Office of the Attorney General

Texas Health and Safety Code and Texas Water Code Settlement Notice

The State of Texas gives notice of the following proposed resolution of an environmental enforcement action under the Texas Water Code and the Texas Health and Safety Code. Before the State may enter into a voluntary settlement agreement, pursuant to Section 7.110 of the Texas Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing. The Attorney General will consider any written comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreement if the comments disclose facts or considerations indicating that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the law.

Case Title and Court: State of Texas v. Houston Refining LP; Cause No. D-1-GN-20-001128; in the 353rd Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas.

Background: Defendant Houston Refining LP (HRLP) owns and operates a petroleum refinery at 12000 Lawndale Street, Houston, Harris County. The State filed suit for HRLP's alleged violation of the Texas Clean Air Act, regulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and its air permits. Specifically, between 2016 and 2022, permit deviations were documented and eighteen unauthorized emissions events occurred at HRLP's refinery. After suit was filed, HRLP completed corrective actions to TCEQ's satisfaction.

Proposed Settlement: The parties propose an Agreed Final Judgment which assesses a civil penalty of $2,500,000 against HRLP, and attorney's fees to the State in the amount of $100,000.

For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed in its entirety. Requests for copies of the proposed judgment and settlement, and written comments on the same, should be directed to David Terry, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, P.O. Box 12548, MC 066, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512) 320-0911, email David.Terry@oag.texas.gov. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.

TRD-202302144

Austin Kinghorn

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: June 13, 2023

Local Sales Tax Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2023 (.pdf)

TRD-202302145

Jenny Burleson

Director, Tax Policy

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: June 13, 2023

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 and §303.009, Texas Finance Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 06/19/23 - 06/25/23 is 18% for consumer¹ credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 06/19/23 - 06/25/23 is 18% for commercial² credit.

¹Credit for personal, family or household use.

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

TRD-202302148

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: June 13, 2023

Agreed Orders

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 July 25, 2023. 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 July 25, 2023. 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: 1 SOURCE WATER WELLS AND SEPTICS LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0153-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111583175; LOCATION: Bernardo, Colorado County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §11.081 and §11.121, by failing to obtain authorization prior to impounding, diverting, or using state water; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ellen Ojeda, (512) 239-2581; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(2) COMPANY: Andrews Logistics Texas, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0672-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111664330; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), by failing to obtain a multi-sector general permit for storm water discharges; PENALTY: $875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mistie Gonzales, (254) 761-3056; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.

(3) COMPANY: BPX Operating Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0278-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN108989625; LOCATION: Orla, Reeves County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas processing facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.201(a)(1)(B) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to submit an initial notification for a reportable emissions event no later than 24 hours after the discovery of an emissions event; and 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §116.615(2), Standard Permit Registration Number 138352, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $3,538; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: 9900 West IH-20, Suite 100, Midland, Texas 79706, (432) 570-1359.

(4) COMPANY: Craig Schneider; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0214-LII-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105706402; LOCATION: Holland, Bell County; TYPE OF FACILITY: landscape irrigation business; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.5(a), TWC, §37.003, and Texas Occupations Code, §1903.251, by failing to hold an irrigator license prior to selling, designing, consulting, installing, altering, repairing, or servicing an irrigation system; PENALTY: $943; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cheryl Thompson, (817) 588-5865; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(5) COMPANY: Cross Timbers Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0980-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101439230; LOCATION: Argyle, Denton County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(j) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0351, by failing to notify the Executive Director prior to making any significant change or addition to the system's production, treatment, storage, pressure maintenance, or distribution facilities; 30 TAC §290.42(b)(1) and (e)(3), by failing to provide continuous and effective disinfection that can be secured under all conditions; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(2), by failing to disinfect all groundwater prior to distribution with a point of application ahead of the facility's ground storage tank and in a manner consistent with the requirements of 30 TAC §290.110; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(7)(A)(i), by failing to inject ammonia downstream of the chlorine injection point; and 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; PENALTY: $11,230; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Epifanio Villarreal, (361) 881-6991; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(6) COMPANY: Exxon Mobil Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1379-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102574803; LOCATION: Baytown, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Numbers 20211 and PAL16, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O2269, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 30, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $8,325; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $3,330; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(7) COMPANY: HGS INTERNATIONAL LLC dba Bread and Butter Stop; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0171-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101875276; LOCATION: Henrietta, Clay County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and (2) and TWC, §26.3475(a) and (c)(1), by 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, and failing to provide release detection for the pressurized piping associated with theUST system; PENALTY: $3,494; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tiffany Chu, (817) 588-5891; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (325) 698-9674.

(8) COMPANY: Occidental Chemical Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1067-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100211176; LOCATION: Gregory, San Patricio County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Numbers 19169 and 107530, PSDTX1338, and GHGPSDTX40, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Numbers O1240 and O3806, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Numbers 13 and 21, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $13,125; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $5,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401-0318, (361) 881-6900.

(9) COMPANY: PAK - BADERIA ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED dba M and M Superette; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0949-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102789617; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.48(g)(1)(A)(ii) and (B) and (h)(1)(B) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(2), by failing to test the spill and overfill prevention equipment at least once every three years to ensure the equipment is liquid tight, and failing to conduct the annual walkthrough inspection of the underground storage tank (UST) containment sumps and release detection equipment; and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor the USTs in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; PENALTY: $4,076; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Courtney Gooris, (817) 588-5863; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.

(10) COMPANY: South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1400-UTL-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101451961; LOCATION: Kirbyville, Jasper County; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail public utility, exempt utility, or provider or conveyor of potable or raw water service that furnishes water service; RULE VIOLATED: TWC, §13.1394(b)(2), by failing to adopt and submit to the TCEQ for approval an emergency preparedness plan that demonstrates the facility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Miles Wehner, (512) 239-2813; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.

(11) COMPANY: Tony's Concrete Work, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0676-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110726684; LOCATION: Tolar, Hood County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), by failing to obtain a multi-sector general permit for storm water discharges; PENALTY: $875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mistie Gonzales, (254) 761-3056; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(12) COMPANY: TotalEnergies Petrochemicals and Refining USA, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0380-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102457520; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Numbers 46396, N044, and PSDTX1073M2, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O1267, 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: $14,250; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $5,700; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.

(13) COMPANY: Western International Gas and Cylinders, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-0481-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104892633; LOCATION: Bellville, Austin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.4, 101.5, 106.6(b), and 106.476 and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions, and failing to provide sufficient tank pressure at all times to prevent vapor or gas loss to the atmosphere; and 30 TAC §101.201(a)(1)(B) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit an initial notification for a reportable emissions event no later than 24 hours after the discovery of an emissions event; PENALTY: $6,913; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

TRD-202302139

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 13, 2023

An agreed order was adopted regarding INEOS OLIGOMERS USA LLC, Docket No. 2021‑0553‑AIR‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $2,438 in administrative penalties with $487 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 HOLT TEXAS, LTD., Docket No. 2021‑1260‑EAQ‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $6,250 in administrative penalties with $1,250 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mark Gamble, 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 ARROWHEAD HILL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, Docket No. 2021‑1585‑PWS‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $1,375 in administrative penalties with $275 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Samantha Duncan, 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 Southern Ionics Incorporated, Docket No. 2021‑1604‑AIR‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $5,000 in administrative penalties with $1,000 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Desmond 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 Avis Rent A Car System, LLC, Docket No. 2021‑1610‑PST‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $3,375 in administrative penalties with $675 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Sushil Modak, 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 Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC, Docket No. 2021‑1629‑AIR‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $6,900 in administrative penalties with $1,380 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 The Chemours Company FC, LLC, Docket No. 2022‑0081‑AIR‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $5,320 in administrative penalties with $1,064 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Amanda Diaz, 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 13123 WEST HARDY, L.P., Docket No. 2022‑0916‑PWS‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $500 in administrative penalties with $100 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 City of Bellville, Docket No. 2022‑0976‑PST‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $4,000 in administrative penalties with $800 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Karolyn Kent, 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 Betenbough Homes, LLC, Docket No. 2022‑1003‑AIR‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $6,562 in administrative penalties with $1,312 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Johnnie Wu, 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 Deaf Smith County Fresh Water Supply District 1, Docket No. 2022‑1144‑UTL‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $510 in administrative penalties with $102 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Nick Lohret‑Froio, 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 Key Largo Utilities LLC, Docket No. 2022‑1228‑UTL‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $645 in administrative penalties with $129 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Samantha Salas, 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 Goldking Minerals Management, L.L.C., Docket No. 2022‑1369‑AIR‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $2,625 in administrative penalties with $525 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Johnnie Wu, 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 DEANVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, Docket No. 2022‑1406‑UTL‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $850 in administrative penalties with $170 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 City of Meadow, Docket No. 2022‑1422‑UTL‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $550 in administrative penalties with $110 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ashley Lemke, 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 Hooks, Docket No. 2022‑1469‑UTL‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties with $250 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 DMJM Enterprises LLC, Docket No. 2022‑1473‑UTL‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $500 in administrative penalties with $100 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tessa Bond, 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 MHP Ranchero Estates, LLC, Docket No. 2022‑1501‑UTL‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $510 in administrative penalties with $102 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 Sunset Water, LLC, Docket No. 2022‑1502‑UTL‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $625 in administrative penalties with $125 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tessa Bond, 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 UNION WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, Docket No. 2022‑1503‑UTL‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $1,220 in administrative penalties with $244 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Samantha Duncan, 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 Everett Square Inc., Docket No. 2022‑1568‑UTL‑E on June 13, 2023 assessing $500 in administrative penalties with $100 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ronica Rodriguez, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

TRD-202302158

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 14, 2023

An agreed order was adopted regarding Harvest Midstream I, L.P., Docket No. 2020‑0996‑AIR‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $58,650 in administrative penalties with $11,730 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Danielle Porras, 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 The Chemours Company FC, LLC, Docket No. 2021‑0413‑AIR‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $23,576 in administrative penalties with $4,715 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Amanda Diaz, 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 Dipesh Limbad dba Last Chance, Docket No. 2021‑0458‑PST‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $45,138 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Cynthia Sirois, Staff Attorney at (512) 239‑3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding INEOS USA LLC, Docket No. 2021‑0473‑AIR‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $46,468 in administrative penalties with $9,293 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Danielle Porras, 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 Atlas Oil Company, Docket No. 2021‑0850‑IHW‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $63,750 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Casey Kurnath, Staff Attorney at (512) 239‑3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding High Country Real Estate LLC dba FUEL CITY FLEET EXPRESS, Docket No. 2021‑1007‑PST‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $16,776 in administrative penalties with $3,355 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Horus Garcia, 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 H. L. ZUMWALT CONSTRUCTION, INC., Docket No. 2021‑1120‑MLM‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $18,675 in administrative penalties with $3,735 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mark Gamble, 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 Gilmer, Docket No. 2021‑1189‑MWD‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $31,625 in administrative penalties with $6,325 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ellen Ojeda, 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 Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP, Docket No. 2021‑1515‑AIR‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $21,288 in administrative penalties with $4,257 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Amanda Diaz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An order was adopted regarding Blue Cereus, LLC d/b/a La Caleta Estate and Blue Cereus, LLC d/b/a San Pedro Village, Docket No. 2022‑0010‑PWS‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $210 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Megan L. Grace, Staff Attorney at (512) 239‑3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding SOLAR TURBINES INCORPORATED, Docket No. 2022‑0211‑AIR‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $29,350 in administrative penalties with $5,870 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 ONEOK Hydrocarbon Southwest, LLC, Docket No. 2022‑0372‑IWD‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $10,800 in administrative penalties with $2,160 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Cheryl Thompson, 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 Port Mansfield Public Utility District, Docket No. 2022‑0438‑PWS‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $2,665 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ashley Lemke, 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 Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC, Docket No. 2022‑0481‑IWD‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $45,000 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Cheryl Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

A default order was adopted regarding Javier Maldonado dba Auto Correct Paint and Body Shop, Docket No. 2022‑0595‑AIR‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $3,375 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jennifer Peltier, Staff Attorney at (512) 239‑3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding West Texas Commercial Properties LLC dba Hop In 430457, Docket No. 2022‑0638‑PST‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $16,476 in administrative penalties with $3,295 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Courtney Gooris, 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 Bloomington Independent School District, Docket No. 2022‑0758‑MWD‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $22,262 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ellen Ojeda, 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 RS PATEL, INC. dba Quick Way Food Store 7, Docket No. 2022‑0779‑PST‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $10,125 in administrative penalties with $2,025 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Stephanie McCurley, 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 MIDWAY WATER UTILITIES, INC., Docket No. 2022‑0784‑MWD‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $16,875 in administrative penalties with $3,375 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Cheryl Thompson, 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 QW Transport, LLC dba American Petrofina, Docket No. 2022‑0867‑PST‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $43,059 in administrative penalties with $8,611 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Karolyn Kent, 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 Riverside Special Utility District, Docket No. 2022‑0892‑PWS‑E on June 14, 2023 assessing $3,375 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Nick Lohret, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

TRD-202302160

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 14, 2023

In the October 7, 2022, issue of the Texas Register (47 TexReg 6653), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) published notice of Agreed Orders, specifically Item Number 11, for Vulcan Construction Materials; Docket Number 2022-1077-WR-E. The error is as submitted by the commission.

The county should be corrected to read: "Parker County."

The identifier should be corrected to read: "RN110069614."

For questions concerning these errors, please contact Michael Parrish at (512) 239-2548.

TRD-202302140

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 13, 2023

APPLICATION. Chisholm Hill LP, 3500 Oakmont Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78731, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0016177001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 650,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on June 1, 2022.

The facility will be located approximately 0.9 of a mile north of the intersection of Black Ankle Road and State Highway 130, in Caldwell County, Texas 78644. The treated effluent will be discharged to an unnamed tributary, thence to Big West Fork Plum Creek, thence to West Fork Plum Creek, thence to Plum Creek in Segment No. 1810 of the Guadalupe River Basin. The unclassified receiving water use is limited aquatic life use for the unnamed tributary, Big West Fork Plum Creek, and West Fork Plum Creek. The designated uses for Segment No. 1810 are primary contact recreation, aquifer protection, 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. 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://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=-97.734444%2C29.856944&level=12

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.

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. 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, July 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

The Connection Center

200 S Blanco St.

Lockhart, Texas 78644

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 web site at https://www.tceq.texas.gov.

The permit application, Executive Director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Dr. Eugene Clark Public Library, 217 South Main Street, Lockhart, Texas. Further information may also be obtained from Chisholm Hill LP at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Ted J. Schneider, P.E., Project Engineer, BGE Inc., at (512) 806-1896.

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations at the meeting should call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 or 1-800-RELAY-TX (TDD) at least five business days prior to the meeting.

Issuance Date: June 08, 2023

TRD-202302156

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 14, 2023

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A WATER USE PERMIT

APPLICATION NO. 13779

North Fields Investment Partners LP, Fields Preserve Investment Partners LP, VPTM Fields LB LLC, FHQ Development Partners LP, Fields Midtown West Investment Partners LP, Fields Point West Investment Partners LP, and Fields Midtown East Investment Partners LP (Applicants), 1900 N. Akard St., Dallas, Texas 75201, seek authorization to construct and maintain six dams and reservoirs and maintain one existing dam and reservoir on unnamed tributaries of Panther Creek, Trinity River Basin, impounding a total of 167.5 acre-feet of water for recreational purposes in Denton County. Applicants also seek authorization to use the bed and banks of unnamed tributaries of Panther Creek to convey a total of 743.98 acre-feet of groundwater for storage in the reservoirs and for subsequent diversion and use for agricultural purposes in Denton and Collin counties. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below. The application and fees were received on August 20, 2021. Additional information was received on October 29, 2021 and January 13, 2022. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on January 24, 2022. Additional information was received on August 19, September 9, and November 10, 2022, and March 13, 2023. The Executive Director completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft Water Use Permit. The Water Use Permit, if granted, would contain special conditions including, but not limited to, maintaining an alternate source of water and water quality monitoring. The application, technical memoranda, and Executive Director's draft permit are available for viewing on the TCEQ web page 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, within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of the notice. 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 within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after newspaper publication of this 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) 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 WRPERM 13779 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 web site at http://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.

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY WATER USE PERMIT

APPLICATION NO. 13890

Peckerwood Gardens Conservation Foundation, Inc., Applicant, 20559 FM 359 RD, Hempstead, Texas 77445, seeks a temporary water use permit to divert and use not to exceed 60 acre-feet of water, within a period of three years, from a point on an unnamed tributary of Clear Creek, Brazos River Basin for agricultural purposes in Waller County. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.

The application and partial fees were received on December 29, 2022. Additional information and fees were received on January 31, February 21, February 27, and March 16, 2023. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on March 24, 2023.

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, streamflow restrictions and installation of a measuring device for diversions. The application, technical memoranda, and Executive Director's draft permit are available for viewing on the TCEQ web page 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.

Public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, by June 26, 2023. 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 June 26, 2023. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by June 26, 2023.

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 13890 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 web site 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-202302157

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 14, 2023

Request for Proposals #303-4-20754 Temple

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), on behalf of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announces the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) 303-4-20754. TFC seeks a five (5) or ten (10) year lease of approximately 28,498 SF of space that consists of 23,498 SF of office and 5,000 SF of adjacent conditioned warehouse space in Temple, Texas.

The deadline for questions is July 11, 2023, and the deadline for proposals is August 8, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. The anticipated award date is October 19, 2023. TFC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. TFC is under no legal or other obligation to execute a lease on the basis of this notice or the distribution of an RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits TFC to pay for any costs incurred prior to the award of a grant.

Parties interested in submitting a proposal may obtain information by contacting Heather Goll at heather.goll@tfc.texas.gov. A copy of the RFP may be downloaded from the Electronic State Business Daily at https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbddetails/view/303-4-20754.

TRD-202302137

Rico Gamino

Procurement Director

Texas Facilities Commission

Filed: June 13, 2023

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to Medicaid Payment Rates

Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on July 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., to receive public comments on proposed updates to Medicaid payment rates for Ambulance, Birth and Woman's Health Services, Evaluation and Management, Private Duty Nursing, Personal Care Services, Rural Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Services. The proposed rate actions are based on direction provided by the 2024-25 General Appropriations Act (GAA), House Bill 1, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (Article II, Special Provisions Relating to all Health and Human Services Agencies).

This hearing will be conducted both in-person and as an online event. To join the hearing from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, register for the hearing in advance using the following link:

Registration URL:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4862721446890562654

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.

Members of the public may attend the rate hearing in person, which will be held in the Public Hearing Room 125 in the John H Winters Building located at 701 W 51st Street, Austin, Texas, or they may access a live stream of the meeting at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. For the live stream, select the "Winters 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, 2023:

A(1) Ambulance

A(2) Birth and Women's Health Services

A(3) Evaluation and Management

A(4) Private Duty Nursing

A(5) Personal Care Services

B(1) Rural Hospital Inpatient

B(2) Rural Hospital Outpatient

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

Section 355.8021 - Reimbursement Methodology for Home Health Services

Section 355.8085 - Reimbursement Methodology for Physicians and Other Practitioners

Section 355.8441 - Reimbursement Methodologies for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services (known in Texas as Texas Health Steps)

Section 355.8600 - Reimbursement Methodology for Ambulance Services

Section 355.8641 - Reimbursement Methodology for the Women's Health Program

Section 355.8052 - Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement

and

Section 355.8061 -Outpatient Hospital Reimbursement

Rate Hearing Packet. A briefing packet describing the proposed payment rates will be made available at https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets no later than June 30, 2023. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing packet on or after that date by contacting Provider Finance by telephone at (512) 730-7401; by fax at (512) 730-7475; or by e-mail at PFDAcuteCare@hhs.texas.gov or 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 to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Provider Finance, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030; by fax to Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475; or by e-mail to PFDAcuteCare@hhs.texas.gov or PFD_hospitals@hhsc.state.tx.us. In addition, written comments may be sent by overnight mail to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Provider Finance, Mail Code H-400, North Austin Complex, 4601 Guadalupe St, Austin, Texas 78751.

Preferred Communication. For quickest response please use e-mail or phone if possible for communication with HHSC related to this rate hearing.

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-202302131

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: June 12, 2023

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendments are effective July 1, 2023.

The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update the current State Plan to denote that certain family planning services are reimbursed to the Federal Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC) and Rural Health Clinic (RHC) as an alternative payment methodology for services provided to a Medicaid recipient at an RHC or a FQHC. This alternative payment methodology will pay the higher of the provider PPS rate or the current amount listed on the Physicians Fee Schedule.

The proposed amendment for FQHC and RHC's is estimated to result in an increased annual aggregate expenditure of $206,549 for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023, consisting of $123,661 in federal funds and $82,888 in state general revenue. For FFY 2024, the estimated annual aggregate expenditure is $726,418 consisting of $436,940 in federal funds and $289,478 in state general revenue. For FFY 2025, the estimated annual aggregate expenditure is $718,717, consisting of $432,309 in federal funds and $286,408 in state general revenue.

Rate Hearing. The details for the hearing will be published at a later date for the alternative payment methodology. Information about the rate hearing and rates will be published in the Texas Register at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/index.shtml.

Copy of Proposed Amendment. Interested parties may obtain additional information and/or a free copy of the proposed amendment by contacting Kenneth Anzaldua, State Plan Policy Advisor, by mail at the Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 13247, Mail Code H-600, Austin, Texas 78711; by telephone at (512) 438-4326; by facsimile at (512) 323-1905; or by email at Medicaid_Chip_SPA_Inquiries@hhsc.state.tx.us. Copies of the proposed amendment will be available for review at the local county offices of HHSC, formerly the local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Written Comments. Written comments about the proposed amendment and/or 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

North Austin Complex

Mail Code H-400

4601 W Guadalupe St

Austin, Texas 78751

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

Fax

Attention: Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475

Email

pfd_hospitals@hhsc.state.tx.us

Preferred Communication.

For quickest response, please use email or phone, if possible, for communication with HHSC related to this state plan amendment.

Persons with disabilities who wish to attend 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-202302154

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: June 14, 2023

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment is effective July 1, 2023.

The purpose of the amendment is to clarify the coverage of certain services like durable medical equipment and drugs for renal dialysis services as payable outside of the current composite rate due to new and/or expensive technology and high cost drugs.

The proposed amendment for renal dialysis services is estimated to result in an annual aggregate expenditure of $46,297 for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023, consisting of $27,718 in federal funds and $18,579 in state general revenue. For FFY 2024, the estimated annual aggregate expenditure is $164,841 consisting of $99,152 in federal funds and $65,689 in state general revenue. For FFY 2025, the estimated annual aggregate expenditure is $185,496 consisting of $111,576 in federal funds and $73,920 in state general revenue.

Rate Hearing. The details for the hearing will be published at a later date for the alternative payment methodology. Information about the rate hearing and rates will be published in the Texas Register at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/index.shtml.

Copy of Proposed Amendment.

Interested parties may obtain additional information and/or a free copy of the proposed amendment by contacting Kenneth Anzaldua, State Plan Policy Advisor, by mail at the Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 13247, Mail Code H-600, Austin, Texas 78711; by telephone at (512) 438-4326; by facsimile at (512) 323-1905; or by email at Medicaid_Chip_SPA_Inquiries@hhsc.state.tx.us. Copies of the proposed amendment will be available for review at the local county offices of HHSC, formerly the local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Written Comments.

Written comments about the proposed amendment and/or 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

North Austin Complex

Mail Code H-400

4601 W. Guadalupe St.

Austin, Texas 78751

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

Fax

Attention: Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475

Email

pfd_hospitals@hhsc.state.tx.us

Preferred Communication.

For quickest response, please use email or phone, if possible, for communication with HHSC related to this state plan amendment.

Persons with disabilities who wish to attend 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-202302155

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: June 14, 2023

Company Licensing

Application to do business in the state of Texas for Applied Home National Underwriters LLC, a foreign fire and/or casualty company. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware.

Application to do business in the state of Texas for Crossroads Insurance Company, a foreign fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in Atlanta, Georgia.

Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the Texas Register publication, addressed to the attention of John Carter, 1601 Congress Ave., Suite 6.900, Austin, Texas 78711.

TRD-202302159

Justin Beam

Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: June 14, 2023

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2478 "$100,000 JACKPOT"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2478 is "$100,000 JACKPOT". The play style is "multiple games".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2478 shall be $5.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2478.

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: STAR SYMBOL, HORSESHOE SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, COIN SYMBOL, JOKER SYMBOL, KEY SYMBOL, BELL SYMBOL, BOOT SYMBOL, CACTUS SYMBOL, CLOVER SYMBOL, LADYBUG SYMBOL, WISHBONE SYMBOL, CROWN SYMBOL, HEART SYMBOL, RING SYMBOL, ANCHOR SYMBOL, PIG SYMBOL, MONEY SYMBOL, LEMON SYMBOL, BANANA SYMBOL, MELON SYMBOL, APPLE SYMBOL, GRAPE SYMBOL, PALM SYMBOL, SMILE SYMBOL, LIGHTNING BOLT SYMBOL, DIAMOND SYMBOL, CHILE PEPPER SYMBOL, HAT SYMBOL, PLANE SYMBOL, FISH SYMBOL, CAR SYMBOL, NOTE SYMBOL, CHEST SYMBOL, STRAWBERRY SYMBOL, BANK SYMBOL, TROPHY SYMBOL, BUTTERFLY SYMBOL, PIZZA SYMBOL, DICE SYMBOL, ACE SYMBOL, HORSE SYMBOL, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $100,000.

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. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:

Figure 1: GAME NO. 2478 - 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 (2478), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 075 within each Pack. The format will be: 2478-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "$100,000 JACKPOT" Scratch Ticket Game contains 075 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). The Packs will alternate. One will show the front of Ticket 001 and back of 075 while the other fold will show the back of Ticket 001 and front of 075.

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 "$100,000 JACKPOT" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2478.

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 "$100,000 JACKPOT" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose sixty-eight (68) Play Symbols. BONUS: If a player reveals 2 matching prize amounts in the BONUS, the player wins that amount. GAME 1 - MATCH 2 SYMBOLS: If the player reveals 2 matching symbols in the same ROW, the player wins the PRIZE for that ROW. GAME 2 - SLOTS: If the player reveals 3 matching symbols in the same SPIN, the player wins the PRIZE for that SPIN. 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 sixty-eight (68) 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;

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 sixty-eight (68) 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 sixty-eight (68) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the sixty-eight (68) 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: The top Prize Symbol will appear on every Ticket, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

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

C. GAME 1 - MATCH 2 SYMBOLS: A non-winning Prize Symbol will never match a winning Prize Symbol in GAME 1.

D. GAME 1 - MATCH 2 SYMBOLS: A Ticket may have up to three (3) matching non-winning Prize Symbols, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

E. GAME 1 - MATCH 2 SYMBOLS: There will be no duplicate non-winning ROWS in any order.

F. GAME 1 - MATCH 2 SYMBOLS: On Non-Winning Tickets, every Play Symbol will be different.

G. GAME 2 - SLOTS: A non-winning Prize Symbol will never match a winning Prize Symbol in GAME 2.

H. GAME 2 - SLOTS: A Ticket may have up to two (2) matching non-winning Prize Symbols, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

I. GAME 2 - SLOTS: There will never be three (3) matching Play Symbols in adjacent positions in a column or diagonal line.

J. GAME 2 - SLOTS: There will be no duplicate non-winning SPINs in any order.

K. GAME 2 - SLOTS: There will be no more than two (2) matching non-winning Play Symbols on a Ticket, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "$100,000 JACKPOT" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100 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 $25.00, $50.00, $100 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 "$100,000 JACKPOT" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $1,000, $5,000 or $100,000, 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 "$100,000 JACKPOT" 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 "$100,000 JACKPOT" 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 "$100,000 JACKPOT" 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 7,080,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2478. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 2478 - 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. 2478 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. 2478, 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-202302153

Bob Biard

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: June 14, 2023

Notice of Application to Relinquish 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 9, 2023, to relinquish designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.418.

Docket Title and Number: Application of CGKC&H No. 1 Rural Cellular Limited Partnership dba West Central Wireless and dba Right Wireless to Relinquish its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designation, Docket Number 55129.

The Application: CGKC&H No. 1 Rural Cellular Limited Partnership dba West Central Wireless and dba Right Wireless requests to relinquish its eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) designation in Texas.

Persons who wish to file a motion to intervene or comments on the application should contact the commission as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A comment or request to intervene should be mailed to 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. All comments should reference Docket Number 55129.

TRD-202302147

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 13, 2023

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on June 9, 2023, to relinquish a designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier and eligible telecommunications provider under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.417 and §26.418.

Docket Title and Number: Application of CT Cube, LP dba West Central Wireless and dba Right Wireless to Relinquish its Eligible Telecommunications Provider and Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designations, Docket Number 55131.

The Application: CT Cube, LP requests to relinquish its eligible telecommunications provider (ETP) and eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) designation in Texas.

Persons who wish to file a motion to intervene or comments on the application should contact the commission as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A comment or request to intervene should be mailed to 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. All comments should reference Docket Number 55131.

TRD-202302133

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 12, 2023

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on June 9, 2023, to relinquish designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier and eligible telecommunications provider under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.417 and §26.418.

Docket Title and Number: Application of CGKC&H No.2 Rural Cellular Limited Partnership dba West Central Wireless and dba Right Wireless to Relinquish its Eligible Telecommunications Provider and Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designations, Docket Number 55130.

The Application: CGKC&H No.2 Rural Cellular Limited Partnership dba West Central Wireless and dba Right Wireless requests to relinquish its eligible telecommunications provider (ETP) and eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) designation in Texas.

Persons who wish to file a motion to intervene or comments on the application should contact the commission as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A comment or request to intervene should be mailed to 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. All comments should reference Docket Number 55130.

TRD-202302138

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 13, 2023

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on June 9, 2023, to relinquish designation as an eligible telecommunications provider under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.417.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Texas RSA 15B2 Limited Partnership dba Five Star Wireless to Relinquish its Eligible Telecommunications Provider Designation, Docket Number 55132.

The Application: Texas RSA 15B2 Limited Partnership dba Five Star Wireless requests to relinquish its eligible telecommunications provider designation in the Verizon Communications, Inc. wire centers of Boerne, Fredericksburg, and portions of Junction, Stonewall, and Willow City, and in the Windstream Communications Kerrville, LP wire centers of Harper and Kerrville. Texas RSA 15B2 proposes termination of service on August 31, 2023.

Persons who wish to file a motion to intervene or comments on the application should contact the commission as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A comment or request to intervene should be mailed to 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. All comments should reference Docket Number 55132.

TRD-202302134

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 12, 2023

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission) on June 7, 2023, to implement a minor rate change under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.171.

Tariff Control Title and Number: Application Cameron Telephone Company for a Minor Rate Change Under 16 TAC §26.171, Tariff Control Number 55115.

The Application: On June 7, 2023, Cameron Telephone Company filed an application with the Commission for approval to increase its monthly local residential and business access line rates by $2.00. Cameron Telephone proposed the following increases in service charges for residential and business customers:

Exchange Name Current Charge Proposed Charge

Residential

High Island $16.50 $18.50

Nome $16.50 $18.50

Gilchrist $16.50 $18.50

Business

High Island $15.30 $17.30

Nome $17.10 $19.10

Gilchrist $16.40 $18.40

Cameron Telephone proposed an effective date of July 1, 2023. The revenue effect of implementing the minor rate change described in this application results in an increase to Cameron Telephone's regulated intrastate gross annual revenues by an estimated $8,472.00.

If the Commission receives a complaint(s) relating to this proposal signed by 5% or more of the affected customers to which this proposal applies by July 5, 2023, the application will be docketed. The 5% threshold is calculated using total number of affected customers as of the calendar month preceding the Commission's receipt of the complaint(s).

Persons wishing to comment on this application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by July 5, 2023. Requests to intervene should be filed with the Commission's Filing Clerk at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or you may call the Commission at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free (800) 735-2989. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission through Relay Texas by dialing 7-1-1. All correspondence should refer to Tariff Control Number 55115.

TRD-202302132

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 12, 2023