Can anyone reccomend a independent provider in Austin ?  Will be in town this week, and am looking for some recommendations;  new memeber, so looking for a provider who is willing to work w/ a newbie.

check out aspd.net While TER covers the entire US pretty well ASPD is hard to beat for specific information on Texas. Austin section is pretty active with lots of information.

I've seen 4 providers in Austin.
Haley Lynn, Shanna, Darcie, and Delayne.
Delayne actually opperates out of Houston, but she makes periodic visits to Austin.
Of the providers based in Austin that I would most highly recommend are Shanna and Darcie.
I have posted reviews for both of them if you click "my reviews".
I have seen Darcie more recently and I would highly recommend her. She's hot, blonde, with a great body and she gives a great BBBJTCIM.

Good luck !