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Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Rate Ceilings

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §303.003, §303.005, and §303.009, Texas Finance Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 07/07/25-07/13/25 is 18.00% for consumer¹ credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 07/07/25-07/13/25 is 18.00% for commercial² credit.

The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.005 ³ and §303.009 for the period of 07/01/25-07/31/25 is 18.00%.

¹ Credit for personal, family, or household use.

² Credit for business, commercial, investment, or other similar purpose.

³ Only for variable rate commercial transactions, as provided by §303.004(a).

TRD-202502204

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: July 2, 2025

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. TWC, §7.075, requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is August 11, 2025. TWC, §7.075, also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-2545 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 11, 2025. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The commission's enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the AOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: ABC Bandera, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1978-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111856696; LOCATION: Bandera, Bandera County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(n)(1), by failing to maintain at the public water system accurate and up-to-date detailed as-built plans or record drawings and specifications for each treatment plant, pump station, and storage tank until the facility is decommissioned; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(3), by failing to keep on file copies of well completion data as defined in 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A) for as long as the well remains in service; PENALTY: $1,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Daphne Greene, (903) 535-5157; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(2) COMPANY: Adrisha Investment 4 LLC dba Food Mart 7; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0040-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101876720; LOCATION: San Angelo, Tom Green County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.48(e)(1), §334.50(b)(1) and (2) and (A)(i) and (ii)(III), and TWC, §26.3475(a) and (c)(1), by failing to conduct a test of the proper operation of the release detection equipment at least annually, also failing to monitor the underground storage tanks (USTs) in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days, additionally, failing to test the line leak detector for performance and operational reliability at least once per year, and furthermore, failing to provide release detection for the pressurized piping associated with the USTs; 30 TAC §334.48(g)(1)(A)(ii), (B), (h)(1)(A)(i) and (ii), and (B)(ii) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1) and (2), by failing to test the spill prevention equipment at least once every three years to ensure the equipment is liquid tight, also failing to inspect the overfill prevention equipment at least once every three years to ensure that the equipment is set to activate at the correct level and will activate when a regulated substance reaches that level, additionally, failing to conduct a walkthrough inspection of the spill prevention equipment at least once every 30 days, furthermore, failing to conduct a walkthrough inspection of the release detection equipment at least once every 30 days, and finally, failing to conduct the annual walkthrough inspection of the UST containment sumps; and 30 TAC §334.49(c)(2)(C) and TWC, §26.3475(d), by failing to inspect the corrosion protection system at least once every 60 days to ensure that the rectifier and other system components are operating properly; PENALTY: $8,353; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lauren Little, (817) 588-5888; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(3) COMPANY: Allen Butler Construction, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1205-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103145645; LOCATION: Lubbock, Lubbock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: hot mix asphalt batch plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; PENALTY: $4,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael Wilkins, (325) 698-6134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (325) 698-9674.

(4) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0669-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101516268; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0011193001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $10,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kolby Farren, (512) 239-2098; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(5) COMPANY: Buckeye Texas Hub LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1808-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103914974; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces County; TYPE OF FACILITY: warehousing and storage facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0005389000, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $10,350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Madison Stringer, (512) 239-1126; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(6) COMPANY: BULLSEYE CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0147-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111963070; LOCATION: Bellville, Wharton County; TYPE OF FACILITY: construction site; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), TWC, §26.121(a)(2), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit Number TXR1549QR, Part III, Section F.6(a), by failing to maintain best management practices in effective operating condition; PENALTY: $9,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Megan Crinklaw, (512) 239-1129; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(7) COMPANY: BURK ROYALTY COMPANY, LTD.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0286-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110254000; LOCATION: Levelland, Hockley County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil storage tank battery; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; PENALTY: $8,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Christina Ferrara, (512) 239-5081; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(8) COMPANY: BURK ROYALTY COMPANY, LTD.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0344-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110253622; LOCATION: Levelland, Hockley County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sour gas and condensate/crude oil production facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; PENALTY: $8,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Christina Ferrara, (512) 239-5081; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(9) COMPANY: BURK ROYALTY COMPANY, LTD.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0346-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110253457; LOCATION: Levelland, Hockley County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sour gas and condensate/crude oil production facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; PENALTY: $8,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Christina Ferrara, (512) 239-5081; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(10) COMPANY: BURK ROYALTY COMPANY, LTD.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0377-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110254331; LOCATION: Levelland, Hockley County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas production facility facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; PENALTY: $8,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trenton White, (903) 535-5155; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(11) COMPANY: BURK ROYALTY COMPANY, LTD.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0415-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110254505; LOCATION: Levelland, Hockley County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sour gas condensate/crude oil production facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; PENALTY: $8,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Christina Ferrara, (512) 239-5081; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(12) COMPANY: City of Whiteface; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1188-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101390094; LOCATION: Whiteface, Cochran County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(K), by failing to provide a well casing vent for Well Number 2 that is covered with 16-mesh or finer corrosion-resistant screen, facing downward, elevated and located so as to minimize the drawing of contaminants into the well; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(M), by failing to provide a suitable sampling cock on the discharge pipe of the facility's well pump prior to any treatment; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(4)(A), by failing to provide a small bottle of fresh ammonia solution for testing for chlorine leakage which is readily accessible outside the chlorinator room and immediately available to the operator in the event of an emergency; 30 TAC §290.43(e), by failing to ensure that all potable water storage tanks and pressure maintenance facilities are installed in a lockable building that is designed to prevent intruder access or enclosed by an intruder-resistant fence with lockable gates; 30 TAC §290.44(h)(4), by failing to have all Backflow Prevention Assemblies tested upon installation and on an annual basis by a recognized backflow assembly tester and certified that they are operating within specifications; 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(A) and §290.110(b)(4) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to maintain a disinfectant residual of at least 0.2 milligrams per liter of free chlorine throughout the distribution system at all times; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(A)(i)(III), and (iv), by failing to maintain water works operation and maintenance records and make them readily available for review by the Executive Director upon request; 30 TAC §290.46(i), by failing to adopt an adequate plumbing ordinance, regulations, or service agreement with provisions for proper enforcement to ensure that neither cross-connections nor other unacceptable plumbing practices are permitted; 30 TAC §290.46(j), by failing to complete a Customer Service Inspection certificate prior to providing continuous water service to new construction on any existing service when the water purveyor has reason to believe cross-contamination hazards exist, or after any material improvement, corrections, or additions to the private water distribution system; 30 TAC §290.46(m), by failing to initiate maintenance and housekeeping practices to ensure the good working condition and general appearance of the system's facilities and equipment; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(C)(i), by failing to verify the accuracy of the manual disinfectant residual analyzer at least once every 90 days using chlorine solutions of known concentrations; and 30 TAC §290.121(a) and (b), by failing to maintain an up-to-date chemical and microbiological monitoring plan that identifies all sampling locations, describes the sampling frequency, and specifies the analytical procedures and laboratories that the facility will use to comply with the monitoring requirements; PENALTY: $6,168; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(13) COMPANY: City of Yantis; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1860-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101918589; LOCATION: Yantis, Wood County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0012187001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $16,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(14) COMPANY: COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1380-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111189510; LOCATION: Azle, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1) and §319.5(b) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit Number TXG640018, Part III, Section A, by failing to collect and analyze effluent samples at the intervals specified in the permit; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (17) and §319.7(d), and TPDES General Permit Number TXG640018, Part IV Standard Permit Condition Number 7.f, by failing to submit monitoring results at the intervals specified in the permit; PENALTY: $20,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(15) COMPANY: D.A.M. WASTE and RECYCLING, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1568-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110304821; LOCATION: Nixon, Gonzales County; TYPE OF FACILITY: recycling business; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.7(a) and §330.15(a) and (c), by failing to not cause, suffer, allow, or permit the unauthorized storage and disposal of municipal solid waste; PENALTY: $10,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stephanie McCurley, (512) 239-2607; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(16) COMPANY: El Dorado Nitrogen L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1088-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100217918; LOCATION: Baytown, Chambers County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.145(2)(C), Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O1700, General Terms and Conditions (GTC), and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to submit a deviation report no later than 30 days after the end of each reporting period; and 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.146(2), FOP Number O1700, GTC and Special Terms and Conditions Number 11, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a permit compliance certification within 30 days of any certification period; PENALTY: $6,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trenton White, (903) 535-5155; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(17) COMPANY: GUADALUPE READYMIX, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1648-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111984811; LOCATION: Garden Ridge, Comal County; TYPE OF FACILITY: construction site; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with construction activities; PENALTY: $4,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sarah Castillo, (512) 239-1130; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(18) COMPANY: HAC, Incorporated dba Homeland; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0728-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102245859; LOCATION: Justin, Denton County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.48(h)(1)(A)(ii) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to conduct the 30-day walkthrough inspections of the release detection equipment; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor the underground storage tank (UST) in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; and 30 TAC §334.602(a)(4), by failing to have at least one certified operator, Class A, B, or C, present at the UST facility during hours of operation; PENALTY: $7,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Adriana Fuentes, (956) 430-6057; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.

(19) COMPANY: Harris County Water Control and Improvement District Number 21; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0145-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102077807; LOCATION: Channelview, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0010105001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $31,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(20) COMPANY: Hull Fresh Water Supply District; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1905-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101427128; LOCATION: Hull, Liberty County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(k), by failing to obtain approval from the Executive Director for the use of interconnections; PENALTY: $500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(21) COMPANY: INEOS Calabrian Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1869-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101645018; LOCATION: Port Neches, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0004731000, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $21,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(22) COMPANY: INV Polypropylene, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0310-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101618759; LOCATION: Longview, Harrison County; TYPE OF FACILITY: polypropylene pellet manufacturing facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§122.121, 122.133(2), and 122.241(b) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.054 and §382.085(b), by failing to submit a permit renewal application at least six months prior to the expiration of a federal operating permit; PENALTY: $22,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Christina Ferrara, (512) 239-5081; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(23) COMPANY: MANVEL TERRACE UTILITIES, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0197-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101269579; LOCATION: Pearland, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(o)(3) and §290.45(h)(1), by failing to adopt and submit to the Executive Director a complete Emergency Preparedness Plan that demonstrates the facility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $50; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Savannah Jackson, (512) 239-4306; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(24) COMPANY: Mirando City Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1960-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101195360; LOCATION: Mirando City, Webb County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(f)(3)(C) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level of 0.010 milligrams per liter for arsenic based on a running annual average; PENALTY: $1,300; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: De'Shaune Blake, (210) 403-4033; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(25) COMPANY: MONDO GARDENS, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0183-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111920195; LOCATION: Industry, Austin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: turfgrass farm; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §297.11 and TWC, §11.081 and §11.121, by failing to obtain authorization prior to diverting, impounding, storing, taking, or using state water; PENALTY: $5,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Monica Larina, (361) 881-6965; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (361) 881-6900.

(26) COMPANY: Moriah TFS Operations, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0475-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111826061; LOCATION: Mertzon, Irion County; TYPE OF FACILITY: aggregate production operation; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities; PENALTY: $4,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Monica Larina, (361) 881-6965; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (361) 881-6900.

(27) COMPANY: PAXTON Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0902-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101210185; LOCATION: Joaquin, Shelby County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §288.20(c), by failing to review and update, as appropriate, the drought contingency plan at least every five years; 30 TAC §290.39(j) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0351, by failing to notify the executive director (ED) prior to making any significant change or addition to the system's production, treatment, storage, pressure maintenance, or distribution facilities; 30 TAC §290.42(j), by failing to use an approved chemical or media for the treatment of potable water that conforms to the American National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation Standard 61 for Drinking Water System Components; 30 TAC §290.44(h)(4), by failing to have all backflow prevention assemblies tested upon installation and on an annual basis by a recognized backflow prevention assembly tester and certify that they are operating within specifications; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(i) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide the minimum total production capacity; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(iii) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide the minimum service pump capacity; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(A)(iii), (B)(iv) and (ix), by failing to maintain water works operation and maintenance records and make them readily available for review by the ED upon request; 30 TAC §290.46(m), by failing to initiate maintenance and housekeeping practices to ensure the good working condition and general appearance of the system's facilities and equipment; 30 TAC §290.46(p)(2), by failing to provide the ED with a list of all the operators and operating companies that the public water system uses on an annual basis; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(C)(i), by failing to verify the accuracy of the manual disinfectant residual analyzer at least once every 90 days using chlorine solutions of known concentrations; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(C)(iii), by failing to determine and correct the cause of a discrepancy after a disinfectant residual analyzer produced results that were not within 15% of the expected value; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(D), by failing to verify the accuracy of the analyzer used to determine the effectiveness of chloramination in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations every 90 days; 30 TAC §290.110(c)(5), by failing to conduct chloramine effectiveness sampling to ensure that monochloramine is the prevailing chloramine species and that nitrification is controlled; and 30 TAC §290.121(a), by failing to maintain an up-to-date chemical and microbiological monitoring plan at each water treatment plant and at a central location; PENALTY: $7,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(28) COMPANY: PAXTON Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0601-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101211845; LOCATION: Tenaha, Shelby County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.115(f)(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level of 0.080 milligrams per liter for total trihalomethanes, based on the locational running annual average; 30 TAC §290.117(i)(6) and (j), by failing to provide a consumer notification of lead tap water monitoring results to persons served at the sites that were tested, and failing to mail a copy of the consumer notification of tap results to the Executive Director along with certification that the consumer notification has been distributed in a manner consistent with TCEQ requirements for the January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023, monitoring periods; 30 TAC §290.271(b) and §290.274(a) and (c), by failing to mail or directly deliver one copy of the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to each bill paying customer by July 1st for each year, and failing to submit to the TCEQ by July 1st for each year a copy of the annual CCR and certification that the CCR has been distributed to the customers of the facility and that the information in the CCR is correct and consistent with the compliance monitoring period for calendar year 2021; and 30 TAC §290.272 and §290.274(a), by failing to meet the adequacy, availability, and/or content requirements for the CCR for the year of 2022; PENALTY: $10,886; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(29) COMPANY: Phillips 66 Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0210-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101619179; LOCATION: Old Ocean, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil refinery; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Numbers 5920A, N292, 30513, 118699 and PSDTX103M4, Special Conditions Numbers 1 and 2, Federal Operating Permit Number O1626, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 29, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $13,125; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $6,562; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(30) COMPANY: PRINCESS, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1874-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101225142; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F), and TCEQ Agreed Order Docket Number 2015-0490-PWS-E, Ordering Provision Number 3.e, by failing to obtain a sanitary control easement that covers the land within 150 feet of Well Number 1; 30 TAC §290.46(n)(1), by failing to maintain accurate and up-to-date as-built plans or record drawings and specifications for each treatment plant, pump station, and storage tank until the facility is decommissioned; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(3), by failing to keep on file copies of well completion data as defined in 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A) for as long as the well remains in service; PENALTY: $1,518; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Daphne Greene, (903) 535-5157; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(31) COMPANY: S.K. Rogers Oil, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1027-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111971230; LOCATION: Levelland, Hockley County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas production facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; PENALTY: $1,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trenton White, (903) 535-5155; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(32) COMPANY: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0600-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101183341; LOCATION: Quitaque, Briscoe County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(f)(2) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.031(a), by failing to comply with the acute maximum contaminant level of ten milligrams per liter for nitrate; PENALTY: $11,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Katherine Argueta, (512) 239-4131; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

TRD-202502180

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 1, 2025

Combined Notice of Public Meeting and Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for TPDES Permit for Municipal Wastewater New Permit No. WQ0016624001

APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. Sanger Laguna Azure LLC and James N. Horn, 2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0016624001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 950,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on September 16, 2024.

The facility will be located approximately 0.77 miles northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2153 and Farm-to-Market Road 2164, near the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas 76266. The treated effluent will be discharged to an unnamed tributary, thence to another unnamed tributary, thence to Clear Creek, thence to Lewisville Lake in Segment No. 0823 of the Trinity River Basin. The unclassified receiving water uses are minimal aquatic life use for the first unnamed tributary, limited aquatic life use for the second unnamed tributary, and high aquatic life use for Clear Creek. The designated uses for Segment No. 0823 are primary contact recreation, public water supply, and high aquatic life use. In accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code §307.5 and the TCEQ's Procedures to Implement the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards (June 2010), an antidegradation review of the receiving waters was performed. A Tier 1 antidegradation review has preliminarily determined that existing water quality uses will not be impaired by this permit action. Numerical and narrative criteria to protect existing uses will be maintained. A Tier 2 review has preliminarily determined that no significant degradation of water quality is expected in Clear Creek, which has been identified as having high aquatic life uses. Existing uses will be maintained and protected. The preliminary determination can be reexamined and may be modified if new information is received. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application.

https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-97.131388,33.345&level=18

The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Sanger Public Library, 501 Bolivar Street, Sanger, in Denton County, Texas. The application, including any updates, and associated notices are available electronically at the following webpage: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications.

ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE NOTICE. Alternative language notice in Spanish is available at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/plain-language-summaries-and-public-notices. El aviso de idioma alternativo en español está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/plain-language-summaries-and-public-notices.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments about this application. The TCEQ will hold a public meeting on this application because it was requested by a local legislator.

The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. A public meeting will be held and will consist of two parts, an Informal Discussion Period and a Formal Comment Period. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act. During the Informal Discussion Period, the public will be encouraged to ask questions of the applicant and TCEQ staff concerning the permit application. The comments and questions submitted orally during the Informal Discussion Period will not be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application and no formal response will be made. Responses will be provided orally during the Informal Discussion Period. During the Formal Comment Period on the permit application, members of the public may state their formal comments orally into the official record. A written response to all timely, relevant and material, or significant comments will be prepared by the Executive Director. All formal comments will be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application. A copy of the written response will be sent to each person who submits a formal comment or who requested to be on the mailing list for this permit application and provides a mailing address. Only relevant and material issues raised during the Formal Comment Period can be considered if a contested case hearing is granted on this permit application.

The Public Meeting is to be held:

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Denton Civic Center (Rotunda)

321 E. McKinney Street

Denton, Texas 76201

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations at the meeting should call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 or (800) RELAY-TX (TDD) at least five business days prior to the meeting.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court.

TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant's name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period; and the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing." If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group's representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member's location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group's purpose.

Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The Executive Director may issue final approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed, the Executive Director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

All written public comments and public meeting requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/comment within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice, or by the date of the public meeting, whichever is later.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/comment, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Any personal information you submit to the TCEQ will become part of the agency's record; this includes email addresses. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at (800) 687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from Sanger Laguna Azure LLC and James N. Horn at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Dallas Wendling, P.E., LJA Engineering, Inc., at (214) 620-2772.

Issuance Date: July 1, 2025

TRD-202502203

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was adopted regarding Elias D. Garcia and Mauricia Tamez, Docket No. 2021-1601-PST-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties with $250 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Adriana Fuentes, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding James W. Jeffcoat dba Lakeshore Sites Water, Docket No. 2022-1296-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $250 in administrative penalties with $50 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Hilda Iyasele, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Occidental Permian Ltd., Docket No. 2023-0138-AIR-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $255 in administrative penalties with $51 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Yuliya Dunaway, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Cross Country Water Supply Corporation, Docket No. 2023-0378-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $3,315 in administrative penalties with $663 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ronica Rodriguez Scott, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Wildorado Water Supply Corporation, Docket No. 2023-0416-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $4,650 in administrative penalties with $930 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mason DeMasi, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Ash Grove Cement Company, Docket No. 2023-0491-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $710 in administrative penalties with $142 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kaisie Hubschmitt, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Docket No. 2023-0713-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $1,785 in administrative penalties with $357 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ronica Rodriguez Scott, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Docket No. 2023-0840-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $1,000 in administrative penalties with $200 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ronica Rodriguez Scott, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding SHAHZ BROTHERS INC. dba K-2 Food Mart, Docket No. 2023-1016-PST-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $7,500 in administrative penalties with $1,500 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Celicia Garza, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Nelson Gardens Energy, LLC, Docket No. 2023-1087-AIR-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $4,000 in administrative penalties with $800 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Caleb Martin, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding TOR Texas, LLC, Docket No. 2023-1116-MSW-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $4,688 in administrative penalties with $937 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Adriana Fuentes, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Jose Manuel Sanchez AKA Jose M. Sanchez-Rodriguez, Docket No. 2023-1132-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $3,025 in administrative penalties with $605 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Daphne Greene, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding S. P. J. S. T. Senior Living, Docket No. 2023-1404-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $1,147 in administrative penalties with $229 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Wyatt Throm, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding COLUMBIA HOSPITAL AT MEDICAL CITY DALLAS SUBSIDIARY, L.P. dba Medical City Dallas Hospital, Docket No. 2023-1655-MSW-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $2,438 in administrative penalties with $487 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rachel Murray, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding BEACH RV PARTNERSHIP, LTD, Docket No. 2024-0208-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $1,905 in administrative penalties with $381 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kaisie Hubschmitt, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding ETC Texas Pipeline Ltd., Docket No. 2024-0291-AIR-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $ 3,938 in administrative penalties with $787 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Morgan Kopcho, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding City of Southmayd, Docket No. 2024-0557-MLM-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $1,322 in administrative penalties with $264 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mason DeMasi, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding City of Sabinal, Docket No. 2024-0908-MWD-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $4,125 in administrative penalties with $825 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Samantha Smith, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Petroleum Distribution Transportation, LLC, Docket No. 2024-1084-PST-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $9,170 in administrative penalties with $1,834 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Faye Renfro, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding EPIC Y-Grade Logistics, LP, Docket No. 2024-1209-AIR-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $4,738 in administrative penalties with $947 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Morgan Kopcho, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding 3L Energy Solutions LLC, Docket No. 2024-1440-PST-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $4,521 in administrative penalties with $904 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Leah Johns, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding City of Mathis, Docket No. 2024-1443-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $2,626 in administrative penalties with $525 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kaisie Hubschmitt, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Han K. Park dba CrossFit Tierra, Docket No. 2024-1444-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties with $250 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kaisie Hubschmitt, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Lohn Water Supply Corporation, Docket No. 2024-1598-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $50 in administrative penalties with $10 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Deshaune Blake, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1-B, Docket No. 2024-1603-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $1,837 in administrative penalties with $1,417 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ilia Perez-Ramirez, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Jones Elizabeth S Lving Trust, Docket No. 2024-1673-OSS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $450 in administrative penalties with $90 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kolby Farren, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding MHBA CB, L.L.L.P., Docket No. 2024-1824-AIR-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $6,300 in administrative penalties with $1,260 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mackenzie Mehlmann, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding SA Varni Krupa LLC dba Goliad Express, Docket No. 2024-1849-PST-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $3,118 in administrative penalties with $623 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Leah Johns, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Fluid Daddy LLC, Docket No. 2025-0108-WQ-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties with $500 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Alejandra Basave, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Deer Trail Water District, LLC, Docket No. 2025-0167-PWS-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $460 in administrative penalties with $92 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mason Demasi, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A field citation was adopted regarding Patriot Mining And Materials Llc, Docket No. 2025-0510-WQ-E on June 17, 2025 assessing $875 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Alejandra Basave, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-202502205

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of an Amendment to a Certificate of Adjudication Application No. 14054

Notices Issued June 27, 2025

Bechtel Energy Inc. 3750 S. Gulfway Dr., Port Arthur, Texas 77640, Applicant, seeks a temporary water use permit to divert and use not to exceed 250 acre-feet of water, within a period of three years, from a diversion reach on the Sabine-Neches Canal, Neches-Trinity Coastal Basin, at a maximum combined diversion rate of 7.798 cfs (3,500 gpm), for industrial purposes in Jefferson County. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.

The application was received on January 16, 2025 and fees were received on February 26, 2025. The application was declared administratively complete and filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk on March 10, 2025.

Alternatively, you may request a copy of the documents by contacting the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk by phone at (512) 239-3300 or by mail at TCEQ OCC, Notice Team (MC-105), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by July 14, 2025. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by July 14, 2025. The Executive Director can consider approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by July 14, 2025.

To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[ I/we ] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed conditions for the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.

If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments, or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ by entering WRTP 14054 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040.

General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040 o por el internet al http://www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202502197

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of an Amendment to a Certificate of Adjudication Application No. 14124

Notices Issued June 27, 2025

City of Corpus Christi, 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, Applicant, seeks a temporary water use permit, for a period of three years, to authorize the use of the bed and banks of the Nueces River, Nueces River Basin to convey groundwater for subsequent diversion and use for municipal purposes in Atascosa, Aransas, Bee, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, San Patricio, and Willacy counties. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.

The application and fees were received on May 12, 2025. Additional information was received on June 5 and June 9, 2025. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on June 11, 2025. Additional information was received on June 13, 2025.

The Executive Director completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if granted, would include special conditions including, but not limited to, water quality and aquatic life monitoring. The application, technical memoranda, and Executive Director's draft permit are available for viewing on the TCEQ webpage at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights/wr-permitting/view-wr-pend-apps. Alternatively, you may request a copy of the documents by contacting the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk by phone at (512) 239-3300 or by mail at TCEQ OCC, Notice Team (MC-105), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, by July 28, 2025. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by July 28, 2025. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by July 28, 2025.

Written hearing requests, public comments, or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ by entering WRTP 14124 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address.

For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040 o por el internet al www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202502198

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-05292025-082

Notice issued June 25, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-05292025-082: Medina Valley Ranch, LP, a Texas limited partnership (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Medina Valley Ranch Municipal Utility District (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to and is the owner of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are two lienholders, Schertz Bank & Trust, a Texas state bank, and LOQ Development, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 377.210 acres located within Medina County, Texas; and (4) the land within the proposed District is not currently located within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city in Texas. The petition further states that the general nature of the work proposed to be done by the proposed District, as contemplated at the present time, is the purchase, design, construction, acquisition, improvement, extension, ownership, operation, maintenance, repair, conveyance, financing, and issuance of bonds for: (i) an adequate and efficient water works for domestic purposes; (ii) works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the proposed District, and to control, abate, and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters; (iii) roads and improvements in aid of roads; and (iv) such other additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises as may be consistent with any or all of the purposes for which the proposed District is created. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioner that the cost of said project will be approximately $9,105,000 ($4,455,000 for water and drainage plus $4,650,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

To view the complete issued notice, view the notice on our website at www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/cc/pub_notice.html or call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 to obtain a copy of the complete notice. When searching the website, type in the issued date range shown at the top of this document to obtain search results. The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on the petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the Petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed District's boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. The Executive Director may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Districts Review Team, at (512) 239-4691. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (512) 239-0200. General information regarding TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202502195

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-05292025-084

Notice issued July 2, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-05292025-084: DPEG Cut and Shoot, LP, a Texas limited partnership, (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 246 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 105.2 acres located within Montgomery County, Texas; and (4) all of the land within the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Cut and Shoot. By Resolution No. 108, passed and approved on May 8, 2025 the City of Cut and Shoot, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District, pursuant to Texas Water Code §54.016. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate a waterworks and wastewater system for domestic and commercial purposes; (2) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the proposed District; (3) control, abate, and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of water; (4) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate the improvements, facilities, and equipment for the purpose of providing recreational facilities; (5) pursuant to Section 54.234, Texas Water Code, as amended, the District may also exercise road powers and authority pursuant to applicable law, and pursuant to applicable law, the proposed District may also establish, finance, provide, operate, and maintain a fire department and/or fire-fighting services within the proposed District; and (6) acquire, finance, operate, and maintain such additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises as shall be consistent with all of the purposes for which the proposed District is created. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioner that the cost of said project will be approximately $26,298,020 ($18,813,415 for water, wastewater, and drainage and $7,484,605 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202502207

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-06022025-003

Notice issued June 26, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-06022025-003: Capistrano Farms, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 72 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 512.16 acres located within Brazoria County, Texas; and (4) none of the land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city.

The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve and extend a waterworks and sanitary wastewater system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the proposed District; (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters; and, (4) such other purchase, construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance and operation of such additional facilities, systems, plants and enterprises, and road facilities and park and recreational facilities, as shall be consistent with all of the purposes for which the proposed District is created.

According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioners that the cost of said project will be approximately $133,150,000 ($83,025,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $9,775,000 for recreation plus $40,350,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202502201

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-06022025-010

Notice issued June 25, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-06022025-010: Gene McCutchin, Ltd. III, a Texas limited partnership, (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of FM 1385 Municipal Utility District of Denton County (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 552.592 acres located within Denton County, Texas; and (4) none of the land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve, and extend a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the proposed District; (3) control, abate, and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of water; and (4) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, maintain, operate of such additional facilities, systems, plants and enterprises, and road facilities, as shall be consistent with all of the purposes for which the District is created. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioners that the cost of said project will be approximately $108,945,000 ($69,900,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $ 39,045,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202502200

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-06032025-019

Notice issued July 2, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-06032025-019: Spencewood, Inc., a Texas corporation, and Hillwood Enterprises, L.P., (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation of Lockhart Municipal Utility District of Caldwell County (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioners hold title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 889.3 acres located within Caldwell County, Texas; and (4) some of the land within the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Lockhart.

By Resolution No. 2025-08, passed and approved on February 18, 2025, the City of Lockhart, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District, pursuant to Texas Water Code Section 54.016. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, design, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve and extend a waterworks and sanitary wastewater system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the proposed District; (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters; and, (4) such other purchase, construction, acquisition, ownership, improvement, maintenance and operation of such additional facilities, systems, plants and enterprises, and road facilities, as shall be consistent with all of the purposes for which the proposed District is created. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioners that the cost of said project will be approximately $187,990,000 ($100,950,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $87,040,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202502206

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-06092025-021

Notice issued June 25, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-06092025-021: Berry Creek Land Investment, LLC, (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 68 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 158.040 acres located within Williamson County, Texas; and (4) some of the land within the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of City of Weir. By Resolution No. 2018-1201, passed and adopted on December 13, 2018, the City of Weir, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District, pursuant to Texas Water Code §54.016. The petition further states that the proposed District will purchase, construct, acquire, repair, extend, and improve land, easements, works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances to: (1) provide a water supply for municipal uses, domestic uses and commercial purposes; (2) collect, transport, process, dispose of and control all domestic, industrial, or communal wastes whether in fluid, solid, or composite state; (3) gather, conduct, divert and control local storm water or other local harmful excesses of water in the District; (4) design, acquire, construct, finance, improve, operate, and maintain macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements in aid of those roads; (5) purchase, construct, acquire, provide, operate, maintain, repair, improve, extend and develop park and recreation facilities for the inhabitants of the District; and (6) provide such other facilities, systems, plants and enterprises as shall be consonant with the purposes for which the District is created and permitted under state law. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioner that the cost of said project will be approximately $48,500,000 ($31,850,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $1,000,000 for recreation plus $15,650,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on the petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the Petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed District's boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. The Executive Director may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Districts Review Team, at (512) 239-4691. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (512) 239-0200. General information regarding TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202502199

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of Intent to Perform Removal Action at the (Tucker Oil Refinery/Clinton Manges Oil & Refining Company) Proposed State Superfund Site, (Tucker, Anderson County, Texas)

The executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) hereby issues public notice of intent to perform a removal action, as provided by Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC) §361.133, for the Tucker Oil Refinery/Clinton Manges Oil & Refining Company state Superfund site (the site). The site, including all land, structures, appurtenances, and other improvements, occupies approximately 9.249 acres located between United States Highway 79 (US 79) and the Union Pacific Railroad in Tucker, Anderson County, Texas, approximately 1/4 mile north of the intersection of US 79 and County Road 2133 and approximately nine miles west of Palestine. An additional 2.2 acres of the site are located directly across US 79 to the west. The site also includes any areas where hazardous substances have come to be located as a result, either directly or indirectly of releases of hazardous substances from the site.

The site contains an inactive and dismantled oil refinery and previously was the location of operations including oil refining and scrap metal salvage that took place at the site from 1940 through 1995. The results of sampling events conducted at the site indicate that benzene-contaminated soils and a shallow vinyl chloride groundwater plume are present on-site, and a deeper 1,2-dichloroethane groundwater plume extends off-site. There are also light non-aqueous phase liquids present in the shallow and deeper groundwater-bearing units.

The site was proposed for listing on the state Superfund registry on November 3, 2000 (25 TexReg 11179), pursuant to THSC, Chapter 361, Subchapter F. In order to achieve long-term protectiveness of nearby residential and agricultural property, removal of soils containing hazardous substances is appropriate. The cleanup or removal can be completed without extensive investigation and planning and will achieve a significant cost reduction for the site.

Records

A portion of the record for this site is available for review during regular business hours at the Palestine Public Library, at 502 North Queen Street, Palestine, Texas 75801, phone number (903) 729-4121.

Agency records for this site may be accessible for inspection (viewing) or copying by contacting the TCEQ Central File Room (CFR) Viewing Area, Building E, North Entrance, at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, by contacting CFR at cfrreq@tceq.texas.gov or phone at (512) 239-0171 to request an appointment (Appointments are necessary for in-person viewing). CFR staff will assist with providing program area contacts for records not maintained in the CFR. Fees are charged for photocopying file information. Additionally, some CFR records are available electronically and accessible online: at Access Records from our Central File Room - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - www.tceq.texas.gov or https://www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/data/records-services. Parking for persons with disabilities is available on the east side of Building D, convenient to access ramps that are between Buildings D and E. Information is also available about the state Superfund program at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/sites.

For further information, please contact Makenzie Vessely, P.G., TCEQ Project Manager, Remediation Division, at (512) 239-2208, or Crystal Taylor, TCEQ Community Relations Liaison at (512) 239-3844 or (800) 633-9363.

TRD-202502143

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 27, 2025

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on an Agreed Order of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Order (AO) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AO, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AO. TWC, §7.075, requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is August 11, 2025 . TWC, §7.075, also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of the proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the attorney designated for the AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 11, 2025 . The designated attorney is available to discuss the AO and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone number; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on an AO shall be submitted to the commission in writing .

(1) COMPANY: PUNJ ENTERPRISE INC dba Domino Truck Stop; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-0667-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102780525; LOCATION: 22263 US Highway 59 North, Queen City, Cass County; TYPE OF FACILITY: an underground storage tank (UST) system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.3475(d) and 30 TAC §334.49(a)(1), by failing to provide corrosion protection for the UST system; TWC, §26.3475(c)(1) and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A), by failing to monitor the USTs for releases at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; TWC, §26.3475(a) and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2), by failing to provide release detection for the pressurized piping associated with the UST system; and 30 TAC §334.10(b)(2), by failing to assure that all UST recordkeeping requirements are met; PENALTY: $9,300; STAFF ATTORNEY: Marilyn Norrod, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5916; REGIONAL OFFICE: Tyler Regional Office, 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

TRD-202502184

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 1, 2025

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Orders (DOs). The commission staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance; and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPRP or requests a hearing and fails to participate at the hearing. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the commission, in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is August 11, 2025 . The commission will consider any written comments received, and the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent to the proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction, or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed DO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 11, 2025 . The commission's attorneys are available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the DO shall be submitted to the commission in writing .

(1) COMPANY: David Holy; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0447-WQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN110001765; LOCATION: 1.3 miles west of Farm-to-Market Road 933 on Highway Contract Route 2203, Aquilla, Hill County; TYPE OF FACILITY: an aggregate production operation; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121, 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities; PENALTY: $2,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: William Hogan, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5918; REGIONAL OFFICE: Waco Regional Office, 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(2) COMPANY: G4J Materials LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0606-WQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN107135113; LOCATION: 550 Old Brock Road, Weatherford, Parker County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a construction sand and gravel quarry; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (17) and 319.7(d), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit Number TXG500013, Part X, Section G, Standard Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 7, by failing to submit effluent monitoring results at the intervals specified in the permit; PENALTY: $36,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pack Ellis, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6860; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

TRD-202502186

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 1, 2025

Notice of Opportunity to Request a Public Meeting for a Development Permit Application for Construction Over a Closed Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Proposed Permit No. 62058

Application. Favorite Venture Real Estate, LLC has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for construction over a closed municipal solid waste landfill. The proposed development concerns a tract of land of approximately 0.92 acres located at 957 W Cartwright Road, Mesquite, Texas 75149 in Dallas County. The proposed development includes a commercial retail center, with one building, driveways, a parking lot, and utilities. The development permit application is available for viewing and copying at Mesquite Public Library, 300 W Grubb Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75149. The application, including updates, is also available electronically at the following webpage: www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/wasteapps. The following link to an electronic map of the general location of the site or facility is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice: https://arcg.is/0GXfT90. For the exact location, refer to the application.

Alternative Language Notice / Aviso en idioma alternativo. Alternative language notice in Spanish is available at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/wasteapps. El aviso en idioma alternativo en español está disponible en www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/wasteapps.

Public Comment / Public Meeting. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ holds a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. The Executive Director will review and consider all timely comments and requests for a public meeting submitted during the comment period. The comment period will end 30 calendar days after this notice is published unless a public meeting is scheduled, in which case it will be extended to the date and time the public meeting closes. The Executive Director is not required to file a response to comments.

Executive Director Action. The Executive Director will review the application and issue a decision. If the Executive Director acts on an application, the Chief Clerk will mail or otherwise transmit notice of the action and an explanation of the opportunity to file a motion to overturn the Executive Director's decision.

Mailing List. If you submit public comments, you will be added to the mailing list for this application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. To be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s), and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

Information Available Online. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database (CID) at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the above link, enter the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.

Agency Contacts and Information. All public comments, requests, and petitions must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address, and physical address, will become part of the agency's public record.

For questions about the permitting process, please visit https://www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/decisions/participation/permitting-participation or contact the TCEQ's Public Education Program by email at pep@tceq.texas.gov or by phone, toll free, at (800) 687-4040. Para información en español, favor de llamar al (800) 687-4040.

For More Information. Further information may also be obtained by writing to the applicant's representative at Mr. Pervez Bhojani, Favorite Venture Real Estate, LLC, 4629 Bronco Blvd, Carrollton, Texas 75010 or by calling (469) 387-1383.

Issued Date: June 23, 2025

TRD-202502194

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of Public Meeting New Permit No. WQ0016503001

APPLICATION. South Central Water Company, P.O. Box 570177, Houston, Texas 77257, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0016503001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 600,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on March 11, 2024.

The facility will be located approximately 0.36 miles northwest of the intersection of North Drive and Northwest Carlos G. Parker Boulevard, in Williamson County, Texas 76574. The treated effluent will be discharged to Turkey Creek, thence to Brushy Creek in Segment No. 1244 of the Brazos River Basin . The unclassified receiving water use is limited aquatic life use for Turkey Creek. The designated uses for Segment No. 1244 are primary contact recreation, public water supply, aquifer protection, and high aquatic life use. In accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code §307.5 and the Procedures to Implement the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards (June 2010), an antidegradation review of the receiving waters was performed. A Tier 1 antidegradation review has preliminarily determined that existing water quality uses will not be impaired by this permit action. Numerical and narrative criteria to protect existing uses will be maintained. This review has preliminarily determined that no water bodies with exceptional, high, or intermediate aquatic life uses are present within the stream reach assessed; therefore, no Tier 2 degradation determination is required. No significant degradation of water quality is expected in water bodies with exceptional, high, or intermediate aquatic life uses downstream, and existing uses will be maintained and protected. The preliminary determination can be reexamined and may be modified if new information is received. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application.

https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-97.435555,30.600833&level=18

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. A public meeting will be held and will consist of two parts, an Informal Discussion Period and a Formal Comment Period. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act. During the Informal Discussion Period, the public will be encouraged to ask questions of the applicant and TCEQ staff concerning the permit application. The comments and questions submitted orally during the Informal Discussion Period will not be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application and no formal response will be made. Responses will be provided orally during the Informal Discussion Period. During the Formal Comment Period on the permit application, members of the public may state their formal comments orally into the official record. A written response to all timely, relevant and material, or significant comments will be prepared by the Executive Director. All formal comments will be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application. A copy of the written response will be sent to each person who submits a formal comment or who requested to be on the mailing list for this permit application and provides a mailing address. Only relevant and material issues raised during the Formal Comment Period can be considered if a contested case hearing is granted on this permit application.

The Public Meeting is to be held:

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Jarrell Memorial Park Community Center

1651 County Road 305

Jarrell, Texas 76537

INFORMATION. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments anytime during the meeting or by mail before the close of the public comment period to the Office of the Chief Clerk, TCEQ, Mail Code MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/comment. If you need more information about the permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at (800) 687-4040. Si desea información en español, puede llamar (800) 687-4040. General information about the TCEQ can be found at our website at https://www.tceq.texas.gov.

The permit application, Executive Director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Taylor Public Library, Reference Desk, 801 Vance Street, Taylor, in Williamson County, Texas. The application, including any updates, and associated notices are available electronically at the following webpage: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications.

Further information may also be obtained from South Central Water Company at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Jerry Ince, P.E., Senior Project Manager, Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP, at (832) 344-6604.

Issuance Date: June 27, 2025

TRD-202502202

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

Notice of Water Quality Application - Minor Amendment - WQ0010379001

The following notice was issued on June 23, 2025:

The following notice does not require publication in a newspaper. Written comments or requests for a public meeting may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 WITHIN (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED IN THE TEXAS REGISTER .

INFORMATION SECTION

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has initiated a minor amendment of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ0010379001 issued to the City of Waxahachie, P.O. Box 757, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, to update a daily max limit for CBOD5, update the TCEQ revision 06/2020 boilerplate language, update chronic dilution series and critical dilution from the permit issued on June 10, 2024. Existing permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 8,000,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 2301 Howard Road, in the City of Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas 75165.

TRD-202502196

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 2, 2025

General Land Office

Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence Under the Texas Coastal Management Program

On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439 - 1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC Chapter 26. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete for the following project(s) during the period of June 23, 2025 to June 27, 2025. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§30.20(f), 30.30(h), and 30.40(e), the public comment period extends 30 days from the date published on the Texas General Land Office web site. The notice was published on the web site on Friday, July 4, 2025. The public comment period for this project will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Federal Agency Activities:

Applicant: United States Army Corps of Engineers

Project Description: The applicant proposes to reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage. One NWP (Finfish Mariculture Activities) is not proposed for reissuance. Nationwide permits authorize activities in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. The USACE comment period ends July 18, 2025. More information on the reissuance may be found here: Nationwide Permit Renewal and Tx Regional Conditions > Galveston District > Public Notices,

Type of Application: Nationwide Permits, General Conditions and Texas Regional Conditions Reissuance.

CMP Project No: 25-1232-F2

Applicant: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

Location: The Gulf of America Region (GOAR) Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)

Project Description: For BOEM GOAR Lease Sale 262, which is tentatively scheduled for December 10, 2025, BOEM is proposing to offer for lease all available unleased blocks in the Western Planning Area (WPA), Central Planning Area (CPA), and Eastern Planning Area (EPA) not currently under Presidential withdrawal with the additional exclusions listed below.

- whole and partial blocks currently under Presidential withdrawal (The White House 2020);

- blocks that are adjacent to or beyond the United States' Exclusive Economic Zone (Extended Continental Shelf Area); and

- whole and partial blocks within the boundaries of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary as of the July 2008 Presidential Memorandum on Withdrawal of Certain Areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf from Leasing Disposition" (The White House 2008)

The final decision on how to proceed with the lease sale and the lease blocks available for leasing will be announced in the Record of Decision and, if the decision is to proceed, a Final Notice of Sale. BOEM reserves the right to modify the lease sale area in the Final Notice of Sale. More information on the available unleased blocks can be found in the Proposed Notice of Sale for GOAR Lease Sale 262, which is available at https://www.boem.gov/oil-gas-energy/leasing/lease-sale-262. The proposed lease sale area includes approximately 14,937 available blocks covering approximately 80 million acres.

Type of Application: Notice of Availability of the Proposed Notice of Sale for Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sale 262

CMP Project No: 25-1238-F2

Further information on the applications listed above, including a copy of the consistency certifications or consistency determinations for inspection, may be obtained from the Texas General Land Office Public Information Officer at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, or via email at pialegal@glo.texas.gov. Comments should be sent to the Texas General Land Office Coastal Management Program Coordinator at the above address or via email at federal.consistency@glo.texas.gov.

TRD-202502187

Jennifer Jones

Chief Clerk and Deputy Land Commissioner

General Land Office

Filed: July 1, 2025

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to Medicaid Payment Rates

July 22, 2025 9:00 a.m.

Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed Medicaid payment Rates for the 89th Legislative Session: Rural Hospital Inpatient Rates, Rural Hospital Outpatient Rates, and Rural Hospital Obstetrics-Gynecology (OB-GYN) Standard Dollar Amount (SDA) Add-On. Proposed legislative rate actions are based on direction provided by the 2026-27 General Appropriations Act (GAA), Senate Bill 1, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 (Article II, Health and Human Services Commission, Rider 8(h)) and the Rural Health Stabilization and Innovation Act, House Bill 18, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 (Section 532.0155(g)).

This hearing will be conducted both in person and online. Register for the hearing in advance using the following link to join the hearing from your computer, tablet, or smartphone:

Registration URL:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5557701872703081559

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Instructions for dialing in by phone will be provided after you register.

If you are new to GoToWebinar, please download the GoToMeeting app at https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/626873213 before the hearing starts.

Members of the public may attend the rate hearing in person, which will be held in the Public Hearing Rooms 1.401, 1.402, 1.403, and 1.404 in the North Austin Complex located at 4601 W. Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas. HHSC will also broadcast the public hearing. The live stream of the meeting can be accessed at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. For the live stream, select the "North Austin Complex Live" tab. A recording of the hearing will be archived and accessible on demand at the same website under the "Archived" tab. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code section 32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements.

Any updates to the hearing details will be posted on the HHSC website at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/meetings-events.

Proposal. The rate actions for the following services are proposed to be effective September 1, 2025:

Legislative Rate Updates

A(1) Rural Hospitals Inpatient Rate Updates

A(2) Rural Hospitals Outpatient Rate Updates

A(3) Rural Hospital OB-GYN SDA Add-on

Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code:

Section 355.8052 -Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement; and

Section 355.8061 -Outpatient Hospital Reimbursement.

Rate Hearing Packet. A briefing packet describing the proposed updates will be made available at https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on July 8, 2025. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing packet on or after that date by contacting the Provider Finance Department by telephone at (512) 730-7401, fax at (512) 730-7475, or email at PFD_Hospitals@hhsc.state.tx.us.

Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5 p.m. the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, fax, or email:

U.S. Mail

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Provider Finance, Mail Code H-400

P.O. Box 149030

Austin, Texas 78714-9030

Overnight mail or special delivery mail

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Provider Finance, Mail Code H-400

North Austin Complex

4601 W Guadalupe St.

Austin, Texas 78751

Telephone

(737) 867-7817

Fax

Attention: Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475

PFD_Hospitals@hhsc.state.tx.us

Preferred Communication. If possible, please use email or phone to communicate with HHSC regarding this rate hearing for the quickest response.

Persons with disabilities who wish to participate in the hearing and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Provider Finance at (512) 730-7401 at least 72 hours before the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-202502175

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: June 30, 2025

Public Notice: Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance Amendment

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit amendment, transmittal number 25-0028, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment is effective September 1, 2025.

The purpose of the amendment is to implement the Patient Driven Payment Model for Long Term Care (PDPM LTC) rate methodology and payment rates for Nursing Facilities (NF). HHSC is making these changes in accordance with the 2024-25 General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 25), which provides appropriations for HHSC to develop and implement a Texas version of the PDPM reimbursement methodology to improve care in long-term stay nursing facility services in the Medicaid program.

The proposal also implements General Appropriations Act (GAA), Senate Bill (S.B) 1, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 25), and S.B. 457, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, which provides additional appropriations to fund dietary and administrative costs for nursing facilities. The proposal modifies reimbursement methodology to support the implementation of Rider 25 and S.B. 457. The proposal also discontinues the Direct Care Staff Enhancement program and direct care spending requirements and implements the annual patient care expense ratio in accordance with S.B. 457. The proposed amendment also deletes information that is no longer applicable to the NF program from the state plan pages. The proposed amendment corrects inconsistencies in page numbering and improves the clarity of the NF section. The proposed amendment is effective September 1, 2025.

The proposed amendment is estimated to result in an annual aggregate fee-for-service expenditure of $4,461,453 for federal fiscal year 2025, consisting of $2,676,872 in federal funds and $1,784,581 in state general revenue. For federal fiscal year 2026, the estimated annual aggregate fee-for-service expenditure is $51,505,183, consisting of $30,815,551 in federal funds and $20,689,632 in state general revenue. For federal fiscal year 2027, the estimated annual aggregate fee-for-service expenditure is $53,518,527, consisting of $32,009,431 in federal funds $21,509,096 in state general revenue.

Further details on specific reimbursement rate changes are available on the HHSC Provider Finance Department (PFD) website under the proposed effective date at http://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets.

Rate Hearing. A rate hearing will be held on July 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Austin, Texas. The hearing will be held in the HHSC John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125, first floor, at 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751. Information and updates about the proposed rate change(s) will be made available at https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets.

Copy of Proposed Amendment(s). To obtain copies of the proposed amendment, interested parties may contact Nicole Hotchkiss, State Plan Coordinator, by mail at the Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 13247, Mail Code H-600, Austin, Texas 78711; by telephone at (512) 487-3349; by facsimile at (512) 730-7472; or by email at medicaid_Chip_SPA_inquiries@hhsc.state.tx.us. Once submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for approval, copies of the proposed amendment will be available for review at the HHSC Access and Eligibility Services for local benefit offices.

Written Comments. Written comments and requests to review comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email:

U.S. Mail

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Provider Finance Department, Mail Code H-400

P.O. Box 149030

Austin, Texas 78714-9030

Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Provider Finance Department, Mail Code H-400

North Austin Complex

4601 West Guadalupe Street

Austin, Texas 78751

Phone number for package delivery: (512) 730-7401

Fax

Attention: Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475

PFD-LTSS@hhs.texas.gov

Preferred Communication. Please use email or phone, if possible, to communicate with HHSC about this state plan amendment for the quickest response.

TRD-202502188

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: July 1, 2025

Public Notice: Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance Amendment

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit the amendment, transmittal number 25-0024, to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment is effective September 1, 2025.

The purpose of the amendment is to implement the 2026-27 General Appropriations Act (GAA), Senate Bill 1, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 31). Rider 31 provides appropriations for HHSC to implement a new payment methodology for a new special reimbursement class to achieve improved care for long-term stay nursing facilities (NF) serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

HHSC proposes to establish the rate methodology to equal the skilled nursing facility Medicare rate without therapy components, adjusted using the highest case-mix index. The requested effective date for the proposed amendment is September 1, 2025.

The proposed amendment is estimated to result in an annual aggregate fee-for-service expenditure of $8,500 for federal fiscal year 2025, consisting of $5,100 in federal funds and $3,400 in state general revenue. For federal fiscal year 2026, the estimated annual aggregate fee-for-service expenditure is $106,085, consisting of $63,471 in federal funds and $42,614 in state general revenue. For federal fiscal year 2027, the estimated annual aggregate fee-for-service expenditure is $112,289, consisting of $67,160 in federal funds and $45,129 in state general revenue.

Further details on specific reimbursement rate changes are available on the HHSC Provider Finance Department (PFD) website under the Proposed Effective Date of September 1, 2025 at http://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets.

Rate Hearing. A rate hearing will be held on July 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in Austin, Texas. The hearing will be held in the HHSC John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125, first floor, at 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751. Information about the proposed rate and hearing can be found in this issue of the Texas Register. Archived recordings of the hearing can be found at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/meetings-events.

Copy of Proposed Amendment. To obtain copies of the proposed amendment, interested parties may contact Nicole Hotchkiss, State Plan Coordinator, by mail at the Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 13247, Mail Code H-600, Austin, Texas 78711; by telephone at (512) 487-3349; by facsimile at (512) 730-7472; or by email at Medicaid_Chip_SPA_Inquiries@hhsc.state.tx.us. Once submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for approval, copies of the proposed amendment will be available for review at the HHSC Access and Eligibility Services for local benefit offices.

Written Comments. Written comments and requests to review comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email:

U.S. Mail

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Provider Finance, Mail Code H-400

P.O. Box 149030

Austin, Texas 78714-9030

Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Provider Finance, Mail Code H-400

North Austin Complex

4601 West Guadalupe Street

Austin, Texas 78751

Phone number for package delivery: (512) 730-7401

Fax

Attention: Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475

PFD-LTSS@hhs.texas.gov

Preferred Communication. Please use email or phone, if possible, to communicate with HHSC about this state plan amendment for the quickest response.

TRD-202502189

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel

Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: July 1, 2025

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Notice of Opportunity for Informal Comment on Proposed Changes to Off-Campus Education Policy and Approvals

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) seeks informal input from public institutions of higher education on proposed policy and approval process changes related to delivery of off-campus education. A summary of the proposed changes can be found below. Formal proposed rules will be posted in the Texas Register after initial feedback is collected.

The intent of the new rules is to consolidate processes related to off-campus approvals and notifications, reduce the volume of notifications and approval required, and require similar approvals and notifications regardless of institution type unless otherwise mandated by statute.

For community and technical colleges, off-campus is anything outside of the college's service area. For universities and health-related institutions, off-campus is anything away from the main campus.

Proposed changes to notification of off-campus educational sites include the following:

For teaching sites and centers at public institutions, the institution must notify the Coordinating Board of the site's location (and name if applicable) prior to delivery of a course, certificate, or a portion of a degree program totaling less than 50%, if the site is not yet listed in the Coordinating Board's distance education inventory.

For establishment of branch campuses at public junior colleges, as permitted by Texas Education Code 130.251, the board of trustees of a junior college district may establish and operate branch campuses within the junior college district's service area. Courses and programs offered at a branch campus within the institution's junior college district are not considered off-campus.

For establishment of branch campuses at universities and health-related institutions not less than three years prior to enrollment of students at a formal branch campus, institutions would provide a report to the Coordinating Board outlining the date the institution intends to enroll students under the branch campus, the off-campus institutional accreditation timeline, the proposed programs to be offered, an assessment of unmet labor market need and any potential duplication of programs, and if applicable, a summary of programs and enrollments at the site where the institution intends to open a branch campus.

Notification of off-campus educational sites would not be required for internship sites or courses.

Texas State Technical College would continue to request approval of off-campus programs and courses in accordance with Texas Education Code, Chapter 135, and Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 11, of Coordinating Board rules.

Proposed changes to approval of programs at off-campus locations:

The definition of an off-campus program would change slightly from more than 50% of a program offered at the location to 50% or more of the program offered at the location.

Each spring, institutions would submit an off-campus instructional plan (OCIP) to the Higher Education Regional Councils (HERCs) for an annual review of all lower and upper division off-campus programs to be delivered in the upcoming academic year. The HERCs would convene to review and attempt to address any concerns about the proposed program locations. Any concerns that cannot be resolved by the HERCs will be submitted to the Coordinating Board for review. Once the HERC review is completed, the HERC chairs will submit all OCIPs to the Coordinating Board with a recommendation for approval or denial to the Assistant Commissioner. Once an approval decision is completed, the institution will be notified. If the institution disagrees with the decision, it may be appealed to the Commissioner of Higher Education. This change is designed to consolidate and streamline approvals for an upcoming academic year, without the need to submit additional individual requests to the Coordinating Board.

If an institution needs to close a site or program in the middle of the academic year, they shall notify the Coordinating Board and the institution's OCIP will be updated accordingly.

A list of off-campus sites and programs will be posted and maintained on the Coordinating Board website.

Approval of "Employer-Requested Off-Campus Career and Technical Education Programs" will follow required Texas Education Code, §51.981.

Proposed changes to approval of off-campus courses, certificates or less than 50% of a degree program:

No prior approval or notification required for individual courses, certificates, or less than 50% of a degree program beyond notification of the site, as described above, with the exception of courses under Texas Education Code 130.006, which shall be included in a public junior college's OCIP.

Written comments about the proposed changes can be sent to Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Health Affairs, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, or via email to ahacomments@highered.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., July 24, 2025.

TRD-202502144

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Filed: June 27, 2025

Texas Lottery Commission

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2668 "$250,000 50X CASHWORD"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2668 is "$250,000 50X CASHWORD". The play style is "crossword".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2668 shall be $10.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2668.

A. Display Printing - That area of the Scratch Ticket outside of the area where the overprint and Play Symbols appear.

B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the Scratch Ticket.

C. Play Symbol- The printed data under the latex on the front of the Scratch Ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black Play Symbols are: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, BLACKENED SQUARE SYMBOL, 2X SYMBOL, 3X SYMBOL, 5X SYMBOL, 10X SYMBOL and 50X SYMBOL.

D. Play Symbol Caption- The printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. Crossword and Bingo style games do not typically have Play Symbol captions. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:

Figure 1: GAME NO. 2668 - 1.2D (.pdf)

E. Serial Number- A unique thirteen (13) digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the Scratch Ticket. The Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.

F. Bar Code - A twenty-four (24) character interleaved two (2) of five (5) Bar Code which will include a four (4) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit Pack number, the three (3) digit Ticket number and the ten (10) digit Validation Number. The Bar Code appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket.

G. Game-Pack-Ticket Number - A fourteen (14) digit number consisting of the four (4) digit game number (2668), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 050 within each Pack. The format will be: 2668-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "$250,000 50X CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game contains 050 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket back 001 and 050 will both be exposed.

I. Non-Winning Scratch Ticket - A Scratch Ticket which is not programmed to be a winning Scratch Ticket or a Scratch Ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.

J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "$250,000 50X CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2668.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general Scratch Ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Scratch Ticket Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each Scratch Ticket. A prize winner in the "$250,000 50X CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose the Play Symbols as indicated per the game instructions from the total of three hundred thirteen (313) Play Symbols. $250,000 50X CASHWORD PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: The player completely scratches all of the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols. The player then scratches all the letters found in GAME 1, GAME 2 and GAME 3 that exactly match the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols. If the player has scratched at least 2 complete WORDS within a GAME, the player wins the prize found in the corresponding PRIZE LEGEND. WORDS revealed in one GAME cannot be combined with WORDS revealed in another GAME. Each GAME is played separately. Only 1 prize paid per GAME. Only letters within the same GAME that are matched with the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols can be used to form a complete WORD. In each GAME, every lettered square within an unbroken horizontal (left to right) or vertical (top to bottom) sequence must be matched with the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols to be considered a complete WORD. Words revealed in a diagonal sequence are not considered valid WORDS. Words within WORDS are not eligible for a prize. Words that are spelled from right to left or bottom to top are not eligible for a prize. A complete WORD must contain at least 3 letters. GAME 1 and GAME 2 can win by revealing 2 to 11 complete WORDS on each GAME. GAME 3 can win by revealing 2 to 9 complete WORDS. MULTIPLIER: The player scratches the 2 MULTIPLIER SYMBOLS. If the player reveals 2 matching MULTIPLIER SYMBOLS, the player multiplies the total prize won in GAMES 1, 2 and 3 by that multiplier and wins that amount. For example, revealing 2 "50X" MULTIPLIER SYMBOLS will multiply the total prize won by 50 TIMES. No portion of the Display Printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Scratch Ticket.

2.1 Scratch Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Scratch Ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly three hundred thirteen (313) Play Symbols must appear under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption. Crossword and Bingo style games do not typically have Play Symbol captions;

3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;

4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual image games;

5. The Scratch Ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket;

8. The Scratch Ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;

9. The Scratch Ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;

10. The Scratch Ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;

11. The Scratch Ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted Scratch Tickets or non-activated Scratch Tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;

12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;

13. The Scratch Ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly three hundred thirteen (313) Play Symbols under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket, exactly one Serial Number and exactly one Game-Pack-Ticket Number on the Scratch Ticket;

14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning Scratch Ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning Scratch Tickets, and a Scratch Ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;

15. The Scratch Ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective or printed or produced in error;

16. Each of the three hundred thirteen (313) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the three hundred thirteen (313) Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the Scratch Ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Game-Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The Display Printing on the Scratch Ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

19. The Scratch Ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.

B. The Scratch Ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.

C. Any Scratch Ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket. In the event a defective Scratch Ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective Scratch Ticket with another unplayed Scratch Ticket in that Scratch Ticket Game (or a Scratch Ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Texas Lottery Scratch Ticket Game) or refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. GENERAL: Consecutive Non-Winning Tickets within a Pack will not have matching patterns, in the same order, of Play Symbols.

B. GENERAL: There is no correlation between any exposed data on a Ticket and its status as a winner or non-winner.

C. CROSSWORD GAMES: Each grid from GAME 1 and GAME 2 will contain exactly the same number of letters.

D. CROSSWORD GAMES: Each grid from GAME 1 and GAME 2 will contain exactly the same number of words.

E. CROSSWORD GAMES: There will be no matching words on a Ticket.

F. CROSSWORD GAMES: All words used will be from the TX APPROVED WORDS v.2.042321, dated April 23, 2021.

G. CROSSWORD GAMES: All words will contain a minimum of three (3) letters.

H. CROSSWORD GAMES: All words will contain a maximum of nine (9) letters.

I. CROSSWORD GAMES: There will be a minimum of three (3) vowels in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area. Vowels are considered to be A, E, I, O, U.

J. CROSSWORD GAMES: No consonant will appear more than nine (9) times, and no vowel will appear more than fourteen (14) times in GAME 1 and GAME 2.

K. CROSSWORD GAMES: No consonant will appear more than seven (7) times, and no vowel will appear more than ten (10) times in GAME 3.

L. CROSSWORD GAMES: There will be no matching Play Symbols in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area.

M. CROSSWORD GAMES: At least fifteen (15) of the letters in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area will open at least one (1) letter in GAME 1 (11x11), GAME 2 (11x11) and GAME 3 (7x7) crossword grids combinations.

N. CROSSWORD GAMES: The presence or absence of any letter or combination of letters in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area will not be indicative of a winning or Non-Winning Ticket.

O. CROSSWORD GAMES: Words from the TX PROHIBITED WORDS v.2.042321, dated April 23, 2021, will not appear horizontally in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area when read left to right or right to left.

P. CROSSWORD GAMES: On Non-Winning Tickets, there will be one (1) completed word in GAME 1 and one (1) completed word in GAME 2.

Q. CROSSWORD GAMES: GAME 1 and GAME 2 will have no more than eleven (11) complete words per grid.

R. CROSSWORD GAMES: GAME 3 will have no more than nine (9) complete words.

S. CROSSWORD GAMES: A Ticket can only win one (1) time per GAME and a total of up to three (3) times per Ticket in accordance with the prize structure.

T. CROSSWORD GAMES: Each Ticket in a Pack will have unique GAMES.

U. MULTIPLIER: Two (2) matching MULTIPLIER SYMBOLS Play Symbols of "2X" (DBL), "3X" (TRP), "5X" (WINX5), "10X" (WINX10) or "50X" (WINX50) will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.

V. MULTIPLIER: Tickets that do not win in the "MULTIPLIER" play area will display two (2) different MULTIPLIER SYMBOLS Play Symbols.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "$250,000 50X CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $10.00, $20.00, $30.00, $50.00, $80.00, $100, $200 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $30.00, $50.00, $80.00, $100, $200 or $500 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "$250,000 50X CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $1,000, $10,000 or $250,000, the claimant must sign the winning Scratch Ticket and may present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning Scratch Ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

C. As an alternative method of claiming a "$250,000 50X CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize, the claimant may submit the signed winning Scratch Ticket and a thoroughly completed claim form via mail. If a prize value is $1,000,000 or more, the claimant must also provide proof of Social Security number or Tax Payer Identification (for U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens). Mail all to: Texas Lottery Commission, P.O. Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The Texas Lottery is not responsible for Scratch Tickets lost in the mail. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct the amount of a delinquent tax or other money from the winnings of a prize winner who has been finally determined to be:

1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money to a state agency and that delinquency is reported to the Comptroller under Government Code §403.055;

2. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code;

3. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code; or

4. delinquent in child support payments in the amount determined by a court or a Title IV-D agency under Chapter 231, Family Code.

E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.

2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under any of the following circumstances:

A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur, regarding the prize;

B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;

C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the Scratch Ticket presented for payment; or

D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending payment of the claim.

2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize under $600 from the "$250,000 50X CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize payable to the order of the minor.

2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of $600 or more from the "$250,000 50X CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.

2.7 Scratch Ticket Claim Period. All Scratch Ticket prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Scratch Ticket Game or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code §466.408. Any rights to a prize that is not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each Scratch Ticket, shall be forfeited.

2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of Scratch Tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of Scratch Tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales and number of prizes claimed. A Scratch Ticket Game may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.

3.0 Scratch Ticket Ownership.

A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of a Scratch Ticket in the space designated, a Scratch Ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said Scratch Ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the Scratch Ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated. If more than one name appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to receive payment.

B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Scratch Tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Scratch Ticket.

4.0 Number and Value of Scratch Prizes. There will be approximately 22,080,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2668. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 2668 - 4.0 (.pdf)

A. The actual number of Scratch Tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.

5.0 End of the Scratch Ticket Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Scratch Ticket Game No. 2668 without advance notice, at which point no further Scratch Tickets in that game may be sold. The determination of the closing date and reasons for closing will be made in accordance with the Scratch Ticket closing procedures and the Scratch Ticket Game Rules. See 16 TAC §401.302(j).

6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing a Scratch Ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2668, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-202502183

Bob Biard

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: July 1, 2025

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice of Application to Amend Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on June 19, 2025, to amend its eligible telecommunications carrier designation.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Air Voice Wireless, LLC dba Air Talk Wireless to Amend Its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designation, Docket Number 58280.

The Application: Air Voice Wireless requests that its ETC designation be amended to include additional wire centers for Lifeline service only.

Persons who wish to comment on this application should notify the Public Utility Commission by July 31, 2025. Requests for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or you may call the PUCT Consumer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may contact the commission through Relay Texas at (800) 735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 58280.

TRD-202502145

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 27, 2025

Notice of Proceeding for 2025 Annual Compliance Affidavit Attesting to the Proper Use of Texas Universal Service Fund

Notice is given to the public of the 2025 compliance proceeding initiated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) for eligible telecommunications providers (ETP) and resale eligible telecommunications providers (RETP) to attest to the proper use of Texas universal service funds (TUSF).

Project Title and Number: Annual Compliance Affidavit Attesting to Proper Use of Texas Universal Service Fund Pursuant to PURA § 56.030. Project Number 32567.

The commission initiated this proceeding under Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) § 56.030 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §26.417 and §26.419. PURA § 56.030 requires that on or before September 1 of each year, a telecommunications provider that receives disbursements from the TUSF file with the commission an affidavit certifying that the telecommunications provider complies with the requirements for receiving money from the TUSF and requirements regarding the use of money from the universal service fund program for which the telecommunications provider receives disbursements.

This certification requirement applies to every ETP and RETP receiving support from the TUSF. In accordance with PURA § 56.030 and 16 TAC §26.417 and §26.419, each ETP and RETP receiving TUSF support must file with the commission a sworn affidavit (using the commission prescribed form) certifying that the provider complies with the requirements for receiving money from the TUSF and the requirements regarding the use of money from each TUSF program for which the provider receives funds. All carriers in Texas requesting certification by the commission must submit an affidavit by September 2, 2025.

Carriers designated as ETPs and RETPs may contact the commission by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission through Relay Texas by dialing 7-1-1. Persons contacting the commission regarding this proceeding should refer to Project Number 32567.

TRD-202502181

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 1, 2025

Notice of Proceeding for 2025 Annual State Certification for Designation of Common Carriers as Eligible Telecommunications Carriers to Receive Federal Universal Service Funds

Notice is given to the public of the 2025 certification proceeding initiated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) for state certification of common carriers as eligible telecommunications carriers to receive federal universal service funds.

Project Title and Number: Designation of Common Carriers as Eligible Telecommunications Carriers to Receive Federal Universal Service Funds. Project Number 24481.

Under 47 Code of Federal Regulations § 54.314, the commission annually certifies that all federal high-cost support provided to carriers in Texas was used in the preceding calendar year and will be used in the coming calendar year only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. The commission must file the certification with the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company by October 1 each year in order for ETCs to receive federal high-cost support. Without certification, carriers will not receive federal high-cost support.

The certification requirement applies to all incumbent local exchange carriers and competitive eligible telecommunications carriers seeking federal high-cost support. Under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.418(k), each carrier must provide the commission with a sworn affidavit certifying that the carrier complies with federal requirements for receiving federal high-cost support. All carriers in Texas requesting certification by the commission must submit an affidavit by September 2, 2025.

Carriers seeking to be certified may contact the commission by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission through Relay Texas by dialing 7-1-1. Persons contacting the commission regarding this proceeding should refer to Project Number 24481.

TRD-202502182

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 1, 2025