Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Public Comment Needed: 2024 Texas Foundations Fund Disaster Recovery Guidelines
The 2024 Texas Foundations Fund Disaster Recovery Draft Guidelines are now available for public comment. A copy of the 2024 Texas Foundations Fund Disaster Recovery Draft Guidelines may be found on the Corporation's website at www.tsahc.org. Please submit public comment via email to Michael Wilt at mwilt@tsahc.org with the subject line "Texas Foundations Fund Disaster Recovery Public Comment". Public comment must be submitted for consideration by October 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
TRD-202303491
David Long
President
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Filed: September 19, 2023
The Corporation is publishing for public comment the draft Joint Venture Guidelines. The draft was approved for publication by the Board of Directors at the Board Meeting held on September 19, 2023. A copy of the TSAHC's Joint Venture Guidelines may be found on the Corporation's website at www.tsahc.org.
All public comment or questions about the Draft Policies and RFP may be submitted via email to actinfo@tsahc.org. The Corporation will include written public comments received before October 16th, 2023, in its final recommendations to the Board of Directors at the October Board Meeting.
TRD-202303492
David Long
President
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Filed: September 19, 2023
Local Sales Tax Rate Changes Effective October 1, 2023 (.pdf)
TRD-202303501
Jenny Burleson
Director, Tax Policy Division
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: September 20, 2023
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §§ 303.003, 303.009, and 304.003, Texas Finance Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 09/25/23 - 10/01/23 is 18.00% for consumer1 credit.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 09/25/23 - 10/01/23 is 18.00% for commercial2 credit.
The postjudgment interest rate as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 10/01/23 - 10/31/23 is 8.50%.
1 Credit for personal, family, or household use.
2 Credit for business, commercial, investment, or other similar purpose.
TRD-202303497
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: September 20, 2023
Application for a Merger or Consolidation
Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the Credit Union Department (Department) and is under consideration.
An application was received from United Savers Trust Credit Union (Houston) seeking approval to merge with First Community Credit Union (Houston), with the latter being the surviving credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.
TRD-202303496
Michael S. Riepen
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: September 20, 2023
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the Credit Union Department (Department) and are under consideration.
An application was received from Members Choice Credit Union, Houston, Texas, to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live, worship, work, or attend school, and businesses and other legal entities located in Harris County, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Texans Credit Union, Richardson, Texas, to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit members of the Texas Consumer Council who reside in Texas, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Gulf Credit Union, Groves, Texas, to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit members of the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation, Friends of the Foundation, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting the Department at (512) 837-9236 or downloading the form at http://www.cud.texas.gov/page/bylaw-charter-applications. Any written comments must provide all information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.
TRD-202303495
Michael S. Riepen
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: September 20, 2023
In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC §91.103, the Credit Union Department provides notice of the final actions taken on the following applications:
Field of Membership - Approved
Credit Union of Texas #1 (Allen) - See Texas Register dated on June 30, 2023.
Credit Union of Texas #2 (Allen) - See Texas Register dated on June 30, 2023.
Articles of Incorporation - Approved
An application was received from Mobiloil Credit Union (Beaumont) to amend its Articles of Incorporation relating to name change. See Texas Register dated on July 28, 2023.
TRD-202303494
Michael S. Riepen
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: September 20, 2023
Filing Authority. The availability of grant funds under Request for Applications (RFA) #701-24-110 is authorized by United States Code, Title 20, Chapter 70, Subchapter II, Part B, Subpart 2, §6642.
Eligible Applicants. Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications under RFA #701-24-110 from eligible applicants, which include regional education service centers (ESCs). Eligible applicants may apply for this grant individually. Grant funds will be used to support activities that directly impact learning in Kindergarten-Grade 12.
Description. TEA seeks to provide grants for supporting the professional development of literacy coaches. Successful professional development includes the three successful pillars to job-embedded professional development: whole group face-to-face training, implementation support, and one-on-one coaching. This framework will be used to create professional development focused on increasing literacy coach efficacy, training on the research-based instructional strategies (RBIS), and high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) implementation. ESCs may apply for the Literacy Coaching Awards individually. This grant serves eligible entities from Kindergarten-Grade 12.
Grantees may use funds from the subgrant to support the three pillars of professional development: whole group face-to-face training, implementation support, and one-on-one coaching. The whole group training will be in the form of one annual literacy coaching conference with sessions focused on RBIS, product-agnostic HQIM implementation, supporting multilingual learners, and student-focused coaching. This conference will also include TEA-led sessions geared toward all Texas Reading Initiative grantees and will serve as part of an annual convening. To provide implementation support and one-on-one coaching, awardees will have several in-person checkpoints. Successful grantees will implement coaching strategies that will allow educators to properly support students with disabilities (e.g., struggling readers, students with dyslexia, and students with other identified or unidentified cognitive impairments) and emergent bilingual students. Competitive preference will also include applications that have the capacity to reach most regions in Texas. It is encouraged that applicants provide evidence of the organization's ability to provide holistic literacy coach professional development and that the professional development plan focuses on providing supports for all students, including emergent bilingual students and struggling readers.
Dates of Project. The 2023-2025 Texas Reading Initiative - Literacy Coach Professional Development grant program will be implemented during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than February 5, 2024, and an ending date of September 30, 2025.
Project Amount. Approximately $811,969 is available for funding the 2023-2025 Texas Reading Initiative - Literacy Coach Professional Development grant program. It is anticipated that one grant will be awarded.
Selection Criteria. Applications will be selected based on the ability of each applicant to carry out all requirements contained in the RFA. Peer reviewers will evaluate applications based on the overall quality and validity of the proposed grant programs and the extent to which the applications address the primary objectives and intent of the project. Applications must address each requirement as specified in the RFA to be considered for funding. TEA reserves the right to select from the highest-ranking applications those that address all requirements in the RFA.
TEA is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse any application submitted in response to this RFA. This RFA does not commit TEA to pay any costs before an application is approved. The issuance of this RFA does not obligate TEA to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response.
Requesting the Application. The complete RFA will be posted on the TEA Grant Opportunities web page at https://tea4avalonzo.tea.state.tx.us/GrantOpportunities/forms/GrantProgramSearch.aspx for viewing and downloading. In the "Search Options" box, select the name of the RFA from the drop-down list. Scroll down to the "Application and Support Information" section to view and download all documents that pertain to this RFA.
Further Information. In order to make sure that no prospective applicant obtains a competitive advantage because of acquisition of information unknown to other prospective applicants, any and all questions must be submitted via a survey which can be found at the link identified in the Program Guidelines of the RFA no later than October 27, 2023. All questions and the written answers thereto will be posted on the TEA Grant Opportunities web page in the format of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by November 1, 2023. In the "Search Options" box, select the name of the RFA from the drop-down list. Scroll down to the "Application and Support Information" section to view all documents that pertain to this RFA.
Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in the TEA Document Control Center by 11:59 p.m. (Central Time), Wednesday, November 15, 2023, to be eligible to be considered for funding. TEA will only accept applications by email to competitivegrants@tea.texas.gov.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 20, 2023.
TRD-202303499
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Filed: September 20, 2023
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 October 30, 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 October 30, 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: AmeriTex Pipe and Products, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1037-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110780335; LOCATION: Gunter, Grayson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: concrete batch plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §106.8(c)(2) and §106.183(5) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to maintain the records of the hours of fuel oil firing and fuel oil purchases on-site on a two-year rolling retention period and made available upon request to the commission; 30 TAC §116.110(a) and THSC, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; and 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §166.615(2), Standard Permit Registration Number 159336, Amendments to the Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants, General Requirements Number (5)(E) and Additional Requirements for Permanent Concrete Plants Number (9)(F), and THSC, §385.085(b), by failing to control emissions from in-plant roads and traffic areas at all times, and failing to pave all entry and exit roads and main traffic routes associated with the operation of the concrete batch plant with a cohesive hard surface that can be maintained intact and shall be cleaned; PENALTY: $21,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Desmond Martin, (512) 239-2814; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(2) COMPANY: ASHBY CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1020-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111262408; LOCATION: Georgetown, Williamson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: residential construction site; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(a)(1), by failing to obtain approval of an Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan prior to commencing a regulated activity over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; PENALTY: $6,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 339-2929.
(3) COMPANY: City of Hawk Cove; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-0024-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104265848; LOCATION: Hawk Cove, Hunt County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.65 and TWC, §26.121(a)(1), by failing to maintain authorization to discharge wastewater into or adjacent to any water in the state; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number WQ0014522001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 5, by failing to calibrate the flow meter at least annually to ensure accuracy; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0014522001, Other Requirements Numbers 7 and 10, by failing to provide notification of changes to the contracted third-party operation of the facility; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (5) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0014522001, Operational Requirements Number 1, by failing to ensure the facility and all of its systems of collection, treatment, and disposal are properly operated and maintained; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (11)(B) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0014522001, Sludge Provisions, Section IV(B), by failing to maintain records of properly completed trip tickets; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (17) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0014522001, Sludge Provisions, Section IV(C), by failing to submit a complete annual sludge report to the TCEQ by September 30th of each year; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (17) and §319.7(d) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0014522001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 1, by failing to submit monitoring results at intervals specified in the permit; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and §319.6 and TPDES Permit Number WQ0014522001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 1, by failing to assure the quality of all measurements through the use of blanks, standards, duplicates, and matrix spikes; and 30 TAC §317.3(a), by failing to secure the lift station in an intruder-resistant manner; PENALTY: $39,525; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mistie Gonzales, (254) 761-3056; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(4) COMPANY: Elgin-Butler Brick Company, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0997-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100724434; LOCATION: Elgin, Bastrop County; TYPE OF FACILITY: ceramics manufacturing facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(c), by failing to maintain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities; PENALTY: $3,983; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 339-2929.
(5) COMPANY: IEA Constructors, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1482-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111231262; LOCATION: Cisco, Callahan County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wind farm; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit Number TXR1580EV, Part III, Section G.4.b, by failing to minimize the exposure of building materials, building products, construction waste, trash, landscape materials, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, detergents, sanitary waste, and other materials present on the site to precipitation and to stormwater; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and TPDES General Permit Number TXR1580EV, Part III, Section D.2.a, by failing to post a completed construction site notice for the primary operator; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and TPDES General Permit Number TXR1580EV, Part III, Section F.2.a.iii, by failing to develop controls to minimize the off-site transport of litter, construction debris, and construction materials; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and TPDES General Permit Number TXR1580EV, Part III, Section G.1, by failing to properly install and maintain effective stormwater sediment controls to minimize the discharge of pollutants; PENALTY: $5,975; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mistie Gonzales, (254) 761-3056; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (325) 698-9674.
(6) COMPANY: Lyondell Chemical Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0596-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100633650; LOCATION: Channelview, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Numbers 4121, 19613, and N282, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O1387, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 28, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $32,525; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $13,010; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(7) COMPANY: Moore Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0415-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103014924; LOCATION: Moore, Frio 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 (TPDES) Permit Number WQ0014239001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Numbers 1 and 2, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (17) and §319.7(d) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0014239001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 1, by failing to timely submit monitoring results at intervals specified in the permit; PENALTY: $8,525; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shane Glantz, (325) 698-6124; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.
(8) COMPANY: Nameless Hollow Council of Co-Owners; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0276-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101191039; LOCATION: Leander, Travis County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(l), by failing to develop and maintain a thorough and up-to-date plant operations manual for operator review and reference; 30 TAC §290.46(e)(4)(A) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.033(a), by failing to operate the facility under the direct supervision of a water works operator who holds a Class D or higher license; 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(m)(1)(A), by failing to inspect the facility's elevated storage tank annually; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(4), by failing to maintain all water treatment units, storage and pressure maintenance facilities, distribution system lines, and related appurtenances in a watertight condition and free of excessive solids; 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 develop and 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: $4,550; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Miles Wehner, (512) 239-2813; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 339-2929.
(9) COMPANY: PERMIAN LODGING MONAHANS LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1705-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111000550; LOCATION: Monahans, Ward County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.42 and TWC, 26.121(a)(1), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge wastewater into or adjacent to any water in the state; PENALTY: $1,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Cheryl Thompson, (817) 588-5865; REGIONAL OFFICE: 9900 West IH-20, Suite 100, Midland, Texas 79706, (432) 570-1359.
(10) COMPANY: SM Wagner, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1348-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111301065; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County; TYPE OF FACILITY: aboveground storage tank facility; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(a)(1), by failing to obtain approval of an Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan prior to commencing a regulated activity over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; PENALTY: $7,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.
(11) COMPANY: The George R. Brown Partnership, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0635-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN109331025; LOCATION: Post, Garza County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sour 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: $2,000; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Desmond Martin, (512) 239-2814; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3426, (806) 796-7092.
(12) COMPANY: The George R. Brown Partnership, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0665-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111692810; LOCATION: Post, Garza County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas production 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: $4,000; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Karyn Olschesky, (817) 588-5896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3426, (806) 796-7092.
(13) COMPANY: The George R. Brown Partnership, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0666-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111698197; LOCATION: Post, Garza County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sour condensate/crude oil waterflooding 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; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $650; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Karyn Olschesky, (817) 588-5896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3426, (806) 796-7092.
(14) COMPANY: The George R. Brown Partnership, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0667-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111698288; LOCATION: Post, Garza County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sour condensate/crude oil waterflooding 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; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $650; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Karyn Olschesky, (817) 588-5896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3426, (806) 796-7092.
(15) COMPANY: The George R. Brown Partnership, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0685-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111698056; LOCATION: Post, Garza County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sour condensate/crude oil and natural gas waterflooding processing 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: $4,000; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $1,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Karyn Olschesky, (817) 588-5896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3426, (806) 796-7092.
(16) COMPANY: The George R. Brown Partnership, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0686-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111698262; LOCATION: Post, Garza County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sour 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: $4,500; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $1,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Karyn Olschesky, (817) 588-5896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3426, (806) 796-7092.
(17) COMPANY: The George R. Brown Partnership, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0687-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111698338; LOCATION: Post, Garza County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sour 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: $1,625; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $650; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Karyn Olschesky, (817) 588-5896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3426, (806) 796-7092.
(18) COMPANY: The George R. Brown Partnership, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0716-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111697975; LOCATION: Post, Garza County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sour condensate/crude oil 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: $4,500; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $1,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Karyn Olschesky, (817) 588-5896; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3426, (806) 796-7092.
(19) COMPANY: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0393-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100221589; LOCATION: Deer Park, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(b)(2)(F) and (c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Number 22095, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O1931, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 8, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the maximum allowable emissions rates; PENALTY: $26,250; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $10,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(20) COMPANY: U. S. LAND CORPORATION; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0534-UTL-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102691391; LOCATION: Willis, Montgomery 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: $470; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kaisie Hubschmitt, (512) 239-1482; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
TRD-202303453
Gitanjali Yadav
Deputy Director, Litigation
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: September 15, 2023
The public meeting previously scheduled for October 12, 2023, has been cancelled. The application was withdrawn by the applicant on September 14, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Brad Patterson, Section Manager, Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-1201.
TRD-202303490
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: September 19, 2023
Notice issued September 14, 2023
TCEQ Internal Control No. D-06162023-034; Peacock Capital Holdings LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 28 (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 is one lienholder, Capital Farm Credit, ACA, on the property to be included in the proposed District and information provided indicates the aforementioned entity has consented to the creation of the District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 1,386.774 acres of land located within Travis County, Texas; and (4) the land to be included in the proposed District is not within the corporate boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any municipality. The petition further states that the proposed District will purchase, design, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve and extend a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes, and will perform the construction, acquisition, improvement, extension, maintenance and operation of works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the District, and to control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, all as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of this petition, to which reference is hereby made for more detailed description, and such other purchase, construction, acquisition, maintenance, ownership, operation, repair, improvement and extension of such additional facilities, including roads, park and recreational facilities, systems, plants and enterprises 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 Petitioner, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $35,250,000 (including $24,500,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage, $2,750,000 for recreation, and $8,000,000 for roads).
INFORMATION SECTION
To view the complete issued notice, view the notice on our web site 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 web site, 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 web site at www.tceq.texas.gov.
TRD-202303506
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: September 20, 2023
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 October 30, 2023. 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 October 30, 2023. 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: IWR Operating, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-0962-AIR-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN110142809; LOCATION: 4460 McHard Road, Missouri City, Fort Bend County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and natural gas drill operation; RULES VIOLATED: Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(a) and (b) and 30 TAC §101.4, by failing to prevent nuisance odor conditions; and THSC, §382.085(b) and 30 TAC §112.32, by causing, suffering, allowing, or permitting emissions of hydrogen sulfide to exceed a net ground level concentration of 0.12 parts per million averaged over any 30-minute period; PENALTY: $33,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Clayton Smith, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6224; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(2) COMPANY: Jacob Martinez and Maria Chavira; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1246-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111267555; LOCATION: 5491 O’Leary Drive near El Paso, El Paso County; TYPE OF FACILITY: residence; RULES VIOLATED: Texas Health and Safety Code, §361.112(a) and 30 TAC §328.60(a), by failing to obtain a scrap tire storage site registration for the site prior to storing more than 500 used or scrap tires on the ground or 2,000 used or scrap tires in enclosed and lockable containers; PENALTY: $5,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Erandi Ratnayake, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6515; REGIONAL OFFICE: El Paso Regional Office, 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1212, (915) 834-4949.
(3) COMPANY: Jeff Milton Haney; DOCKET NUMBER: 2020-0585-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101808244; LOCATION: 1500 West Reverend Doctor Ransom Howard Street, Port Arthur, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: out-of-service underground storage tank (UST) system; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.47(a)(2) and TCEQ Default Order Docket Number 2017-0258-PST-E, Ordering Provision Number 3.a., by failing to permanently remove from service, no later than 60 days after the prescribed upgrade implementation date, a UST system for which any applicable component of the system is not brought into timely compliance with the upgrade requirements; PENALTY: $46,875; STAFF ATTORNEY: Clayton Smith, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6224; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(4) COMPANY: Mark Alvarez; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0444-AIR-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN105809016; LOCATION: 1421 North Lee Trevino Drive, Suite C1, El Paso, El Paso County; TYPE OF FACILITY: auto body repair and refinishing facility; RULES VIOLATED: Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), 30 TAC §116.110(a), and TCEQ Default Order Docket Number 2019-1234-AIR-E, Ordering Provision Number 3.a.i., by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; and THSC, §382.085(b), 30 TAC §115.421(12), and TCEQ Default Order Docket Number 2019-1234-AIR-E, Ordering Provision Number 3.a.ii., by causing, suffering, allowing, or permitting volatile organic compound emissions to exceed the coatings and solvents emissions limit as delivered to the application system; PENALTY: $50,625; STAFF ATTORNEY: William Hogan, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5918; REGIONAL OFFICE: El Paso Regional Office, 401 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1212, (915) 834-4949.
TRD-202303486
Gitanjali Yadav
Deputy Director, Litigation
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: September 19, 2023
The following notice was issued on September 15, 2023:
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 has initiated a minor amendment of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ0010698002 issued to Upper Trinity Regional Water District, P.O. Box 305, Lewisville, Texas 75067, to correct the 2-hr peak flows for Outfall 002. The existing permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 10,000,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 1780 Navo Road, in Denton County, Texas 76227.
TRD-202303505
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: September 20, 2023
Notice of Application and Priorities for the Justice Assistance Grant Program Federal Application
The Governor’s Public Safety Office (PSO) is planning to apply for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 formula funds under the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The FFY 2023 allocation to Texas is $16.4 million.
PSO proposes to use the FFY 2023 award to fund initiatives that target violent crimes, organized criminal activity, improve technology, substance abuse diversion programs, and offender reentry into the community.
Comments regarding the proposed use of JAG funds should be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this announcement in the Texas Register. Comments may be submitted to the attention of Ms. Alyssa Smith, Public Safety Office (PSO), Texas Office of the Governor, by email at Alyssa.Smith@gov.texas.gov or by mail to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Post Office Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711. You may also request a copy of the application upon its completion from Ms. Smith.
TRD-202303455
Angie Martin
Director of Grants Administration
Office of the Governor
Filed: September 15, 2023
Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials (.pdf)
TRD-202303498
Cynthia Hernandez
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: September 20, 2023
TRD-202303500
Cynthia Hernandez
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: September 20, 2023
Public Notice of Demolition/Reconstruction of Jaipur Lofts Apartments
Jaipur Lofts Apartments is a 71-unit affordable multifamily complex located on lots around Annex Avenue and Cabell Drive, Dallas, Texas. The site consists of a single residential structure constructed between 1918 and 1933. The new property - to be known as Jaipur Lofts - will be one building with 4 floors and consist of twenty-six 1-bedroom and thirty-seven 2-bedroom and eight 3-bedroom units for a total of 71 units. Demolition was completed in February 2023, and all units are anticipated to be reconstructed by February 2025. It is anticipated that all residents will be permanently displaced as a result of reconstruction occurring over a 16-month period. Funding is provided through Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity from Hunt Capital Partners with HOME American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and City of Dallas HOME funds, along with deferred developer fee and contractor loyalty contribution. All 71 units will remain lower income dwelling units for 45 years from the date of initial occupancy as recorded in the Development's HOME-ARP and LIHTC Land Use Restriction Agreements.
Public Comment Period
Starts at 8:00 a.m. Austin local time on September 29, 2023.
Ends at 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on October 16, 2023.
Comments received after 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on October 16, 2023, will not be accepted.
Written comments may be submitted to:
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Attn: Carmen Roldan, Jaipur Lofts Apartments
P.O. Box 13941
Austin, Texas 78711-3941
Email: carmen.roldan@tdhca.state.tx.us
Written comments may be submitted in hard copy or email formats within the designated public comment period. Those making public comment are encouraged to reference the specific rule, policy, or plan related to their comment, as well as a specific reference or cite associated with each comment.
Please be aware that all comments submitted to the TDHCA will be considered public information.
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Location of lower-income dwelling units that will be demolished (.pdf)
TRD-202303477
Bobby Wilkinson
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: September 18, 2023
Application for incorporation in the state of Texas for Garfield Casualty Company, a domestic fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in Karnes City, Texas.
Application for 21st Century Advantage Insurance Company, a foreign fire and/or casualty company, to change its name to Bantry Insurance Company. The home office is in Chicago, Illinois.
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-202303503
Justin Beam
Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: September 20, 2023
Scratch Ticket Game Number 2543 "50X POWER BLITZ"
1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.
A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2543 is "50X POWER BLITZ". The play style is "key number match".
1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.
A. Tickets for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2543 shall be $5.00 per Scratch Ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2543.
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: ARMORED CAR SYMBOL, ATM CARD SYMBOL, BANK SYMBOL, BILL SYMBOL, CHECK SYMBOL, CHIP SYMBOL, CROWN SYMBOL, DOLLAR SYMBOL, STAR SYMBOL, REGISTER SYMBOL, RING SYMBOL, VAULT SYMBOL, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, MONEY BAG SYMBOL, 10X SYMBOL, 20X SYMBOL, 50X SYMBOL, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100, $500, $5,000 and $200,000.
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. 2543 - 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 (2543), 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: 2543-0000001-001.
H. Pack - A Pack of "50X POWER BLITZ" Scratch Ticket Game contains 075 Scratch 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 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 - A Texas Lottery "50X POWER BLITZ" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2543.
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 "50X POWER BLITZ" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose fifty (50) Play Symbols. POWER $25 SPOT PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: If a player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the POWER $25 SPOT, the player wins $25. POWER $50 SPOT PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: If a player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the POWER $50 SPOT, the player wins $50. POWER $100 SPOT PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: If a player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the POWER $100 SPOT, the player wins $100. 50X POWER BLITZ PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: If a player matches any of the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols to any of the WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols, the player wins the PRIZE for that number. If a player reveals a "MONEY BAG" Play Symbol, the player wins the PRIZE for that symbol instantly. If a player reveals a "10X" Play Symbol, the player wins 10 TIMES the PRIZE for that symbol. If a player reveals a "20X" Play Symbol, the player wins 20 TIMES the PRIZE for that symbol. If a player reveals a "50X" Play Symbol, the player wins 50 TIMES the PRIZE for that symbol. 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 fifty (50) 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 fifty (50) 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 fifty (50) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the fifty (50) 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: A Ticket can win up to twenty (20) times in accordance with the 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. GENERAL: The top Prize Symbol will appear on every Ticket, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.
D. KEY NUMBER MATCH: Each Ticket will have four (4) different WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols.
E. KEY NUMBER MATCH: Non-winning YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols will all be different.
F. KEY NUMBER MATCH: Non-winning Prize Symbols will never appear more than three (3) times.
G. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "MONEY BAG" (WIN$), "10X" (WINX10), "20X" (WINX20) and "50X" (WINX50) Play Symbols will never appear in the WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbol spots.
H. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "MONEY BAG" (WIN$), "10X" (WINX10), "20X" (WINX20) and "50X" (WINX50) Play Symbols will never appear in any of the POWER SPOT play areas.
I. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "10X" (WINX10), "20X" (WINX20) and "50X" (WINX50) Play Symbols will only appear on winning Tickets as dictated by the prize structure.
J. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The $20 Prize Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets when used in a winning combination.
K. KEY NUMBER MATCH: Non-winning Prize Symbols will never be the same as winning Prize Symbol(s).
L. KEY NUMBER MATCH: No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbol (i.e., 15 and $15).
M. KEY NUMBER MATCH: Matching Play Symbols will only appear as dictated by the prize structure in winning POWER $25 SPOT, POWER $50 SPOT and POWER $100 SPOT play areas.
N. POWER $25 SPOT, POWER $50 SPOT and POWER $100 SPOT: A Play Symbol will not be used more than one (1) time per Ticket across the POWER $25 SPOT, POWER $50 SPOT and POWER $100 SPOT play areas, unless used in a winning combination.
O. POWER $25 SPOT, POWER $50 SPOT and POWER $100 SPOT: The POWER $25 SPOT, POWER $50 SPOT and POWER $100 SPOT Play Symbols will never appear in the WINNING NUMBERS or YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbol spots.
P. POWER $25 SPOT, POWER $50 SPOT and POWER $100 SPOT: In the POWER $25 SPOT, POWER $50 SPOT and POWER $100 SPOT play areas, non-winning Play Symbols will not be the same as winning Play Symbols.
Q. POWER $25 SPOT, POWER $50 SPOT and POWER $100 SPOT: The POWER $25 SPOT, POWER $50 SPOT and POWER $100 SPOT play areas will each be played separately.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "50X POWER BLITZ" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $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 "50X POWER BLITZ" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $5,000 or $200,000, 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 "50X POWER BLITZ" 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.
F. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, and is selected as a winner in a promotional second-chance drawing, the debt to the State must be paid within 14 days of notification or the prize will be awarded to an Alternate.
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 "50X POWER BLITZ" 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 "50X POWER BLITZ" 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 Game 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.
2.9 Promotional Second-Chance Drawings. Any Non-Winning "50X POWER BLITZ" Scratch Ticket may be entered into one (1) of five (5) promotional drawings for a chance to win a promotional second-chance drawing prize. See instructions on the back of the Scratch Ticket for information on eligibility and entry requirements.
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 Ticket Prizes. There will be approximately 25,080,000 Scratch Tickets in the Scratch Ticket Game No. 2543. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:
Figure 2: GAME NO. 2543 - 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. 2543 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 Game 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. 2543, 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-202303508
Bob Biard
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: September 20, 2023
Notice of Proposed Real Estate Transactions
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Notice of Proposed Real Estate Transactions
Acquisition of Land - Brown County
Approximately 869 Acres at Lake Brownwood State Park
In a meeting on November 2, 2023, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider authorizing the acquisition of approximately 869 acres at Lake Brownwood State Park. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed transaction before the Commission takes action. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Prior to the meeting, public comment may be submitted to Trey Vick, Land Conservation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to trey.vick@tpwd.texas.gov, or via the department's website at www.tpwd.texas.gov. Visit the TPWD website at tpwd.texas.gov for the latest information regarding the Commission meeting.
Acquisition of Land - Houston County
Approximately 12 Acres at Mission Tejas State Park
In a meeting on November 2, 2023, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider authorizing the acquisition of approximately 12 acres at Mission Tejas State Park. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed transaction before the Commission takes action. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Prior to the meeting, public comment may be submitted to Trey Vick, Land Conservation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to trey.vick@tpwd.texas.gov, or via the department's website at www.tpwd.texas.gov. Visit the TPWD website at tpwd.texas.gov for the latest information regarding the Commission meeting.
Acquisition of Land - Coryell County
Approximately 95 Acres at Mother Neff State Park
In a meeting on November 2, 2023, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider authorizing the acquisition of approximately 95 acres at Mother Neff State Park. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed transaction before the Commission takes action. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Prior to the meeting, public comment may be submitted to Trey Vick, Land Conservation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to trey.vick@tpwd.texas.gov, or via the department's website at www.tpwd.texas.gov. Visit the TPWD website at tpwd.texas.gov for the latest information regarding the Commission meeting.
Acquisition of Land - Matagorda County
Approximately 1300 Acres at Mad Island Wildlife Management Area
In a meeting on November 2, 2023, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider authorizing the acquisition of approximately 1300 acres at the Mad Island Wildlife Management Area. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed transaction before the Commission takes action. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Prior to the meeting, public comment may be submitted to Stan David, Land Conservation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to stan.david@tpwd.texas.gov, or via the department's website at www.tpwd.texas.gov. Visit the TPWD website at tpwd.texas.gov for the latest information regarding the Commission meeting.
TRD-202303487
James Murphy
General Counsel
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Filed: September 19, 2023
Notice of Application for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider
Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on September 12, 2023, for designation as an eligible telecommunications provider (ETP) in the State of Texas under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.417.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Syntrio Solutions, LLC for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Provider, Project Number 55457.
The Application: Syntrio Solutions, LLC seeks designation as an eligible telecommunications provider (ETP) under 16 Texas Administrative Code §26.417.
Syntrio Solutions, LLC seeks an ETP designation to be eligible to receive funds from the Texas Universal Service Fund. Syntrio seeks ETP designation for 23 wire centers and their associated exchanges and study areas in their entirety. The complete list of wire centers that will comprise the designated service area is contained in attachment B to the Application.
Persons wishing to file a motion to intervene or comments on the application should contact the commission no later than October 12, 2023, 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. All comments should reference Project Number 55457.
TRD-202303408
Andrea Gonzalez
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: September 14, 2023
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grant program awards reimbursement grants to eligible charitable organizations, local government agencies, and veterans service organizations that provide direct services to Texas veterans and their dependents.
Project Overview: Provide support, services, and resources to veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses where they live to improve their quality of life and strengthen their connections and integration with their communities.
Eligible Applicants: 1) Units of local government 2) IRS Code §501(c)(19) Posts or organizations of past or present members of the Armed Forces 3) IRS Code §501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations authorized to do business in Texas; or 4) Texas chapters of IRS Code §501(c)(4) Veteran's service organizations.
Application Opens: October 2, 2023@ 5:00 p.m. CST
Application Deadline: December 4, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m. CST
Estimated Funding: $30 million budgeted for all grant programs listed.
Contract Time Period: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Grant Program Opportunities: 1) General Assistance 2) Housing for Texas Heroes 3) Veterans Mental Health 4) Veterans Treatment Court.
Official Documents: https://www.tvc.texas.gov/grants/2024-2025-grant-cycle
Questions: All communication between the Applicant and TVC upon release of this RFA must be sent by November 23, 2023, to RFAquestions@tvc.texas.gov. Questions will be posted on TVC Website on Wednesdays and Fridays.
TRD-202303502
Kathleen Cordova
General Counsel
Texas Veterans Commission
Filed: September 20, 2023
Request for Information for Feasibility Study
Request for public input on the Feasibility Review of Marvin Nichols
Pursuant to House Bill 1, 88th R.S., the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is conducting a project feasibility review of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Instructions from the legislature are: TWDB shall evaluate the feasibility of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir project to be located on the Sulphur River and upstream of the confluence of the White Oak Creek in Franklin, Titus, and Red River Counties. The review shall analyze the implementation timeline, associated costs, land acquisition considerations, and the economic impact of the proposed project. A report regarding the findings of the review shall be prepared and submitted by TWDB to the Legislative Budget Board and Governor no later than January 5, 2025.
The legislature's definition of feasible, as included in the Texas Water Code, §16.053(h)(10) is: "For purposes of this subdivision, a water management strategy or project is considered infeasible if the proposed sponsor of the water management strategy or project has not taken an affirmative vote or other action to make expenditures necessary to construct or file applications for permits required in connection with the implementation of the water management strategy or project under federal or state law on a schedule that is consistent with the completion of the implementation of the water management strategy or project by the time the water management strategy or project is projected by the regional water plan or the state water plan to be needed."
TWDB does not have any regulatory oversight of the proposed reservoir. The TWDB does not issue permits or decide whether the proposed reservoir will or will not be built. The purpose of this report is only to inform the legislature of the findings from TWDB's feasibility review of the proposed reservoir.
TWDB requests meaningful input and information not already available. Please provide input on the following topics:
1. Implementation timeline
2. Associated costs
3. Land acquisition considerations
4. Economic impact
Your input must be received by December 1, 2023 in order to be considered. You may email your input and any supporting documentation to: feasibility@twdb.texas.gov.
TRD-202303493
Ashley Harden
General Counsel
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: September 20, 2023