IN ADDITION

Office of the Attorney General

2026 Tax Charts

Pursuant to section 154.061(b) of the Texas Family Code, the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, as the Title IV-D agency, has promulgated the following tax charts to assist courts in establishing the amount of a child support order. These tax charts are applicable to employed and self-employed persons in computing net monthly income. The charts include a range of monthly gross wages for obligors starting at $100. The child support percentages used to calculate child support for obligors of all incomes with children in one household are located within section 154.125(b) and (c). Under Texas Family Code section 154.125(c), a different set of percentages is used to calculate child support for low-income obligors, who are defined as obligors whose monthly net resources are less than $1,000. The child support percentages used to calculate child support for obligors with children in more than one household are located within section 154.129. This section provides an alternative method for computing child support for children in more than one household.

For assistance computing child support under the Texas Child Support Guidelines, please visit: https://csapps.oag.texas.gov/monthly-child-support-calculator

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

To use these tables, first compute the obligor's annual gross income. Then recompute to determine the obligor's average monthly gross income. These tables provide a method for calculating "monthly net income" for child support purposes, subtracting from monthly gross income the social security taxes and the federal income tax withholding for a single person claiming one personal exemption and the standard deduction.

Thereafter, in many cases the guidelines call for a number of additional steps to complete the necessary calculations. For example, sections 154.061 - 154.070 provide for appropriate additions to "income" as that term is defined for federal income tax purposes, and for certain subtractions from monthly net income, in order to arrive at the net resources of the obligor available for child support purposes. If necessary, one may compute an obligee's net resources using similar steps.

LIMITATIONS ON USE

These charts are intended to assist courts in common situations, and do not account for all deductions and adjustments allowable under the Internal Revenue Code. For instance, these charts do not account for the qualified business income deduction, which might be taken by some owners of sole proprietorships, S corporations, partnerships, or stand-alone rental properties (pass-through entities). In some situations, section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code allows owners of pass-through entities to take a deduction against their income resulting in a reduction of the effective tax rate. These charts should not be used to estimate the net income of owners of pass-through entities. The computation of net income for parties with complex tax situations may require consultation with an income tax professional.

Employed Persons 2026 Tax Chart (.pdf)

Self-Employed Persons 2026 Tax Chart (.pdf)

TRD-202504500

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: December 10, 2025

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Rate Ceilings

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

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 12/15/25-12/21/25 is 18.00% for consumer¹ credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 12/15/25-12/21/25 is 18.00% for commercial² credit.

¹ Credit for personal, family, or household use.

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

TRD-202504490

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: December 10, 2025

Texas Education Agency

Correction of Error

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposed an amendment to 19 TAC §102.1003, concerning high-quality prekindergarten programs, in the December 5, 2025 issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 7826). Due to an error by TEA, the preamble included an incorrect public comment period closing date.

The corrected public comment period is December 5, 2025 - January 5, 2026.

TRD-202504506

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Rulemaking

Texas Education Agency

Filed: December 10, 2025

Request for Applications Concerning the 2025-2026 Charter School Program (Subchapter C and D, Cycle 2) Grant

Filing Authority. The availability of grant funds under Request for Applications (RFA) #701-26-110 is authorized by Public Law 114-95, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, Title IV, Part C, Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools; Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 12; and 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 100, Subchapter AA.

Eligible Applicants. Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications under RFA #701-26-110 from eligible applicants, which include open-enrollment charter schools that meet the federal definition of a charter school, have never received funds under this grant program, and are one of the following. (1) An open-enrollment charter school campus designated by the commissioner of education, for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, or 2026-2027 school year, as a high-quality campus pursuant to 19 TAC §100.1035(c)(6). (2) Open-enrollment charter schools submitting an expansion amendment request and corresponding application for high-quality campus designation for the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 school year by January 20, 2026, are considered eligible to apply for the grant. However, the commissioner must approve the expansion amendment request and designate the campus as a high-quality campus prior to the charter receiving grant funding, if awarded. (3) A campus charter school authorized by the local board of trustees pursuant to TEC, Chapter 12, Subchapter C, on or before January 20, 2026, as a new charter school, or as a charter school that is designed to replicate a new charter school campus, based on the educational model of an existing high-quality charter school, and that submits all required documentation as stated in this RFA. A campus charter school must apply through its public school district, and the application must be signed by the district's superintendent or the appropriate designee.

Important: Any charter school that does not open prior to Wednesday, September 2, 2026, after having been awarded grant funds may be required to forfeit any remaining grant funds and may be required to reimburse any expended amounts to TEA.

Description. The purpose of the Texas Quality Charter Schools Program Grant is to support the growth of high-quality charter schools in Texas, especially those focused on improving academic outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students. This will be achieved through administering the 2025-2026 Charter School Program (Subchapter C and D, Cycle 2) Grant to assist eligible applicants in opening and preparing for the operation of newly-authorized charter schools and replicated high-quality schools.

Dates of Project. The 2025-2026 Charter School Program (Subchapter C and D, Cycle 2) Grant will be implemented during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than April 1, 2026, and an ending date of no later than September 30, 2026.

Project Amount. Approximately $7,510,980 is available for funding the 2025-2026 Charter School Program (Subchapter C and D, Cycle 2) Grant. It is anticipated that approximately eight grants will be awarded up to $900,000. This project is funded 100% with federal funds.

Selection Criteria. Applications will be selected based on the ability of each applicant to carry out all requirements contained in the RFA. 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 is 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 "Available Grant Opportunities" 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 in writing to CharterSchools@tea.texas.gov, the TEA email address identified in the Program Guidelines of the RFA, no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) CST on January 12, 2026. 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 January 19, 2026.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be submitted to competitivegrants@tea.texas.gov. Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. CST, February 3, 2026, to be considered eligible for funding.

Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 9, 2025.

TRD-202504489

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Rulemaking

Texas Education Agency

Filed: December 9, 2025

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Agreed Orders

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, agency, 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 January 26, 2026. 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 physical 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. Additionally, copies of the proposed AO can be found online by using either the Chief Clerk's eFiling System at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/efilings or the TCEQ Commissioners' Integrated Database at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid, and searching either of those databases with the proposed AO's identifying information, such as its docket number. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at Enforcement Division, MC 128, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026. Written comments may also be sent to the enforcement coordinator by email to ENFCOMNT@tceq.texas.gov or by facsimile machine at (512) 239-2550. The commission enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed contact information; however, TWC, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: AHS Sherman, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0483-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100570753; LOCATION: Sherman, Grayson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: hospital emergency generator; PENALTY: $7,993; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ramyia Wendt, (512) 239-2513; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(2) COMPANY: Amanda Whitespeare, trustee of MARIE GRACE LEGACY TRUST and Suzanne Eldridge Gore, trustee of MARIE GRACE LEGACY TRUST, and New Progress Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1557-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101230712; LOCATION: Weatherford, Parker County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $3,942; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Deshaune Blake, (210) 403-4033; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, REGION 13 - SAN ANTONIO.

(3) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1200-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101206605; LOCATION: Canyon Lake, Comal County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $1,281; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ilia Perez Ramirez, (512) 239-2556; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(4) COMPANY: BASF Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1057-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100634922; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; PENALTY: $4,575; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Burkett, (512) 239-4169; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(5) COMPANY: CSWR-TEXAS UTILITY OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0605-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102690138; LOCATION: Milsap, Parker County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $3,300; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wyatt Throm, (512) 239-1120; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(6) COMPANY: City of Tahoka; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1007-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101999563; LOCATION: Tahoka, Lynn County; TYPE OF FACILITY: Type I-Arid Exempt (AE) and Type IV-AE landfill; PENALTY: $3,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lauren Little, (817) 588-5888; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, CENTRAL OFFICE - DALLAS/FORT WORTH.

(7) COMPANY: Comstock Oil & Gas, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0912-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN112174198; LOCATION: Marquez, Robertson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; PENALTY: $875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Madison Travis, (512) 239-4687; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(8) COMPANY: Concho Rural Water Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0962-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102677333; LOCATION: San Angelo, Tom Green County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $460; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Savannah Jackson, (512) 239-4306; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(9) COMPANY: DICKMANN, DERICK D; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0955-WOC-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103680930; LOCATION: Conroe, Montgomery County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; PENALTY: $175; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Madison Travis, (512) 239-4687; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(10) COMPANY: Darling Ingredients Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0807-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110645421; LOCATION: Grapeland, Houston County; TYPE OF FACILITY: poultry processing business; PENALTY: $46,425; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Amy Lane, (512) 239-2614; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(11) COMPANY: Enterprise Products Operating LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0850-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106102569; LOCATION: Pearsall, Frio County; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas compression station; PENALTY: $11,875; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $5,937; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trenton White, (903) 535-5155; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, REGION 05 - TYLER.

(12) COMPANY: Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1008-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100235266; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces County; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; PENALTY: $9,375; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $4,687; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rajesh Acharya, (512) 239-0577; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(13) COMPANY: Harris County Municipal Utility District 23; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0932-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103128930; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $1,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronica Rodriguez, (512) 239-2510; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, REGION 14 - CORPUS CHRISTI.

(14) COMPANY: Harris County Municipal Utility District 82; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1080-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102951779; LOCATION: Spring, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $4,438; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Corinna Willis, (512) 239-2504; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(15) COMPANY: Hwy 29 Grocery, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0039-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104250774; LOCATION: Liberty Hill, Williamson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; PENALTY: $7,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rachel Murray, (903) 535-5149; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, REGION 05 - TYLER.

(16) COMPANY: J & H KADIWAL INC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1731-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102850583; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; PENALTY: $9,408; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ramyia Wendt, (512) 239-2513; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(17) COMPANY: ONEOK Hydrocarbon Southwest, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1050-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100209949; LOCATION: Mont Belvieu, Chambers County; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas fractionation plant; PENALTY: $23,475; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $9,390; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Warda Omar, (713) 767-3763; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(18) COMPANY: PATEL, SANJAY KUMAR and ARIEL SUN, INC.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1479-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101433597; LOCATION: Huntsville, Walker County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; PENALTY: $3,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Adriana Fuentes, (956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, REGION 15 - HARLINGEN.

(19) COMPANY: Phillips 66 Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-0712-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102495884; LOCATION: Borger, Hutchinson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; PENALTY: $54,708; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $27,354; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Katie Phillips, (713) 767-3628; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(20) COMPANY: Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0194-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102236965; LOCATION: Crane, Crane County; TYPE OF FACILITY: unmanned fleet refueling facility; PENALTY: $12,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Celicia Garza, (210) 657-8422; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, REGION 13 - SAN ANTONIO.

(21) COMPANY: Racetrac, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0804-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102236668; LOCATION: North Richland Hills, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; PENALTY: $5,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rachel Murray, (903) 535-5149; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, REGION 05 - TYLER.

(22) COMPANY: Robert E. Davidson and Amy Davidson dba Longhorn Ranch Motel, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1001-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101276442; LOCATION: Alpine, Brewster County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $14,993; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Katherine Argueta, (512) 239-4131; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(23) COMPANY: Ryan C. Hoerauf, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1359-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104845342; LOCATION: Trinidad, Henderson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas processing plant; PENALTY: $168,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Krystina Sepulveda, (956) 430-6045; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, REGION 15 - HARLINGEN.

(24) COMPANY: SLOTT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0065-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111110243; LOCATION: Willis, Montgomery County; TYPE OF FACILITY: construction site; PENALTY: $42,563; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Monica Larina, (512) 239-2545; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, REGION 14 - CORPUS CHRISTI.

(25) COMPANY: Southwestern Public Service Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1274-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100224765; LOCATION: Ransom Canyon, Lubbock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: electric generation plant; PENALTY: $19,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Warda Omar, (713) 767-3763; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(26) COMPANY: TACKMAN, MARK; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0957-WOC-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111639365; LOCATION: Prosper, Collin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: business; PENALTY: $863; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Deshaune Blake, (210) 403-4033; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, REGION 13 - SAN ANTONIO.

(27) COMPANY: TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0811-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100212109; LOCATION: La Porte, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: polypropylene manufacturing; PENALTY: $11,100; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $4,440; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rajesh Acharya, (512) 239-0577; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(28) COMPANY: True Limestone Operations, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1352-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111599593; LOCATION: Lueders, Haskell County; TYPE OF FACILITY: aggregate production operation; PENALTY: $11,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taylor Williamson, (512) 239-2097; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(29) COMPANY: Village of Surfside Beach; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0565-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101175859; LOCATION: Surfside Beach, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $10,477; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Savannah Jackson, (512) 239-4306; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(30) COMPANY: White Rock Homeowners Association, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0591-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101522357; LOCATION: Corsicana, Navarro County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $21,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Bethany Batchelor, (713) 767-3586; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(31) COMPANY: Texas Department of Criminal Justice; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0263-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102317070; LOCATION: Tennessee Colony, Anderson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $29,029; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $29,029; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Corinna Willis, (512) 239-2504; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

TRD-202504478

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: December 9, 2025

Notice of an Application to Amend a Certificate of Adjudication 06-4412A

Notice Issued December 2, 2025

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Owner/Applicant), 4200 Smith School Road Austin, Texas 78744, seeks to amend a portion of Certificate of Adjudication No. 06-4412 to add instream as a purpose of use and to deposit 611 acre-feet of water into the Texas Water Trust in perpetuity. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.

The application was received on September 15, 2025. Additional information was received on September 30, 2025, and October 13, 2025. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on October 21, 2025.

The Executive Director completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft amendment. The draft amendment, if granted, would include special conditions, including execution of a Texas Water Trust Agreement. The application, technical memoranda, and Executive Director's draft amendment are available for viewing on the TCEQ webpage at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights/wr-permitting/view-wr-pend-apps. Alternatively, you may request a copy of the documents by contacting the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk by phone at (512) 239-3300 or by mail at TCEQ OCC, Notice Team (MC-105), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by December 17, 2025. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by December 17, 2025. The Executive Director can consider an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by December 17, 2025.

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

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

Written hearing requests, public comments, or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ by entering ADJ 4412 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040 o por el internet al http://www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202504474

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: December 9, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-09182025-021

Notice issued December 4, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-09182025-021: MV BURLESON LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Petitioner) filed a petition for the creation of Johnson County Municipal Utility District No. 4 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 and Article III, §52 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 no lienholder on the property; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 577.89 acres of land, more or less, located wholly within Johnson County, Texas; and (4) a portion of the land to be included in the District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of The City of Burleson (City). By Resolution No. CSO#5870-08-2025, passed and approved on August 4, 2025, City gave its consent to creation of the proposed District, pursuant to Texas Water Code, Section 54.016 and Texas Local Government Code, Section 42.042. The petition further states: the general nature of the work proposed to be done by the District at the present time is to purchase, construct, acquire, provide, operate, maintain, repair, improve, or extend inside or outside of its boundaries any and all works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary or helpful to supply and distribute water for municipal, domestic, industrial, or commercial purposes or provide adequate drainage for the District; to collect, transport, process, dispose of and control domestic, industrial, or commercial wastes; to gather, conduct, divert, abate, amend, and control local storm water or other local harmful excesses of water in the District; and to purchase, construct, acquire, provide, operate, maintain, repair, improve, or extend inside or outside of its boundaries such additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises as shall be consonant with the purposes for which the District is created, all as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of this Petition, to which reference is made for a more detailed description. Additional work and services which may be performed by the District include the purchase, construction, acquisition, provision, operation, maintenance, repair, improvement, extension and development of a roadway system for the District.

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 $104,565,000 ($80,205,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage facilities and $24,360,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

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

TRD-202504483

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: December 9, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-11042025-009

Notice issued December 4, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-11042025-009: AGF Denton Ranch, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Hickory Creek Municipal Utility District of Denton County (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 1,391.49 acres located within Denton County, Texas; and (4) some of the land within the proposed District is partially within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, or extend inside or outside of its boundaries any and all works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary or helpful to supply and distribute water for municipal, domestic, and commercial purposes; (2) collect, transport, process, dispose of, and control domestic and commercial wastes; gather, conduct, divert, abate, amend, and control domestic and commercial wastes; (3) gather, conduct, divert, abate, amend, and control local storm water or other local harmful excesses of water in the proposed District; (4) design, acquire, construct, finance, improve, operate, and maintain macadamized, graveled, or paved roads and turnpikes, or improvements in aid of those roads; and (5) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, or extend inside or outside of its boundaries such additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises as shall be consonant with all of the purposes for which the proposed District is created. Additionally, it is further proposed that the proposed District be granted road powers pursuant to Texas Water Code Section 54.234. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioner that the cost of said project will be approximately $506,370,000 for water, wastewater, drainage, and road facilities.

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202504476

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: December 9, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-11112025-013

Notice issued December 10, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-11112025-013: WB Bastrop Land, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Bastrop County Municipal Utility District No. 5 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ.

The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 289.249 acres located within Bastrop County, Texas; and (4) all of the land within the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Bastrop. By Resolution No. 2025-80, resolved and adopted on May 27, 2025, the City of Bastrop, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District, pursuant to Texas Water Code §54.016. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, design, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve, and extend a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the proposed District; (3) control, abate, and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of water; and (4) purchase, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve, and extend such additional facilities, including roads, parks and recreation facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises as shall be consistent with all of the purposes for which the proposed District is created.

According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioners that the cost of said project will be approximately $92,118,000. The financial analysis in the application was based on an estimated $73,612,000 ($53,002,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $16,160,000 for roads plus $4,450,000 for recreation) at the time of submittal.

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202504504

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: December 10, 2025

Notice of Hearing: Clint Molina; SOAH Docket No. 582-26-06642; TCEQ Docket No. 2025-1596-LIC

APPLICATION.

Clint Molina, 1417 Victoria Street, Abilene, Texas, 79603, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a Landscape Irrigation Technician License. The Executive Director denied Mr. Molina's application for cause. Mr. Molina has requested a formal hearing on the Executive Director's decision. During the review of Mr. Molina's application, the Executive Director became aware that Mr. Molina received State Jail Felonies in 2011 and 2012, two Class-B Misdemeanors in 2014, two Misdemeanors and a State Jail Felony in 2016, a 2nd-Degree Felony in 2017, and State Jail Felony in 2018. The Executive Director denied Mr. Molina's application because he has been convicted of offenses that directly relate to the license as referenced in Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(a)(1).

CONTESTED CASE HEARING.

The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) will conduct a preliminary hearing via Zoom videoconference. A Zoom meeting is a secure, free meeting held over the internet that allows video, audio, or audio/video conferencing.

10:00 a.m. - January 8, 2026

To join the Zoom meeting via computer:

https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com/

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: TCEQDC1

To join the Zoom meeting via telephone:

(669) 254-5252

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: 5247869

The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to establish jurisdiction, name the parties, establish a procedural schedule for the remainder of the proceeding, provide an opportunity for settlement discussions, and address other matters as determined by the administrative law judge. The preliminary hearing will be held unless all timely hearing requests are withdrawn or the parties agree to waive the preliminary hearing.

The evidentiary phase of the contested case hearing, to be held at a later date, will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court to determine whether Mr. Molina should be issued a Landscape Irrigation Technician License. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. If Mr. Molina fails to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the Executive Director will request that the hearing be canceled, and that appeal of the Executive Director's decision be dismissed.

Legal Authority: Texas Water Code Chapters 5 and 37; Texas Occupations Code Chapter 53; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 30, and the procedural rules of the TCEQ and SOAH, including 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 70 and 80 and 1 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 155.

INFORMATION.

For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the TCEQ Office of Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6363. Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Alicia Ramirez, Staff Attorney, TCEQ, Environmental Law Division, MC 173, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-0133. General information about the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov. General information about SOAH can be found on its website at www.soah.texas.gov, or by calling (512) 475-4993.

Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with TCEQ's Office of the Chief Clerk and SOAH. Documents filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk may be filed electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/efilings or sent to the following address: TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. In accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code §155.401(a), Notice of Hearing, "Parties that are not represented by an attorney may obtain information regarding contested case hearings on the public website of the State Office of Administrative Hearings at www.soah.texas.gov, or in printed format upon request to SOAH."

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512) 475-3445, at least one week prior to the hearing.

Issued: December 9, 2025

TRD-202504510

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: December 10, 2025

Notice of Hearing: Justin Allan Stuart; SOAH Docket No. 582-24-03111; TCEQ Docket No. 2025-1365-LIC

APPLICATION.

Justin Allan Stuart, 8835 Avenue B, Liverpool, Texas, 77577, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Apprentice License. The Executive Director denied Mr. Stuart's application for cause. Mr. Stuart has requested a formal hearing on the Executive Director's decision. During the review of Mr. Stuart's application, the Executive Director became aware that Mr. Stuart received deferred adjudications for a State Jail Felony in 2020, and a State Jail Felony in 2022. The Executive Director denied Mr. Stuart's application because you have been convicted of and she considers you to have been convicted of offenses that directly relate to the license as referenced in Texas Occupations Code § 53.021(a)(1).

CONTESTED CASE HEARING.

The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) will conduct a preliminary hearing via Zoom video conference. A Zoom meeting is a secure, free meeting held over the internet that allows video, audio, or audio/video conferencing.

10:00 a.m. - January 8, 2026

To join the Zoom meeting via computer:

https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com/

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: TCEQDC1

To join the Zoom meeting via telephone:

(669) 254-5252

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: 5247869

The evidentiary phase of the contested case hearing, to be held at a later date, will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court to determine whether Mr. Stuart should be issued a OSSF Apprentice License. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. If Mr. Stuart fails to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the Executive Director will request that the hearing be canceled, and that appeal of the Executive Director's decision be dismissed.

INFORMATION.

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512) 475-3445, at least one week prior to the hearing.

Issued: December 9, 2025

TRD-202504509

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: December 10, 2025

Notice of Public Meeting for Municipal Solid Waste Registration Proposed Registration No. 40342

Application. Strategic Materials, Inc. has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for proposed Registration No. 40342, to construct and operate a Type V municipal solid waste transfer station with recovery operations. The proposed facility, Strategic Materials Transfer Station, will be located at 3240 Robinson Road, Midlothian, Texas, 76065 in Ellis County. The Applicant is requesting authorization to accept municipal solid waste for processing and recycling. The recycling rate will be a minimum of 10% of incoming waste streams. The following 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: https://arcg.is/04ifn50. For exact location, refer to the application.

Public Comment/Public Meeting. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act. The public meeting will be held Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Midlothian Conference Center, located at 1 Community Drive, Midlothian, Texas 76065. The applicant and TCEQ staff will be available before the public meeting to answer individual's questions from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Public Meeting is to be held:

January 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Question and Answer Time from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Midlothian Conference Center

1 Community Drive, Midlothian, Texas 76065

Any comments or questions asked during the question and answer period before the start of the public meeting will be considered informal and responses will be provided during that time by TCEQ staff or the applicant. At 7:00 p.m. the formal comment period will begin, and members of the public may state their formal comments orally into the official record. All formal comments will be considered before a decision is reached on the registration application.

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

Information. Persons are encouraged to submit written comments anytime during the public 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 https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/. If you need more information about participating in the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, toll free, at (800) 687-4040. General information can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800)-687-4040.

The registration application is available for viewing and copying at the Midlothian Public Library, 215 North 8th Street, Midlothian, Texas 76065. The application, including any updates and notices, is available electronically on the following webpage: www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/wasteapps. Further information may also be obtained from Strategic Materials, Inc. at the mailing address 3240 Robinson Road, Midlothian, Texas, 76065 or by calling Mr. Raul Valdes at (682) 466-4875.

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

Issued Date: December 5, 2025

TRD-202504477

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: December 9, 2025

Revised Notice of an Application for an Extension of Time to Complete Construction of a Project Authorized by of an Application to Amend a Certificate of Adjudication 123-4355A

Notice Issued December 4, 2025

City of Marlin, 101 Fortune Street, Marlin, Texas, 76661, seeks authorization to extend the time to complete construction of Brushy Creek Dam and Reservoir on Brushy Creek, Brazos River Basin, in Falls County. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.

The Applicant seeks an extension of time to complete construction of Brushy Creek Dam and Reservoir. The Applicant proposes to complete construction by May 8, 2029.

The application was received on April 16, 2024, and fees were received on April 18, 2024. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on August 13, 2025.

The Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft Order. The draft Order, if granted, would authorize the extension of time to complete construction until May 8, 2029. The application, technical memoranda and Executive Director's draft Order are available for viewing on the TCEQ webpage at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights/wr-permitting/view-wr-pend-apps. Alternatively, you may request a copy of the documents by contacting the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk by phone at (512) 239-3300 or by mail at TCEQ OCC, Notice Team (MC-105), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of 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.

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 ADJ 4355 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040 o por el internet al http://www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202504475

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: December 9, 2025

Revised Notice of Hearing: Verti-Crete Houston, LLC; SOAH Docket No. 582-26-06288; TCEQ Docket No. 2025-1292-AIR; Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants Proposed Registration No. 176289

This notice has been revised to update the public viewing location.

APPLICATION.

Verti-Crete Houston, LLC, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard Permit, Registration No. 176289, which would authorize construction of a specialty concrete batch plant located at 953 Pheasant Valley Drive, Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas 77489. This application is being processed in an expedited manner, as allowed by the commission's rules in 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101, Subchapter J. The proposed facility will emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) aggregate, cement, road dust, and particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less.

The executive director has made a preliminary decision to issue the registration because it meets all applicable rules. The application, executive director's preliminary decision, and standard permit will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ Central Office, the TCEQ Houston Regional Office, and Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas 77489, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility's compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review at the TCEQ Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas. Visit www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cbp to review the standard permit

CONTESTED CASE HEARING.

10:00 a.m. (CT) - January 12, 2026

To join the Zoom meeting via computer:

https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com/

Meeting ID: 161 046 4608

Password: TCQ288

To join the Zoom meeting via telephone:

(669) 254-5252 or (646) 828-7666

Meeting ID: 161 046 4608

Password: 214003

For questions regarding the preliminary hearing, visit the SOAH website at: http://www.soah.texas.gov/ or call SOAH at (512) 475-4993.

The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to establish jurisdiction, name the parties, establish a procedural schedule for the remainder of the proceeding, and to address other matters as determined by the judge. The evidentiary hearing phase of the proceeding, which will occur at a later date, will be similar to a civil trial in state district court. The hearing will address the disputed issues of fact identified in the TCEQ order concerning this application issued on October 15, 2025. In addition to these issues, the judge may consider additional issues if certain factors are met.

The hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Chapter 2001, Texas Government Code; Chapter 382, Texas Health and Safety Code; TCEQ rules including 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 106, Subchapters A and B; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ and SOAH, including 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 80 and 1 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 155. The hearing will be held unless all timely hearing requests have been withdrawn or denied.

To request to be a party, you must attend the hearing and show you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public. Any person may attend the hearing and request to be a party. Only persons named as parties may participate at the hearing.

In accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code §155.401(a), Notice of Hearing, "Parties that are not represented by an attorney may obtain information regarding contested case hearings on the public website of the State Office of Administrative Hearings at www.soah.texas.gov, or in printed format upon request to SOAH."

INFORMATION.

If you need more information about the hearing process for this application, please call the Public Education Program, toll free, at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at www.tceq.texas.gov.

Further information may also be obtained from Verti-Crete Houston, LLC, 931 Pheasant Valley Drive, Missouri City, Texas 77489 or by calling Ms. Anna De La Garza, Principal Consultant, Edge Engineering and Science at (832) 772-3000.

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512) 475-4993, at least one week prior to the hearing.

Issued: December 4, 2025

TRD-202504508

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: December 10, 2025

General Land Office

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

On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439 - 1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC Chapter 26. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete for the following project(s) during the period of November 17, 2025 to December 5, 2025. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§30.20(f), 30.30(h), and 30.40(e), the public comment period extends 30 days from the date published on the Texas General Land Office web site. The notice was published on the web site on Friday, December 12, 2025. The public comment period for this project will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Federal Agency Activities:

Applicant: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Galveston District

Location: The project is located within the Matagorda Ship Channel, Port Lavaca, Calhoun and Matagorda Counties, Texas.

Project Description: The USACE Galveston District, in partnership with the Calhoun Port Authority, is proposing to widen and deepen the Matagorda Ship Channel. This effort aims to improve port efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and enhance navigational safety by addressing limitations in the channel's current width and depth. In addition, this project is expected to strengthen national security by increasing the United States's energy trade balance and ability to export energy products to support defense priorities in accordance with Executive Order 14156. This Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) supplements the 2019 Final EIS for the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project and evaluates the potential environmental effects of proposed modifications to the authorized project. The SEIS identifies and assesses reasonable alternatives, including the No Action Alternative, to determine whether the proposed changes would result in significant impacts to the human environment. The 2025 draft Validation Report and SEIS evaluate and compare three different potential depths and widths of the ship channel. The recommended scale would include a deepening to -47 ft. mean lower low water (MLLW) and widening of the bottom width to 300 ft. of the main channel, deepening to -49 ft. MLLW, and widening of bottom width to 550 ft. of the entrance channel, and a 1,200-ft. diameter turning basin in Lavaca Bay.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2025 draft Validation Report and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement.

CMP Project No: 25-1036-F2

Federal License and Permit Activities:

Applicant: Diamond Beach Holdings

Location: The project would affect waters of the United States and navigable waters of the United States associated with the Laguna Madre. The project/review area is located within the approximate 229.87-acre former Padre Isles Golf Course, to an existing tidally influenced residential canal system on North Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude:

Commodore's Drive Bridge: 27.61818, -97.22426

Whitecap Preserve Marina: 27.60975, -97.22277

Boat Ramp: 27.60464, -97.22381

Central Canal Connection: 27.61041, -97.22445

South Canal Connection: 27.60463, -97.22564

Proposed Pedestrian Bridge Locations:

Bridge P1: 27.61127, -97.22487

Bridge P2: 27.60669, -97.22536

Proposed Vehicle Bridge/Cofferdam Locations:

Bridge 1: 27.61488, -97.22511

Bridge 2: 27.60648, -97.22873

Bridge 3: 27.60606, -97.22963

Bridge 4: 27.60472, -97.22731

Bridge 5: 27.60296, -97.22854

Project Description: The applicant's stated primary purpose of the requested authorization is to connect the upland excavated residential canal system at the Commodores Drive Bridge with waters of the United States is to provide tidal connectivity and hydraulic balance throughout the canal network in order to relieve unsafe hydraulic pressures that threaten the Whitecap Boulevard and Gypsy Street bridges, to improve circulation and water quality within the canal system, and to protect adjacent public and private infrastructure from scour and storm-related damage. Establishing another pathway for water to flow between Laguna Madre and Lake Padre through the Commodores Drive connection will help ensure stability at those two bridges, maintain public safety and ingress/egress during storm events, preserve the integrity of essential public infrastructure and adjacent private structures, and provide long-term water quality benefits to the overall canal system.

A secondary purpose of the canal connection, and the primary purpose of the after-the-fact authorization for the Commodores Drive Bridge cofferdam removal and the proposed bridges, docks, boat ramp, and scour protection is to support safe recreational and water access infrastructure serving the Whitecap Preserve mixed-use residential development. These features will provide functional public and private water access, stabilize canal shorelines, and enhance the long-term use and enjoyment of the development while maintaining hydraulic and structural stability within the connected canal system.

The applicant requests an after-the-fact authorization for work consisting of the removal of sand plugs and a cofferdam which resulted in the connection and extension of tidal waters of the US through existing, previously authorized residential canal systems into approximately 48.834 acres of newly excavated canals which were dug within uplands and non-jurisdictional waters to a depth of -6 feet NAVD88 within the approximate 229.87-acre Diamond Beach Holdings development and the approximate 2.47-acre expansion of a canal previously authorized to a different permittee under Corps Permit SWG-2000-02743, for the installation of a marina.

The applicant installed the following components prior to connection of the canals to jurisdictional waters:

- Three vehicular bridges consisting of the Commodore's Drive Bridge, the Willet Way Bridge, and the Turnstone Way Bridge.

- 120 feet of 9-foot by 9-foot reinforced concrete box (RCB) culvert with an 80-foot-wide concrete headwall under Crown Royal Drive to connect two ditches extending from two sections of residential canal to allow for water circulation.

- Approximately 30,500 linear feet (LF) of vinyl bulkhead with concrete cap along the canal shorelines.

- Placement of approximately 2,500 LF of limestone rip rap instead of bulkheads along some of the canal shorelines to provide for aquatic habitat.

In addition to previously installed features, the applicant requests the following proposed work:

- Connection of the canal system at Commodore's Bridge. Approximately 5,819 cubic yards (CY) of material would be excavated by mechanical means from 63,462 square feet (SF) of uplands to connect the canal system to a depth of -6 feet NAVD88.

- Construction of an additional two pedestrian and five vehicular bridges spanning the extent of the canals. For the proposed vehicular bridges, there would be temporary dewatering via a cofferdam for the footings that would be constructed at the existing canal bulkheads.

- Installation of a 102- by 40-foot boat ramp to include scour protection, which would be installed at the toe of the boat ramp where it meets the water's edge. The scour pad will measure approximately 40 feet x 10 feet x 1 foot, covering 400 SF and resulting in the placement of about 15 CY of stone or concrete mattress.

- Construction of a marina, to include the following:

- Installation of approximately 22,770 SF of floating docks, installed in multiple dock runs. These floating docks will be supported by 178 12-inch-square concrete piles installed on 20-foot centers with two piles at each centerline, for a combined permanent footprint of about 178 SF for the piles.

- Installation of five pile-supported fixed access platforms, totaling approximately 960 SF, which would provide transitions from the upland promenade to the floating docks. Each platform would be supported by four piles, resulting in twenty piles (~20 SF). Access from the platforms to the docks would be provided by six 6-foot by 40-foot gangways (1,440 SF) and one ADA-compliant 6-foot by 80-foot gangway (480 SF). These gangways would be supported by ~30 piles (~30 SF).

- Dry stack boat storage facility constructed in adjacent uplands. The number of vessels projected to be stored in the facility has not yet been determined.

- A pile-supported elevated launch and conveyor system, spanning approximately 100 feet by 60 feet over the marina basin, constructed to move vessels between the upland dry stack facility and the floating docks.

- Dockside gas pumps and sewer pump-out facilities.

The applicant has provided the following explanation why compensatory mitigation should not be required: No compensatory mitigation is proposed. The marina basin was excavated, and the boat ramp will be excavated from uplands, thereby minimizing fill or dredging in waters of the United States. The cofferdams for the bridge footings would be temporary. As a result, ecological impacts are confined to very limited benthic disturbance and shading directly beneath over-water structures. Permanent impacts to jurisdictional waters are minimal, consisting of approximately 244 SF of pile footprint and approximately 400 SF (15 CY) of scour protection, totaling approximately 644 SF of permanent impact (less than 0.015 acre), with all other elements pile-supported and shading-only. The premature removal of the Commodores cofferdam resulted in a net increase in Section 10 waters. The cofferdams for bridge footings will be temporary in nature. These are net zero impacts. The project has been designed to minimize in-water effects while providing essential marina functions.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application # SWG-2024-00119. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act.

CMP Project No: 25-1037-F1

Applicant: Port of Corpus Christi Authority

Location: The project would affect waters of the United States and navigable waters of the United States associated with the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (CCSC) and is located Oil Dock 15 (OD 15) at the main turning basin in the CCSC; in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 27.814783, -97.411970

Project Description: The project purpose is to deepen the existing oil dock basin to align with the deepening of the CCSC to an authorized depth of -60 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), utilize dredge management placement areas (DMPAs) and/or beneficial use sites (BUSs), renew the 10-year maintenance dredging, and make structural improvements and modifications to support the incoming larger vessels and increase the dock's long-term resilience and operational reliability.

The applicant requests authorization to deepen the existing basin from the current maximum authorized depth of −48.5 ft MLLW (−46.5 ft MLLW + 2 OD) to an authorized depth of −60 ft MLLW (−54 ft MLLW + 4 ft AM + 2 ft OD). The majority of the dredging would occur within the existing 6.1-acre basin using hydraulic, mechanical, and/or silt-blading methodologies. The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is evaluating two design scenarios for the basin dredging. Option 1 excludes dredging back and side slopes and would generate approximately 60,042 cubic yards (CY) of dredge material. Option 2 includes dredging back and side slopes and would generate approximately 136,670 CY of dredge material. Dredge material would be placed at existing DMPAs and/or BUSs. The final placement sites would be determined based on available capacity and the quality of materials.

In addition to deepening the existing basin, dredging may also be required along the shoreline following the installation of a new sheet pile bulkhead and removal of existing riprap. The new bulkheads would be installed landward (north of the Mean High Water (MHW)). On the western side of the dock, between the new bulkhead and the MHW, approximately 970 square feet (sq ft) of riprap would be removed, and the channel slopes potentially be dredged and graded. On the eastern side, the area of riprap removal and potential channel slope dredging and grading would be approximately 1,300 sq ft. Removal of riprap would expose accumulated sediments, which may need to be dredged and graded for stability to achieve the design shoreline slope of approximately 2.5H:1V. These activities would not result in an expansion of the overall project footprint or the basin. Shoreline dredging and grading may be conducted using hydraulic, mechanical, and/or silt-blading methodologies, with equipment staged in the water or on land.

A 10-year maintenance dredging is proposed after the initial deepening of the existing basin. This activity would be conducted using hydraulic, mechanical, or silt-blading methods. Dredge material would be placed at one of the previously identified DMPAs and/or BUSs. The current maintenance dredging authorization for Oil Dock 15 will expire on December 31, 2025.

The project proposes to construct approximately 1,440 linear feet (LF) of combined wall system bulkheads consisting of 60-inch-diameter tubular king piles supporting interlocking sheet piles. Two bulkheads would be installed, one on either side of the dock replacing the existing armored shoreline. King piles would be driven with a vibratory hammer, followed by an impact hammer. Sheet pile sections would then be threaded and interlocked between the king piles to form a continuous wall. Following the bulkhead installation, the existing concrete riprap would be removed, and limited shoreline dredging may occur. Two 144-inch-diameter mooring monopiles would be installed on the eastern and western extents of the proposed bulkheads, on the landward side and be set with a vibratory hammer and then driven by a hydraulic impact hammer. To support catwalk access from the shoreline to the new mooring structure, two, 36-inch-diameter monopiles would be installed by vibratory hammer and then driven to with a hydraulic impact hammer. An existing dock with 20, 16-inch-diameter timber piles located in the water directly in front of the proposed eastern mooring structure would be removed.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application # SWG-2014-00776. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act.

CMP Project No: 25-1040-F1

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

TRD-202504473

Jennifer Jones

Chief Clerk and Deputy Land Commissioner

General Land Office

Filed: December 8, 2025

Office of the Governor

Notice of Inflation Rate for Termination of Defunding Municipality Determination during Fiscal Year 2026

Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 109.006(a)(2), the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Office of the Governor publishes this notice to all persons regarding the inflation rate used for termination of a defunding municipality determination during fiscal year 2026. As required by law, the CJD has computed the inflation rate using a price index that accurately reports changes in the purchasing power of the dollar for municipalities in this state. This computation is based on economic data evaluating the difference in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) between September 2025 and September 2024 and made available by the Texas Comptroller's Office available at Key Economic Indicators (texas.gov). The CJD has determined an inflation rate of 1.6% for fiscal year 2026.

TRD-202504435

Aimee Snoddy

Executive Director

Office of the Governor

Filed: December 5, 2025

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Public Notice - Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance Amendment

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 will be effective January 1, 2026.

The purpose of the amendments is to update the fee schedules in the current state plan by adjusting fees, rates, or charges for the following services:

2026 Annual Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Updates:

Ambulance Services;

Ambulatory Surgical Center;

Birthing Center Facility Services;

Case Management Services;

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Certified Family Nurse Practitioners;

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesiologist Assistants;

Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services;

Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS);

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Services (EPSDT);

Family Planning Services;

Hearing Aids and Audiometric Evaluations;

Home Health Services;

Indian Health Services;

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Services;

Licensed Professional Counselor Services;

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Services;

Physicians and Other Practitioners;

Physician Assistants;

Rehabilitative Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility Services; and

Vision Care Services.

The proposed amendment is estimated to result in an annual aggregate expenditure of $409,386 for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026, consisting of $244,936 in federal funds and $164,450 in state general revenue. For FFY 2027, the estimated annual aggregate expenditure is $552,238 consisting of $330,294 in federal funds and $221,944 in state general revenue. For FFY 2028, the estimated annual aggregate expenditure is $559,632 consisting of $334,716 in federal funds and $224,916 in state general revenue.

Further detail on specific reimbursement rates and percentage changes will be made available on the HHSC Provider Finance website under the proposed effective date at: https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets.

Rate Hearings.

A Rate hearing will be conducted either online or both in person and online in March 2026, to address the 2026 Annual Healthcare Common Procedures Coding System (HCPCS) Updates. Once available, information about the proposed rate changes and the hearing will be published in a subsequent issue of 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 Jayasree Sankaran, 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) 487-3349; by facsimile at (512) 730-7472; or by e-mail at Medicaid_Chip_SPA_Inquiries@hhsc.state.tx.us. Once submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for approval, copies of the proposed amendment will be available for review at the HHSC Access and Eligibility Services for local benefit offices.

Written Comments.

Written comments 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: (737) 867-7817

Fax

Attention: Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475

PFDAcuteCare@hhs.texas.gov

Preferred Communication.

For quickest response, please use e-mail 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 (737) 867-7817 at least 72 hours before the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-202504428

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: December 4, 2025

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Course of Organized Instruction (COI) for Driving Safety

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation publishes the proposed changes to the Course of Organized Instruction (COI) for Driving Safety. The COI for Driving Safety is incorporated by reference and to be considered with the proposed amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 84, Subchapter A, §84.3; Subchapter M, §84.500 and §84.504; and Subchapter N, §84.600, regarding the Driver Education and Traffic Safety (DES) program, as published in the proposed rules section of this issue of the Texas Register.

Figure: Course of Organized Instruction (COI) for Driving Safety (.pdf)

TRD-202504487

Doug Jennings

General Counsel

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: December 9, 2025

Program of Organized Instruction (POI) for Driver Education and Traffic Safety (Adult Six-Hour)

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation publishes the proposed changes to the Program of Organized Instruction (POI) for Driver Education and Traffic Safety (Adult Six-Hour). The POI for Driver Education and Traffic Safety (Adult Six-Hour) is incorporated by reference and to be considered with the proposed amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 84, Subchapter A, §84.3; Subchapter M, §84.500 and §84.504; and Subchapter N, §84.600, regarding the Driver Education and Traffic Safety (DES) program, as published in the proposed rules section of this issue of the Texas Register.

Figure: Program of Organized Instruction (POI) for Driver Education and Traffic Safety (Adult Six-Hour) (.pdf)

TRD-202504486

Doug Jennings

General Counsel

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: December 9, 2025

Program of Organized Instruction for Driver Education and Traffic Safety (POI-DE)

(Editor's note: In accordance with Texas Government Code, §2002.014, which permits the omission of material which is "cumbersome, expensive, or otherwise inexpedient," the figure for Program of Organized Instruction for Driver Education and Traffic Safety is not included in the print version of the Texas Register. The figure is available in the on-line version of the December 19, 2025, issue of the Texas Register.)

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation publishes the proposed changes to the Program of Organized Instruction for Driver Education and Traffic Safety (POI-DE). The POI-DE is incorporated by reference and to be considered with the proposed amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 84, Subchapter A, §84.3; Subchapter M, §84.500 and §84.504; and Subchapter N, §84.600, regarding the Driver Education and Traffic Safety (DES) program, as published in the proposed rules section of this issue of the Texas Register.

Figure: Program of Organized Instruction for Driver Education and Traffice Safety (POI-DE) (.pdf)

TRD-202504488

Doug Jennings

General Counsel

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: December 9, 2025

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2715 "FIND $200"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2715 is "FIND $200". The play style is "key number match".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2715 shall be $2.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2715.

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.

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. 2715 - 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 (2715), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 125 within each Pack. The format will be: 2715-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "FIND $200" Scratch Ticket Game contains 125 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two (2). One Ticket will be folded over to expose a front and back of one Ticket on each Pack. Please note the Packs will be in an A, B, C and D configuration.

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 and Charitable Bingo Division of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Texas Lottery) pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 140.

J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "FIND $200" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2715.

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 140.302, Scratch Ticket Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each Scratch Ticket. A prize winner in the "FIND $200" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose twenty-two (22) Play Symbols. PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: If a player matches any of the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols to either of the WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols, the player wins the PRIZE for that number. If a player reveals a "5X" Play Symbol, the player wins 5 TIMES the PRIZE for that symbol. If the player reveals a "20X" Play Symbol, the player wins 20 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 twenty-two (22) 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 twenty-two (22) 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 twenty-two (22) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the twenty-two (22) 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 of the Texas Lottery (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. KEY NUMBER MATCH: There will be no matching non-winning YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols on a Ticket.

D. KEY NUMBER MATCH: There will be no matching WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols on a Ticket.

E. KEY NUMBER MATCH: No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbol (i.e., 02 and $2).

F. KEY NUMBER MATCH: A non-winning Prize Symbol will never match a winning Prize Symbol.

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

H. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.

I. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "20X" (WINX20) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "FIND $200" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $2.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00 or $200, 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 $50.00 or $200 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 of these Game Procedures.

B. As an alternative method of claiming a "FIND $200" 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, 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.

C. 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.

D. 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 "FIND $200" 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 "FIND $200" 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 9,000,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2715. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 2715 - 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.

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. 2715 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 §140.302(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. 2715, 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 140, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-202504497

Deanne Rienstra

Interim General Counsel Lottery and Charitable Bingo

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: December 10, 2025

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2716 "DELUXE"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2716 is "DELUXE". The play style is "key number match".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2716 shall be $50.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2716.

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: 2X SYMBOL, 5X SYMBOL, 10X SYMBOL, CHERRY SYMBOL, MOON SYMBOL, LEMON SYMBOL, COIN SYMBOL, CLUB SYMBOL, MELON SYMBOL, HEART SYMBOL, DIAMOND SYMBOL, ELEPHANT SYMBOL, BANANA SYMBOL, RAINBOW SYMBOL, SUN SYMBOL, $100, $150, $200, $300, $500, $2,500, $10,000, $1,000,000, 01, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 and 55.

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. 2716- 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.

G. Game-Pack-Ticket Number - A fourteen (14) digit number consisting of the four (4) digit game number (2716), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 020 within each Pack. The format will be: 2716-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "DELUXE" Scratch Ticket Game contains 020 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). The back of Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the Pack; the back of Ticket 020 will be revealed on the back of the Pack. All Packs will be tightly shrink-wrapped. There will be no breaks between the Tickets in a Pack.

J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "DELUXE" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2716.

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 140.302, Scratch Ticket Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each Scratch Ticket. A prize winner in the "DELUXE" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose eighty-six (86) Play Symbols. BONUS PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: If a player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the same BONUS, the player wins the prize for that BONUS. DELUXE 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 the player reveals a "2X" Play Symbol, the player wins DOUBLE the prize for that symbol. If the player reveals a "5X" Play Symbol, the player wins 5 TIMES the prize for that symbol. If the player reveals a "10X" Play Symbol, the player wins 10 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 eighty-six (86) 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 eighty-six (86) 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;

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

16. Each of the eighty-six (86) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the eighty-six (86) 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.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

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

B. GENERAL: A Ticket can win as indicated by the prize structure.

C. GENERAL: A Ticket can win up to thirty-eight (38) times.

D. GENERAL: The "2X" (DBL), "5X" (WINX5) and "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbols will never appear in any of the three (3) BONUS play areas.

E. BONUS: A Ticket can win up to one (1) time in each of the three (3) BONUS play areas.

F. BONUS: Each BONUS play area will consist of two (2) Play Symbols and one (1) Prize Symbol.

G. BONUS: A Ticket will not have matching, non-winning Play Symbols or Prize Symbols across the three (3) BONUS play areas.

H. BONUS: A winning Ticket will have two (2) matching Play Symbols in the same BONUS play area.

I. BONUS: Non-winning Play Symbols in a BONUS play area will not be the same as winning Play Symbols from another BONUS play area.

J. BONUS: Non-winning Prize Symbols in a BONUS play area will not be the same as winning Prize Symbols from another BONUS play area.

K. BONUS: A non-winning BONUS play area will have two (2) different Play Symbols.

L. DELUXE: A Ticket can win up to thirty-five (35) times in the main play area.

M. DELUXE: All non-winning YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols will be different.

N. DELUXE: Non-winning Prize Symbols will not match a winning Prize Symbol on a Ticket.

O. DELUXE: All WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols will be different.

P. DELUXE: Tickets winning more than one (1) time will use as many WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols as possible to create matches, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

Q. DELUXE: On all Tickets, a Prize Symbol will not appear more than seven (7) times, except as required by the prize structure to create multiple wins.

R. DELUXE: On Non-Winning Tickets, a YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbol will never match a WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbol.

S. DELUXE: On winning and Non-Winning Tickets, the top cash prizes of $2,500, $10,000 and $1,000,000 will each appear at least one (1) time, except on Tickets winning thirty-eight (38) times and with respect to other parameters, play action or prize structure.

T. DELUXE: The "2X" (DBL) Play Symbol will never appear as a WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbol.

U. DELUXE: The "2X" (DBL) Play Symbol will never appear on a Non-Winning Ticket.

V. DELUXE: The "2X" (DBL) Play Symbol will win DOUBLE the prize for that Play Symbol and will win as per the prize structure.

W. DELUXE: The "2X" (DBL) Play Symbol will never appear more than one (1) time on a Ticket.

X. DELUXE: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will never appear as a WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbol.

Y. DELUXE: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will never appear on a Non-Winning Ticket.

Z. DELUXE: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will win 5 TIMES the prize for that Play Symbol and will win as per the prize structure.

AA. DELUXE: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will never appear more than one (1) time on a Ticket.

BB. DELUXE: The "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbol will never appear as a WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbol.

CC. DELUXE: The "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbol will never appear on a Non-Winning Ticket.

DD. DELUXE: The "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbol will win 10 TIMES the prize for that Play Symbol and will win as per the prize structure.

EE. DELUXE: The "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbol will never appear more than one (1) time on a Ticket.

FF. DELUXE: The "2X" (DBL), "5X" (WINX5) and "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbols will never appear on the same Ticket.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "DELUXE" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $100, $150, $200, $300 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 $100, $150, $200, $300 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 "DELUXE" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $2,500, $10,000 or $1,000,000, 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 "DELUXE" 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, 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

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 "DELUXE" 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 "DELUXE" 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.

3.0 Scratch Ticket Ownership.

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 5,040,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2716. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 2716 - 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.

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. 2716 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 §140.302(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. 2716, 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 140, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-202504498

Deanne Rienstra

Interim General Counsel Lottery and Charitable Bingo

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: December 10, 2025

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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Approximately 2500 Acres at Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area

In a meeting on January 22, 2026, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider approving an acquisition of land of approximately 2500 acres at Justin Hurst 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, Executive Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to real.estate.comment@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.

Land Acquisition- Marion County

Approximately 78 Acres at Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area

In a meeting on January 22, 2026, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider approving an acquisition of land of approximately 78 acres at Caddo Lake 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, Executive Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to real.estate.comment@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.

Disposition of Land- San Patricio County

Approximately 8.1 Acres at Lake Corpus Christi State Park

In a meeting on January 22, 2026, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider approving a disposition of land of approximately 8.1 acres at Lake Corpus Christi 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, Executive Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to real.estate.comment@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.

Exchange of Land- Bexar County

Approximately 3 Acres at Government Canyon State Natural Area

In a meeting on January 22, 2026, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider approving an exchange of land of approximately 3 acres at Government Canyon State Natural 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 Trey Vick, Executive Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to real.estate.comment@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.

Land Acquisition- Edwards County

Approximately 1200 Acres at Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area

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Land Acquisition- Limestone County

Approximately 6 Acres at Fort Parker State Park

In a meeting on January 22, 2026, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider approving an acquisition of land of approximately 6 acres at Fort Parker 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 Jacob Aston, Executive Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to real.estate.comment@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.

Request for Utility Easement- Jefferson County

Approximately 2.4 Acres at the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area

In a meeting on January 22, 2026, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (the Commission) will consider approving a request for a utility easement of approximately 2.4 acres at the J.D. Murphree 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 Whitney Gann, Ph.D., Wildlife Division, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by email to real.estate.comment@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.

TRD-202504496

James Murphy

General Counsel

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Filed: December 10, 2025

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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 (commission) on December 1, 2025, to relinquish its wireline eligible telecommunications provider and wireline eligible telecommunications carrier designation under 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §26.418.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Terracom, Inc. dba Texas Terracom Global Reconnect, Inc. to Relinquish Its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designation, Docket Number 59039.

The Application: Terracom requests to relinquish its designation as a wireline eligible telecommunications provider and a wireline eligible telecommunications carrier in the State of Texas effective as soon as practicable, and a waiver of the notice requirements under 16 TAC §26.418(j)(1)(A).

Persons who wish to comment on this application should notify the Public Utility Commission by January 9, 2026. Requests for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or you may call the PUCT Consumer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may contact the commission through Relay Texas at (800) 735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 59039.

TRD-202504436

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: December 5, 2025

Texas Department of Transportation

Notice of Agreement on Identification of Future Transportation Corridors Within Caldwell County

The Texas Department of Transportation and Caldwell County, Texas, have entered into an agreement that identifies future transportation corridors within Caldwell County in accordance with Transportation Code, Section 201.619. Copies of the agreement and all plans referred to by the agreement are available at the department's Austin District Office, 7901 N. I-35, Austin, Texas 78753.

TRD-202504444

Becky Blewett

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: December 8, 2025