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 Alcoholic Beverage Commission Tuesday, August 5, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. -- Call to order. Convene in open meeting. Announcement of executive session. 1. Executive session: a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office; and b. personnel matters. Continue open meeting. 2. Take action, including a vote if appropriate, on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Recognition of agency employees. 4. Approval of June 1997 minutes 5. Administrator's report. 6. Consider amendment to 16 TAC sec.33.23. 7. Consider amendment to 16 TAC sec.50.4. 8. Consider amendment to 16 TAC sec.50.5. 9. Consider publication of amendment to 16 TAC sec.45.109. 10. Consider publication of amendment to 16 TAC sec.45.110. 11. Consider publication of amendment to 16 TAC sec.45.113. 12. Consider publication of amendment to 16 TAC sec.45.117. 13. Public comment. 14. Adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: July 25, 1997, 8:05 a.m. TRD-9709663 State Board of Barber Examiners Tuesday, August 5, 1997, 8:30 a.m. William P. Hobby State Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400A Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Opening of meeting: Roll call: Read and possibly approve minutes of July 21, 1997 board meeting. Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for discussion of the employment and/or appointment of an Executive Director. Open Session: Discussion and possible action concerning the employment and/or appointment of an Executive Director. Old Business: Discussion and possible action concerning out-of-country applicants and the Board examination. New Business: Set a date for exam to be held in El Paso, Texas. Adjourn. Contact: Minerva Hall, 333 Guadalupe, #2-110, (512) 305-8475. Filed: July 25, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9709735 Texas Commission for the Blind Thursday, August 7, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel on the Riverwalk, 123 Losoya Street San Antonio Governing Board Budget Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action, of required: Fy 97 Operating Budget and draft FY 98 Budget. 2. Discussion and action: Grant Applications Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: July 28, 1997, 8:42 a.m. TRD-9709742 Thursday, August 7, 1997, 10:15 a.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel on the Riverwalk, 123 Losoya Street San Antonio Governing Board Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: Election of Chairperson for Audit Committee 2. Discussion and action, if required: Status of FY 1997 Audit Plan 3. Discussion and action, if required: FY 1998 Audit Plan Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: July 28, 1997, 8:43 a.m. TRD-9709743 Thursday, August 7, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel on the Riverwalk, 123 Losoya Street San Antonio Governing Board Administration Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: Proposed changes to Chapter 162 of the Texas Administrative Code concerning the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center 2. Discussion and action: Repeal of sec.sec.159.21-159.24 of Chapter 159 of the Texas Administrative Code concerning fair hearing procedures for resolution of consumer dissatisfaction, the repeal of Chapter 161, Scope of Services, and adoption of new Chapter 161, Appeals and Hearing Procedures. 3. Discussion and action: Proposed changes to Chapter 163 of the Texas Administrative Code concerning the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. 4. Discussion and action: Continuation or abolishment of the Medical Advisory Council and the Optometry Advisory Council in accordance with the provisions of Acts 1993, 73rd Legislature, Chapter 398, sec.1. 5. Discussion and action: Board Policy Manual Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: July 28, 1997, 8:43 a.m. TRD-9709744 Friday, August 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 2305 Roosevelt, San Antonio Lighthouse, Community Conference Facility San Antonio Governing Board AGENDA: 1. Introductions 2. Public Comments 3. Approval: Minutes from board meeting of May 9, 1997 New Business 4. Discussion and action: Executive Director's Report on third quarter activities 5. Discussion and action: Capital Outlay 6. Discussion and action: Board Committee Reports Planning Committee -- Dr. Caldwell, Chair Budget Committee -- Olivia Sandoval, Chair Audit Committee -- New Chair to be announced Administration Committee -- Robert Keeney, Chair 7. Discussion and action: Report on BEP Liaison meeting 8. Discussion and action: Proposed changes to Chapter 162 of the Texas Administrative Code concerning the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center 9. Discussion and action: Repeal of sec.sec.159.21-159.24 of Chapter 159 of the Texas Administrative Code concerning fair hearing procedures for resolution of consumer dissatisfaction, the repeal of Chapter 161, Scope of Services, and adoption of new Chapter 161, Appeals and Hearing Procedures. 10. Discussion and action: Proposed changes to Chapter 163 of the Texas Administrative Code concerning the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. 11. Discussion and action: Continuation or abolishment of the Medical Advisory Council and the Optometry Advisory Council in accordance with the provisions of Acts 1993, 73rd Legislature, Chapter 398, sec.1. 12. Discussion and action: Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 1998 13. Discussion and action: Grant Applications 14. Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code to discuss personnel and pending or contemplated litigation with attorney. 15. Action if required on matters discussed in executive session. 16. Next regular meeting of the Board Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: July 28, 1997, 8:44 a.m. TRD-9709745 Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Friday, August 1, 1997, 10:45 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Finance and Audit AGENDA: Approval of Minutes from May 23, 1997 Meeting Review Draft Policy CDCA-Gifts and Donations: Legacy Fund Fiscal Year 1997-98 Operating Budget Fiscal Year 1997-98 Legacy Budget Appropriation Transfer Authority Review of State Auditor's Report Legacy Revenue Report Investments Report Operating Revenue Report Operating Budget Report Contingency Fund Report Report from Internal Auditor Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: July 24, 1997, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9709627 Friday, August 1, 1997, 10:45 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 110 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Policies AGENDA: DED-Holidays (Amend) DGBA-Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints (Amend) DGBA-R-Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints (Delete) DGBA-E- Personnel Management Relationships: Employee Complaints (Amend) GKD- Community Relations: Use of School Facilities (Amend) GR-Relations with Governmental Entities (Amend) Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: July 24, 1997, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9709628 Friday, August 1, 1997, 10:45 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 151 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Personnel AGENDA: Consideration of Personnel Policies: DED- Holidays (Amend); DGBA-Personnel Management Relations: Employee Complaints (Amend); DGBA-R-Personnel Management Relations: Employee Complaints (Delete); DGBA-E- Personnel Management Relationships: Employee Complaints (Amend) Consideration of Approval of Salaries of Exempt Employees: Phil Hatlen and Barney Schulz Report on final Legislative Action Affecting Human Resources Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: July 24, 1997, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9709636 Friday-Saturday, August 1-2, 1997, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of May 23, 1997 Board Meeting; Approval of Board Policies; Consideration of Approval of Appropriations Transfers; Consideration of Approval of Internal Audit Plan for 1997-98; Report from the Superintendent on the Administrators' Response to TSBVI's Administrative Structure Audit; Development of Long Range Goals and General outcome Indicators. Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: July 24, 1997, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9709637 Texas Cancer Council Wednesday, August 6, 1997, 9:30 a.m. May Owens Conference Room, 10th Floor, 401 West 15th Street Austin Board of Directors REVISED AGENDA: The Council will discuss and possibly act on: minutes of the April 30, 1997 meeting; staff report of FY 1997 fiscal, programmatic, and performance issues; staff report of the 75th Legislature's actions on cancer-related legislation, legislation affecting agency operations, and FY 1998-1999 appropriations and performance targets; the biennial election of the Vice-Chairman and Secretary for the Council; FY 1998 budget allocation regarding the operating budget and miscellaneous allocations such as fiscal services contract with the Texas Department of Health, advisory committee travel, additional funding considerations, and/or Texas Cancer Plan expenditures; FY 1998 policy issues, such as the Private Real Property Preservation Act; FY 1998 project funding decisions, including across-the-board salary and travel provisions and the following applications: Office of Tobacco Prevention and Control-TDH, Texas STEP-Southwest Texas State University, Case Management for Promesa Salud-Planned Parenthood/Cameron and Willacy Counties, WE CARE-UTMB Galveston, School/Community-based Adolescent Tobacco Use Cessation- University of Houston, Consejeras and Community Service Advocates-Cancer Consortium/El Paso, Texas Comprehensive School Health Network-TDH, Cancer Risk Reduction Education- Agricultural Extension Service, Hispanic Breast Health Outreach Program- The ROSE-Houston, Cancer Intervention Project- Titus County Memorial Hospital, Cancer Education Outreach Program-Grayson county Health Department, Minority Cancer Prevention Project-Fort Worth-Tarrant County Health Department, Physician Oncology Education Program-Texas Medical Association, Nurse Oncology Education Program-Texas Nurses Foundation, Dental Oncology Education Program-Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas Cancer Data Center- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Spit Tobacco Prevention Analysis-M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Additional Breast Cancer Services-TDH, West Texas Cancer Prevention Partnership-Texas Tech University Health Science Center, and Impact of Managed Care on Cancer Services- University of Houston; and Council suggestions for new FY 1998 initiatives; and a staff report on Texas Cancer Plan revisions. The Council will also hold a planning session on issues related to the Sunset Commission's FY 1998-1999 review of the Texas Cancer Council. The Council will then adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are dear or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Sue Marshall at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9709591 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Tuesday, August 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 8440 Freeport Parkway Irving AGENDA: Call to order, approve April 11, 1997 minutes Discuss and take action: -- Child Abuse and Youth Sports, A Comprehensive Risk Management Program -- HB1914 Child Abuse and Neglect Survey Inter-Agency Contract -- Parent Educator Statewide Database -- Shaken Baby Syndrome Campaign -- FY98 Program Grant Renewals -- FY98 Grant Awards for New Programs -- Executive Director's compensation -- Management Policy in Response to Legislative Riders -- Intent to Procure Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance -- FY98 Annual Budget Discuss and take possible action: --Permission to University of Texas at Austin for restricted use of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas 1995 Statewide Child Survey Data Set General Discussion --Division Updates Administration Public Education Programs Family PRIDE -- Set next board meeting dates Adjourn. Contact: Sarah Winkler, 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78757-6854, (512) 458-1281. Filed: July 25, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9709737 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Monday, August 4, 1997, 2:15 p.m. 701 East 11th Street, Marriott Hotel, Capital View Terrace Room Austin Commission AGENDA: The Commission Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests: Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Commission Action, as necessary: Poison Control Program PCAP Grants; Update on IS Support Contract; Update on Surcharge Allocation; Possible Reallocation of Surcharge in 1997; Request for Information (RFI) Final Approval; Internal Auditor's Audit Plan and Schedule for Reviewing Councils of Governments' Revenue; Update on Regulatory Issues; Approval of July 10, 1997 Commission Meeting Minutes. The commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meeting Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 6933. Filed: July 25, 1997, 12:01 p.m. TRD-9709684 Monday, August 4, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 701 East 11th Street, Marriott Hotel, Capital View Terrace Room Austin Sunset Review Committee AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests: Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take committee Action, as necessary: Sunset Review Discussion, Meeting Schedule. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 6933. Filed: July 25, 1997, 12:01 p.m. TRD-9709683 Employees Retirement System of Texas Wednesday, August 13, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 18th and Brazos, Auditorium, First Floor Austin Group Benefits Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of GBAC Members 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests 4. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting 5. Announcements/Updates 6. ERS Update-Presentation of Fiscal Year 1999 Plan 7. Standing Subcommittee Reports 8. Other Related Benefits Business 9. Adjourn Contact: James W. Sarver, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3217. Filed: July 25, 1997, 10:49 a.m. TRD-9709669 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, August 6, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2600 Red River Road, Cafeteria Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Campaign Leadership Conference Campaign Materials Set Next Meeting Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: July 25, 1997, 8:05 a.m. TRD-9709662 Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Monday, August 4, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; receive and discuss public comment regarding changes to the Texas Engineering Practice Act and proposed new board rules; discuss and possibly act on final adoption of the repeal of board rules 131.51-131.58, 131.71-131.73, 131.81, 131.91-131.93, 131.101, 131.111-131.120, 131.131-131.133, 131.137-131.141, 131.151-131.157, 131.162-131.167, and 131.224; discuss and possibly act on final adoption of new board rules 131.20, 131.51-131.55, 131.71- 131.73, 131.81, 131.91-131.94, 131.101, 131.111-131.116, 131.131-131.133, 131.151-131.156, and 13.162-131.167 concerning practice and procedure; discuss and possibly act on final adoption of amendments to board rules 131.105, 131.106, 131.161, 131.171-131.173, and 131.182 concerning practice and procedure, discuss and possibly act on proposed amendments to board rules 131.1- 131.3, 131.6-131.10, 131.12, 131.14, 131.15, and 131.17-131.19 concerning the bylaws; discuss and possibly act on proposed new board rule 131.168 concerning administrative proceedings; discuss and possibly act on enforcement disciplinary matters and cease and desist orders; discuss matters related to the National Council of examiners for Engineering and Surveying; consider and possibly act on automatic non-approvals and reconfirm votes on applications; adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: July 25, 1997, 10:43 a.m. TRD-9709668 General Land Office Tuesday, August 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; opening and consideration of bids received for the August 5, 1997 special oil and gas lease sale; consideration and approval of additional tracts, terms and conditions for the October 7, 1997 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; consideration of request by Global Natural Resources to retain acreage in a shape other than a square on Block 23- L, Jefferson County; pooling applications, Block 98 L Field, Galveston County, Red Number 1 Unit, Orange County; Brookeland (Austin Chalk 8800) Field, Newton County; applications to lease highway rights of way for oil and gas, Karnes County; DeWitt County; Washington County; Milam County; Jasper County; Live Oak County; Freestone County; Lavaca County; Johnson County; and Walker County; direct land sales, Lipscomb County; and Navarro County; Good Faith Claimant application, Bandera County; coastal public lands-commercial easement applications and renewals, Sabine Pass, Jefferson County; Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces County; Arroyo Colorado, Cameron County; Old Brazos River, Brazoria County; Clear Lake, Galveston County; easement application, Powderhorn Bay, Calhoun County; structure (cabin) permit amendments, terminations and requests, Laguna Madre, Kenedy County; and Bastrop Bay, Brazoria County; Executive Session and Open Session, sale of Paseo Del Este Property, El Paso County; Review bid solicitation documents; consider authorizing solicitation of bids; Executive Session and Open Session -- Review and approve access easement to West 38th Street, Ltd. on behalf of Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TXMHMR); Executive Session and Open Session -- Review and approve parking easement to Triangle Retail, Ltd., on behalf of Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TXMHMR); and Executive Session- pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: July 25, 1997, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9709718 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1324.H: In the Matter of ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF HOUSTON, ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF DFW, ENTERPRISE RENT- A-CAR COMPANY OF TEXAS, ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY-SOUTHWEST, AND ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY-WEST. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: July 28, 1997, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9709747 Tuesday, August 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1324.H: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against RHONDA HAYES, Dallas, Texas, who holds a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: July 28, 1997, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9709746 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Monday, August 4, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 314, 1201 Brazos Street Austin Audit Committee of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission AGENDA: 1. Internal Audit of Automated Information Systems. 2. Internal Audit of Electronic Library Services. 3. Internal Audit of grants made to Amarillo Public Library. 4. Audit Plan for FY1998. 5. Discussion and action on Internal Auditor Services for FY1998. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email- michele.lamb@tsl.state.tx.us Filed: July 23, 1997, 1:43 p.m. TRD-9709575 Monday, August 4, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 314, 1201 Brazos Street Austin AGENDA: Approve minutes; report of the Director and Librarian; adopt recommendations of Audit Committee regarding the TSLAC internal audits with discussion for F1998; approve contracts greater than $100,000; approve acceptance of gifts greater than $500; Advisory board appointments; discussion of changes in rule making process; approve publication of proposed amendments to rules for the State Records Retention Schedule, 13 TAC sec.6.10; adopt proposed rules on establishing Records Center storage fees, 13 TAC sec.sec.6.122-6.123; adopt proposed amendments to rules for Local Government Retention Schedule, 13 TAC sec.7.124; adopt proposed amendments to rule on Internet Assistance Grants standards, 13 TACsec.1.101; approve proposed changes in the Employee Guide; act on appeals on Library System membership; public comment; and adjourn to Executive Session to approve proposed salaries for exempt positions. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email- michele.lamb@tsl.state.tx.us Filed: July 23, 1997, 1:43 p.m. TRD-9709574 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, August 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room 420. Austin Enforcement Division AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Chateau Parker Apartments, Hard Rock Investments; Hunters Pointe Apartments; L&L Business Corporation, d/b/a Dry Clean USA; Regency Cleaners; Sensitive Care; and Widget Apartments for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for the Respondents' boiler(s) in violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code), Chapter 755 (Vernon 1991) and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, (Supplement 1996), pursuant to the Code and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated article 9100; Texas Goverment Code Chapter 2001 (APA); 16 TAC chapter 65. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: July 25, 1997, 11:21 a.m. TRD-9709673 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Friday, August 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Licensure Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll Call Review of licensure applicants referred to the Licensure committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure. Review of physician applicants for permanent licensure. Executive Session under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, and Article 4495b-1, sec.4(h), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 185.3(h). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: July 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9709646 Friday, August 1, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 700 Austin Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding dissemination of information in newsletter. Executive Session to review selected investigative files and cases recommded for dismissal by informal settlement conference/show noncompliance proceedings or staff. Executive Session for Probation appearances for non-Rehabilitation Order #1 and #4. Executive Session under the Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, and Article 4495b-1, sec.4(h), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 185.3(h). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: July 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9709645 Friday, August 1, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Long Range Planning Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on proposed rules, Chapter 185, Physician Assistants in relation to Senate Bill 1566. Discussion on House Bill 2099 pertaining to the Physician Assistant Loan Reimbursement Program. Legislative Update. Financial Report. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: July 24, 1997, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9709644 Friday, August 1, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: Call to order and roll call Proposal for decision Recognition Award presented to Taralynn R. Mackay, R.N., J.D., former attorney to the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Order. Request for Termination of Agreed Order. Approval of minutes from previous Board meetings Executive Directors Reports Reports and recommendations from the Long Range Planning Committee, Licensure Committee, Disciplinary Committee. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: July 24, 1997, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9709643 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Tuesday, August 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1402; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0352-DIS; By Commission Order issued July 24, 1997, the Commission has remanded for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) Travis County Water Control and Improvement District Number 17's application requesting approval to levy impact fees in a new proposed service area (Apache Shores) of the District. The application for impact fees was filed and the hearing will be held under the jurisdiction and authority of Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.293.171-293.176, the procedural rules of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the procedural rules of SOAH. The district is requesting authority to assess an impact fee for water service of $2,700 per equivalent single family connection for new connections in the proposed Apache Shores service area. Contact: Water Utilities District Administration Section, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: July 25, 1997, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9709664 Thursday, August 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on applications filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by the TOWN OF WOODLOCH to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Numbers 12312 and 20141 which authorize the provision of water and sewer utility service in Montgomery County, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located approximately 1/3 mile northwest of Woodloch, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by the San Jacinto River, on the east by acreage, on the south by Needham Road, and on the west by Whispering Oaks Subdivision. The total area being requested includes approximately 33.567 acres and one current customer. SOAH Docket Numbers 582-97- 1284 (water CCN) and 582-97-1285 (sewer CCN). Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: July 24, 1997, 8:29 a.m. TRD-9709613 Thursday, August 14, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room 3201A, TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex Austin Agriculture Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Agriculture Advisory Committee will meet and discuss the following: old business, Senate Bill One, Particulate Matter 2.5, Senate Bill 1910, Dairy Outreach Program Inspections, AG Advisory Committee Resolution, General Permits (House Bill 1542), Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), and other business. Contact: Darrell Williams, 12100 Park 35 Circle, MC-156, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 239-4480. Filed: July 24, 1997, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9709620 Thursday, August 14, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Andrews Chamber of Commerce, 700 West Broadway Andrews AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by TECSAFE, L.L.C. to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for a Research, Development, and Demonstration permit (Proposed Permit Number 50366) to conduct research and development of innovative and experimental waste treatment technologies. The application requests authorization for the construction and operation of two proposed tanks, and one proposed container storage and process treatment technology building for the storage of hazardous and non hazardous waste for the purpose of developing waste treatment technologies. The applicant will operate a research and development facility to develop innovative and experimental hazardous waste treatment technology and/or processes. The facility is located on State Highway 176, on approximately 100 acres, approximately 30 miles west of Andrews in Andrews County, Texas. Contact: Office of Public Assistance, Mail Code 108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: July 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9709614 Tuesday, August 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a request filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by TARRANT COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT (FWSD) Number One for a cease and desist order against the City of Fort Worth (City). Tarrant County FWSD Number One (CCN#10092) is alleging that the City (CCN#12311) is extending water service within the service area of Tarrant County FWSD Number One in Tarrant County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1286. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: July 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9709616 Thursday, August 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Building F, Room 2210, 12100 North IH35 Austin Texas Groundwater Protection Committee AGENDA: The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee will meet to discuss: subcommittee reports from Agricultural Chemicals, Data management, Nonpoint Source, and Water Well Closure; discussion and possible action on TGPC Home Page, Texas Comprehensive State Groundwater Protection Program; Agricultural Chemicals Subcommittee Response to EPA Region VI. set future meeting dates; presentation on Legislative Highlights, 75th Session; status update on CSGWPP Development, comments on committee publication (Joint Monitoring and Contamination Report), TGPC legislative recommendation analysis; TNRCC Rules Update and Public Comment. Contact: Mary Ambrose, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239- 4800. Filed: July 24, 1997, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9709618 Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Childress City Hall-Council Room, 315 Commerce Street Childress AGENDA: TNRCC will conduct an informal public meeting regarding the application of CITY OF CHILDRESS, Proposed Permit Number MSW2263, to authorize construction and operation of a Type I-AE and IV municipal solid waste management facility. The proposed site covers approximately 125 acres of land and is to receive approximately 17.5 tons of residential and commercial waste and 1.5 tons of brush and construction debris. The proposed waste management facility is located 200 feet south of U.S. Highway 287, approximately two miles southeast of the City of Childress in Childress County, Texas. Contact: Charles Stavley or Ann Scudday, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Mail Code 176, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239-6688 or (512) 239-4756. Filed: July 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9709615 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Thursday, July 31, 1997, 10:00 a.m. South Texas Community College Division of Nursing and Allied Health 2624 South Closner Street Edinburg Investigations Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Review and possible action on cases #: 97-05, 97-07, 97-08, 97-09, 97-11, 97-12, 97-13, 97-14, 97-15; 97-16; 97-18, 97-19; 97-20; 97-21; and 97-22. III. Adjourn Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: July 23, 1997, 12:45 p.m. TRD-9709569 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Tuesday, August 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Boulevard, 1700 North Congress, 11th Floor Suite 1100 Austin Disciplinary Hearing AGENDA: The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of T. David Tichenor, Jr., R. Ph.; License 18466, Tichenor's Broadway Pharmacy, License #4648, Case #B-96-038. Contact: Carol Fisher, 333 Guadalupe Street, 3-600, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942. Filed: July 28, 1997, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9709748 Friday, August 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Boulevard, 1700 North Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin Disciplinary Hearing AGENDA: The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Raul E. Guerra, R. Ph., License #16673, Case #R-96-006. Contact: Carol Fisher, 333 Guadalupe Street, 3-600, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942. Filed: July 28, 1997, 8:42 a.m. TRD-9709741 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Friday, August 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Medical Gas Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call -- 9:30 a.m. 2. Discussion and possible action on the continuing education course for the inspector, Journeyman and Master license medical gas endorsement. 3. Discussion and possible action on the elimination of the requirement to take the medical gas endorsement continuing education course during the last year of the three year endorsement period. 4. Discussion on the direction of the medical gas endorsement program which includes, but is not limited to, the programs projected rate of growth and the impact it has on medical gas work performed in Texas. 5. Adjourn. Contact: Ernest Pereyra, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, Extension 225. Filed: July 24, 1997, 11:23 a.m. TRD-9709635 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16189: Petition of MFS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC. For Arbitration of Pricing of Unbundled Loops. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9709579 Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16196: Petition of TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., For Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9709580 Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16226: Petition of AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST, INC. For Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement Between AT&T and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9709581 Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16285: Petition of MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATE MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES, INC. For Arbitration and Request for Mediation Under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9709582 Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16290: Petition of AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. and its Local Exchange Operating Subsidiaries For Arbitration with SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, Pursuant to The Telecommunications Act of 1996. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9709583 Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16455: Petition of SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P. For Arbitration of Interconnection Rates, Terms, Conditions, and Prices from SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9709584 Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 17065: Petition of BROOKS FIBER COMMUNICATIONS OF TEXAS, INC. For Arbitration with SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9709585 Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 17579: Application of AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST, INC., For Compulsory Arbitration of Further Issues to Establish an Interconnection Agreement Between AT&T and SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9709586 Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 17587: REQUEST of MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION and its Affiliate, MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES, INC. for Continuing Arbitration of Certain Unresolved Provisions of the Interconnection Agreement Between MCIM and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9709587 Railroad Commission of Texas Thursday, July 31, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room, 1-100 Austin AGENDA: From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Railroad Commission staff will conduct an open house of the Commission's Austin offices. Registration will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; orientation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. -- Introduction of the commissioners by David Schleck, Director, Oil and Gas Division 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. -- Call to order by Chairman Charles R. Matthews; individual welcoming remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander; Adjourn. 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Overview of the Oil and Gas Division by David Schieck, Director; overview of the Gas Services Division by Stephen Pitner, Assistant Director, Regulatory Analysis and Policy; and overview of the Office of General Counsel by Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., General Counsel. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. -- Visitors will attend informational presentations by Staff; visit with individual Staff members; and tour the Railroad Commission's Austin offices. Contact: Debbie LaHood, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 7193. Filed: July 23, 1997, 12:50 p.m. TRD-9709571 Friday, August 1, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room, 1-100 Austin AGENDA: From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Railroad Commission staff will conduct an open house of the Commission's Austin offices. Registration will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; orientation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. -- Introduction of the commissioners by David Schleck, Director, Oil and Gas Division 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. -- Call to order by Chairman Charles R. Matthews; individual welcoming remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander; Adjourn. 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Overview of the Oil and Gas Division by David Schieck, Director; overview of the Gas Services Division by Stephen Pitner, Assistant Director, Regulatory Analysis and Policy; and overview of the Office of General Counsel by Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., General Counsel. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. -- Visitors will attend informational presentations by Staff; visit with individual Staff members; and tour the Railroad Commission's Austin offices. Contact: Debbie LaHood, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 7193. Filed: July 23, 1997, 12:49 p.m. TRD-9709570 Structural Pest Control Board Tuesday, August 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.122 Austin Regular Board AGENDA: I. Approval of Board Minutes of June 12, 1997 II. Public Comment and Public Hearing on sec.593.23, Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Applicators and sec.593.24, Criteria and Evaluation of Continuing Education III. Consider for Adoption sec.593.23, Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Applicators IV. Consider for Adoption sec.593.24, Criteria and Evaluation of Continuing Education V. Consider Revising Licensing Requirements for Fire Ant Control Using Steam VI. Committee Report from Termite Treatment Committee to Include Baits VII. Discussion of Possible Amendments to sec.591.21, Definitions, sec.599.4, Termite Treatment Disclosure Documents and sec.599.6 Real Estate Inspection Reports VIII. Review and Approve Subcontracting Policy IX. Review Agreed Administrative Penalties and Consent Agreements X. Consider Renewal of Toll Free Number for Preconstruction Termite Treatment Notification XI. Executive Directors Report XII. Board Meeting Set for October 7, 1997 XIII. Executive Session Regarding Performance Review XIV. Adjourn. XV. Committee Meeting Regarding Termite Treatments to Include Baits Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 451-7200. Filed: July 28, 1997, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9709761 Texas Department of Transportation Friday, August 15, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Quail Springs RV Park Community Center, 2727 Highway 90 East Uvalde Aviation Advisory Committee AGENDA: Approve minutes from February 14, 1997, meeting. Review and Comment of the Draft Aviation Facility Development Grant Projects for financial assistance. Review and comment of the draft Three-year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 1998-2000. Briefing on Innovative Finance Demonstration Program established by the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 1996. Briefing on the Routine Pavement Maintenance Pilot Program as authorized by the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996. Briefing on legislative enactments of laws affecting aviation in Texas. Report on the Federal Aviation Administration audit of the State Block Grant Program. Report on Aviation Program Management modifications. Year-end report on the Routine Maintenance Program established by the Texas Department of Transportation in 1997. Public Comments. Contact: Suetta Murray, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 416- 4504. Filed: July 28, 1997 9:31 a.m. TRD-9709759 Texas Turnpike Authority Thursday, July 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 3015 Raleigh Street Dallas Transition Committee AGENDA: The agenda includes approval of minutes of the Board of Directors Transition Committee meeting of July 17, 1997; consideration of interlocal/interagency agreements involving engineering, procurement and construction matters related to the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A turnpike, the Southwest Parkway, the Trinity Parkway, the SH 45/Loop 1 turnpike and the SH130 turnpike; consideration of award of engineering design and service contracts and supplemental agreements for the Dallas North Tollway system, the 183A turnpike, the SH130 turnpike, the SH45/Loop turnpike and the southwest Parkway; consider acceptance of feasibility assessment report for the Sh45/Loop I turnpike; discussion and possible actions of TTA audit; discussion of planning/coordination/agenda for initial meeting of NTTA board September 3, 1997; discussion and consideration of an agenda for September 3, 1997 NTTA Board meeting; discussions related to FY 1997 and 1998 operating budgets; orientation of future NTTA Board members; review of meetings calendar and discussion of meeting sites; Executive Session-Pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code: (a) Subsection 551.071(1), advice from counsel about pending or contemplated litigation and/or settlement offers related to the Dallas North Tollway System, (b) sec.sec.551.071, 551.072, and 551.073, deliberations concerning real property value, purchase, exchange, lease, gift, donation, and/or negotiated settlement included in Right-of-Way Appraisal/Offer/Purchase List Number 74 and advice from counsel concerning negotiations/settlements/offers related to the Dallas North Tollway System, the 194A turnpike, or the Southwest Parkway, (c) sec.551.074, deliberations concerning appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, and/or dismissal of various staff persons and positions, (d) sec.551.075, briefing by TTA Staff and questioning of TTA staff related to the Dallas North Tollway System and other TTA operations; consideration of acceptance of ROW Appraisal/Offer/Purchase List Number 74 related to the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A turnpike, and the Southwest Parkway; and other business. Contact: Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522- 6200. Filed: July 23, 1997, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9709578 The University of Houston System Monday, August 4, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1600 Smith Street, Suite 3400, Conference Room One, UH System Houston Board of Regents Committee AGENDA: -- Policy on Post Tenure Performance Review- All Components -- Monthly Report of Contracts and Grants- UH, UHCL, UHD. --KUHT Quarterly Report- UH System Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: July 25, 1997, 2:37 p.m. TRD-9709717 The University of Texas at Austin Thursday, August 7, 1997, 12:30 p.m. (Executive Session) Ex-Student's Association Building (Schmidt), 21st and San Jacinto Austin Intercollegiate Athletics for Men AGENDA: Convene into Open Session, Recess into Executive Session, Reconvene into Open Session, Approve Minutes of June 11, 1997, Items from Executive Session, Longhorn Foundation, Major Gifts and Planned Giving, Budget/Budget Items, Construction, New Business, Old Business and Adjourn. Contact: Betty Corley, P.O. Box 7399, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5757. Filed: July 24, 1997, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9709650 University Interscholastic League Wednesday, August 6, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, South IH35 at Ben White Austin Policy Standing Committee AGENDA: ABCE -- Business Meeting E. -- Discussion of Proposals and Staff Recommendations FGHIJ -- Business Meeting Contact: Richard Floyd, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: July 24, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9709657 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Thursday, August 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1100 San Jacinto, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: 10:00 a.m.- Call to Order; Public Comment; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Recommendation from the Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee on Recommended Changes to the FY98 Administrative Procedures for the Distribution of Available Fund for the Apprenticeship and Training Program Pertaining to State General Revenue Funds Administered by the Texas Workforce Commission as authorized by the Texas Education Code, Chapter 133; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the Governor on Strategic and Operational Plans Submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; Adjourn. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Balschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin,Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: July 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9709764 Texas Workforce Commission Thursday, July 31, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; Public Comment; Staff reports and discussion, update on activities relating to Administration Division, Finance Division, Information Systems Division, Skills Development and Self-Sufficiency Funds, Unemployment Insurance Division, School-To-Work, Welfare-To-Work/Child Care Programs, and Workforce Division, and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director and status report on activities of the Internal Audit Department; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 31; Discussion regarding proposed rule relating to the Self- Sufficiency fund and related matters; Discussion of proposed changes to TWC rule relating to the Skills Development Fund (40 TAC sec.803.1); Discussion, consideration and possible action on publication in the Texas Register of proposed changes to TWC rule relating to charges for copies of public records, including repeal of Chapter 821 and reproposal at Chapter 800, Subchapter C; Presentation, discussion and possible action relating to the Child Care Matching Fund process and the role of Local Workforce Development Boards and the use of lapsing federal funds from fiscal year 1997 for locally matched child care initiatives; Discussion, consideration and possible action on adoption of rule regarding TWC's allocation formula for distribution of funds to Local Workforce Development Areas (40 TAC sec.sec.800.51-800.60) and related matters; Discussion, consideration and possible action on adoption of rule regarding Child Care (40 TAC sec.sec.809.1-809.88) and related matters; Discussion, consideration and possible action on adoption of Incentive and sanction policy for Local Workforce Boards; Discussion of governance structures for Local Workforce Development Boards and related matters; Discussion of revision of rules related to the TANF employment program; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development boards for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to the Commission's policy and criteria relating to appointment and reappointment of Local Workforce Development Board or Private Industry Council nominees; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council nominees; Executive session pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 31; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: July 23, 1997, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9709602 Regional Meetings Meetings filed July 23, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Executive Committee, met at Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, 1604 Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, July 31, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9709603. Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), Board of Directors, met at 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, July 31, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 389- 1011. TRD-9709566. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Executive Board, will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, August 1, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9709567. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership, will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, August 1, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883- 5743. TRD-9709568. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 415 West Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, July 31, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, (806) 372-3381. TRD- 9709609. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee, will meet at 233 North Pecos, Bexar County Public Works, Fourth Floor Conference Room, San Antonio, August 1, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte Roszelle, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9709572. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force, will meet at 114 West Commerce, "B" Room, Municipal Plaza Building, San Antonio, August 6, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ericksen, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD- 9709573. Meetings filed July 24, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Executive Committee, met with revised agenda, at Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, 1604 Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, July 31, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9709625. Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 202 South Highway Six, Meridian, July 29, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, (817) 435-2304. TRD-9709658. Cass County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, July 29, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD-9709617. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors, met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, July 31, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. TRD- 9709624. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, July 28, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9709641. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, July 29, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9709642. Fisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at Fisher County Courthouse, Court Room, Roby, August 12, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD- 9709648. 24th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Victoria Area Board of District Judges, met at 135th District Courtroom, Third Floor, Victoria County Courthouse, 115 North Bridge Street, Victoria, July 30, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terre Henson Davidson, P.O. Box 165, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 575-0201. TRD-9709619. Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium, Board of Directors, met at Best Western Palm Aire Motel, 415 South International Boulevard, Weslaco, July 30, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3967, (210) 425-0729. TRD- 9709649. Nolan County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, met at Buck's, 103 SW Georgia Avenue, Sweetwater, July 28, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235- 8421. TRD-9709659. Panhandle Information Network, Board of Directors, met at 415 West Eighth, Board Room, Amarillo, July 29, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Pitner, WTAMU Box 215, Canyon, Texas 79016-0001, (806) 656-2983. TRD- 9709652. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Route 5, Winnsboro, July 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9709626. Tarrant Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, August 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, and 21, 1997 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-9709622. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees, met at the Sheraton Fiesta, 310 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, July 31, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. and will meet August 1, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 719-6521. TRD-9709651. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at the General Office, Located Off FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, July 28, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary D. Lacy, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (254) 879-2258. TRD-9709611. Meetings filed July 25, 1997 Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2323 West Front Street, Room 208, Tyler, July 31, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD-9709711. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, July 29, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9709682. Brazos Valley Development Council, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, July 29, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, Jr, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775- 4244. TRD-9709722. Brazos Valley Development Council, Mayor's Workshop, met at the Veranda on Wallis Road, Bryan, July 29, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, Jr, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9709723. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Called Executive Committee, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, July 28, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902- 2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9709713. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Commuter Rail Board Advisory Committee met at 4801 Rock Island Road, Irving, July 30, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD- 9709671 Education Service Center, Region IX, Regional Advisory Committee, will meet at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, August 5, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (940) 322-6928. TRD-9709666. Education Service Center, Region IX, Regional Advisory Committee, will meet at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, August 5, 1997 at 12:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (940) 322-6928. TRD-9709667. Johnson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 109 North Main, Conference Room, Cleburne, July 29-30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 645- 3986. TRD-9709672. Montague County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 312 Rusk Street, Montague, July 30, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from June Deaton, 312 Rusk Street, Montague, Texas 76251, (940) 894-6011. TRD- 9709681. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Board School-to-Work Committee, will meet at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, August 19, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9709714. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees, met with revised agenda, at the Sheraton Fiesta, 310 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, July 31, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. and will meet August 1, 1997 at 9:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 719-6521. TRD-9709712. Wichita Falls MPO, Public Hearing, will meet at Wichita Falls ISD, Administration Building, 1104 Board Street, Wichita Falls, August 5, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Luedke, (940) 761-7447. TRD- 9709739. Meetings filed July 28, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Executive Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Executive Conference Room, Austin, July 31, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9709755. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, July 31, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD- 9709756. Callahan County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 130A West 4th Street, Baird, August 4, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jane Ringhoffer, P.O. Box 800, Baird, Texas 79504, (915) 854-1165, fax: (915) 854-1513. TRD-9709757. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, will meet at Corporation Office, 1 block West of FM 765 and FM 2134, Millersview, August 4, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0139, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9709758.