IN ADDITION

Office of the Attorney General

Texas Water Code and Texas Healthy and Safety Code Settlement Notice

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

Case Title and Court: State of Texas v. Blackhorn Environmental Services, LLC; Cause No. D-1-GN-22-001858; in the 459th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas.

Background: Blackhorn Environmental Services, LLC (Blackhorn) owns and operates an oil and gas waste disposal facility in Orange Grove, Jim Wells County, Texas. Blackhorn holds permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Railroad Commission. The State filed suit against Blackhorn for its alleged unauthorized processing, disposal, and injection of TCEQ-regulated solid waste, discharging unauthorized air emissions, odor nuisances, and preventing access to records. The State alleges violations of the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, the Injection Well Act, the Texas Clean Air Act, the Texas Water Code, and TCEQ rules and permits promulgated thereunder.

Proposed Settlement: The State and Blackhorn Environmental Services, LLC propose an Agreed Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction that orders Blackhorn to implement air monitoring standard operating procedures, cease accepting and disposing of TCEQ-regulated solid waste, and provide training on proper waste acceptance, storage, processing, injection, and disposal. In addition, the proposed judgment assesses against Blackhorn $300,000.00 in civil penalties and $100,000.00 in attorney's fees.

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

TRD-202600488

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: February 2, 2026

State Bar of Texas

Proposed Rule 1.06W, Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure (.pdf)

TRD-202600347

Andie Parnell

Staff Attorney

State Bar of Texas

Filed: January 28, 2026

Proposed Rule 2.12, Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure (.pdf)

TRD-202600348

Andie Parnell

Staff Attorney

State Bar of Texas

Filed: January 28, 2026

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Correction of Error

The Comptroller of Public Accounts proposed amendments to 34 TAC §16.202 and §16.205 in the January 30, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 525).

Due to an error by the Texas Register, the text for §16.202(c)(2) was published incorrectly. The correct text should be as follows:

(2) Of the funds allocated pursuant to a grant issuance plan [~~cycle~~], 25% shall be allocated for council-directed targeted interventions. The council shall establish parameters for the authorized uses of the targeted intervention component [~~of each grant cycle~~].

Additionally, the text for §16.205(c)(3) was published incorrectly. The period at the end of the sentence should have been included in the language being removed as follows:

[~~(3) providing any service in the state of Texas, whether or not the individuals performing the service are residents of the state.~~]

TRD-202600518

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Adjustments to Maximum Fee Amounts

Section 394.210 of the Texas Finance Code lists maximum fee amounts for debt management and debt settlement providers. Under Section 394.2101, the OCCC publishes adjustments to these amounts based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (1982-84).

The amount of the debt management setup fee in TEX. FIN. CODE §394.210(f)(1) is adjusted to $144.00.

The amount of the debt management monthly service fee in TEX. FIN. CODE §394.210(f)(2) is adjusted to the lesser of $14.00 per account or $72.00.

The amount of the debt settlement setup fee in TEX. FIN. CODE §394.210(g)(1) is adjusted to $574.00.

The amount of the debt settlement monthly service fee in TEX. FIN. CODE §394.210(g)(2) is adjusted to the lesser of $14.00 per account or $72.00.

The amount of the counseling or education if no debt management or settlement service provided fee in TEX. FIN. CODE §394.210(l) is adjusted to $144.00.

The amount of the fee for dishonored payment in TEX. FIN. CODE §394.210(n) remains $30.00.

Note: These calculations are based on comparing the reference base index for December 2011 (225.672) to the index for December 2025 (324.000). The percentage is a 43.5712% increase, rounded to the nearest dollar.

TRD-202600508

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: February 3, 2026

Adjustments to Maximum Fee Amounts

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following maximum administrative fee and acquisition charge by use of the formula and method described in 7 Texas Administrative Code §83.503(1)(c) and §83.605(b)(3).

The amount of the administrative fee in TEX. FIN. CODE §342.201(g) remains $130.00.

The amount of the acquisition charge in TEX. FIN. CODE §342.252(b) remains $130.00.

Note: These calculations are based on comparing the reference base index for December 2023 (895.777) to the index for December 2025 (944.287) of the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: U.S. City Average, All Items, 1967=100. The percentage change represents a 5.4154% increase, which is rounded to the nearest whole percent as 5.0%. The result is then adjusted to the next lower multiple of $5.00.

The above dollar amounts of the brackets and ceilings shall govern all applicable credit transactions and loans made on or after July 1, 2026, and extending through June 30, 2027.

TRD-202600509

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: February 3, 2026

Notice of Rate Bracket Adjustment

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following brackets and ceilings by use of the formula and method described in TEX. FIN. CODE §341.203.¹

The amounts of brackets in TEX. FIN. CODE §342.201(a) are changed to $2,760.00 and $23,000.00, respectively.

The amounts of brackets in TEX. FIN. CODE §342.201(e) are changed to $4,600.00, $9,660.00, and $23,000.00, respectively.

The ceiling amount in TEX. FIN. CODE §§342.251 and 342.259 are changed to $920.00 and $1,840.00, respectively.

The amounts of the brackets in TEX. FIN. CODE §345.055 are changed to $4,600.00 and $9,200.00, respectively.

The amount of the bracket in TEX. FIN. CODE §345.103 is changed to $4,600.00.

The ceiling amount of TEX. FIN. CODE §371.158 is changed to $23,000.00.

The amounts of the brackets in TEX. FIN. CODE §371.159 are changed to $276.00, $1,840.00, and $2,760.00, respectively.

¹ Computation method: As required by Texas Finance Code §341.203, the December 2025 CPI (944.287) is divided by the December 1967 base index (101.6), yielding a ratio of approximately 9.29 and a corresponding 929 percent change. The statute requires this amount to be rounded down to the nearest lower multiple of 10 percent; accordingly, the applied increase is 920 percent.

TRD-202600507

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: February 3, 2026

Notice of Rate Ceilings

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

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 02/09/26 - 02/15/26 is 18.00% for consumer¹ credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 02/09/26 - 02/15/26 is 18.00% for commercial² credit.

The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.005³ and §303.009 for the period of 02/01/26 - 02/28/26 is 18.00%.

¹ Credit for personal, family, or household use.

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

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

TRD-202600506

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: February 3, 2026

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 March 17, 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 March 17, 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: Brandon-Irene Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0973-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101437325; LOCATION: Brandon, Hill County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $1,333; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(2) COMPANY: CSWR-TEXAS UTILITY OPERATING COMPANY, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1619-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101201309; LOCATION: Rockport, Aransas County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $5,298; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(3) COMPANY: City of Farmersville; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0942-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105156343; LOCATION: Farmersville, Collin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $10,125; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $8,100; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Madison Crawford, 512-239-4603; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(4) COMPANY: City of Mount Calm; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0959-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101391662; LOCATION: Mount Calm, Hill County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $1,937; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $1,550; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Obianuju Iyasele, (512) 239-5280; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(5) COMPANY: City of Port Neches; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1640-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101608313; LOCATION: Groves, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $240,000; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $240,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Casey Cobb, (512) 239-0351; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(6) COMPANY: City of Raymondville; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1150-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100525955; LOCATION: Raymondville, Willacy County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $48,000; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $38,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(7) COMPANY: City of Wills Point; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0781-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102852514; LOCATION: Wills Point, Van Zandt County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $11,500; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $9,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Derek Osborn, (512) 239-0353; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(8) COMPANY: City of Woodville; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1236-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101720704; LOCATION: Woodville, Tyler County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $15,625; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $12,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(9) COMPANY: Dixie Chemical Company, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1237-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100218486; LOCATION: Pasadena, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; PENALTY: $9,350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Christina Ferrara, (512) 239-5081; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(10) COMPANY: Grimes Co. Water Reclamation, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0979-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106353626; LOCATION: Plantersville, Grimes County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $16,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Madison Crawford, 512-239-4603; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(11) COMPANY: Johan S. Giesbrecht and Marie Giesbrecht; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1551-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101781276; LOCATION: Edmonson, Hale County; TYPE OF FACILITY: temporarily out-of-service underground storage tank; PENALTY: $6,771; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Elizabeth Vanderwerken, (512) 239-5900; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(12) COMPANY: Kuraray America, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1948-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN107305922; LOCATION: La Porte, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; PENALTY: $17,138; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $6,855; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Burkett, (512) 239-4169; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(13) COMPANY: Lion Elastomers LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1384-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100224799; LOCATION: Port Neches, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: rubber manufacturing plant; PENALTY: $42,063; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $21,031; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Casey Cobb, (512) 239-0351; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(14) COMPANY: Orangefield Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0978-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105137533; LOCATION: Orangefield, Orange County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $9,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Madison Crawford, 512-239-4603; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(15) COMPANY: RK Hall, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1021-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104483698; LOCATION: Garden City, Glasscock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: aggregate production operation; PENALTY: $7,500; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Penny Wimberly, (512) 239-0538; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(16) COMPANY: SI Group, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0503-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102800315; LOCATION: Baytown, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; PENALTY: $7,518; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Burkett, (512) 239-4169; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(17) COMPANY: Squatty Potties, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1642-SLG-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111632899; LOCATION: Kingsbury, Guadalupe County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sludge transporter business; PENALTY: $31,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alejandra Basave, (713) 767-3751; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, REGION 13 - SAN ANTONIO.

(18) COMPANY: Stella Rose Homes LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2026-0058-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN112329529; LOCATION: Granbury, Hood 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.

(19) COMPANY: T. Gray Electric Co., Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1311-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105727242; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County; TYPE OF FACILITY: electric motor refinishing facility; PENALTY: $2,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael Wilkins, (325) 698-6134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, REGION 03 - ABILENE.

(20) COMPANY: Tegrity Contractors, Inc; DOCKET NUMBER: 2026-0060-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN112309125; LOCATION: Gilmer, Upshur 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.

(21) COMPANY: The Dow Chemical Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1587-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100542711; LOCATION: Orange, Orange County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; PENALTY: $65,375; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET: $32,687; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Raven Daigle, (713) 767-3634; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(22) COMPANY: Winkler Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-1312-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101212017; LOCATION: Streetman, Navarro County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $1,550; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronica Rodriguez, (512) 239-2510; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, REGION 14 - CORPUS CHRISTI.

TRD-202600489

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 3, 2026

Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was adopted regarding Jose Alfonso Castillo, Docket No. 2022-1113-WOC-E on February 3, 2026 assessing $2,737 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Benjamin Pence, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding E & J Fernandes Inc dba Johnny's Country, Docket No. 2023-0141-PST-E on February 3, 2026 assessing $9,375 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Marilyn Norrod, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Solu LLC, Docket No. 2023-0345-PST-E on February 3, 2026 assessing $9,736 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jun Zhang, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Kyle C. Rigsby, Docket No. 2023-0362-LII-E on February 3, 2026 assessing $5,450 in administrative penalties with $1,100 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jun Zhang, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL dba Texas Children's Maternity Center, Docket No. 2023-0388-PST-E on February 3, 2026 assessing $11,600 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jennifer Peltier, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding WAKA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, Docket No. 2023-0604-PWS-E on February 3, 2026 assessing $3,050 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Taylor Pack Ellis, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Victoria Rodriguez, Docket No. 2023-0995-LII-E on February 3, 2026 assessing $2,625 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jun Zhang, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Southwest Texas Commercial Properties LLC dba Star Stop 430527, Docket No. 2023-1047-PST-E on February 3, 2026 assessing $5,825 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting William Hogan, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Frontier Fuel, L.P. dba Amarillo Cardlock, Docket No. 2023-1614-PST-E on February 3, 2026 assessing $7,500 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting David Keagle, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding SL Corner Store Inc dba Silverlake Plaza Food Mart, Docket No. 2024-0840-PST-E on February 3, 2026 assessing $3,040 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mihir Kulkarni, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-202600511

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 3, 2026

Notice of District Petition - D-01052025-003

Notice issued February 3, 2026

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-01052025-003: Bellagio 443, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (Petitioner), filed a petition (petition) for the creation of Kaufman County Municipal Utility District No. 15 (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 is one lienholder, Megatel Capital Investments, LLC, on the property to be included in the proposed District and the aforementioned entity has consented to the creation of the district; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 445.993 acres of land located within Kaufman County, Texas; and (4) all of the land to be included within the proposed district is located wholly within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Mesquite, Texas (City). The petition further states that the work to be done by the proposed District at the present time is the construction, maintenance and operation of a waterworks system, including the purchase and sale of water, for domestic and commercial purposes; the construction, maintenance and operation of a sanitary sewer collection, treatment and disposal system, for domestic and commercial purposes; the construction, installation, maintenance, purchase and operation of drainage and roadway facilities and improvements; and the construction, installation, maintenance, purchase and operation of facilities, systems, plants and enterprises of such additional facilities as shall be consonant with the purposes for which the District is organized. 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 $64,830,000. The financial analysis in the application was based on an estimated $55,025,000 ($45,280,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $9,745,000 for roads) at the time of submittal.

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-202600510

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 3, 2026

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on a Default Order of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Order (DO). The commission staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance; and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPRP or requests a hearing and fails to participate at the hearing. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the Executive Director of the commission, in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is March 17, 2026. The commission will consider any written comments received, and the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent to the proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction, or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of the proposed DO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Additionally, copies of the DO 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 DO's identifying information, such as its docket number. Written comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 17, 2026. The commission's attorney is available to discuss the DO and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone number; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the DO shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: Harry Demo and Junk LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1276-IHW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111781340; LOCATION: 607 Grand Avenue in Arlington, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: unauthorized industrial and hazardous waste transportation business; PENALTY: $27,671; STAFF ATTORNEY: Casey Kurnath, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5932; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

TRD-202600491

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 3, 2026

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

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Order (AO) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AO, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AO. TWC, §7.075, requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is March 17, 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 A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 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 attorney designated for the AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 17, 2026. The designated attorney is available to discuss the AO and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone number; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on an AO shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: City of Pearsall; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0728-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN104680772; LOCATION: Loma Vista Street, approximately 727 feet northeast of the intersection of Loma Vista Street and Gilliam Road in Pearsall, Frio County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a Citizens' Collection Station; PENALTY: $2,550; Supplemental Environmental Project offset amount of $2,550 applied to Tire Collection Event; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pack Ellis, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6860; REGIONAL OFFICE: San Antonio Regional Office, 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

TRD-202600490

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 3, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing on Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Requiring Certain Actions of Commercial Bank of Texas, N.A. SOAH Docket No. 582-26-10057 TCEQ Docket No. 2024-1219-PST-E

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing via Zoom videoconference:

10:00 a.m. (CT) - February 26, 2026

To join the Zoom meeting via computer or smart device:

https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: TCEQDC1

To join the Zoom meeting via telephone dial:

+1 (669) 254-5252

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: 5247869

The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed July 24, 2025 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of COMMERCIAL BANK OF TEXAS, N.A., for violations in Angelina County, Texas, of: Tex. Water Code §26.3475(c)(1) and (d) and 30 Texas Administrative Code §§37.815(a) and (b), 334.49(a)(2), (c)(2)(C), and (c)(4)(C), 334.50(b)(1)(A), 334.54(b)(3) and (c)(1), and 334.602(a).

The hearing will allow COMMERCIAL BANK OF TEXAS, N.A., the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford COMMERCIAL BANK OF TEXAS, N.A., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. 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. Upon failure of COMMERCIAL BANK OF TEXAS, N.A. to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. COMMERCIAL BANK OF TEXAS, N.A., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.

Legal Authority: Tex. Water Code §7.054, Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26, and 30 Texas Administrative Code chs. 37, 70, and 334; Tex. Water Code §7.058, and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 Texas Administrative Code §§70.108 and 70.109 and ch. 80, and 1 Texas Administrative Code ch. 155.

Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Allison Alt, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512) 239-3400. Information concerning your participation in this hearing may be obtained by contacting Sheldon Wayne, Staff Attorney, Office of Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P.O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512) 239-6363.

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. When contacting the Commission or SOAH regarding this matter, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.

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 who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512) 475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.

Issued: January 30, 2026

TRD-202600512

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 3, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing on Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Requiring Certain Actions of Michael Boyd Irby and Emili Dawn Irby SOAH Docket No. 582-26-10056 TCEQ Docket No. 2022-1393-OSS-E

10:00 a.m. (CT) - February 26, 2026

To join the Zoom meeting via computer or smart device:

https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: TCEQDC1

To join the Zoom meeting via telephone dial:

+1 (669) 254-5252

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: 5247869

The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed February 19, 2025 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Michael Boyd Irby and Emili Dawn Irby, for violations in Rockwall County, Texas, of: Tex. Water Code §26.121(a)(1), Tex. Health & Safety Code §366.012(a), and 30 Texas Administrative Code §§285.31(d), 285.33(d)(2)(E), 285.33(d)(2)(G), 285.33(d)(2)(G)(v), and 285.70(a)(1).

The hearing will allow Michael Boyd Irby and Emili Dawn Irby, the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Michael Boyd Irby and Emili Dawn Irby, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. 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. Upon failure of Michael Boyd Irby and Emili Dawn Irby to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Michael Boyd Irby and Emili Dawn Irby, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.

Legal Authority: Tex. Water Code §7.054, Tex. Water Code ch. 26, Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 366, and 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 70 and 285; Tex. Water Code §7.058, and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 Texas Administrative Code §70.108 and §70.109 and Chapter 80, and 1 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 155.

Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Marilyn Norrod, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512) 239-3400. Information concerning your participation in this hearing may be obtained by contacting Sheldon Wayne, Staff Attorney, Office of Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P.O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512) 239-6363.

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

Issued: January 30, 2026

TRD-202600513

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 3, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 293

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding proposed revisions to 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 293, Water Districts, §§293.11, 293.12, 293.15, 293.32, 293.41, 293.59, 293.63, 293.81, and 293.91 under the requirements of Chapters 49 and 54 Water Code, §54.030 and §49.011; and Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapter B.

The proposed rulemaking would implement House Bill (HB) 2815 relating to the powers, authorities, duties, and responsibilities of certain conservation and reclamation districts, HB 3437 relating to the authority to approve change orders for certain contracts for the construction, repair, and renovation of water district facilities, HB 1410 relating to the issuance of bonds by certain conservation and reclamation districts, HB 3507 relating to contracts for the construction, repair, and renovation of certain conservation and reclamation district facilities, Senate Bill (SB) 938 relating to the issuance by certain conservation and reclamation districts of bonds for the development and maintenance of recreational facilities, and SB 1397 relating to notice requirements.

The commission will hold a hold a hybrid virtual and in-person public hearing on this proposal in Austin on March 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Building E Room 201S at the commission's central office located at 12100 Park 35 Circle. The hearing is structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion will not be permitted during the hearing; however, commission staff members will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing at 1:30 p.m.

Individuals who plan to attend the hearing virtually and want to provide oral comments and/or want their attendance on record must register by Thursday March 12, 2026. To register for the hearing, please email Rules@tceq.texas.gov and provide the following information: your name, your affiliation, your email address, your phone number, and whether or not you plan to provide oral comments during the hearing. Instructions for participating in the hearing will be sent on March 13, 2026, to those who register for the hearing.

For the public who do not wish to provide oral comments but would like to view the hearing may do so at no cost at: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e31ba8a7-3785-4fc3-be53-881cb6209591@871a83a4-a1ce-4b7a-8156-3bcd93a08fba

Persons who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact Sandy Wong, Office of Legal Services at (512) 239-1802 or 1-800-RELAY-TX (TDD). Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

If you need translation services, please contact TCEQ at (800) 687-4040. Si desea información general en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.

Written comments may be submitted to Corey Bowling, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to fax4808@tceq.texas.gov. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Rule Project Number 2025-009-293-OW. The comment period closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 17, 2026. Copies of the proposed rulemaking can be obtained from the commission's website at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/rules/propose_adopt.html. For further information, please contact Jacob Houston, Districts Section, (512) 239-3582.

TRD-202600345

Amy L. Browning

Acting Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 28, 2026

Request for Nominations - Water Utility Operator Licensing Advisory Committee (WUOLAC)

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) is requesting nominations for a total of six individuals to serve on the TCEQ Water Utility Operator Licensing Advisory Committee (committee).

The committee membership represents various geographic areas of the state, ethnicities, businesses, governments, associations, and industries. If you have served on this advisory committee, nominated someone, or self-nominated in the past, you may do so again. When members' terms expire, the committee representation changes and individuals with varying backgrounds and geographic locations are needed to fill the vacancies.

The authority for the committee is found in 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 5, Advisory Committees and Groups. The 13-member committee's sole duty is to advise the commission regarding water and wastewater operator licensing and training issues and facilitate communication between the commission and the water and wastewater utility industries. The main objectives are to: 1) review training and educational materials to promote quality education and training; 2) review Job Task Analysis and exam validations; 3) advise and assist regarding licensing requirements; 4) assist with the review of rules, regulations, guidance documents, and policy statements; 5) represent a diversity of viewpoints; and 6) promote interaction with outside organizations.

All appointments will be made by the TCEQ commissioners. The term of the appointments will begin September 1, 2026, and serve through August 31, 2030. The committee meets, as needed, usually four times a year. Meetings are held at the TCEQ offices located at 12100 Park 35 Circle in Austin, Texas, or virtually. Meetings last approximately two to four hours. No financial compensation is available. Additional information regarding the Committee is available on the https://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing/groups/wuoc_comm.html website.

To nominate an individual or to self-nominate, download and complete the Water Utility Operator Licensing Advisory Committee application on the https://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing/groups/wuoc_comm.html website, or contact us directly to request an application be mailed to you. You may submit a resume in addition to the application, but not in lieu of the application.

DEADLINE: Completed applications must be received at TCEQ by 5:00 p.m. on March 13, 2026. Applications will be accepted by email oltraining@tceq.texas.gov with the Subject line "WUOLAC Nomination", or via United States mail to: Training Specialist, Occupational Licensing Section, MC 178, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-202600392

Amy L. Browning

Acting Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 30, 2026

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 January 19, 2026 to January 30, 2026. 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, February 6, 2026. The public comment period for this project will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Federal Agency Activities:

Applicant: Texas Department of Transportation

Location: The project site is the IH 10 bridge, Greens Bayou, Harris County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 29.77148, -95.19713

Project Description: The proposed project would repair the IH 10 bridge and timber fender system and extend the bridge 0.41 miles. Roadway improvements would take place within the existing right of way.

Type of Application: U.S. Coast Guard bridge permit exemption.

CMP Project No: 26-1063-F2

Applicant: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Location: The project would affect the Western and Central Portion of the Outer Continental Shelf of the Gulf of America.

Project Description: EPA is proposing a narrow modification to its 2023 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for New and Existing Sources and New Discharges in the Offshore Subcategory of the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category for The Western and Central Portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) of The Gulf of Mexico (GMG290000), to change the compliance date for acute Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) limitations for Well Treatment Fluids, Completion Fluids, and Workover Fluids (TCW) discharges; change the name "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America"; and adds discharge duration reporting requirements for TCW fluids.

Type of Application: Proposed modification of the NPDES Permit No. GMG290000 for Oil and Gas Extraction to the Gulf of America

CMP Project No: 26-1068-F2

Federal License and Permit Activities:

Applicant: Cameron County

Location: The project is located on northern end of South Padre Island (SPI) from Beach Access Road 4 on the south end, approximately five miles north of the entrance onto SPI from the Queen Isabella Causeway and extending approximately 12 miles north.

Latitude and Longitude:

Beach Template

South End: 26.156678, -97.171763

North End: 26.331997, -97.205130

Center (approx.): 26.258194, -97.189054

Borrow Area A: 26.065931, -97.155413

Borrow Area B: 26.066175, -97.116923

Borrow Area C: 26.064607, -97.166457

Project Description: The applicant is proposing to conduct beach nourishment activities to widen the beach and improve storm protection measures for SPI and Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (LANWR). The applicant proposes to widen the shoreline located at the northern end of SPI to provide protection for Park Road 100 and federally designated critical habitats along the beach and behind the dunes within Cameron County and within LANWR from ongoing erosional effects. The applicant proposes to place beach-quality sand in volumes ranging from 250,000 to 1,000,000 cubic yards per event within approximately 12 miles of the beach, totaling approximately 970 acres. The entire project would not be constructed at one time. Nourishment events and areas (linear feet) depend on available sediment quantity at the time of dredging events within the Brazos Santiago Pass for channel maintenance as beneficial use material (Borrow Areas A, B, and C) for the proposed beach nourishment project. The construction width includes a 200-foot berm crest at an elevation of +4.0 feet NAVD88, a variable slope to the toe of fill, and a variable fill density. The resulting placement density (volume per linear foot of nourished beach) along the project length will vary due to the varying quantities needed to construct the design beach and advance nourishment.

Hopper dredges would deliver sand from Borrow Areas A, B, and C to a singular pump-out station located directly offshore of the beach of the designated pipeline corridor. From the pump-out station, a dredge pipeline would place slurried dredge material directly onto the beach. Front-end loaders would then grade sand placed within the construction corridor to create the authorized beach template.

The project would enhance and increase the amount of essential beach habitat for nesting sea turtles and shorebirds and would reduce erosion of protected critical habitats located behind the dunes. Effects on the shoreline environment would be localized and temporary during beach nourishment activities.

The proposed project will widen the beach template along 12 miles of shoreline located at the northern end of SPI. The applicant proposes placing suitable sand material in volumes ranging from 250,000 to 1,000,000 cubic yards per event.

The construction includes utilizing dredge pipelines to create a 200-foot berm crest at an elevation of +4.0 feet NAVD, a variable slope to the toe of fill ranging, and a variable fill density. The dredge pipeline would include delivering dredged sand from suitable beneficial use borrow areas by hopper dredge or cutterhead dredge.

Dredging within the borrow areas within the existing Brazos Santiago Pass (Borrow Areas A, B, and C) for maintenance and Channel Improvement (deepening) project will be performed by a private group, under a separate authorization. The dredged material borrow source is similar in nature to the existing native sand on SPI. The project would be phased and not be performed over the entire project length. Shorter segments would be constructed during dredging events at the proposed borrow areas, which would limit impacts and not render large portions of the beach unusable.

Beach nourishment activities will be conducted, whenever possible, outside of sea turtle nesting season (March 15 through October 1). When beach nourishment activities must occur within the sea turtle nesting season, the applicant will implement onshore conservation measures outlined in the Biological Assessment, as well as additional conservation measures provided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The applicant has provided the following explanation why compensatory mitigation should not be required: No compensatory mitigation is proposed based on the minimal adverse impacts to the aquatic environment. The proposed project would result in the creation and enhancement of beach and beach/dune complex along 12 miles of SPI. The project would have no impact on wetlands or other special aquatic sites and would have a net gain in coastal beach habitat. As such, no compensatory mitigation is required.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application # SWG-2022-00454. This application will be reviewed pursuant 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: 26-1064-F1

Applicant: Golden Triangle Storage, LLC

Location: The project site is located in unnamed wetlands and streams approximately 0.25 miles northeast of 7076 West Port Arthur Road, in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 30.0197954, -94.0779037

Project Description: The applicant proposes to permanently impact 3.219 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands (PEM), 0.031 acre of palustrine shrub-scrub wetlands (PSS), 0.057 acre of palustrine forested wetland (PFO), 0.043 acre of ephemeral stream, and 0.693 acre of intermittent stream in association with the construction of a new natural gas storage facility. In addition, the proposed project includes temporary impacts to 16.056 acres of PEM, 1.749 acres of PSS, 0.116 acre of PFO, 0.006 acre of open water, 0.208 acre of ephemeral stream, and 0.041 acre of intermittent stream. The permanently filled intermittent stream, which was originally a man-made drainage feature, will be rerouted to the southwest of the original feature as mitigation for the permanently filled feature. The proposed facility consists of temporary drilling and permanent well pad sites, gas pipelines, water, air, and electrical utilities, compressor housing, services corridors, and access roads.

The applicant proposed to mitigate for the proposed permanent loss of wetland acreage by purchasing mitigation bank credits from an approved bank prior to beginning work within Corps jurisdictional areas. To mitigate for the permanently filled drainage feature stream, the applicant proposes to reroute the feature to the southwest of the original feature.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application # SWG-2007-01943. This application will be reviewed pursuant Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by Railroad Commission of Texas as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District has found that this permit request meets the terms of Executive Order 14156 and is therefore subject to special emergency permitting procedures and an expedited review process.

CMP Project No: 26-1066-F1

Applicant: Ed Rachel Foundation

Location: The project would affect waters of the United States and navigable waters of the United States associated with Tres Palacios Bay and is located in wetlands adjacent to Tres Palacios Bay, south of the intersection of Main Street and Margerum Boulevard, Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 28.697706, -96.2359216

Project Description: To improve drainage within and promote intertidal water exchange within the estuarine marshland habitats in Palacios, Texas. The applicant requests authorization to excavate 19,053 cubic yards (CY) of material from within a wetland complex to improve drainage within and near wetlands associated with Tres Palacios Bay. This includes excavating 18,333 CY of material from 2.423 acres of wetland complex associated with widening a drainage channel from a surface width of 15-foot to 60-foot and a bottom width of 15-foot to 30-foot with a 3:1 slope along its edges and deepening it from 1-foot to 5-foot for its full 2,200-foot length. A side channel connecting to the main channel will have 472 CY of material excavated from a 0.293-acre area. Existing runnels will have 53 CY of material excavated from 0.033-acre and new runnels created by excavating 195 CY from 0.121-acre within the wetland complex. Excavation will occur using a hydraulic dredge utilizing a 10-inch cutter head.

The applicant also proposes to discharge 9,058 CY of the excavated material into 4.491 acres of neighboring wetlands to increase platform height and vegetative cover. This includes the discharge of 5,087 CY into 2.522 acres for Panne area enhancement and the discharge of 3,971 CY into 1.969-acre for the enhancement of Spartina alterniflora habitat. All discharge for wetland complex enhancement will be spread throughout a thin layer as to not inhibit or damage any existing vegetation and allow for the establishment of native species within the discharge areas.

The remaining 9,995 CY of excavated material will be discharged in a 4.842-acre upland area owned by the applicant.

The applicant has provided the following explanation why compensatory mitigation should not be required: Compensatory mitigation is not required because the entire project is restorative in nature.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application # SWG-2024-00684. This application will be reviewed pursuant 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: 26-1067-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-202600505

Jennifer Jones

Chief Clerk and Deputy Land Commissioner

General Land Office

Filed: February 3, 2026

Office of the Governor

Notice of Available Funding Opportunities

The Public Safety Office is announcing the following funding opportunities for State Fiscal Year 2027. Details for these opportunities, including the open and close date for the solicitation, can be found on the eGrants Calendar (https://egrants.gov.texas.gov/fundingopp).

State Homeland Security Program: Competitive National Priority Area Projects (SHSP-NPA) - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and targeted violence and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas citizens. The Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving a secure and resilient state. Funding under this announcement will be awarded on a competitive basis for projects supporting FEMA designated SHSP National Priority Are.

State Homeland Security Program: LETPA Projects (SHSP-L) - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and targeted violence and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas citizens. The Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving a secure and resilient state.

State Homeland Security Program: Regular Projects (SHSP-R) - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and targeted violence and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas citizens. The Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving a secure and resilient state.

TRD-202600515

Angie Martin

Director, Grants Administration Division

Office of the Governor

Filed: February 4, 2026

Department of State Health Services

Certification Limited Liability Report

The Hospital Survey Program in the Center for Health Statistics, Texas Department of State Health Services, has completed its analysis of hospital data for the purpose of certifying nonprofit hospitals or hospital systems for limited liability under Texas Health and Safety Code, §311.0456. Twenty-eight hospitals requested certification. Each of the requesting hospitals will be notified, by mail, on the determination of whether the statutory certification requirements were met. The certification issued under Texas Health and Safety Code §311.0456 to a nonprofit hospital or hospital system took effect on December 31, 2025, and expires on the anniversary of that date.

Certified:

One nonprofit hospital system, comprised of six hospitals, and ten nonprofit hospitals were found to be eligible for certification of limited liability based on information they provided via survey to the Hospital Survey Program. These entities met the statutory requirements for certification by providing charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 8% of their net patient revenue and providing 40% or more of the charity care in their counties.

1. Seton Healthcare System (Travis County only)

a. Ascension Seton Medical Center in Travis County

b. Ascension Seton Northwest in Travis County

c. Ascension Seton Shoal Creek in Travis County

d. Ascension Seton Southwest in Travis County

e. Dell Children's Medical Center in Travis County

f. Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Travis County

2. Ascension Seton Bastrop in Bastrop County

3. Ascension Seton Smithville in Bastrop County

4. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville in Bee County

5. Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis in Caldwell County

6. Ascension Seton Hays in Hays County

7. CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - Jasper Memorial in Jasper County

8. CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St Elizabeth in Jefferson County

9. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice in Jim Wells County

10. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg in Kleberg County

11. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline in Nueces County

Not Certified:

Twelve nonprofit hospitals were not certified for limited liability based on their survey data. They were unable to meet the statutory requirements to provide charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 8% of their net patient revenue and did not provide 40% of the charity care in their counties.

1. CHRISTUS Childrens in Bexar County

2. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center in Bexar County

3. CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System in Bowie County

4. Ascension Seton Highland Lakes in Burnet County

5. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville in Cherokee County

6. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels in Comal County

7. CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall in Harrison County

8. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County

9. Ascension Providence in McLennan County

10. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Tyler in Smith County

11. Ascension Seton Williamson in Williamson County

12. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro, in Wood County

For further information about this report, please contact Dwayne Collins or Andria Orbach in the Center for Health Statistics via email at HSU@dshs.texas.gov.

TRD-202600394

Cynthia Hernandez

General Counsel

Department of State Health Services

Filed: January 30, 2026

Texas Department of Insurance

Company Licensing

Application for The Gray Casualty and Surety Company, a foreign fire and/or casualty company, to change its name to Palomar Casualty and Surety Company. The home office is in Mandeville, Louisiana.

Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the Texas Register publication, addressed to the attention of Andrew Guerrero, 1601 Congress Ave., Suite 6.900, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-202600516

Justin Beam

Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: February 4, 2026

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2725 "POWER 20s"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2725 is "POWER 20s". The play style is "find symbol".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2725 shall be $20.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2725.

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: CAR SYMBOL, BANK SYMBOL, BILL SYMBOL, SAILBOAT SYMBOL, CLOVER SYMBOL, CONFETTI SYMBOL, DIAMOND SYMBOL, FIREWORKS SYMBOL, FLAG SYMBOL, GIFT SYMBOL, GOLD BAR SYMBOL, HOUSE SYMBOL, JOKER SYMBOL, LAMP SYMBOL, MUSIC SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, REGISTER SYMBOL, VAULT SYMBOL, WALLET SYMBOL, WATCH SYMBOL, ARMORED CAR SYMBOL, BAR SYMBOL, BELL SYMBOL, ATM CARD SYMBOL, CHECK SYMBOL, CHERRY SYMBOL, CHEST SYMBOL, CHIP SYMBOL, CLUB SYMBOL, COINS SYMBOL, CROWN SYMBOL, DICE SYMBOL, DOLLAR SIGN SYMBOL, EMERALD SYMBOL, HEART SYMBOL, KEY SYMBOL, LEMON SYMBOL, LUGGAGE SYMBOL, WATERMELON SYMBOL, MOON SYMBOL, NECKLACE SYMBOL, AIRPLANE SYMBOL, RAINBOW SYMBOL, RING SYMBOL, SEVEN SYMBOL, HORSESHOE SYMBOL, SPADE SYMBOL, STAR SYMBOL, SUN SYMBOL, WISHBONE SYMBOL, MONEY BAG SYMBOL, $20.00, $40.00, $50.00, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $10,000 and $1,000,000.

D. Play Symbol Caption - The printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:

Figure 1: GAME NO. 2725 - 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 (2725), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 025 within each Pack. The format will be: 2725-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "POWER 20s" Scratch Ticket Game contains 025 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). The Packs will alternate. One will show the front of Ticket 001 and back of 025 while the other fold will show the back of Ticket 001 and front of 025.

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 "POWER 20s" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2725.

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 "POWER 20s" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose seventy (70) Play Symbols. POWER 20s: If a player reveals a "MONEY BAG" Play Symbol, the player wins the PRIZE for that symbol. POWER SPOT $50: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the same POWER SPOT $50, the player wins $50. POWER SPOT $100: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the same POWER SPOT $100, the player wins $100. POWER SPOT $200: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the same POWER SPOT $200, the player wins $200. POWER SPOT $500: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the same POWER SPOT $500, the player wins $500. 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 seventy (70) 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 seventy (70) 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 seventy (70) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the seventy (70) 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: A Ticket can win up to thirty-five (35) times in accordance with the prize structure.

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

C. MAIN PLAY AREA: The top Prize Symbol will appear on every Ticket, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

D. MAIN PLAY AREA: The "MONEY BAG" (WIN$) Play Symbol may appear multiple times on winning Tickets, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

E. MAIN PLAY AREA: Non-winning Play Symbols will all be different.

F. MAIN PLAY AREA: The "MONEY BAG" (WIN$) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets as dictated by the prize structure.

G. MAIN PLAY AREA: Identical non-winning Prize Symbols will never appear more than four (4) times.

H. MAIN PLAY AREA: Non-winning Prize Symbols will never be the same as winning Prize Symbol(s).

I. POWER SPOT $50/POWER SPOT $100/POWER SPOT $200/POWER SPOT $500: Matching Play Symbols will only appear as dictated by the prize structure in winning POWER SPOT $50, POWER SPOT $100, POWER SPOT $200 and POWER SPOT $500 play areas.

J. POWER SPOT $50/POWER SPOT $100/POWER SPOT $200/POWER SPOT $500: A Play Symbol will not be used more than one (1) time per Ticket across the POWER SPOT $50, POWER SPOT $100, POWER SPOT $200 and POWER SPOT $500 play areas, unless used in a winning combination.

K. POWER SPOT $50/POWER SPOT $100/POWER SPOT $200/POWER SPOT $500: The POWER SPOT $50, POWER SPOT $100, POWER SPOT $200 and POWER SPOT $500 Play Symbols will never appear in the MAIN PLAY AREA.

L. POWER SPOT $50/POWER SPOT $100/POWER SPOT $200/POWER SPOT $500: In the POWER SPOT $50, POWER SPOT $100, POWER SPOT $200 and POWER SPOT $500 play areas, non-winning Play Symbols will never be the same as winning Play Symbols.

M. POWER SPOT $50/POWER SPOT $100/POWER SPOT $200/POWER SPOT $500: The POWER SPOT $50, POWER SPOT $100, POWER SPOT $200 and POWER SPOT $500 play areas will each be played separately.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "POWER 20s" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $20.00, $40.00, $50.00, $100, $200 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $40.00, $50.00, $100, $200 or $500 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "POWER 20s" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $1,000, $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 "POWER 20s" 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

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 "POWER 20s" 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 "POWER 20s" 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 6,000,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2725. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 2725 - 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. 2725 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. 2725, 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-202600514

Deanne Rienstra

Interim General Counsel Lottery and Charitable Bingo

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: February 4, 2026

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Notice of Contract Award for the Federal Railroad Administration's Corridor Identification and Development Program

Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254, the North Central Texas Council of Governments publishes this notice of contract award. The request appeared in the October 25, 2024 issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 8617). The selected entities will perform technical and professional work for the Federal Railroad Administration's Corridor Identification and Development Program.

The entity selected for this project is HNTB Corporation, 2001 Bryan Street, Suite 1500, Dallas, Texas 75201 for a contract amount not to exceed $400,000.

Issued in Arlington, Texas on February 2, 2026.

TRD-202600497

Todd Little

Executive Director

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Filed: February 3, 2026

Supreme Court of Texas

Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Rule 6 of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration (.pdf)

TRD-202600395

Blake Hawthorne

Clerk of the Court

Supreme Court of Texas

Filed: January 30, 2026