Capital Area Rural Transportation System
Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) invites qualified proposers to submit proposals for the architectural and engineering services CARTS requires to complete the renovation of its Smithville Station facility located at 300 NE Loop 230., Smithville, Texas 78957
An RFQ will be available for download on the CARTS Website beginning at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022. Go to: http://ridecarts.weebly.com/rfq-smithville-renovation.html, and follow the instructions.
A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. January 10, 2023, at the Smithville Station.
Following are the required timeframes for the procurement:
Release of RFQ December 22, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Proposal/Pre-Response meeting January 10, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Written Questions January 16, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Responses to questions January 20, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Response Due Date January 24, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Interviews (if necessary) January 26, 2023 (TBD)
Selection and Award February 2, 2023
Successful implementation/begin project: 30 days after notice to proceed
TRD-202205199
David L. Marsh
CARTS General Manager
Capital Area Rural Transportation System
Filed: December 22, 2022
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 01/02/23 - 01/08/23 is 18% for Consumer1/Agricultural/Commercial2 credit through $250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 01/02/23 - 01/08/23 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
1 Credit for personal, family or household use.
2 Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose.
TRD-202205253
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: December 27, 2022
Notice of Correction Concerning Request for Student Reading Instrument, Grade 7
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) published Request for Student Reading Instrument, Grade 7 in the November 25, 2022, issue of the Texas Register (47 TexReg 7939).
TEA is extending the deadline for submitting a completed application. The revised deadline is January 27, 2023.
Further Information. For clarifying information, contact the TEA Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division at (512) 463-9581 or curriculum@tea.texas.gov.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 28, 2022.
TRD-202205257
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Filed: December 28, 2022
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), 7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. TWC, §7.075, requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is February 7, 2023. TWC, §7.075, also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-2545 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 7, 2023. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The commission's enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the AOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.
(1) COMPANY: City of Petersburg; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1235-UTL-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103905543; LOCATION: Petersburg, Hale County; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail public utility, exempt utility, or provider or conveyor of potable or raw water service that furnishes water service; RULE VIOLATED: TWC, §13.1394(b)(2), by failing to adopt and submit to the TCEQ for approval an emergency preparedness plan that demonstrates the facility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $450; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ashley Lemke, (512) 239-1118; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3426, (806) 796-7092.
(2) COMPANY: Edna Derrick-Humble dba Cougar Country Water System; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1245-UTL-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102687548; LOCATION: Buna, Jasper County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: TWC, §13.1394(b)(2), by failing to adopt and submit to the TCEQ for approval an emergency preparedness plan that demonstrates the facility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Epifanio Villarreal, (361) 881-6991; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(3) COMPANY: MELROSE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1269-UTL-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102689346; LOCATION: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail public utility, exempt utility, or provider or conveyor of potable or raw water service that furnishes water service; RULE VIOLATED: TWC, §13.1394(b)(2), by failing to adopt and submit to the TCEQ for approval an emergency preparedness plan that demonstrates the facility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $1,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Salas, (512) 239-1543; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.
(4) COMPANY: Michael Burris and Christine Taylor; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0759-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111177341; LOCATION: Marion, Guadalupe County; TYPE OF FACILITY: unauthorized municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal site; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.15(a) and (c), by failing to not cause, suffer, allow, or permit the unauthorized disposal of MSW; PENALTY: $7,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stephanie McCurley, (512) 239-2607; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(5) COMPANY: Rollins Hills Estates Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1316-UTL-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101219434; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Parker County; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail public utility, exempt utility, or provider or conveyor of potable or raw water service that furnishes water service; RULE VIOLATED: TWC, §13.1394(b)(2), by failing to adopt and submit to the TCEQ for approval an emergency preparedness plan that demonstrates the facility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ashley Lemke, (512) 239-1118; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(6) COMPANY: Signal Hill Water System 24; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1283-UTL-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101271146; LOCATION: Signal Hill, Hays County; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail public utility, exempt utility, or provider or conveyor of potable or raw water service that furnishes water service; RULE VIOLATED: TWC, §13.1394(b)(2), by failing to adopt and submit to the TCEQ for approval an emergency preparedness plan that demonstrates the facility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $510; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Salas, (512) 239-1543; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 339-2929.
(7) COMPANY: SOLAR TURBINES INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0211-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100214477; LOCATION: Channelview, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: turbine and turbine parts manufacturing facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(2), 113.1090, and 122.143(4), 40 Code of Federal Regulations §63.6603(a), Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O1130, General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and Special Terms and Conditions (STC) Number 1.A, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the maintenance requirements for existing stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines located at an area source of hazardous air pollutants emissions; 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review (NSR) Permit Number 19157, Special Conditions (SC) Number 16.C, FOP Number O1130, GTC and STC Number 11, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to calibrate and maintain a differential pressure gauge to monitor the pressure drop across the baghouse filters; 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), NSR Permit Number 19157, SC Number 16.H, FOP Number O1130, GTC and STC Number 11, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct monthly audio, visual, and olfactory inspections; 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.145(2)(B) and (C), FOP Number O1130, GTC, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a deviation report for at least each six-month period after permit issuance, and failing to submit the deviation report no later than 30 days after the end of each reporting period; 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.145(2)(C), FOP Number O1130, GTC, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a deviation report no later than 30 days after the end of each reporting period; and 30 TAC §122.143(4) and (15) and §122.165(a)(7), FOP Number O1130, GTC, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to include a signed certification of accuracy and completeness; PENALTY: $29,350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(8) COMPANY: St. Paul Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2019-1521-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101518421; LOCATION: Sinton, San Patricio County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), (4), and (5), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0014119001, Operational Requirements Number 1 and Permit Conditions Number 2.d, by failing to ensure the facility and all of its systems of collection, treatment, and disposal are properly operated and maintained, and failing to take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment; PENALTY: $12,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Katelyn Tubbs, (512) 239-2512; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (361) 881-6900.
(9) COMPANY: UTXL Manufacturing LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1384-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100212828; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: railroad rolling stock manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.146(2), Federal Operating Permit Number O1729, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 11, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a permit compliance certification within 30 days of any certification period; PENALTY: $4,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Danielle Porras, (713) 767-3682; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
TRD-202205215
Gitanjali Yadav
Deputy Director, Litigation
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: December 27, 2022
An agreed order was adopted regarding City of Seymour, Docket No. 2021‑0085‑PWS‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $1,380 in administrative penalties with $276 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Samantha Salas, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding TIDWELL WASTEWATER UTILITY, L.L.C., Docket No. 2021‑0651‑PWS‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $1,208 in administrative penalties with $241 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Epi Villarreal, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding 4S NOORANI INVESTMENT INC. dba Grab N Go Express, Docket No. 2021‑0737‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $4,125 in administrative penalties with $825 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ellen Ojeda, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs, Docket No. 2021‑0955‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $7,125 in administrative penalties with $1,425 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting John Fennell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Benchmark Materials, LLC, Docket No. 2021‑1072‑WQ‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $5,000 in administrative penalties with $1,000 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ellen Ojeda, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding City of Tahoka, Docket No. 2021‑1191‑MWD‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $675 in administrative penalties with $135 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Katelyn Tubbs, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding MANTHA 2111 INC dba SOUTH CENTRAL 1ST GAS, Docket No. 2022‑0014‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $3,375 in administrative penalties with $675 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ken Moller, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding South Frankford Commercial Park, L.L.C., Docket No. 2022‑0016‑PWS‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $3,250 in administrative penalties with $650 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Carlos Molina, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Lake Livingston Water Supply Corporation, Docket No. 2022‑0026‑PWS‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $1,601 in administrative penalties with $320 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ronica Rodriguez, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding FOOTHILLS MOBILE HOME RANCH, INC., Docket No. 2022‑0197‑PWS‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $1,575 in administrative penalties with $315 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Miles Wehner, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Winkler Water Supply Corporation, Docket No. 2022‑0209‑PWS‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $2,838 in administrative penalties with $567 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ryan Byer, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding 8300 INVESTMENTS, INC. dba Rowdy's Food Mart, Docket No. 2022‑0330‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $3,600 in administrative penalties with $720 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting John Fennell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding ARGUAMOR INC. dba MORENO'S EXXON, Docket No. 2022‑0354‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $5,969 in administrative penalties with $1,193 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Courtney Gooris, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Southwest Texas Commercial Properties LLC dba Star Stop 430531, Docket No. 2022‑0386‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $4,425 in administrative penalties with $885 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ken Moller, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding SOUTHERN HORIZONS DEVELOPMENT, INC., Docket No. 2022‑0493‑PWS‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $687 in administrative penalties with $137 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ashley Lemke, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Texas Department of Transportation, Docket No. 2022‑0496‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $4,500 in administrative penalties with $900 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Stephanie McCurley, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Goodwill AB Inc dba Willis Food Mart, Docket No. 2022‑0498‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $3,750 in administrative penalties with $750 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Courtney Gooris, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding SUNNY SKIES RETAILER INC. dba EZ In N Out 2, Docket No. 2022‑0509‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $3,375 in administrative penalties with $675 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Horus Garcia, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding KARMAN DHILLON INC dba Nu Way, Docket No. 2022‑0516‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $4,500 in administrative penalties with $900 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Janet Rivera, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding TAKHAR & SON, L.L.C. dba Texas Oasis, Docket No. 2022‑0517‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $4,500 in administrative penalties with $900 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Stephanie McCurley, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding Surjit Singh dba Express Food Mart, Docket No. 2022‑0521‑PST‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $4,500 in administrative penalties with $900 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Courtney Gooris, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding City of Covington, Docket No. 2022‑0544‑PWS‑E on December 27, 2022, assessing $475 in administrative penalties with $95 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ryan Byer, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.
TRD-202205256
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: December 28, 2022
Notice Issued December 23, 2022
APPLICATION NO. WQ0014889001; City of Waco, 300 Austin Avenue, Waco, Texas 78716, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a major amendment to Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014889001 to authorize modifications to the Other Requirements and increase in the discharge of treated wastewater to a volume not to exceed an annual average flow of 4,000,000 gallons per day. A substantial modification to the approved pretreatment program has also been included. The current permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,500,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on February 17, 2022.
The facility is located at 1646 Cooksey Lane, Lorena, in McLennan County, Texas 76655. The treated effluent is discharged to Bull Hide Creek, thence to Brazos River Above Navasota River in Segment No. 1242 of the Brazos River Basin. The unclassified receiving water use is high aquatic life use for Bull Hide Creek. The designated uses for Segment No. 1242 are primary contact recreation, public water supply, and high aquatic life use. In accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code Section 307.5 and the TCEQ's Procedures to Implement the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards (June 2010), an antidegradation review of the receiving waters was performed. A Tier 1 antidegradation review has preliminarily determined that existing water quality uses will not be impaired by this permit action. Numerical and narrative criteria to protect existing uses will be maintained. A Tier 2 review has preliminarily determined that no significant degradation of water quality is expected Bull Hide Creek, which has been identified as having high aquatic life use. Existing uses will be maintained and protected. The preliminary determination can be reexamined and may be modified if new information is received. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application.
https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=-97.18005%2C31.40494&level=12
The applicant has applied to the TCEQ for approval of a substantial modification to its approved pretreatment program under the TPDES program. The request for approval complies with both federal and state requirements. The substantial modification will be approved without change if no substantive comments are received within 30 days of notice publication. Approval of the request for modification to the approved pretreatment program will allow the applicant to incorporate the Streamlining Rule requirements, revising the legal authority, enforcement response plan, and standard operating procedures (including forms) which incorporate such revisions. The following treatment work facilities will be subject to the requirements of the pretreatment program: TPDES Permit Nos. WQ0011071001 and WQ0014889001.
The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application, the pretreatment program substantial modification and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The Executive Director has also made a preliminary decision that the requested substantial modification to the approved pretreatment program, if approved, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The pretreatment program substantial modification, fact sheet and executive director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Waco City Hall, 300 Austin Avenue, Waco, Texas.
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application or the application for substantial modification of the pretreatment program. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application or the application for the substantial modification of the pretreatment program. TCEQ holds a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or application for substantial modification of the pretreatment program, or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.
OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision. There is no opportunity to request a contested case hearing on the application for substantial modification of the pretreatment program. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court.
TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant's name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period; and the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing." If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group's representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member's location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group's purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The Executive Director may issue final approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed, the Executive Director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.
All written public comments and public meeting requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/comment within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/comment, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Any personal information you submit to the TCEQ will become part of the agency's record; this includes email addresses. For more information about this permit application, the application for substantial modification of the pretreatment program, or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at (800) 687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained from City of Waco at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Charles Leist, Deputy Director, at (254) 750-6642.
TRD-202205255
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: December 28, 2022
APPLICATION. Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, Post Office Box 700, Point Comfort, Texas 77978-0700, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an amendment to State Air Quality Permits 140763, 19871, 91780, 19200, 19168, 107518, 20203, 40157, and 19201, modification to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Air Quality Permits PSDTX1500M1, PSDTX1236M1, PSDTX1240M1, PSDTX1237M1, PSDTX1226M1, PSDTX1383M2, PSDTX1224M1, PSDTX1222M1, and PSDTX1232M1, modification to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) PSD Air Quality Permits GHGPSDTX46M1 and GHGPSDTX48M1 for emissions of GHGs, and issuance of GHG PSD Air Quality Permits GHGPSDTX221, GHGPSDTX223, GHGPSDTX218, GHGPSDTX224, GHGPSDTX222, GHGPSDTX225, and GHGPSDTX219 for emissions of GHGs, which would authorize modification to the Formosa Point Comfort Plant located at 201 Formosa Drive, Point Comfort, Calhoun County, Texas 77978. This application was processed in an expedited manner, as allowed by the commission's rules in 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101, Subchapter J. The existing facility will emit the following air contaminants in a significant amount: carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and organic compounds. In addition, the facility will emit the following air contaminants: hazardous air pollutants, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less, sulfur dioxide, and sulfuric acid mist.
A full PSD increment analysis was not required because the predicted impacts of all pollutants subject to PSD increment review were below the significant impact level for each pollutant.
The executive director has determined that the emissions of air contaminants from the existing facility which are subject to PSD review will not violate any state or federal air quality regulations and will not have any significant adverse impact on soils, vegetation, or visibility. All air contaminants have been evaluated, and "best available control technology" will be used for the control of these contaminants.
The executive director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit which, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate.
PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application. A public meeting will be held and will consist of two parts, an Informal Discussion Period and a Formal Comment Period. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act. During the Informal Discussion Period, the public will be encouraged to ask questions of the applicant and TCEQ staff concerning the permit application. The comments and questions submitted orally during the Informal Discussion Period will not be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application, and no formal response will be made. Responses will be provided orally during the Informal Discussion Period. During the Formal Comment Period on the permit application, members of the public may state their formal comments orally into the official record. At the conclusion of the comment period, all formal comments will be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application. A written response to all formal comments will be prepared by the executive director and will be sent to each person who submits a formal comment or who requested to be on the mailing list for this permit application and provides a mailing address. Only relevant and material issues raised during the Formal Comment Period can be considered if a contested case hearing is granted on this permit application.
The Public Meeting is to be held:
Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.
Bauer Community Center
2300 State Highway 35 N
Port Lavaca, Texas 77979
INFORMATION. Members of the public 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 the permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, toll free, at (800) 687-4040. General information can be found at our Web site at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.
The permit application, executive director's preliminary decision, draft permit, and the executive director's preliminary determination summary and executive director's air quality analysis, will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Corpus Christi regional office, the Calhoun County Public Library - Port Lavaca Branch, 200 West Mahan Street, Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, and the Jackson County Memorial Library, 411 North Wells Street, Edna, Jackson County, Texas. The facility's compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review at the TCEQ Corpus Christi Regional Office, 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas. Further information may also be obtained from Formosa Plastics Corporation Texas at the address stated above or by calling Ms. Tamara Wacker, Corporate Air Permitting Manager at (302) 383-1598.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. These documents are accessible through the Commission's Web site at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid: the executive director's preliminary decision which includes the draft permit, the executive director's preliminary determination summary, air quality analysis, and, once available, the executive director's response to comments and the final decision on this application. Access the Commissioners' Integrated Database (CID) using the above link and enter the permit number for this application. The public location mentioned above provides public access to the internet. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=28.6888&lng=-96.5472&zoom=13&type=r.
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.
Notice Issuance Date: December 28, 2022
TRD-202205259
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: December 28, 2022
The following notice was issued on December 21, 2022:
The following notice does not require publication in a newspaper. Written comments or requests for a public meeting may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087 WITHIN (10) DAYS FROM THE NOTICE ISSUANCE DATE.
INFORMATION SECTION
Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 5 has applied for a minor amendment to the TCEQ permit to authorize to authorize the addition of an Interim phase. The existing permit authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 350,000 gallons per day via subsurface drip irrigation of 80.4 acres. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into water in the state.
TRD-202205258
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: December 28, 2022
Notice Issued December 22, 2022
APPLICATION NO. 13819
Baros Family Investments, Applicant, 1314 E. Sonterra Blvd. Ste. 401
San Antonio, Texas 78258, has applied for a Temporary Water Use Permit to use the bed and banks of Kuehns Creek, Lavaca River Basin, to convey 100 acre-feet of groundwater for subsequent diversion for mining purposes in Lavaca County. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.
The application and fees were received on November 1, 2021. Additional information was received on November 22 and December 3, 2021, and February 3 and February 7, 2022. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on February 9, 2022. Additional information was received on September 14, 2022.
The Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if granted, would include special conditions, including, but not limited to, the installation of measuring devices at the discharge and diversion locations. The application, technical memoranda, and Executive Director’s draft permit are available for viewing on the TCEQ web page at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights/wr-permitting/view-wr-pend-apps. Alternatively, you may request a copy of the documents by contacting the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk by phone at (512) 239-3300 or by mail at TCEQ OCC, Notice Team (MC-105), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.
Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, by January 23, 2023. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application. The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by January 23, 2023. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by January 23, 2023. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed conditions for the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments, or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/
by entering WRTP 13819 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address.
For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040 o por el internet al http://www.tceq.texas.gov.
TRD-202205254
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: December 28, 2022
Criminal History Requirements for Child Care Operations
(Editor's note: In accordance with Texas Government Code, §2002.014, which permits the omission of material that is "cumbersome, expensive, or otherwise inexpedient," the charts are not included in the print version of the Texas Register. The charts are available in the online HTML version of the January 6, 2023, issue of the Texas Register.)
26 Texas Administrative Code §745.661 (relating to: What types of criminal convictions may affect a subject’s ability to be present at an operation?) states that HHSC will review the three charts listed in subsection (a) of the section annually and publish any changes in January 2023 for public comment in the as an "In Addition" document. Questions or comments about the content of the proposed changes may be directed to Child Care Regulation at (512) 438-3269.
Written comments may be submitted by email to ryan.malsbary@hhs.texas.gov or mailed to:
Ryan Malsbary, Rules Writer
Child Care Regulation, Health and Human Services Commission
P.O. Box 149030
Mail Code E550
Austin, Texas 78751
Any comments must be received within 30 days of publication in the Texas Register.
The three charts are titled: (1) Licensed or Certified Child Care Operations: Criminal History Requirements; (2) Foster or Adoptive Placements: Criminal History Requirements; and (3) Registered Child Care Homes and Listed Family Homes: Criminal History Requirements.
Each chart has three parts: (1) an introduction that identifies the types of operations each chart covers, defines certain terms used in the chart, and clarifies certain assumptions; (2) a Table of Contents; and (3) the applicable chart.
Changes made to the charts include:
(1) Relocating Penal Code §31.16, Organized Retail Theft in all three charts;
(2) Adding Penal Code §32.51, Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information, to all three charts;
(3) Changing the response for the felony level offense to Penal Code §43.02, Prostitution, in all three charts;
(4) Changing the response for the misdemeanor level offense to Penal Code §43.02, Prostitution, in the Registered Child Care Homes and Listed Family Homes chart;
(5) Adding footnote symbols to the responses for the misdemeanor level offense to Penal Code §43.02, Prostitution, in the Foster or Adoptive Homes chart;
(6) Revising a footnote's language in all three charts; and
(7) Making nonsubstantive changes in all three charts.
Licensed or Certified Child Care Operations: Criminal History Requirements (.pdf)
Registered Child Care Homes and Listed Family Homes: Criminal History Requirements (.pdf)
Foster or Adoptive Homes: Criminal History Requirements (.pdf)
TRD-202205192
Karen Ray
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: December 22, 2022
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. Thirty 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 takes effect on December 31, 2022, and expires on the anniversary of that date.
Certified:
One nonprofit hospital system comprised of six hospitals and 10 nonprofit hospitals were determined to be eligible for certification because, based on information that they provided, they satisfied the statutory requirement of providing charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 8 percent of their net patient revenue and they provided 40 percent 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. CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall in Harrison County
7. CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - Jasper Memorial in Jasper County
8. CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth & St. Mary 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:
Fourteen nonprofit hospitals were not certified because, based on their survey data, they did not meet the statutory requirement of providing charity care in an amount equal to or greater than 8 percent of their net patient revenue nor did they provide 40 percent of the charity care in their counties.
1. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa - Medical Center in Bexar County
2. Children's Hospital of San Antonio in Bexar County
3. CHRISTUS St Michael Health System in Bowie County
4. CHRISTUS St Michael Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowie County
5. Ascension Seton Highland Lakes in Burnet County
6. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville in Cherokee County
7. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels in Comal County
8. Ascension Seton Hays in Hays County
9. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County
10. Ascension Providence in McLennan County
11. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler in Smith County
12. United Regional Health Care System in Wichita County
13. Ascension Seton Williamson in Williamson County
14. 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 at (512) 776-7261.
TRD-202205170
Cynthia Hernandez
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: December 22, 2022
The Texas Department of State Health Services (Department) is required under Texas Occupations Code §157.051 to designate practices serving a medically underserved population. In addition, the Department is required to publish notice of such designations in the Texas Register and to provide an opportunity for public comment on the designations.
Accordingly, the Department has proposed designating the following as practices serving medically underserved populations:
MD Kids Pediatrics, 9708 Business Parkway, Suite 118, Helotes, Texas 78023;
MD Kids Pediatrics, 7939 Pat Booker Road, Suite 130, Live Oak, Texas 78233;
MD Kids Pediatrics, 2188 West State Highway 46, Suite 105, New Braunfels, Texas 78132; and
MD Kids Pediatrics, 1227 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway, San Antonio, Texas 78227.
These designations are based on evidence establishing that these practices serve a disproportionate number of clients eligible to participate in federally, state, or locally funded health care programs. Oral and written comments on the designations may be directed to Kristina Juarez, MPH, Research Specialist, Health Professions Resource Center - Mail Code 1898, Center for Health Statistics, Texas Department of State Health Services, P.O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347; (512) 776-7261 (phone); (512) 776-7344 (fax); or hprc@dshs.texas.gov. Comments will be accepted for 30 days from the publication date of this notice.
TRD-202205169
Cynthia Hernandez
General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Filed: December 22, 2022
Scratch Ticket Game Number 2505 "Super Cashword"
1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.
A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2505 is "SUPER CASHWORD". The play style is "crossword".
1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.
A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2505 shall be $5.00 per Scratch Ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2505.
A. Display Printing - That area of the Scratch Ticket outside of the area where the overprint and Play Symbols appear.
B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the Scratch Ticket.
C. Play Symbol - The printed data under the latex on the front of the Scratch Ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black Play Symbols are: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, BLACKENED SQUARE SYMBOL, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100 and $500.
D. Play Symbol Caption - The printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. Crossword and Bingo style games do not typically have Play Symbol Captions. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
Figure 1: GAME NO. 2505 - 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 (2505), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 075 within each Pack. The format will be: 2505-0000001-001.
H. Pack - A Pack of the "SUPER CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game contains 075 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the Pack; the back of Ticket 075 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. Every other Pack will reverse; i.e., reverse order will be: the back of Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the Pack and the front of Ticket 075 will be shown on the back of the Pack.
I. Non-Winning Scratch Ticket - A Scratch Ticket which is not programmed to be a winning Scratch Ticket or a Scratch Ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.
J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "SUPER CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2505.
2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general Scratch Ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Scratch Ticket Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each Scratch Ticket. Each Scratch Ticket contains exactly one hundred ninety-seven (197) Play Symbols. A prize winner in the "SUPER CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose Play Symbols as follows: SUPER CASHWORD PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The player completely scratches all of the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols. The player then scratches all the letters found in GAME 1 and GAME 2 that exactly match the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols. 2. If the player has scratched at least 3 complete WORDS within a GAME, the player wins the prize found in the corresponding PRIZE LEGEND. WORDS revealed in one GAME cannot be combined with WORDS revealed in the other GAME. Each GAME is played separately. 3. Only 1 prize paid per GAME. 4. Only letters within the same GAME that are matched with the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols can be used to form a complete WORD. 5. In each GAME, every lettered square within an unbroken horizontal (left to right) or vertical (top to bottom) sequence must be matched with the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols to be considered a complete WORD. Words revealed in a diagonal sequence are not considered valid WORDS. Words within WORDS are not eligible for a prize. Words that are spelled from right to left or bottom to top are not eligible for a prize. 6. A complete WORD must contain at least 3 letters. 7. GAME 1 can win by revealing 3 to 11 complete WORDS. GAME 2 can win by revealing 3 to 6 complete WORDS. BONUS WORD PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: The player scratches all the letters in the BONUS WORD that exactly match the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols. If the player scratches a complete BONUS WORD, the player wins the BONUS WORD PRIZE. A completed BONUS WORD cannot be used to win in GAME 1 or GAME 2. Each GAME and the BONUS WORD are played separately. 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 one hundred ninety-seven (197) Play Symbols must appear under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket;
2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption. Crossword and Bingo style games do not typically have Play Symbol Captions;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual image games;
5. The Scratch Ticket shall be intact;
6. The Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;
7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket;
8. The Scratch Ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;
9. The Scratch Ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;
10. The Scratch Ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;
11. The Scratch Ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted Scratch Tickets or non-activated Scratch Tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;
12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;
13. The Scratch Ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly one hundred ninety-seven (197) 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 one hundred ninety-seven (197) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the one hundred ninety-seven (197) Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the Scratch Ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Game-Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The Display Printing on the Scratch Ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The Scratch Ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.
B. The Scratch Ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Scratch Ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket. In the event a defective Scratch Ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective Scratch Ticket with another unplayed Scratch Ticket in that Scratch Ticket Game (or a Scratch Ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Texas Lottery Scratch Ticket Game) or refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. GENERAL: Consecutive Non"Winning Tickets within a Pack will not have matching patterns, in the same order, of either Play Symbols or Prize Symbols.
B. GENERAL: A Ticket can win as indicated by the prize structure.
C. GENERAL: There will be no correlation between any exposed data on a Ticket and its status as a winning or Non"Winning Ticket.
D. GENERAL: Each Ticket consists of a GAME 1 puzzle grid, a GAME 2 puzzle grid, a BONUS WORD puzzle grid, a BONUS WORD PRIZE play area and a YOUR 20 LETTERS play area.
E. GENERAL: Each Ticket in a Pack will have different GAMES (i.e., the GAME 1 puzzle grid and the GAME 2 puzzle grid will have different words and configurations of words).
F. GENERAL: A Ticket can only win one (1) time per GAME and BONUS WORD for a total of up to three (3) times per Ticket, as dictated by the prize structure.
G. GENERAL: The BONUS WORD Prize Symbols will only appear in the BONUS WORD PRIZE play area and will never appear in the BONUS WORD puzzle grid, GAME 1 puzzle grid, GAME 2 puzzle grid, or YOUR 20 LETTERS play area.
H. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: The GAME 1 puzzle grid will be formatted with at least one thousand (1,000) configurations and the GAME 2 puzzle grid will be formatted with at least five hundred and sixty (560) configurations (i.e., puzzle layouts not including words).
I. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: All GAME 1 puzzle grid configurations will be formatted within a grid that contains eleven (11) spaces (height) by eleven (11) spaces (width). All GAME 2 puzzle grid configurations will be formatted within a grid that contains seven (7) spaces (height) by seven (7) spaces (width).
J. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: No matching words on a Ticket.
K. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: No matching Play Symbols in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area.
L. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: Each GAME 1 grid will contain the following: a) Four (4) 3-letter words, b) Five (5) 4-letter words, c) Three (3) 5-letter words, d) Three (3) 6- letter words, e) One (1) 7-letter word, f) Two (2) 8-letter words, g) One (1) 9-letter word.
M. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: Each GAME 2 grid will contain the following: a) Two (2) 3-letter words, b) Three (3) 4-letter words, c) Two (2) 5-letter words, d) Two (2) 6-letter words.
N. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: There will be a minimum of three (3) vowels in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area. Vowels are A, E, I, O and U.
O. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: All words will contain a minimum of three (3) letters.
P. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: Words will contain a maximum of nine (9) letters.
Q. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: All words used will be from TX_Approved_Words_Vers.2.042321.doc.
R. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: Words from TX_Prohibited_Words_Vers.2.042321.docx will not appear horizontally in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area when read from left to right or right to left.
S. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: A player will never find a word horizontally (in either direction), vertically (in either direction) or diagonally (in either direction) in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area that matches a word in the grid.
T. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: Each grid will have a maximum number of different grid formations with respect to other constraints. That is, for identically formatted grids (i.e., the same puzzle grid), all "approved words" will appear in every logical (i.e., 3 letter word = 3 letter space) position, with regards to limitations caused by the actual letters contained in each word (i.e., this will not place the word "ZOO" in a position that causes an intersection word to require the second letter to be "Z" when in fact, there are no approved words with a "Z" in the second letter position).
U. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: No consonant will appear more than nine (9) times in the GAME 1 grid.
V. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: No consonant will appear more than seven (7) times in the GAME 2 grid.
W. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: Each non"winning grid (GAME 1/GAME 2) will have two (2) completed words.
X. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: At least fifteen (15) of the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols will open at least one (1) letter in the GAME 1, GAME 2 and BONUS WORD play areas.
Y. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: The presence or absence of any letter in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area will not be indicative of a winning or Non"Winning Ticket.
Z. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: GAME 1 will not have more than eleven (11) words completed.
AA. GAME 1 AND GAME 2: GAME 2 will not have more than six (6) words completed.
BB. BONUS WORD: The BONUS WORD can be completed and won, as indicated by the prize structure.
CC. BONUS WORD: The BONUS WORD will contain exactly six (6) letters and will not match any word in either the GAME 1 or GAME 2 grids.
DD. BONUS WORD: The BONUS WORD will have at least two (2) letter play spots opened by the YOUR 20 LETTERS.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "SUPER CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00, $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 $25.00, $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 "SUPER CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $1,000 or $100,000, the claimant must sign the winning Scratch Ticket and may present it at one of the Texas Lottery’s Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning Scratch Ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "SUPER CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize the claimant may submit the signed winning Scratch Ticket and a thoroughly completed claim form via mail. If a prize value is $1,000,000 or more, the claimant must also provide proof of Social Security number or Tax Payer Identification (for U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens). Mail all to: Texas Lottery Commission, P.O. Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The Texas Lottery is not responsible for Scratch Tickets lost in the mail. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct the amount of a delinquent tax or other money from the winnings of a prize winner who has been finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money to a state agency and that delinquency is reported to the Comptroller under Government Code §403.055;
2. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code;
3. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code; or
4. delinquent in child support payments in the amount determined by a court or a Title IV-D agency under Chapter 231, Family Code.
E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.
2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under any of the following circumstances:
A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur, regarding the prize;
B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;
C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the Scratch Ticket presented for payment; or
D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending payment of the claim.
2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize under $600 from the "SUPER CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of $600 or more from the "SUPER CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.
2.7 Scratch Ticket Claim Period. All Scratch Ticket prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Scratch Ticket Game or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code §466.408. Any rights to a prize that is not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each Scratch Ticket, shall be forfeited.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of Scratch Tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of Scratch Tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales and number of prizes claimed. A Scratch Ticket Game may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
3.0 Scratch Ticket Ownership.
A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of a Scratch Ticket in the space designated, a Scratch Ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said Scratch Ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the Scratch Ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated. If more than one name appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to receive payment.
B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Scratch Tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Scratch Ticket.
4.0 Number and Value of Scratch Prizes. There will be approximately 32,040,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2505. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:
Figure 2: GAME NO. 2505 - 4.0 (.pdf)
A. The actual number of Scratch Tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.
5.0 End of the Scratch Ticket Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Scratch Ticket Game No. 2505 without advance notice, at which point no further Scratch Tickets in that game may be sold. The determination of the closing date and reasons for closing will be made in accordance with the Scratch Ticket closing procedures and the Scratch Ticket Game Rules. See 16 TAC §401.302(j).
6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing a Scratch Ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2505, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.
TRD-202205260
Bob Biard
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: December 28, 2022