Policy Committee on Public Education Information 
(PCPEI); review of minutes from June 15, 1998, meeting; information systems 
news; June, July, August Information Task Force (ITF) Summary; open forum.
Contact: Nancy Vaughan, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/463-8110.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 11:04 a.m.
TRD-9813940

Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
1917 IH-35 South, Board Room
Austin
Licensing Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order; roll call; recognize visitors; consider and possibly act on the: 
licensing models; evaluation of experience records; applicants who fail 
examinations and subsequently request a waiver; policy statement concerning 
applicants with pending or completed enforcement actions; experience gained 
while attending school part-time; exemptions in Section 20; policy statement 
concerning the definition of " resident"; correspondence; and report on software 
engineering; adjourn. 
Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, 512/440-7723.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 12:06 p.m.
TRD-9813793

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 3:30 p.m.
1917 IH-35 South, Board Room
Austin
General Issues Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order; roll call; recognize visitors; discuss and possibly act on the: 
proposed rule review; legislative appropriation request and fiscal issues; 
proposal for self-directed, semi-independent staff function; residential 
foundation committee report; report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Materials 
Testing; coorrespondece; and licensing models; adjourn. 
Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, 512/440-7723.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 12:07 p.m.
TRD-9813794

Friday, September 11, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
1917 IH-35 South, Board Room
Austin
Nominating Committee

AGENDA:
1. A. meeting called to order by committee chair at 8:30 a.m.; B. roll call; C. 
welcome vistors;
2. select proposed state officers for fiscal year 1999
3. adjourn
Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, 512/440-7723.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 3:33 p.m.
TRD-9813823

Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1917 IH-35 South, Board Room
Austin

AGENDA:
Call to order; roll call; recognize visitors; discuss and approve minutes of the 
June 16 and 17, 1998, regular quarterly board meeting; June 16, 1998, licensing 
committee meeting; and June 17 and 18, 1998 general issues committee meeting; 
receive board member activity reports; discuss and possibly act on: directors' 
reports on financial matters, applications and examinations; staff members' 
activity reports; disciplinary matters including administrative report, status 
of court cases, individual disciplinary matters, cease and desist order, and 
injunction/default judgments; correspondence and communication matters; personal 
appearances by various applicants; old business including future meeting dates, 
discussion and possible action on reports from the general issues, licensing and 
advisory committees, discussion and possible adoption of board rule 131.54, 
receive reports on NCEES annual meeting, TDCJ enforcement issues, and the 
residential foundation committee; consider and possibly act on new business 
including election of board officers and appointment of committee assignments by 
new board chair, proposed rule review, legislative appropriation request and 
fiscal issues, proposal for self-directed, semi-independent staff function, 
contracts, issues from board members, direct board member contact with 
applicants and enforcement respondents, and report on ad hoc committee on 
materials testing; discuss and possibly act on applications requiring board 
ruling; automatic non-approvals; reconfirm votes on applications; adjourn.
Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, 512/440-7723.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 3:33 p.m.
TRD-9813824

General Services Commission
Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1711 San Jacinto, Central Services Bldg., Rm. 300A
Austin
Uniform General Conditions Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
Call to Order, Review and Accept Minutes, Consideration and Potential Action on 
Subcommittees I, II, and III Reports concerning the Uniform General Conditions 
areas that are their responsibility, Consideration and Potential Action on 
Setting Next Meeting Agenda, Adjourn.
Contact: Judy Ponder
Filed: August 26, 1998
TRD-9813622

Office of the Governor
Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
State Insurance Building, 1100 San Jacinto Boulevard, Suite 400
Austin
Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission

AGENDA:
Call to order-Chairman Steven Stephens
1. Briefing on proposed workforce section of report. 
2. Discussion of methodology, format, and organization of report. 
3. Review of revised recommendations from Commission members
4. Discussion on level of detail for possible legislative recommendations. 
5. Development of objectives and agenda for Commission's meeting on October 7, 
1998. 
Adjourn
Contact: Terry Karow or Stuart Holliday, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/463-2198.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:58 p.m.
TRD-9813875

Texas Health Care Information Council
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Brown-Healty Building Room 6302
Austin
Health Maintenance Organization Technical Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council's Health Maintenance Organization 
Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and 
possibly take formal action on the following items: call to order; approval of 
minutes; review of HEDIS 3.0/1997 data collection process; review of the data 
submission tool and discussion of how data should be collected in 1999; 
discussion about service areas, data collection and aggregation for reporting 
purposes; 1999 HEDIS Reporting Measures; and Adjourn.
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6490 
or fax 512/424-6491.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 10:05 a.m.
TRD-9813925

Texas Department of Health
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 3:30 p.m.
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street
Austin
Texas Board of Health Strategic Planning Steering Committee

AGENDA:
The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes 
of the July 16, 1998, meeting draft vision statements resulting from the July 
16, 1998, meeting, update on regional piloting of local public health services; 
individual committee members' interviews with stateside partners; and a review 
of the Texas Department of Health's strategic timeline. 
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: Kris Lloyd, 512/458-7484 or Rick Danko 512/458-7261, 1100 West 49th 
Street, Austin, Texas 78756.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:22 p.m.
TRD-9813864

Friday, September 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Main Building, Room G-107, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street
Austin
Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes 
of the June 5, 1998, meeting; directions for children with special health care 
needs (CSHCN) services (Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) and CHIP's 
impact on CSHCN and chronically ill and disabled children (CIDC); title V 
performance measurers; CIDC rule changes; community-based funding/request for 
proposals (family resource centers; resource mapping/needs assessment; and 
medically supervised day care/respite); Children with Special Health Care Needs 
Advisory Committee (CSHCNAC) Title V Subcommittee report; and recommendations. 
At 12:00 p.m. the committee will break for lunch and at approximately 12:20 p.m. 
the meeting will resume and the committee will discuss and possible action: 
revitalization; On the Right Track (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
Grant); nomination process for new members; updates on interagency activities 
(Senate Bill 1165; CSHCNAC response to Senate Bill 1165 questions; and STAR 
PLUS); Sunset process/legislative session; CSHCNAC rules; future CSHCNAC 
Subcommittee activities and future meeting agenda items.
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: Lesa Walker, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7111, 
Ext. 2567.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:22 p.m.
TRD-9813866

Texas Department of Human Services
Friday, September 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
701 West 51st Street, West Tower, 360W
Austin
Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENDA:
1. open comments. 2. deputy commissioner's comments. 3. approval of the minute. 
Action items: 4. amendments to the licensing standards for intermediate care 
facilities for persons with mental retardation and related conditions 
(ICF/MR/RC), Chapter 90. 5. change to client cost ceiling for the community 
based alternative (CBA) program. Information/Technical Rules: 6. repeal of 
obsolete rules. 7. repeal of rules for the transition to life in the community 
program. 8. deletion of 40 TAC Chapters 41 and 43. Reports: proceedings of the 
subcommittee on services to persons with disabilities. Proceedings of the nurse 
facility subcommittee. 9. open discussion by members. 10. next 
meeting/adjournment.
Contact: Jim Tennison, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, 512/438-3151.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:44 p.m.
TRD-9813871

Texas Department of Insurance
Thursday, September 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
William P. Hobby Building, Room 102, 333 Guadalupe Street,
Austin

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket No 2381, 
to consider adoption of an emergency basis amendments to 28 TAC sec.5.4008, 
concerning building code specifications fro windstorm resistant construction.
Reason for emergency: Due to presence of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean and 
the threat of hurricanes of the Texas Gulf Coast which present an imminent peril 
to the public health, safety or welfare of residents of the Texas Coast, it is 
necessary to adopt the amendments on an emergency basis. 
Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-
6327.
Filed: August 28, 1998, 1:08 p.m.
TRD-9813705

Monday, September 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-98-1112.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken 
against Richard Alan Smith, San Antonio, Texas who holds a Group I Insurance 
Agent's License and Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas 
Department of Insurance (reset from August 3, 1998).
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-6328.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 11:30 a.m.
TRD-9813843

Tuesday, September 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-98-0288.F In the matter of Security National Insurance Company 
(reset from June 1, 1998).
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-6328.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 11:31 a.m.
TRD-9813844

Thursday, October 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-98-0076.C To consider the application of Ram Vepa, Dallas, Texas 
for a Life, Accident, Health and HMO Agents' License to be issued by the Texas 
Department of Insurance (cont. April 15, 1998).
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-6328.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 11:31 a.m.
TRD-9813845

Friday, October 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-98-1357.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken 
against Henry L. Shaw, Houston, Texas who holds a solicator's license issued by 
the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from August 1, 1998).
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-6328.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 11:31 a.m.
TRD-9813846

Texas Judicial Council
Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 
Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.020
Austin
Committee on Juvenile Reform/Impact on the Courts

AGENDA:
I. Commencement of Meeting; II. Attendance of Member; II. Overview of Background 
Resources; IV. Discuss Proposed Legislation and Other Issues to be Addressed by 
Committee; V. Invited and Public Testimony; VI. Other Business; and Adjourn.
Contact: Slad Cutter, Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.020, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-1461.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:44 p.m.
TRD-9813869

Tuesday, September 29, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 
State Bar Building, 1414 Colorado, Room 101
Austin
Committee on Juvenile Reform/Impact on the Courts

AGENDA:
I. Commencement of Meeting; II. Attendance of Member; II. Overview of Background 
Resources; IV. Discuss Proposed Legislation and Other Issues to be Addressed by 
Committee; V. Invited and Public Testimony; VI. Other Business; and Adjourn.
Contact: Slad Cutter, Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.020, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-1461.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:44 p.m.
TRD-9813870

Tuesday, September 29, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 
State Bar Building, 1414 Colorado, Room 101
Austin
Texas Judicial Council

AGENDA:
I. Commencement of Meeting; II. Attendance of Member; III. Minutes of June 25, 
1998 Meeting; IV. Presentation by Office of Court Administration; V. 
Presentation on Court Interpreter Certification; VI. Legislative Update; VII. 
Reports from the Council Committees--Discussion and Action by the Council; A. 
Committee on Trail Court Reorganization; B. Committee on Judicial Selection; C. 
Committee on Judicial Redistricting; D. Committee on Court Records; E. Committee 
on Visiting and Retired Judges; F. Committee on Juvenile Reform/Impact on the 
Courts; VIII. Other Business; IX. Date of Next Meeting; X. Adjournment.
Contact: Slad Cutter, Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.020, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-1461.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:44 p.m.
TRD-9813868

Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying
Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
7701 North Lamar, Site 400
Austin
Board Meeting

REVISED AGENDA:
Public Hearing to receive comments regarding Chapter 664
Call to order and introductions
The Board will consider and act upon the following matters: 
1. Comments from the Public
The Board will consider fully all written and oral submissions concerning 
Chapter 664 and possible adopt, readopt and/or propose changes to Chapter 664. 
2. Approval of the June 11 and 12, 1998 and August 21 and 22, 1998 Minutes. 
3. Directors Report 
4. Active Complaints and Show Cause Action (Exhibit A)
5. Committee Reports 
A. RPLS Examination Committee-Andy Sikes 
B. LSLC Examination Committee-Robert Pounds 
C. Continuing Education Committee-Paul Kwan 
D. Highway Issues Committee-Raul Wong 
E. Boil Well Issues Committee-Art Osborn
F. Legislative Needs-Jerry Goodson
G. Rules-Ben Thompson
i. Review and Possible Proposal of Rule Referred to Committee
ii. Review of 661.123
6. Correspondence
A. Active/Inactive Status Changes (E.C. Jones)
B. Retired Status (Martin Collis)
C. Inquires Regarding Applications and Examinations 
7. Other Business
A. Clarifications of Act (Section 3A)
B. Policy Issues
C. Volunteer Investigator Program
D. Review of Proposed Compliance Check List
E. Self Directed, Semi Independent Agency Pilot Program
F. Initial Application Charge
8. Future Agenda Items
9. Comments from the Public
The Board may go into Executive Session on any of the foregoing agenda items if 
authorized by Chapter 155 of the Government Code. 
Adjournment
To request ADA accommodation, contact Sandy Smith at 512/452-9427 at least four 
days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 
78752, 512/452-9427.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 9:58 a.m.
TRD-9813740

Board of Law Examiners
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
Austin
Panel Hearings

AGENDA:
The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, on the 
character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or 
probationary John Toland, Jeffery Lieu; Jason Lewis; Kevin Woltjen; Kevin 
Murphy; John Sullivan; Arturo McDonald and Gabriel Sterling (character and 
fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to Section 
82.003(a), Texas Government Code).
Contact: Rachel Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, 512/463-1621.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 11:44 a.m.
TRD-9813786

Friday, September 11, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
Austin
Panel Hearings

AGENDA:
The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, on the 
character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or 
probationary John D. Bammel; Chung H. Pham; William G. Zachary; Jon A. Haslett; 
Carmen C. Urias; Fredericks O. Haiman; Lawrence J. Gibbons; Laura Alderman; 
Maria Villagomez and Sara Morrison (character and fitness deliberations may be 
conducted in executive session, pursuant to Section 82.003(a), Texas Government 
Code).
Contact: Rachel Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, 512/463-1621.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 11:44 a.m.
TRD-9813785

Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Monday, September 14, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 314, 1201 Brazos 
Street
Austin
Audit Committee

AGENDA:
1. Discuss and approve Internal Audit of the Sam Houston regional Library and 
Research Center. 
2. Discuss and approve Internal Audit of the Housing Public Library.
3. Discuss and adopt the Internal Audit Plan, Risk Assessment, and Internal 
Audit Guidelines for FY 1999. 
4. Discuss and approve Internal Audit Report on the Status of FY 1997/1998 
Internal Audit Recommendations. 
Contact: Michele Lamb, 512/463-5460, michele.lamb@tsl.state.tx. us.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
TRD-9813630

Monday, September 14, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 314, 1201 Brazos 
Street
Austin

AGENDA:
1. Approve minutes of the July 13, 1998 Commission meeting. 
2. Report of the Director and Librarian.
3. Approve contracts greater than $100,000.
4. Approve acceptance of gifts greater that $500.
5. Discuss and approve recommendations of the Audit Committee on: 
a. Internal Audit of the Sam Houston regional Library and Research Center
b. Internal Audit of the Houston Public Library
c. Internal Audit Plan, Risk Assessment, and Internal Audit Guidelines of FY 
1999. 
d. Internal Audit Report on the Status of FY 1997/1998 Internal Audit 
Recommendations. 
6. Approve appointments to the Library System Advisory Board.
7. Approve appointments to the TexShare Board.
8. Discuss amendments to the Legislative Appropriation Request. 
9. Discuss and adopt Information Resources Biennial Operating Plan, FY 2000-
2001.
10. Discuss and approve publication of proposed new administrative rules on 
Establishment Grants, 13 TAC sec.sec.2.140-2.145.
11. Discuss and approve publication of proposed new administrative rules on 
technical Assistance Negotiated Grants, 13 TAC sec.2.119(d). 
12. Discuss and approve publication of proposed amendment to administrative rule 
on Federal Priorities, 13 TAC sec.1.67.
13. Discuss and approve publication of proposed amendment to administrative rule 
on public library: Legal Establishment, 13 TAC sec.1.73.
14. Discuss and approve publication of proposed amendment to administrative rule 
on Library Annual Reports, 13 TAC sec.1.85.
15. Public Comment.
Contact: Michele Lamb, 512/463-5460, michele.lamb@tsl.state.tx. us.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
TRD-9813631

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room
Austin
Board of Boiler Rules

REVISED AGENDA:
Submitted as Revised Agenda to comply with posting requirements. Previously 
filed TRD-9813183
1. call to order
2. roll call
3. introduction of visitors
4. adoption of agenda
5. approval of minutes of meeting on April 23, 1998
6. administrative report
7. Task Force Reports
a. controls and safety devised for automatically fired boilers
b. nonwelded boilers
c. boiler law rewrite
d. unfired steam boilers
e. heating boiler inspection intervals
8. new business
a. alternative stresses-code cases
b. portable water heater-inspection
c. notification of "Year 2000"issues for boilers
9. next meeting
10. adjournment 
Persons who plan to attend this meeting and required ADA assistance are 
requested to contact Caroline Jackson at 512/463-7348 two working days prior to 
the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: George Bynog, E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-7365.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 3:26 p.m.
TRD-9813819

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
920 Colorado, E.O Thompson Building, 4th Floor
Austin
Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative 
Hearing to consider the possible denial or issuance of an air conditioning and 
refrigeration contractors license to the Applicant, David B. Flores, pursuant to 
16 TAC Chapter 75; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001; Texas Revised Civil 
Statutes Annotated Article 8861 and 9100; and 16 Texas Administrative Code 
Chapter 60.
Contact: Jackie Sager or Richard Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 
Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-3192.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 12:06 p.m.
TRD-9813663

Friday, September 18, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
920 Colorado, E.O Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room
Austin
Elevator Advisory Board

AGENDA:
1. call to order
2. introduction of visitors
3. record of attendance
4. adoption of agenda
5. approval of minutes of meeting on April 3, 1998
6. department briefing
a. staff introductions
b. enforcement update
7. new business
a. applicability of code to "dust covers" at hoistway openings
b. door restrictors
c. definition for the term "industrial facility", as used in exemption noted in 
sec.754.014(i)
d. proposed changes to elevator law
e. notification of "Year 2000" issues for elevators
8. old business
a. test tag update
9. public comment
10. schedule next meeting
11. adjournment 
Persons who plan to attend this meeting and required ADA assistance are 
requested to contact Caroline Jackson at 512/463-7348 two working days prior to 
the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-7356.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 3:26 p.m.
TRD-9813820

Friday, September 25, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
920 Colorado, E.O Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room
Austin
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Advisory Board

AGENDA:
1. call to order
2. record of attendance
3. adoption of agenda
4. approval of minutes
5. public comment
6. staff report
a. rule and enforcement
b. exams given and licenses issued
c. administration
7. old business
a. proposal to add definitions to Rule Section 75.10-reconsideration has been 
requested
b. request for clarification and recommendations for possible changes to Rule 
Section 75.100(c)(1)-Fuel Gas Piping
8. new business
a. proposal from the American Heart Association
b. proposal to add a subparagraph to rule 75.70, Responsibilities of the 
Licensee, to describe responsibilities when contracting for a home warranty 
company or a builder
c. discussion of rule Section 75.40 concerning insurance requirements
d. discuss of Rule Section 75.80 concerning fees
e. notification of "Year 2000" issues for air conditioning and refrigeration 
equipment
f. discussion of policy on licensing requirements for installation and service 
on leased equipment
9. next meeting
10. adjournment
Persons who plan to attend this meeting and required ADA assistance are 
requested to contact Caroline Jackson at 512/463-7348 two working days prior to 
the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 
78711, 512/463-7356.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 3:26 p.m.
TRD-9813821

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Thursday, September 3, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610
Austin
Disciplinary Panel

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
call to order; roll call; consideration of the application for temporary 
suspension of the license of Ira Mark Levin, M.D. license J-3142; and adjourn.
Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings act, Section 551.071 
of Government Code, and Article 4495b, Sections 2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised 
Civil Statutes, to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated 
litigation.
Reason for emergency: Information has been received by 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: September 2, 1998, 11:03 a.m.
TRD-9813938

Midwifery Board
Monday, September 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street
Austin

AGENDA:
The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of 
the July 20, 1998, meeting; acceptance of the resignation of Irma Garcia; letter 
from Board of Health member Ruth Stewart; address to the board Commissioner of 
Health, Dr. William R. Archer, III, M.D.; Grievance Committee report 
(accept/reject recommendation complaint); approval of a waiver for Kelly 
Baumgartner; draft oxygen rules, education rules, and complaint review rules (25 
TAC, Chapter 37); vote on the midwife and obstetrician gynecologist positions; 
letter from the president of North Texas Midwives; transferring care; update on 
the Spanish translation of midwifery standards of practice and the Midwifery 
Act; and adoption of the midwifery board mission statement. 
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: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-
7111.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 3:22 p.m.
TRD-9813865

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin

AGENDA:
The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached 
agenda: Executive Session.
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 10:33 a.m.
TRD-9813754

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin

AGENDA:
The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached 
agenda: District Matter; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement Agreed Order; 
Air Enforcement Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement Default Order; Designation of 
Single Property; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Agreed Orders; Public Water 
Supply Default Order; Agricultural Enforcement Agreed Orders; Municipal Solid 
Waste Enforcement Default Order; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed 
Orders; Rules; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously 
posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to 
this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, 
including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for 
particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 a.m. agenda 
starts 8:45 until 9:25)
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 10:36 a.m.
TRD-9813756

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin

REVISED AGENDA:
The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached 
agenda: Rule.
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 4:29 p.m.
TRD-9813900

Thursday, September 10, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin

AGENDA:
The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached 
agenda: Proposal for Decision. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. will start at 
12:30 until 12:55 p.m.)
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 10:34 a.m.
TRD-9813755

Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Building E, Room 201S, 12118 North Interstate Highway 35
Austin

AGENDA:
For a hearing before the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) 
on an application filed by Texas Department of Transportation-El Paso District, 
(TxDOT), 125 East 11th street, Austin, Texas 78701 for a temporary order 
(Proposed designation 98-1042-MWD) to authorize the discharge 0.3 million 
gallons per day (MGD) as a daily maximum of ground water to the City of El Paso 
storm sewer system; thence to the Rio Grande above International Dam in Segment 
No. 2314 of the Rio Grande Basin. Authorization to discharge under the Order 
would terminate (180) days from the date of issuance of the Order. 
TxDOT proposes a highway improvement project to install a storm sewer system 
along Doniphan Drive in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The work 
would include trenching and dewatering of infiltrated groundwater in two areas 
with previously documented groundwater contamination.
Contact: Steven Shepherd, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239-
0464.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 8:10 a.m.
TRD-9813734

Board of Nurse Examiners
Thursday-Friday, September 117-18, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225
Austin

AGENDA:
The Board of Nurse Examiners will discuss and possible act on: approval of the 
minutes from the July 1998 board meeting; consider operations including 
financial statements and LAR; and consider proposals for distance education 
initiatives from Stephen F. Austin State University and Del Mar College. The 
Board will consider a proposal for an advanced practice nursing program at 
Prairie View A&M University; a public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. The 
Board will receive information from various board, outside agency, and advisory 
committees, and hold an open forum from 1:30-2:00 p.m. September 17, 1998 to 
allow interested parties an opportunity to address the board. The Board will 
consider and possibly act on proposed withdrawal of amendments to sec.217.3 and 
sec.217.12. The Board will consider and possibly act on the repeal and new 
proposed sec.215 and proposed new sec.222.1 and sec.222.4(3)(A). The Board will 
consider a request from TOBGNE for recognition of CCNE as a board approved 
accrediting body. The Board will consider Agreed Orders for Marilou Aquino 
Camancho, TX #624420; Anna-Marie Gass, TX #592466; Barbara Ann Hascall, TX 
#599130; Glenda R. Haydel, TX #630700; Mercy Hernandez, TX #611675; Sherry 
Larann Henderson, TX #230579; Melanie Jane Hill, TX #634854; Gloria D. Jones, TX 
#534100; Sandra Ann Monroe, TX #572934; Karan Mulkey, TX #596104; Rosita C. 
Okoro, TX #610672; Mary C. Pruneda, TX #541282; Linda Bartlett Ruebsamen, TX 
#623176; Patsy Lou Stutte, TX #464914; Sonya Taylor, TX #629765; Barbara R. 
Vaughn, TX #245385; Jan Watkins, TX #578610; Catherine Bourn Willis, TX #645411; 
Connie Lynn Young, TX #246108.
Contact: Erlene Fisher, P.O. Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/305-6811.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 3:07 p.m.
TRD-9813672

Thursday-Friday, September 17-18, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225
Austin

REVISED AGENDA:
The Board will receive information regarding the recent TPAPN Audit report at 
2:00 p.m. on September 17, 1998, and will receive an overview of the State of 
Administrative Hearings.
Correction tot he agenda previously filed: The Board will consider a proposal 
for an Advanced Practice Nursing program at Prairie View A&M University; a 
public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m., September 17, 1998. The date of the 
public hearing was inadvertently omitted in our first submission.
Contact: Erlene Fisher, P.O. Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/305-6811.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 8:43 a.m.
TRD-9813915

Texas Optometry Board
Thursday-Friday, September 10-11, 1998, 2:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. (respectively.)
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225
Austin

AGENDA:
At 2:30 p.m. on September 10, the Rules Committee will meet, followed by the 
Continuing Education Committee at 3:30, Vision Screening Ad Hoc Committee at 
3:45, Administrative/Licensing Committee at 4:00, and Managed Care Committee at 
4:15. All Investigation-Enforcement Subcommittees will meet with the Executive 
Director beginning at 3:30 p.m. and continuing throughout the afternoon. On the 
following morning. September 11, 1998, a special meeting of the Board will be 
held to discuss and approve Minutes of July 9-10, 1998; discuss and take 
possible action on final adoption of Rule 277.1 regarding complaints; discuss 
and receive report regarding financial status, budget for FY 99, Legislative 
Appropriations Request and Health Professions Council; discuss and take possible 
action regarding attendance at Citizen Advocacy Center Seminar and Antitrust 
Litigation in regard to disposable contact lenses; and discuss and take action 
regarding committee reports regarding approval or disapproval of proposed rules 
relating to rehabilitative optometry, standards of care, definition of surgery 
within scope of practice, and Rule amendment 271.1 regarding corrective language 
to definition of Administrative Procedure Act and other rules required by the 
Review of Rules Plan; discuss examination, managed care, licensing, vision 
screening, and licensing matters; consider reports of legal counsel, executive 
director, committee chairperson; Executive Session may be held in compliance 
with 551 of the Government Code with possible vote on matters discussed in 
Executive Session.
Contact: Lois Ewald, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-
8500.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 11:14 a.m.
TRD-9813842

Texas Pecan Producers Board
Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, 9th Floor, Room 911
Austin

AGENDA:
Call to order
Action: Swearing in of board members; Drawing of lots for two, four and six 
terms; Election of Officers.
Discussion and Action: On officer position (board will elect a president, vice 
president, either a secretary and a treasurer or a secretary/treasurer, plus any 
other officers board deems necessary); Approval of correspondence with 
collection points; Approve collection procedure; On determining a proposed 
budget to file with the Texas Agriculture Commissioner; To set assessment rate 
(maximum=one half cent per pound); On future meeting schedule.
Discussion: Regarding notification of collection points; other business
Adjourn
Contact: Cindy Loggins Wise, P.O. Drawer CC, College Station, Texas 77841, 
512/463-7541.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 8:45 a.m.
TRD-9813833

Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Room 225, Tower II
Austin
Task Force to Develop a List of Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs

AGENDA:
Task Force to Develop a List a Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs will meet to 
review the list of drugs, receive public testimony regarding this list and make 
any recommendations regarding the list. Public testimony will be accepted from 
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Written comments may be provided prior to the meeting.
Contact: Gay Dodson, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-600, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/305-8000.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 11:05 a.m.
TRD-9813942

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510
Austin

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Public comment
III. Approval of minutes from June 9, 1998, meeting
IV. Discussion and possible action on establishing the Foreign Credentials 
Commission on Physical Therapy as the board-approved prescreening certification 
agency.
V. Discussion and possible action on adopting sec.344.1. Administrative Fines 
and Penalties
VI. Discussion and possible action on adopting changes to sec.321.1. Definition 
(physical therapy aide)
VII. Discussion and possible action on adopting changes to sec.343.3. Referral 
Requirements and Exceptions to Referral Requirement. 
VIII. Investigations Committee Report. 
A. Discussion and possible action on Agreed Order 98095; 98131; 98138; 97199 and 
98111
B. Discussion of committee meeting of August 24, 1998 
C. Discussion of FY 98 investigative activities
IX. Discussion and possible action on Rules Committee Report 
X. Discussion and possible action on Education Committee Report
XI. Discussion and possible action on Applications Review Committee Report
XII. Discussion and possible action on Coordinator's Report
XIII. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report 
XIV. Discussion and possible action on Presiding Officer's Report 
XV. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates and agenda items
XVI. Adjournment
Contact: Nina Hunter, 333 Guadalupe, suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-
6900.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 3:26 p.m.
TRD-9813822

Texas Polygraph Examiners
Monday-Wednesday, September 14-16, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 
DPS Building C, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Academy Administration Commission 
Room
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
1. Call to order.
2. Discussion possible approval and vote on June 9-10th, 1998 meeting minutes.
3. Discussion possible approval and vote on December Board meeting date. 
4. Progress report regarding Attorney General's request RQ-923.
5. Discussion possible approval and vote on issues relating to long range 
planning committee.
6. Discussion possible approval and vote legislative changes (legislative 
committee).
7. Discussion possible approval and vote on licensing issues relating to active 
federal examiners.
8. Discussion possible approval and vote on licensing criteria with other states 
(reciprocity issues). 
9. Administer license and examination to qualified applicants. 
10. Discussion, clarification, possible approval and vote on changes to 
performance measures. 
11. Executive Officer's report. 
12. Report from professional association. 
13. Open meeting/discussion to public inquiry
14. Adjournment.
The Board may go into Executive Session on any of the foregoing agenda items if 
authorized by Chapter 551 of the Government Code.
Contact: Ramona Pavlas, P.O. Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773, 512/424-2058.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 11:02 a.m.
TRD-9813936

Produce Recovery Fund Board
Monday-Tuesday, September 21-22, 1998, 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. (respectively.)
1700 North Congress, Room 911
Austin

AGENDA:
Administrative review of appeals filed in the following dockets under Texas 
Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-103.015 (Vernon Suppl. 1998):
Monday, September 21, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. TDA Docket #57-97-APA, Kay Dee Produce, 
Petitioner v. Celso Alvarado, Respondent 4:00 p.m. TDA Docket #15-98-APA, Thomas 
Produce, Petitioner v. Marcelino Davila, Jr., Respondent
Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. TDA Docket #14-98-APA, William E. 
McBryde, Inc., Petitioner v. J&B Farms, Respondent
Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-
7583.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 8:56 a.m.
TRD-9813917

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A
Austin

AGENDA:
Disciplinary Review Panel #4 of the Board will meet to discuss, consider and 
vote on recommendation for disposition of various complaints. The Panel will 
also go into Executive Session to take confidential interviews concerning 
pending complaints pursuant to sec.551.084, Texas Government Code, VTCS, 1996, 
as well as Executive Session to seek legal advice pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas 
Government Code, VTCS, 1996.
Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/305-7700.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 11:49 a.m.
TRD-9813661

Thursday-Friday, September 10-11, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A
Austin

AGENDA:
The Board will meet to consider public comments, minutes of the last meeting; 
legal matters; planning for future meetings; a report from the Board liaison to 
the Psychological Associate Advisory Committee; and reports from the chair of 
the Board, the Executive Director and the following committees; Applications, 
Budget, Complaint and Enforcement, Continuing Education, Evaluation, Oral 
Examination, Personnel, Public Information, Rules, and Written Examinations. The 
Board will consider dismissals, of allegations for ratification, agreed orders, 
proposed and adopted rules and a rule review of various Board rules. The Board 
will hold and executive session to seek legal advice, and the Board will hold an 
executive session to discuss personnel and hold interviews with applicants for 
General Counsel.
Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/305-7700.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 11:49 a.m.
TRD-9813660

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin

AGENDA:
There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action 
regarding: Electric utility reliability and customer service; Docket Numbers 
19795, 16705, 18290, 18741, 17751, 18459, 18078, 19291, 17740 and 17432; Project 
Numbers 17549 and 16251; Docket Numbers 19000, Project Numbers 18702, 18515, and 
18516; Docket Numbers 19520 and 19584, Project Numbers 18886, 18438, 19699, 
16899, 16900, 16901, 8290, 17510, 13928, and 12941, Federal Telecommunications 
Act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; 
Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to 
correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the 
Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Customer service issues, including but not 
limited to correspondence and complaint issues; Operating Budget, Appropriations 
Request, Agency Business Plan, project assignments, correspondence staff 
reports, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy; 
Project No. 18491, Year 2000 Project; Adjournment for closed session to consider 
litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussions for decisions on 
matters considered in closed session.
Contact: Diane Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-
7007.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 2:18 p.m.
TRD-9813856

Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin

REVISED AGENDA:
There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action 
regarding: Electric utility reliability and customer service; Docket Numbers 
19795, 16705, 18290, 18741, 17751, 18459, 18078, 19291, 17740 and 17432; Project 
Numbers 17549 and 16251; Docket Numbers 19000, Project Numbers 18702, 18515, and 
18516; Docket Numbers 19520 and 19584, Project Numbers 18886, 18438, 19699, 
16899, 16900, 16901, 8290, 17510, 13928, and 12941, Federal Telecommunications 
Act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; 
Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to 
correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the 
Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Universal Service Fund Audit Report for 
1997; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and 
complaint issues; Operating Budget, Appropriations Request, Agency Business 
Plan, project assignments, correspondence staff reports, agency administrative 
issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Project No. 18491, Year 2000 
Project; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel 
matters; Reconvene for discussions for decisions on matters considered in closed 
session.
Contact: Diane Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-
7007.
Filed: September 1, 1998, 2:18 p.m.
TRD-9813867

Recycling Market Development Board
Thursday, September 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress, Room 1.111
Austin

AGENDA:
I. call to order. II. announcements; III. old business: (1) RMBD Internet home 
page status report; IV. new business: (1) status report on Legislative Policy 
Recommendations; (2) Report on Texas Recycling Summit; (4) Report on Sate 
Purchaser's Workshop in October, hosted by the General Land Office; (5) 
Discussion of publicity event for RMBD member agency "buy recycled" policies: 
(6) Report on Lemark Optra S Prebate program for laser printer toner cartridges; 
V. Public comment; VI. Adjourn.
Contact: Robert Cox, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 620, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/463-5381.
Filed: September 2, 1998, 11:05 a.m.
TRD-9813945

Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Thursday-Friday, September 24-25, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, First 
Floor
Austin
Board of Texas Rehabilitation Commission

AGENDA:
9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 1998-Roll call; introduction of guests; 
invocation; approval of minutes; Board meeting of June 25, 1998; Commissioner's 
Comments; Update on Reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act, Federal 
Appropriations, and Upcoming Texas Legislative Session; Update on TRC 
Legislative Appropriations Request; Update on HHSC Consolidate Budget; Update on 
HHSC Coordinated Strategic Plan; Update on Sunset Staff Report; Update on TRC 
Contracted Administrative Support to HHSC; Survey of Organizational Excellence; 
Update on SSA/DDS Automated Systems; Update on Computers for Clients; Management 
Audit Update; Approval of Proposed FY 1999 Audit Plan; Approval of Dates for the 
1999 TRC Board Meeting; Public Comments
Executive Session: Review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and 
staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability 
Determination Services and Management Audit. These subjects will be discussed in 
Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.074 and 551.075 of the Open 
Meetings Act (Texas Government Code Annotated sec.551).
Adjournment. If all agenda items have been completed, the Board will adjourn. If 
all agenda items have not been completed, the Board will recess until 9:30 a.m. 
Friday, September 25, 1998, to reconvene in the Public Hearing Room, First 
Floor, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas.
9:30 a.m. Friday September 25, 1998-Toll call; Introduction of guests; 
continuation of Board Agenda from September 24, 1998
Executive Session: Review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and 
staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability 
Determination Services and Management Audit. These subjects will be discussed in 
Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.074 and 551.075 of the Open 
Meetings Act (Texas Government Code Annotated sec.551).
Contact: Renee Johnston, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, 
512/424-4002.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 10:11 a.m.
TRD-9813637

Secretary of State
Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Reagan State Office Building, Room 109
Austin
Elections Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
Welcome remarks; roll call of members introductory remarks; overview of 
secretary of state election night returns for the November 3, 1998 election; 
overview of process/introduction of key personnel; features of the system; 
charges for election night returns service; approval of operations manual 
designation of one or more elections advisory committee members to be present on 
election night; closing remarks. 
Contact: Kim Sutton P.O. Box 12060, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-5650.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 10:10 a.m.
TRD-9813632

Telecommunication Infrastructure Fund Board
Thursday, September 10, 1998, 2:30 p.m.
2004 19th Street
Lubbock

AGENDA:
The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to 
deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items:
I. The Board Members will tour the Lubbock ISD to view their Internet 
Connectivity Projects funded by TIF
II. Tour of Texas Tech University Healthnet Center and Library
Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/344-
4314.
Filed: August 28, 1998, 4:51 p.m.
TRD-9813733

Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
West 3rd and Avenue G, Muleshoe High School Auditorium
Muleshoe
Finance and Audit Committee

AGENDA:
The Finance and Audit Committee of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund 
Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action 
on the following items:
I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call-Roger Benavides, 
Chair
II. Minutes from Prior Meetings
III. Financial Report/Operating Budget
IV. Quality Assurance-Grant Programs
V. Summary of Site Visits
VI. Future Agenda Items
VII. Adjourn Committee Meeting
Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/344-
4314.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 12:08 p.m.
TRD-9813797

Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
322 West 2nd Street, Muleshoe Area Public Library
Muleshoe
Libraries and Telemedicine Committee

AGENDA:
The Libraries and Telemedicine Committee of the Telecommunications 
Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and 
possibly take formal action on the following items:
I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call-John Collins, Chair
II. Minutes from Prior Meetings
III. Reports from Advisory Committees
IV. Future Agenda Items
V. Adjourn Committee Meeting
Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/344-
4314.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 12:08 p.m.
TRD-9813798

Friday, September 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
West 3rd and Avenue G, Muleshoe High School Auditorium
Muleshoe

AGENDA:
The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to 
deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items
I. Call to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call-Chairman Bill Mitchell
II. Minutes from Prior Meetings
III. Update on Progress of GSC/TEA Memorandum of Understanding: Steve Parker, 
GSC and Nancy Vaugh, TEA
IV. Presentation by Muleshoe ISD: Bill Moore, Superintendent
V. Presentation by Texas Statewide Telephone Coop., Inc. (TSTCI): Denise Rose
VI. Board Committee Reports: Finance and Audit Committee-Roger Benavides, Chair; 
Libraries and Telemedicine Committee-John Collins, Chair; Curriculum, Training 
and Evaluating Committee-Joe Randolph, Chair 
VII. Agency Working Group Updates: State Agencies Working Group-Sandy Kress, 
Board Member: Arnold Viramontes, Executive Director; Education Working Group-Hal 
Guthrie, Board Member, Kay Karr, Board Member and Gary Grogran, Director of 
Programs; Training Working Group-Joe Randolph, Board Member, Gary Grogran, 
Director of Programs 
VIII. Public Information and Media Relations Report-Cling Formby, Board Member 
IX. Western Governor's University Update-Hal Guthrie, Board Member 
X. Executive Director's Report: Administration and Programs
XI. Chairman of the Board Report
XII. Board Meeting Schedule 
XIII. Public Input
XIV. Future Agenda Items
XV. Adjourn Open Meeting
The Board may go into Executive Session on any agenda item if authorized by the 
Open Meetings Law, Government Code, Chapter 551
Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/344-
4314.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 12:08 p.m.
TRD-9813799

Texas Association of Counties
Thursday, September 3, 1998, 1:30 8.
1204 San Antonio
Austin
County Government Risk Management Pool, Litigation Subcommittee

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
Call to order-1:30 p.m. September 3, 1998
Deliberate and Take Action on the following Items
Closed Session: Consultation with Attorneys on Pending Matagorda County 
Litigation with Pool to receive advice (Gov't Code 551.071) and adjourn.
Reason for emergency: Update board on lawsuit.
Contact: James W. Jean, 1204 San Antonio, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/478-8753.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 9:31 a.m.
TRD-9813739

Texas Tech University and Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center
9/1/98, 9/3/98, 9/4/98, 9/8/98-9/12/98, 9/14/98-9/18/98, 9/21/98-9/25/98, 
9/28/98-10/2/98, 10/5/98-10/9/98, 10/12/98-10/16/98, 10/19/98-10/21/98, 
10/23/98, 10/26/98-10/30/98, 11/2/98-11/6/98; 11/9/98-11/12/98, 11/16/98-
11/20/98, 11/23/98-11/25/98, 11/30/98, 11:00 a.m.
4800 Albany Avenue
El Paso
Board of Regents Pricing Committee

AGENDA:
The Pricing Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University will 
consider and act upon the following: a resolution by the Pricing Committee 
approving the issuance and sale of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University 
Revenue Financing System Refunding bonds, Sixth Seres (1998), in an aggregate 
principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000, and resolving other matters relating 
to the issuance and sale of said bonds.
Note: A special called meeting of the Board of Regents Pricing Committee is 
necessary to take immediate action in order to obtain the most favorable terms 
relative tot he boards to be sold and to execute the necessary documents 
relative thereto. It is impossible to convene a quorum of the Pricing Committee 
members at one location on the numerous dates which the Pricing Committee must 
be available to meet. Therefore, in order to properly exercise its duty of 
governance of the Universities, meetings by telephone conference call are 
initiated.
The telephone conference call will be hosted in the Board of Regents Meeting 
Room #201, Texas Tech University Campus, Lubbock, Texas.
Contact: James L. Crowson, P.O. Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 8:48 a.m.
TRD-9813629

University Interscholastic League
Monday, August 31, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
University Interscholastic League Office, 1701 Manor Road
Austin
Waiver Review Board

AGENDA:
AA. Request for a waiver of the Parent Residence Rule by Jack Brandon Harris 
representing Colmesneil High School in Colmesneil, Texas. 
BB. Request for waiver of the Four Year Rule by Jeremiah Koch representing 
Floresville High School in Floresville, Texas. 
CC. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Kelly Michele Schwartz 
representing Westfield High School in Houston, Texas. 
DD. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Jonathan Kuntz representing 
Colleyville-Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas. 
EE. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule Robert Garza representing 
Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Texas.
FF. Request for waiver of the Four Year Rule by David Diosdado, Jr., 
representing Edison High School in San Antonio, Texas. 
GG. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Corey M. Botkin representing 
Amarillo High School in Amarillo, Texas. 
HH. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Joe Daniel Samaniego 
representing Brackett High School in Brackettville, Texas.
Contact: Sam Harper, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, 512/471-
5883.
Filed: August 27, 1998, 3:37 p.m.
TRD-9813674

Monday, August 31, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
University Interscholastic League Building, 1701 Manor Road
Austin
State Executive Committee

REVISED AGENDA:
AA. Appeal of District 21-A Executive Committee Decision Ruling a Student 
Athlete at Tenaha High School Ineligible
BB. Case Transferred by District 30-A Executive Committee with Recommendation of 
Public Reprimand to Coach Carl Wieburg, Christoval High School, for Violation of 
Section 1209(c) Regarding Summer Camps
CC. Appeal of District 16-A Executive Committee Decision Ruling a Student 
Athlete at Valley View High School Ineligible
DD. Case Transferred by District 27-AAAA Executive Committee with Recommendation 
of Public Reprimand to Coach Bruce Bush, San Marcos High School, for Violation 
of Off-season Regulations in Football 
EE. Request for District 11-AAA Executive Committee for Clarification of Section 
351 Regarding Conference Enrollment Projections for North Crowley High School.
FF. Alleged Recruiting Violations by Coach Dean Jackson, Allen High School.
Contact: Sam Harper, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, 512/471-
5883.
Filed: August 28, 1998, 2:37 p.m.
TRD-9813718

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Monday, August 31, 1998, 2:30 p.m.
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Office, (Teleconference)
Austin
Board of Directors

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
I. Call to order-reminder of the anti-trust statement
II. Action on Commissioner Bomer's request for extension of increased coverage-
Increase Cost of Construction
III. Adjourn
Reason for emergency: Commissioner of Insurance has requested T.W.I.A. to 
provide increased cost of construction coverage to be effective coincide with 
the new building code which is effective September 1, 1998.
Contact: Charles F. MCCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, 
Austin, Texas 78741, 512/444-9612.
Filed: August 28, 1998, 11:32 a.m.
TRD-9813702

Texas Workforce Commission
Tuesday, September 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street
Austin

AGENDA:
Approval of prior meeting notes; vote on minutes dates July 21, 1998, and July 
29, 1998; Public comment; consideration action on Tax Liability Cases listed on 
Texas Workforce Commission Docket 36; Discussion, consideration and possible 
action: (1) on acceptance of pledges of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) on the 
adoption of the adoption of the Food Stamp, Employment and Training Rules 
(Chapter 813); (3) regarding potential and pending applications for 
certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development 
Boards for Certification; (4) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of 
strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Board; 
and (5) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council 
Nominees; General discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Service 
and related functions at the Texas Workforce Commission; Discussion, 
consideration and possible action relating to House Bill 2777 and the 
development and implementation of a plan for the integration of service and 
functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery the Health 
and Human Service Agencies and TWC; Staff report and discussion-update on 
activities relating to: Administrative Support Division, Technology and 
Facilities Management Division, Unemployment Insurance and Regulation Division, 
Workforce Development Division, and Welfare Reform Initiatives Division; 
Executive Session pursuant to: Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties 
and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel; Government Code 
sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas 
AFL-CIO v. TWC; Pat McCowan, Betty McCoy, Ed Carpenter, and Lydia DeLeon 
Individually and on Behalf of Others Similarly Situated v. TWC et al; TSEU/CWA 
Local 6186, AFL-CIO Lucinda Robles, and Maria Roussett V. TWC et al; Midfirst 
Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgment); Gene E. 
Merchant et al. v. TWC; and Carolyn Harris v. TEC; Government Code 
sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the 
Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney as Privileged Communications 
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of 
Texas and to discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedure Act; 
Action, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration, discussion, 
questions, and possible action on: (1) whether to assume continuing jurisdiction 
on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment 
Compensation cases, if any; and (2) higher level appeals in Unemployment 
Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 35 and 36. 
Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 
512/463-8812.
Filed: August 31, 1998, 2:24 p.m. 
TRD-9813811

Regional Meetings
Meeting filed August 26, 1998
Hickory Underground Water Conservation District No. One, Board and Advisors met 
at 111 East Main, Brady, September 1, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Stan Reinhardt, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, 915/597-2785. 
TRD-9813618.
Lower Neches Valley Authority, Business and Development Committee met at 7850 
Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, September 1, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, 
409/892-4011. TRD-9813617.
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department, 
Regional Transportation Council will meet at the Dallas County Commissioner's 
Court, Dallas County Administration Building, 411 Elm Street, Dallas, September 
14, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 
5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9240. TRD-9813602.
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department, 
Regional Transportation Council will meet at the Fort Worth City Hall, City 
Council Chambers, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, September 16, 1998, at 10:00 
a.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, 
Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9240. TRD-9813603.
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department, 
Regional Transportation Council will meet at the Carrollton City Hall, City 
Council Chambers, 1945 Jackson Road, Carrollton, September 16, 1998, at 7:00 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, 
Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9240. TRD-9813604.

Meetings filed August 27, 1998
Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, 
Bastrop, September 1, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana 
Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9813653.
Bell-Milam-Falls WSC, Board met at FM 485 West, Corporation Office, Cameron, 
September 3, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, 
P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520-0150, 254/697-4016. TRD-9813665.
Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Regional Committee on Aging 
met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, September 1, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information 
may be obtained from A.D. Rychlik, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, 
409/775-4244. TRD-9813673.
Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Council of Governments Board 
of Director Meeting met at 3232 East Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, September 3, 1998, 
at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, 
Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, 409/775-4244, Ext. 102. TRD-9813634.
Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee Meeting met at 3401 South IH-
35, Austin, September 2, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Betty Voights, 2512 South IH-35, Suite #220, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/443-7653. 
TRD-9813638.
Dawson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 920 North 
Dallas Avenue, Lamesa, September 2, 1998, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 97, Lamesa, Texas 79331, 806/872-7060. TRD-
9813670.
East Texas Council of Governments, CEO Board of Directors met at 1306 Houston 
Street, Kilgore, September 2, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-
9813679.
Erath County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1390 Harbin 
Drive, Stephenville, September 3, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Lisa Chick, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, 254/965-5434. 
TRD-9813664.
Fisher County Appraisal District, Fisher CAD Board of Directors met at Junction 
at Highway 180 and 70, Fisher County Courthouse/Concho Street, Roby, September 
10, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 
516, Roby, Texas 79543, 915/776-2733. TRD-9813671.
50th Judicial District, Juvenile Board met the District Courtroom, Cottle County 
Courthouse, Panducah, September 3, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from David W. Hajek, P.O. Box 508, Seymour, Texas 76380, 940/888-2852. TRD-
9813623.
Martin County Appraisal District, MCAD Board Meeting met at Rita's Restaurant, 
612 West Front, Stanton, September 2, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from Doris Holland, P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, Texas 79782, 915/756-2823 or 
915/756-2825. TRD-9813667.
Shackleford Water Supply Corporation, Director's Meeting met at Ft. Griffin 
Restaurant, Highway 180 West, Albany, September 2, 1998, at Noon. Information 
may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, 940/345-6868 
or 915/762-2575. TRD-9813666.
Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 806 West Bluff, 
Woodville, September 8, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD-
9813636.
Wheeler County Appraisal, Board of Directors will meet at 117 East Texas, 
Courthouse Square, Wheeler, September 14, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, 806/826-
5900. TRD-9813635.
Wheeler County Appraisal, Board of Directors will meet at 117 East Texas, 
Courthouse Square, Wheeler, September 14, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, 806/826-
5900. TRD-9813633.

Meetings filed August 28, 1998
Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 535 South Main Street, 
San Antonio, September 4, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Ann Elizondo, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD-
9813697.
Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at the Bluebonnet 
Trail Community MHMR Center, 555-A Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock, September 
3, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rosemary E. Wissinger, 
Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR 512/244-8335. TRD-9813680.
East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee met at 3800 Stone Road, 
Kilgore, September 3, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn 
Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9813695.
Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Transportation Ad Hoc Committee met 
at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, September 3, 1998, at 11:45 a.m. Information 
may be obtained from Laura Sanders 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 
512/576-5872. TRD-9813723.
Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board met at 2800 North Loop West, 
Houston, September 4, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob 
Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, 713/957-5222. TRD-9813696.
Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 110 South 12th 
Street, Waco, August 31, 1998, at 1:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, 254/752-3451, Ext. 290. TRD-
9813706.
Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 110 South 12th 
Street, Waco, September 1, 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-
9813725.
Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 109 
North Main, ARB Conference Room, Cleburne, September 2-3, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 
76031, 817/645-3986. TRD-9813698.
Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 109 East 5th 
Street, Lampasas, September 3, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Katrina S. Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550-0175, 512/556-8058. 
TRD-9813717.
Martin County Appraisal District, MCAD Board Meeting met at Rita's Restaurant, 
612 West Front, Stanton, September 2, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from Doris Holland, P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, Texas 79782, 915/756-2823 or fax 
915/756-2825. TRD-9813724. 
Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, Board of Director 
Public Hearing met at 201 West 3rd Street, White Deer, September 2, 1998, at 
8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, 
Texas, 79097, 806/883-2501. TRD-9813688.
Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, Board of Director 
Public Hearing met at the District Office, 201 West 3rd Street, White Deer, 
September 2, 1998, at 8:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, 
Box 637, White Deer, Texas, 79097, 806/883-2501. TRD-9813689.
Panhandle Information Network, Board of Directors met at 415 West 8th Street, 
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Amarillo, September 2, 1998, at 1:30 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. LaVelle Mills, P.O. Box 30698, 
Amarillo, Texas 79120, 806/379-7644, Ext. 216. TRD-9813694.
Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees met at 624 Preston, 
Columbia, September 3, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, Texas 77488, 
409/532-3098. TRD-9813730.
Stephens County Rural WSC, Regular Monthly Board Meeting met at 206 FM 3099, 
Breckenridge, September 3, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, 254/559-6180. TRD-
9813701.
Wheeler County Appraisal, Board of Directors will meet at 117 East Texas, 
Courthouse Square, Wheeler, September 14, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, 806/826-
5900. TRD-9813703.

Meetings filed August 31, 1998
Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board 
of Directors met at Kearney and 8th Street, Natalia High School Cafetorium, 
Natalia, September 3, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John 
W. Ward, III, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, 210/663-2132. TRD-9813826.
Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Director's Regular Meeting met at 
2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, September 9, 
1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North 
Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, 214/631-0520. TRD-9813757.
District Judges' Meetings 36th 156th and 343rd District Courts met at 400 West 
Sinton Street Room B-16, Sinton, September 4, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may 
be obtained from Ronald M. Yeager, 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, 
Texas 78387, 512/364-6200. TRD-9813818.
Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 101 West 
Main, Gillespie County Courthouse, Basement Suite 104-C, Fredericksburg, 
September 14, 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-9813809.
Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 21001 North IH 35, 
Kyle, September 8, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Pete T. 
Islas, 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9813812.
Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 21001 North IH 35, 
Kyle, September 8, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Pete T. 
Islas, 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9813814.
Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met One Block 
West of FM Highway 765 and FM Highway 2134, at Corporation's Office, 
Millersview, September 8, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0130. TRD-9813738.

Meetings filed September 1, 1998
Central Texas Council of Governments, K-TUTS Transportation Planning Policy 
Board met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, September 9, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Jim Reed, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, 
254/933-7075, Ext. 203. TRD-9813858.
Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Workshop met at 4020 Lakecliffe Drive, 
Harker Heights, September 10, 1998, at 10:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 
254/698-2779. TRD-9813857.
Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at CAD Office 
Building, 106 Cardinal Lane, Columbus, September 8, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 
78934, 409/732-8222. TRD-9813874.
Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Planning/Budget/Education 
Advisory met at 300 East Shepherd, Lufkin City Hall, Room 202, Lufkin, September 
8, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sydney Murphy, Route 9, 
Box 1898, Livingston, Texas 77351, 409/634-2247. TRD-9813832.
Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 300 East Shepherd, 
Lufkin City Hall, Room 202, Lufkin, September 8, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information 
may be obtained from Sydney Murphy, Route 9, Box 1898, Livingston, Texas 77351, 
409/634-2247. TRD-9813831.
Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1333 East Harrison Road, 
Longview, September 8, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, 903/238-
8823. TRD-9813849
High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. One, Board Meeting met 
at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, September 8, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 
79405, 806/762-0181. TRD-9813839.
Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 113 
North Main Street, Hallettsville, September 10, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Halletsville, Texas 77964, 512/798-
4396. TRD-9813908.
Limestone County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 200 West State 
Street, Groesbeck, September 8, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Karen Wietzikoski, 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, 254/729-
3009. TRD-9813837.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Executive Committee Meeting met in an 
emergency meeting at the Town House Restaurant, 2501 East Main Street, Uvalde, 
September 3, 1998, at Noon. Reason for emergency: Due to the cancellation of our 
regular Board of Director Meeting on August 26, 1998 (weather related i.e. 
flooding) action items need Executive Approval. Information may be obtained from 
Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-
3533. TRD-9813899.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Chief Elected Officials Board Meeting met 
in an emergency meeting at the Town House Restaurant, 2501 East Main Street, 
Uvalde, September 3, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Reason for emergency: Approval of the 
Master Contract (Budget) which was just received needs to be submitted 
immediately. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 
1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-3533. TRD-9813892.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Finance Committee Meeting met in an 
emergency meeting at the Town House Restaurant, 2501 East Main Street, Uvalde, 
September 3, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Reason for emergency: Approval of the Aster 
Contract (Budget) which was just received needs to be submitted immediately. 
Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo 
Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-3533. TRD-9813898.
Texas Association of Regional Council, Annual Business Meeting will meet at the 
Radisson Hotel, 500 Parde Boulevard, South Padre Island, September 11, 1998, at 
1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sheila Jennings or Jim Ray, 1305 San 
Antonio, Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/478-4715 or fax 512/478-1049. TRD-
9813851.

Meetings filed September 2, 1998
Bi-County Water Supply Corporation met at Arch David Road FM 2254, Pittsburg, 
September 8, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell Larson, 
P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903/856-5840. TRD-9813937.
Blanco County Central Appraisal District, 1998 Board of Directors Third Quarter 
met at 200 North Avenue G, Johnson City, September 8, 1998, at Noon. Information 
may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, 
830/868-4013. TRD-9813918.
Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Litigation Committee will meet at 4020 
Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, September 15, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information 
may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, 
Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9813928.
Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee will meet at CTWSC 
Main Office Conference Room, 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, September 15, 
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-9813927.
Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 137 North Main, 
Jasper, September 10, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David 
W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-2544. TRD-9813914.
Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 113 
North Main Street, Hallettsville, September 14, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information 
may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, 
512/798-4396. TRD-9813913.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee 
met in a emergency revised agenda meeting at 2105 East Main Street, Uvalde, 
September 3, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. (rescheduled from August 28, 1998). Reason for 
emergency: Meeting scheduled for August 28th was cancelled due to not having a 
quorum present. This was a direct result of the recent disaster (flooding) 
around MRGDC area. As a result of disaster, Committee, members have not been 
able to rescheduled until now. Moreover, a couple of the applications pending 
before TRACS have early September deadlines and can not wait until the regular 
scheduled September meeting at the end of the month, which is reason for the 
emergency meeting. Information may be obtained from Tim Trevino, 209 North Getty 
Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, 830/278-4151 or fax 830/278-2929. TRD-9813949.
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department, 
Regional Transportation Council will meet at Farmers Branch City Hall, City 
Council Chambers, 13000 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, September 15, 
1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 
5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9240. TRD-9813916. San Patricio 
Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1146 East Market, Sinton, 
September 10, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn 
Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, 512/364-5402. TRD-9813943.
Tarrant Appraisal District, Tarrant Appraisal Review Board met and will meet at 
2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, September 8-12, 14, 15, 24, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, 
Texas 76118-6984, 817/284-8884. TRD-9813924. 
Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1534 South 
Treadaway, Abilene, September 9, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, 915/676-9381, Ext. 24 
or fax 915/676-7877. TRD-9813944.