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Office of the Attorney General

Texas Water Code and Texas Health 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. 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: Harris County, Texas and State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, a Necessary and Indispensable Party v. FRN Investments, LLC ; Cause No. 2024-08200, in the 125th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas.

Background: Defendant FRN Investments, LLC ("Defendant") owned and operated a non-approved on-site sewage system located at a commercial property in Houston, Texas. Harris County, Texas filed suit against the Defendant for violations of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Water Code, related state regulations, and local code rules. The State of Texas, acting on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, joined the lawsuit as a necessary and indispensable party for the state law related claims.

Proposed Settlement: The parties propose an Agreed Final Judgment, which assesses against the Defendant: $5,500 in civil penalties associated with the state law related claims, to be equally divided between Harris County, Texas and the State of Texas, and $1,500 in attorney's fees to the State of Texas. A settlement between Harris County, Texas and the Defendant for the local code claims is described in the proposed Agreed Final Judgment.

For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed in its entirety. Requests for copies of the proposed judgment and settlement, and written comments on the same, should be directed to Roel Torres, 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: roel.torres@oag.texas.gov. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.

TRD-202501902

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: June 2, 2025

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Rate Ceilings

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §§303.003, 303.005, 303.008, and 303.009, Texas Finance Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 06/09/25 - 06/15/25 is 18.00% for consumer ¹ credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 06/09/25 - 06/15/25 is 18.00% for commercial ² credit.

The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.005 ³ and §303.009 for the period of 06/01/25 - 06/30/25 is 18.00%.

The quarterly ceiling as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009 for the period of 07/01/25 - 09/30/25 is 18.00% for consumer ¹ credit.

The quarterly ceiling as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009 for the period of 07/01/25 - 09/30/25 is 18.00% for commercial ² credit.

The annualized ceiling as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009 ⁴ for the period of 07/01/25 - 06/30/26 is 18.00% for consumer ¹ credit.

The annualized ceiling as prescribed by §303.008 and §303.009 ⁴ for the period of 07/01/25 - 06/30/26 is 18.00% for commercial ² credit.

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).

⁴ Only for open-end credit as defined in §301.002(14), as provided by §303.007.

TRD-202501909

Leslie Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: June 3, 2025

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Agreed Orders

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. TWC, §7.075, requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is July 15, 2025. TWC, §7.075, also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-2545 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2025. 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: Arkema Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0961-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100210301; LOCATION: Crosby, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.146(2), Federal Operating Permit Number O1554, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 18, 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: $3,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mackenzie Mehlmann, (512) 239-2572; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(2) COMPANY: Avalon Point Water Services, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0202-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104011432; LOCATION: Lakehills, Bandera County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(N), by failing to provide a flow measuring device for each well to measure production yields and provide for the accumulation of water production data; and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(O) and §290.43(e), by failing to provide an intruder-resistant fence or well house around each well unit, potable water storage tank, and pressure maintenance facility that remains locked during periods of darkness and when the facility is unattended; PENALTY: $3,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Emerson Rinewalt, (512) 239-1131; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(3) COMPANY: Baze Chemical, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0140-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106952518; LOCATION: Palestine, Anderson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical formulation plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §106.6(b), Permit By Rule Registration Number 114620, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $4,087; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Desmond Martin, (512) 239-2814; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(4) COMPANY: Blue Cube Operations LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-0622-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN108772245; LOCATION: Freeport, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§115.725(d)(3), 116.115(b) and (c), and 122.143(4), New Source Review (NSR) Permit Number 104098, Special Conditions (SC) Number 11.E, Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O2208, General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and Special Terms and Conditions (STC) Number 27, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to operate each monitoring system at least 95% of the time when the flare is operational, averaged over a calendar year; 30 TAC §§115.725(d)(3), 116.115(b) and (c), and 122.143(4), NSR Permit Number 104098, SC Numbers 11.E and 36, FOP Number O2208, GTC and STC Number 27, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to operate each monitoring system at least 95% of the time when the flare is operational, averaged over a calendar year; 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), NSR Permit Numbers 2606, 5339, 19041, 48715 and 104152, SC Number 1, FOP Numbers O1388, O2204 and O2207, GTC and STC Numbers 16 and 21, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), NSR Number 5340, SC Number 17, FOP Number O1388, GTC and STC Number 17, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to calibrate flow monitoring devices in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications or at least annually; 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), NSR Permit Number 19041, SC Numbers 17.C(3) (effective August 24, 2016) and 16 (effective April 30, 2019), FOP Number O2204, GTC and STC Number 16, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent the loss of valid data due to periods of monitor break down, out-of-control operation, repair, maintenance, or calibration that exceeds 5.0% of the time that the thermal oxidizers are operated over the previous rolling 12-month period; 30 TAC §116.116(b)(1) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the representations with regard to construction plans and operation procedures in a permit application; and 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.145(2)(A), FOP Numbers O1388 and O2204, GTC, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to report all instances of deviations; PENALTY: $116,944; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $46,778; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(5) COMPANY: Channel Energy Center, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0966-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100213107; LOCATION: Pasadena, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: power generation facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), New Source Review Permit (NSR) Numbers 42179, PSDTX955M1, and N021M1, Special Conditions (SC) Number 33, Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O2084, General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and Special Terms and Conditions (STC) Number 8, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; 30 TAC §101.201(a)(1)(B) and §122.143(4), FOP Number O2084, GTC and STC Number 2.F, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit an initial notification for a reportable emissions event no later than 24 hours after the discovery of an emissions event; and 30 TAC §101.201(c) and §122.143(4), FOP Number O2084, GTC and STC Number 2.F, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a final record for a reportable emissions event no later than two weeks after the end of the emissions event; PENALTY: $14,925; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(6) COMPANY: CHEMICALS INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1053-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102145257; LOCATION: Baytown, Chambers County; TYPE OF FACILITY: organic chemicals manufacturing and processing facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0003713000, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $10,313; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(7) COMPANY: CITGO REFINING AND CHEMICALS COMPANY L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0135-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100238799; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces County; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.20(1) and §122.143(4), 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §60.107a(c)(6), Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O1420, General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and Special Terms and Conditions (STC) Numbers 1.A and 20, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the maximum gas oxygen excess operating limit; 30 TAC §§101.20(1) and (3), 116.115(b)(2)(F) and (c), and 122.143(4), 40 CFR §60.104(a)(2)(i), New Source Review (NSR) Permit Numbers 8778A, 149680, PSDTX337M1, and PSDTX408M3, Special Conditions (SC) Numbers 1, 18, 19, and 48.C, FOP Number O1420, GTC and STC Numbers 1.A and 20, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the maximum allowable emissions rate, the concentration limits, and the temperature limit; 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(b)(2) and (c), and 122.143(4), NSR Permit Numbers 7741A, 149680, PSDTX337M1, and PSDTX408M3, General Conditions Number 9 and SC Number 11.A, FOP Number O1420, GTC and STC Number 20, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the emissions limits; 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), NSR Permit Numbers 7741A and PSDTX337M1, SC Numbers 5 and 10, FOP Number O1420, GTC and STC Number 20, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the temperature limit; 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), NSR Permit Numbers 149680, PSDTX337M1, and PSDTX408M3, SC Number 1, FOP Number O1420, GTC and STC Number 20, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; and 30 TAC §116.116(a)(1) and §122.143(4), FOP Number O1420, GTC and STC Number 20, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the representations with regard to construction plans and operation procedures in a permit application; PENALTY: $95,475; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(8) COMPANY: City of Bynum; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0067-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101612943; LOCATION: Bynum, Hill County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0011542002, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Numbers 1 and 3, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $9,000; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $7,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kolby Farren, (512) 239-2098; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(9) COMPANY: City of La Coste; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0105-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101916617; LOCATION: La Coste, Medina County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0010889001 Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $7,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(10) COMPANY: City of Mingus; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1758-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101394765; LOCATION: Mingus, Palo Pinto County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(B) and §290.110(b)(4) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to maintain a disinfectant residual of at least 0.5 milligrams per liter of chloramine throughout the distribution system at all times; PENALTY: $273; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tessa Bond, (512) 239-1269; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(11) COMPANY: Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1376-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104104716; LOCATION: Gregory, San Patricio County; TYPE OF FACILITY: liquefied natural gas facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(1), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), 40 Code of Federal Regulations §60.18(c)(3)(ii), New Source Review Permit Numbers 105710 and PSDTX1306M1, Special Conditions Number 14.A, Federal Operating Permit Number O3580, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Numbers 1.A and 9, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain the net heating value of the gas being combusted at 300 British thermal units per standard cubic foot or greater if the flare is steam-assisted or air-assisted; PENALTY: $34,800; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $17,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(12) COMPANY: Esther Hernandez; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0773-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101678548; LOCATION: Rio Grande City, Starr County; TYPE OF FACILITY: temporarily-out-of-service underground storage tank (UST) system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of a petroleum UST; PENALTY: $3,597; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lauren Little, (817) 588-5888; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(13) COMPANY: FLYING STAR TRANSPORT, L.L.C. dba Davidson Oil; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0963-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101726628; LOCATION: Lubbock, Lubbock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: common carrier; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.5(b)(1)(A) and TWC, §26.3467(d), by failing to make available a valid, current TCEQ delivery certificate before depositing a regulated substance into a regulated underground storage tank system; PENALTY: $12,137; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Eunice Adegelu, (512) 239-5082; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(14) COMPANY: Holland's Quarters Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1441-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101206290; LOCATION: Carthage, Panola County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.44(h)(1)(A) and (B), by failing to implement an adequate internal cross-connection control program that includes annual inspections and testing by a backflow prevention assembly (BPA) tester on all backflow prevention assemblies used for health hazard protection; 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(B) and §290.110(b)(4) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0315(c), by failing to maintain a disinfectant residual of at least 0.5 milligrams per liter of chloramine throughout the distribution system at all times; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(A)(i)(II), and (B)(iii), by failing to maintain water works operation and maintenance records and make them readily available for review by the Executive Director upon request; 30 TAC §290.46(j), by failing to complete a customer service inspection certificate prior to providing continuous water service to new construction, on any existing service when the water purveyor has a reason to believe cross-connections or other potential contamination hazards exist, or after any material improvement, correction, or addition to the private water distribution facilities; 30 TAC §290.46(m), by failing to initiate maintenance and housekeeping practices to ensure the good working condition and general appearance of the system's facilities and equipment; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(1)(A), by failing to determine that the vents are in place and properly screened, the roof hatches closed and locked, flap valves and gasketing provide adequate protection against insects, rodents, and other vermin, the interior and exterior coating systems are continuing to provide adequate protection to all metal surfaces, and the tank remains in a watertight condition; 30 TAC §290.109(d)(1)(A), by failing to collect routine distribution coliform samples at a customer's premise, dedicated sampling station, or other designated compliance sampling location at active service connections which are representative of water quality throughout the distribution system; and 30 TAC §290.121(a) and (b), by failing to maintain an up-to-date chemical and microbiological monitoring plan that identifies all sampling locations, describes the sampling frequency, and specifies the analytical procedures and laboratories that the facility will use to comply with the monitoring requirements, and includes the public water system's Sample Siting Plan as required by 30 TAC §290.109(d)(1) - (6); PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ilia Perez-Ramirez, (713) 767-3743; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(15) COMPANY: Jack Neely dba Heights Water; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1263-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102676129; LOCATION: Tyler, Smith County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(A) and §290.110(b)(4) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to maintain a disinfectant residual of at least 0.2 milligrams per liter of free chlorine throughout the distribution system at all times; 30 TAC §290.46(l), by failing to flush all dead-end mains at monthly intervals; 30 TAC §290.46(q)(1)(A)(iv), by failing to institute special precautions, protective measures, and boil water notices by the public water system no later than 24 hours after water outages and the failure to maintain adequate disinfectant residuals; and 30 TAC §290.110(c)(4)(A), by failing to monitor the disinfectant residual at representative locations throughout the distribution system at least once every seven days; PENALTY: $2,710; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Emerson Rinewalt, (512) 239-1131; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(16) COMPANY: Lil W. Brown dba Emerald Estates, Carol Decker dba Emerald Estates, and Rosie Prusz dba Emerald Estates; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1574-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102975778; LOCATION: Huntsville, San Jacinto County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.115(e)(2) and §290.122(c)(2)(A) and (f), by failing to conduct an operation evaluation report to the executive director (ED) within 90 days after being notified of the analytical results that caused an exceedance of the operational evaluation level for total trihalomethanes at Site 1 during the third and fourth quarters of 2022, and failing to provide public notification, accompanied with a signed Certificate of Delivery to the ED; 30 TAC §290.117(f)(4) and (i)(7)(D), by failing to install optimal corrosion control treatment (CCT) and submit certification to the ED of CCT installation and operation within 24 months after the designation and approval of CCT; and 30 TAC §290.122(c)(2)(A) and (f), by failing to provide public notification, accompanied with a signed Certificate of Delivery to the ED regarding the failure to conduct water quality parameter sampling at each of the Facility's entry points and the required distribution sample sites, have the samples analyzed, and report the results to the ED for the July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022, monitoring period; PENALTY: $7,324; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rachel Frey, (512) 239-4330; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(17) COMPANY: Lone Star Industries, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0834-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100220847; LOCATION: Maryneal, Nolan County; TYPE OF FACILITY: cement manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(b)(2)(F) and (c), and 122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Numbers 82775 and PSDTX1101, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O1119, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 8, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the maximum allowable emissions rate; PENALTY: $6,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rajesh Acharya, (512) 239-0577; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(18) COMPANY: LONGHORN MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY, LTD; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1586-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101271500; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(f)(1), by failing to make a water purchase contract available to the executive director (ED) in order that production, storage, service pump, or pressure maintenance capacity may be properly evaluated; 30 TAC §290.46(i), by failing to adopt an adequate plumbing ordinance, regulations, or service agreement with provisions for proper enforcement to ensure that neither cross-connections nor other unacceptable plumbing practices are permitted; 30 TAC §290.46(k), by failing to obtain approval from the ED for the use of interconnections; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(2), by failing to make available an accurate and up-to-date map of the distribution system so that valves and mains can be easily located during an emergency; PENALTY: $1,900; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(19) COMPANY: Maverick County; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0172-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101253565; LOCATION: Eagle Pass, Maverick County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(o)(3) and §290.45(h)(1), by failing to adopt and submit to the Executive Director a complete Emergency Preparedness Plan that demonstrates the facility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $56; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mason DeMasi, (210) 657-8425; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(20) COMPANY: MURTI BUSINESS LLC dba Rae J's Food Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1981-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103065884; LOCATION: Arlington, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.10(b)(2), by failing to assure that all underground storage tank (UST) recordkeeping requirements are met; 30 TAC §334.45(d)(1)(E)(v) and §334.48(g)(1)(A)(ii) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(2), by failing to test the containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping immediately after installation and at least once every three years to ensure the equipment is liquid tight; and 30 TAC §334.45(d)(1)(E)(vi) and §334.50(b)(1) and (2)(A)(iii), and (d)(9) and TWC, §26.3475(a) and (c)(1), by failing to monitor the USTs in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days by taking appropriate steps to ensure that a statistical inventory reconciliation (SIR) analysis report is received from the vendor in no more than 15 calendar days following the last day of the 30-day period for which the SIR analysis is performed, and failing to monitor the piping associated with the UST system installed on or after January 1, 2009, in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days by using interstitial monitoring, also failing to equip tank manways and dispenser sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping with liquid sensing probes which will alert the system owner or operator if more than two inches of liquid collects in any sump or manway; PENALTY: $5,054; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Eresha DeSilva, (512) 239-5084; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(21) COMPANY: OLD OAKS RV RESORT, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0173-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN108136730; LOCATION: Van Vleck, Matagorda County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(o)(1), 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: Mason DeMasi, (210) 657-8425; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(22) COMPANY: Oxy Vinyls, LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0881-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102518065; LOCATION: Pasadena, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: polyvinyl chloride plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Numbers 18384 and N002, Special Conditions Number 32.A(2), Federal Operating Permit O1362, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 18, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the concentration limit; PENALTY: $8,850; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $3,540; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Morgan Kopcho, (512) 239-4167; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(23) COMPANY: Parvez Maknojia dba Fire House Gameroom, Hazrat Maknojia dba Fire House Gameroom, and Sohaib Momin dba Fire House Gameroom; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1199-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111744751; LOCATION: Lubbock, Lubbock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(e) and §290.118(e), by failing to provide the results of nitrite and secondary constituents sampling to the executive director (ED) for the January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023, monitoring period; 30 TAC §290.106(f)(2) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.031(a), by failing to comply with the acute maximum contaminant level (MCL) of ten milligrams per liter (mg/L) for nitrate; 30 TAC §290.106(f)(3)(C) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the MCL of 4.0 mg/L for fluoride based on a running annual average; 30 TAC §290.109(d)(2)(F), (f), and (g)(4), by failing to collect and report the results of routine monitoring samples for total coliform, fecal coliform, E. coli at the required sampling sites to the ED for the August 2023 - January 2024, monitoring periods; and 30 TAC §290.122(a)(2)(A) and (f), by failing to issue public notification, accompanied with a signed Certificate of Delivery, to the ED regarding the failure to comply with the acute MCL for nitrate during the fourth quarter of 2023; PENALTY: $17,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rachel Frey, (512) 239-4330; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(24) COMPANY: Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1431-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111557468; LOCATION: Godley, Johnson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: construction site; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit Number TXR1586KF Part II Section E.3(c), by failing to post a TCEQ "Large Construction Site" notice where it is readily available for viewing by the general public and local, state, and federal authorities; 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and TPDES General Permit Number TXR1586KF Part III Section F.6(a) and Part IV Section A, by failing to design, install, and maintain effective erosion controls and sediment controls to minimize the discharge of pollutants and to maintain protective measures identified in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan; 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and TPDES General Permit Number TXR1586KF Part III Section F.6(d) and Part IV Section A.5, by failing to minimize sediment discharges from the site and remove accumulations of sediment that escape the site at a frequency that minimizes off-site impacts; and 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and TPDES General Permit Number TXR1586KF Part III Section F.8(b)i, ii, iii, and iv, by failing to inspect all stormwater controls to ensure they are properly installed, operational and minimizing pollutant discharges, and failing to identify locations where new or modified controls are necessary, also failing to check for signs of visible erosion and sedimentation that can be attributed to the points of discharge from the site, and finally, failing to identify any incidents of noncompliance observed during the inspections of stormwater controls; PENALTY: $10,094; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alejandra Basave, (512) 239-4168; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(25) COMPANY: Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1272-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102512969; LOCATION: Midland, Midland County; TYPE OF FACILITY: compressor station; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§116.115(c), 116.615(2), and 122.143(4), Standard Permit Registration Number 148952, Federal Operating Permit Number O4206/General Operating Permit Number 514, Site-wide Requirements Numbers (b)(2) and (9)(E)(ii), and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $10,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trenton White, (903) 535-5155; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(26) COMPANY: Texas Department of Transportation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1781-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105163000; LOCATION: Whitsett, Live Oak County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0014768001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $7,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(27) COMPANY: Texas Internal Pipe Coating, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1889-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106945959; LOCATION: Madisonville, Madison County; TYPE OF FACILITY: pipe coating business; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121(a)(1), by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge or imminent threat of discharge of industrial solid waste into or adjacent to waters in the state; 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §122.26(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities; 30 TAC §335.4, by failing to not cause, suffer, allow, or permit the unauthorized disposal of industrial solid waste; 30 TAC §335.262(c)(2)(A) and 40 CFR §265.173(a), by failing to keep containers of paint and paint-related waste closed, except when adding or removing waste; and 30 TAC §335.262(c)(2)(F), by failing to clearly label all paint and paint-related wastes, with the words "Universal Waste - Paint" and "Paint-Related Wastes"; PENALTY: $29,325; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stephanie McCurley, (512) 239-2607; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(28) COMPANY: Thomas K. Rawls dba Lakeside Water Supply 3 and Danasa Rawls dba Lakeside Water Supply 3; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0659-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102687332; LOCATION: Colmesneil, Tyler County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.51(a)(6) and TWC, §5.702, by failing to pay annual Public Health Service fees and/or any associated late fees for TCEQ Financial Administration Account Number 92290040 for Fiscal Year 2020 - 2023; 30 TAC §290.115(e), by failing to provide the results of Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts sampling to the executive director (ED) for the January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022, monitoring period; 30 TAC §290.117(b)(4)(B) and (f)(2), by failing to submit a recommendation to the ED for review and approval, in writing, of a system-specific optimal water quality parameter range based on normal system operating conditions, within 15 months after the Corrosion Control Treatment Installation Completion certification dated October 21, 2021; 30 TAC §290.117(c)(2)(A), (h), and (i)(1), by failing to collect lead and copper tap samples at the required five sample sites, have the samples analyzed, and report the results to the ED for the January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 and the July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022, monitoring periods; 30 TAC §290.117(e)(2), (h), and (i)(3), by failing to conduct water quality parameter sampling at each of the facility's entry points and the required distribution sample sites, have the samples analyzed, and report the results to the ED for the July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020, January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021, July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021, and January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022, monitoring periods; 30 TAC §290.117(i)(6) and (j), by failing to provide a consumer notification of lead tap water monitoring results to persons served at the sites that were tested, and failing to mail a copy of the consumer notification of tap results to the ED along with certification that the consumer notification has been distributed in a manner consistent with TCEQ requirements for the July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022, monitoring period; and 30 TAC §291.76 and TWC, §5.702, by failing to pay regulatory assessment fees for the TCEQ Public Utility Account regarding Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 12001 for calendar years 2020 - 2023; PENALTY: $6,299; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kaisie Hubschmitt, (512) 239-1482; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(29) COMPANY: Vencer Energy, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0477-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111738761; LOCATION: Garden City, Glasscock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas production and storage; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.201(a)(1)(B) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to submit an initial notification for a reportable emissions event no later than 24 hours after the discovery of an emissions event; 30 TAC §101.201(b)(1)(D), (G) and (H) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to identify all required information on the final record for a reportable emissions event; and 30 TAC §116.615(2), Standard Permit Registration Number 172778, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $11,830; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Krystina Sepulveda, (956) 430-6045; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.

(30) COMPANY: Weatherford U.S., L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1602-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102586088; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: research and development facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0004760000, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

TRD-202501905

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 3, 2025

Combined Amended Notice of Public Meeting and Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit (NORI) and Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for TPDES Permit for Municipal Wastewater New Permit No. WQ0016390001 (Amended to reschedule the date of the public meeting)

APPLICATION. Megatel Homes III, LLC, Tres Rios Properties, LLC, 2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0016390001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,330,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on August 11, 2023.

This combined notice is being issued to include public meeting information and to revise the discharge route description provided in the revised combined notice issued on February 27, 2025.

The facility will be located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of the intersection of Algoa Friendswood Road and Farm-to-Market Road 517, in Galveston County, Texas 77511. The treated effluent will be discharged to Gulf Coast Water Authority Canal G, thence to Galveston County Reservoir. During rare occurrences when the water in Galveston County Water Reservoir overtops its spillway, the discharge route is to Gulf Coast Water Authority Canal G, thence to Galveston County Water Reservoir, thence via spillway to Dickinson Bayou Tidal in Segment 1103 of the San Jacinto-Brazos Coastal Basin. The unclassified receiving water use is high aquatic life use for Gulf Coast Water Authority Canal G. The designated uses for Segment No. 1103 are primary contact recreation and high aquatic life use. In accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code §307.5 and the TCEQ's Procedures to Implement the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards (June 2010), an antidegradation review of the receiving waters was performed. A Tier 1 antidegradation review has preliminarily determined that existing water quality uses will not be impaired by this permit action. Numerical and narrative criteria to protect existing uses will be maintained. A Tier 2 review has preliminarily determined that no significant degradation of water quality is expected in Gulf Coast Water Authority Canal G, which has been identified as having high aquatic life uses. 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://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-95.12989,29.408238&level=18

ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE NOTICE. Alternative language notice in Spanish is available at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/plain-language-summaries-and-public-notices. El aviso de idioma alternativo en español está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/plain-language-summaries-and-public-notices.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about 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. A written response to all timely, relevant and material, or significant comments will be prepared by the Executive Director. All formal comments will be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application. A copy of the written response will be sent to each person who submits a formal comment or who requested to be on the mailing list for this permit application and provides a mailing address. Only relevant and material issues raised during the Formal Comment Period can be considered if a contested case hearing is granted on this permit application.

The Public Meeting is to be held:

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Dickinson Hall and Event Center

4132 East 27th Street

Dickinson, Texas 77539

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.

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 material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred to 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. 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.

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 or by the date of the public meeting, whichever is later.

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 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 Megatel Homes III, LLC at the address stated above or by calling Ms. Laura Preston, P.E., Project Engineer, LJA Engineering, Inc, at (214) 442-6579; lpreston@lja.com.

Issuance Date: May 30, 2025

TRD-202501918

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 4, 2025

Combined Notice of Public Meeting and Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Water Quality Land Application Permit for Municipal Wastewater Renewal Permit No. WQ0013594001

APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION . West Travis County Public Utility Agency, 13215 Bee Cave Parkway, Building B, Suite 110, Bee Cave, Texas 78738, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a renewal of TCEQ Permit No. WQ0013594001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,800,000 gallons per day via surface irrigation of 350 acres of public access land; the disposal of a portion of the treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 232,590 gallons per day via subsurface area drip dispersal system (SADDS) with a minimum area of 53 acres of non-public access land; and the future use of a portion of the treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 567,410 gallons per day for direct potable reuse (DPR). The treated domestic wastewater shall not be used for DPR (human consumption) until all necessary approvals to use the DPR is provided by the TCEQ Water Supply Division. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into water in the state. TCEQ received this application on May 10, 2024.

The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site are located at 3100 Napa Drive, Austin, and 12900 1/2 Bee Cave Parkway, Austin, in Travis County, Texas 78738 (Site A and Site B). The Effluent Pond No. 1 is located approximately 8,000 feet northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 620 and State Highway 71, in Travis County, Texas 78738. The irrigation site (Spillman Ranch) is also located approximately 8,000 feet northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 620 and State Highway 71, in Travis County, Texas 78738. The irrigation site (CCNG) is located approximately 2,500 feet south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 620 and State Highway 71, in Travis County, Texas 78738. The Effluent Pond No. 2 and a treatment facility are located approximately 3,000 feet northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2244 and State Highway 71, in Travis County, Texas 78738 (Site B). The proposed SADDS site will be located on the north side of State Highway 71, west of Vail Divide, in Travis County, Texas 78738. The wastewater treatment facilities and Effluent Pond No. 2 are located in the drainage basin of Lake Austin in Segment No. 1403 of the Colorado River Basin. The effluent disposal sites and Effluent Pond No. 1 are located in the drainage basin of Barton Creek in Segment No. 1430 of the Colorado River Basin. 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://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-97.925833,30.310833&level=18

The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Bee Cave City Hall, Reception Desk, 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave, Texas. The application, including any updates, and associated notices are available electronically at the following webpage: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tlap-applications.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The TCEQ will hold a public meeting on this application due to the significant amount of public interest received.

The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about 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. A written response to all timely, relevant and material, or significant comments will be prepared by the Executive Director. All formal comments will be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application. A copy of the written response will be sent to each person who submits a formal comment or who requested to be on the mailing list for this permit application and provides a mailing address. Only relevant and material issues raised during the Formal Comment Period can be considered if a contested case hearing is granted on this permit application.

The Public Meeting is to be held:

Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Sonesta Hotel

12525 Bee Cave Parkway

Bee Cave, Texas 78738

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 one week prior to the meeting.

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 . A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court.

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. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.

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.

Further information may also be obtained from West Travis County Public Utility Agency at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Bryce Canady, P.E., Vice President, Area Principal, Water, Consor North America, at (512) 327-9204.

Issuance Date: May 30, 2025

TRD-202501917

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 4, 2025

Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was adopted regarding Chromalloy Corporation f/k/a Sequa Corporation, Docket No. 2022-0853-AIR-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $8,370 in administrative penalties with $1,674 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mackenzie Mehlmann, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding NEW WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, Docket No. 2022-0914-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $9,103 in administrative penalties with $1,820 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ronica Rodriguez Scott, 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 William Euceda dba K&W Quick Stop, Docket No. 2022-0917-PST-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $4,500 in administrative penalties with $900 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Amy Lane, 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 EPR Parks, LLC, Docket No. 2022-1613-MWD-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $5,352 in administrative penalties with $1,070 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mistie Gonzales, 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 Aqua Texas, Inc., Docket No. 2022-1678-MWD-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $11,812 in administrative penalties with $2,362 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Harley Hobson, 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 Utilities Investment Company, Inc., Docket No. 2023-0237-MWD-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $11,812 in administrative penalties with $2,362 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Samantha Smith, 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 Delaware Basin JV Gathering LLC, Docket No. 2023-0238-AIR-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $3,750 in administrative penalties with $750 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Desmond Martin, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Colorado Bend Services, LLC, Docket No. 2023-0284-IWD-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $8,360 in administrative penalties with $1,672 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Megan Crinklaw, 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 Ladonia, Docket No. 2023-0348-MLM-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $910 in administrative penalties with $182 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Taner Hengst, 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 DUPRIEST INVESTMENTS, INC. dba Elite Car Wash & Lube Center, Docket No. 2023-0656-PST-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $2,230 in administrative penalties with $446 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Faye Renfro, 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 Airstream Harbor, Inc. dba TX Airstream Harbor Water and TA-HI WATER CORPORATION dba TX Airstream Harbor Water, Docket No. 2023-0679-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $4,551 in administrative penalties with $910 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Daphne Greene, 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 Aqua Texas, Inc., Docket No. 2023-0978-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $1,900 in administrative penalties with $380 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 Cartwright Springs, Ltd., Docket No. 2023-1062-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $2,000 in administrative penalties with $400 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ilia Perez-Ramirez, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding City of Floydada, Docket No. 2023-1150-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $8,388 in administrative penalties with $1,677 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Daphne Greene, 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 LOUIS' BAIT CAMP, INC., Docket No. 2023-1446-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $500 in administrative penalties with $100 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ronica Rodriguez Scott, 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 Orange, Docket No. 2024-0033-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $2,035 in administrative penalties with $407 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tessa Bond, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding C & R GROUP LLC dba Burleson One Stop, Docket No. 2024-0394-PST-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $2,438 in administrative penalties with $487 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Faye Renfro, 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 LAMESA ENTERPRISES, INC., Docket No. 2024-1074-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $7,712 in administrative penalties with $1,542 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ilia Perez-Ramirez, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Trophy Materials, LLC, Docket No. 2024-1093-WQ-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $9,500 in administrative penalties with $1,900 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Nancy Sims, 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 Alvarado Independent School District, Docket No. 2024-1242-MWD-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $9,000 in administrative penalties with $1,800 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Alejandra Basave, 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 DCP Operating Company, LP, Docket No. 2024-1287-AIR-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $8,036 in administrative penalties with $1,607 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Johnnie Wu, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding FIRST MEMORIAL PARK, INC., Docket No. 2024-1289-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $688 in administrative penalties with $137 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Daphne Greene, 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 Gatesville, Docket No. 2024-1325-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $2,110 in administrative penalties with $422 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Mason DeMasi, 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 Aqua Texas, Inc., Docket No. 2024-1330-MWD-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $9,000 in administrative penalties with $1,800 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Harley Hobson, 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 Goshen Erets L.L.C., Docket No. 2024-1337-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $5,966 in administrative penalties with $1,193 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Daphne Greene, 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 Olden Water Supply Corporation, Docket No. 2024-1374-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $127 in administrative penalties with $25 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Taner Hengst, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding The Fellowship of San Antonio, Docket No. 2024-1386-EAQ-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $10,000 in administrative penalties with $2,000 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Megan Crinklaw, 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 Water Utilities, L.P., Docket No. 2024-1390-PWS-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $50 in administrative penalties with $10 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Tessa Bond, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding H And H Construction Llc, Docket No. 2024-1392-WQ-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $2,625 in administrative penalties with $525 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Nancy Sims, 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 Crouch Sand & Gravel, LLC, Docket No. 2024-1430-WQ-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $600 in administrative penalties with $120 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Monica Larina, 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 Barnhart Retail, Inc dba Speedy Travel Center, Docket No. 2024-1476-PST-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $4,142 in administrative penalties with $828 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rachel Murray, 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 ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, Docket No. 2024-1519-EAQ-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $1,625 in administrative penalties with $325 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Madison Stringer, 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 Espinoza, Jose J., Docket No. 2024-1520-EAQ-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $7,500 in administrative penalties with $1,500 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Megan Crinklaw, 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 Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, LLC, Docket No. 2024-1734-PST-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $6,938 in administrative penalties with $1,387 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rachel Murray, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A field citation was adopted regarding Green Land Ventures Ltd, Docket No. 2025-0347-WQ-E on June 3, 2025 assessing $875 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this citation may be obtained by contacting Alejandra Basave, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-202501919

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 4, 2025

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Agreed Orders 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 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 opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is July 15, 2025 . 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 A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. 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 July 15, 2025 . The designated attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on an AO shall be submitted to the commission in writing .

(1) COMPANY: DSCI Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1710-WQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111320230; LOCATION: on the east side of the intersection of Williams-Ward Road and Walnut Creek Road, between Walnut Creek and Summerfield Court, Springtown, Parker County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a construction site; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121(a), 30 TAC §305.125(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit Number TXR1570GI, Part III, Section G.1., by failing to install and maintain best management practices at the site, which resulted in a discharge of pollutants into or adjacent to any water in the state; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and TPDES General Permit Number TXR1570GI, Part III, Section D.2., by failing to post the TCEQ site notice near the main entrance of the construction site; and TWC, §26.121(a), 30 TAC §305.125(1), and TPDES General Permit Number TXR1570GI, Part III, Section F.4.(a), by failing to minimize, to the extent practicable, the off-site vehicle tracking of sediments and the generation of dust; PENALTY: $34,093; STAFF ATTORNEY: William Hogan, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5918; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(2) COMPANY: NORTHEAST SERVICE, INC.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0666-WQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111465035; LOCATION: 6932 Canyon Springs Road, Fort Worth, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: excavation activities; RULE VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121(a)(2) and (c), by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge of waste into or adjacent to waters in the state; PENALTY: $11,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pearson, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5937; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

TRD-202501903

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 3, 2025

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders 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 Orders (DOs). The commission staff proposes a DOs 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 July 15, 2025 . The commission will consider any written comments received, and the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent to the proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction, or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed DO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2025 . The commission's attorneys are available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the DO shall be submitted to the commission in writing .

(1) COMPANY: CANYON RIDGE INVESTMENT COMPANY; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1309-UTL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101262483; LOCATION: adjacent to 1001 Tempe Street, Amarillo, Randall County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a retail public utility, exempt utility, or provider or conveyor of potable or raw 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 utility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $610; STAFF ATTORNEY: Misty James, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-0631; REGIONAL OFFICE: Amarillo Regional Office, 5809 South Western Street, Suite 260, Amarillo, Texas 79110-3631, (806) 353-9251.

(2) COMPANY: Lonnie Brown dba Big Thicket RV Park; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0518-UTL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111222899; LOCATION: 9880 Village Creek Road near Silsbee, Hardin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a retail public utility, exempt utility, or provider or conveyor of potable or raw water service that furnishes water service to more than one customer; 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 utility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $600; STAFF ATTORNEY: Misty James, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-0631; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Fairway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.

(3) COMPANY: Steve Steffe dba Triple J Mobile Home Park; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1569-UTL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101265486; LOCATION: 1530 Interstate Highway 27, Plainview, Hale County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a retail public utility, exempt utility, or provider or conveyor of potable or raw 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 utility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $510; STAFF ATTORNEY: Misty James, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-0631; REGIONAL OFFICE: Lubbock Regional Office, 5012 50th Street, Suite 100, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3426, (806) 796-7092.

TRD-202501904

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 3, 2025

Notice of Water Quality Application - Minor Amendment - WQ001632001

The following notice was issued on May 29, 2025:

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 DATE THIS NOTICE IS MAILED.

INFORMATION SECTION

Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC has applied for a minor amendment to the TCEQ permit WQ001632001 to reduce the amount of land used for subsurface drip irrigation per phase. The existing permit authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 152,250 gallons per day via public access subsurface area drip dispersal system with a minimum area of 37.4 acres. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site are located approximately 1.5 miles northeast of the intersection of Ranch-to-Market Road 12 and U.S. Highway 290 in Hays County, Texas 78620.

TRD-202501916

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: June 4, 2025

Texas Ethics Commission

List of Delinquent Filers

LIST OF LATE FILERS

Below is a list from the Texas Ethics Commission naming the filers who failed to pay the penalty fine for failure to file the report, or filing a late report, in reference to the specified filing deadline. If you have any questions, you may contact Dave Guilianelli at (512) 463-5800.

Deadline: Unexpended contributions Report due January 15, 2025

#00086173 - Brandon R. Copeland, 300 Crescent Ct., Ste. 1425, Dallas, Texas 75201

#00087762 - Kyle K. Shaw, 1333 W McDermott Dr., Ste. 200, Allen, Texas 75013

#00081706 - Steve Riddell, 1308 Shady Creek Drive, Euless, Texas 76040

TRD-202501887

J.R. Johnson

Executive Director

Texas Ethics Commission

Filed: May 29, 2025

General Land Office

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

On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439 - 1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC Chapter 26. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete for the following project(s) during the period of May 19, 2025 to May 30, 2025. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§30.20(f), 30.30(h), and 30.40(e), the public comment period extends 30 days from the date published on the Texas General Land Office web site. The notice was published on the web site on Friday, June 6, 2025. The public comment period for this project will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Federal License and Permit Activities:

Applicant: DKRS, Driftwood Shores, LLC

Location: The project site is located in Carancahua Bay, at 1005 Shoreline Lane, in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 28.713032, -96.414309

Project Description: The applicant is proposing work at two separate Lots within a coastal residential community known as Driftwood Shores at Wolf Point. At Lot 34, the applicant proposes work associated with the construction of a pier and kayak launch, dredging a new channel and existing pond, and installation of rip rap along the proposed new channel in Carancahua Bay. The pier structure consists of a 200-foot-long by 6-foot-wide walkway with an 8-foot-wide by 50-foot-long L-Head. The overall structure will encompass a total area of 1,200-square-foot and extend 208 feet into Carancahua Bay. The applicant proposes to mechanically dredge a total of 725 cubic yards (CY) of material from Carancahua Bay to a maximum depth of -1.5 feet mean high water for the purpose of constructing a new channel and deepening an existing pond. The dredged material will be placed onsite in uplands on Lot 34. The rip rap consists of the discharge of a maximum of 10 CY of concrete fill into Carancahua Bay below mean high water for the construction of two 20-foot-long by 5-foot-wide structures that will extend 20 feet into Carancahua Bay. At Lots 75 & 76, the applicant proposes work associated with the installation of a bulkhead, construction of a boat ramp, and construction of a marina in Carancahua Bay. The applicant proposes to discharge 1.5 CY of concrete fill material into 0.01 acre below the mean high water of Carancahua Bay to construct an 80-foot-long by 14-foot-wide boat ramp. The marina consists of a 100-foot-long by 6-foot-wide walkway, 180-foot-long by 6-foot-wide walkway, one 374-foot-long by 66-foot-wide covered boathouse, and one 374-foot-long by 76-foot-wide covered boathouse. The overall marina, including the 12-inch roof overhang, will encompass a total area of 55,508-square-foot (1.27 acres) and extend 480 feet into Carancahua Bay. The applicant has stated that the discharge of 2.5 CY of vinyl fill material into 0.01 acre to install 186 linear feet of bulkhead will be above the mean high water of Carancahua Bay. The applicant is not proposing mitigation.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application #SWG-2024-00852. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act.

CMP Project No: 25-1200-F1

Applicant: Intercontinental Terminals Company, LLC

Location: The project site is located in Buffalo Bayou, approximately 1-mile west of the Beltway 8 bridge crossing Buffalo Bayou, in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 29.740341, -95.164426

Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct two new barge docks, and one new ship dock, as well as the deepening of three existing docks to accommodate larger vessels. The proposed project will consist of the following activities:

- The previously authorized Barge Dock 5 dredge work of -43.5 feet max dredge depth to be modified to -18.5 feet max dredge depth.

- The previously authorized Ship Dock 6 associated dredge work to be modified from -43.5 feet max dredge depth to -47 feet max dredge depth.

- The proposed Barge Dock 5 associated dredge work of -18.5 feet max dredge depth.

- The deepening of existing Ship Dock 3 and proposed Ship Dock 4 to -43.5 feet max dredge depth.

- The deepening of existing Ship Docks 1 and 2 to -47 feet max dredge depth.

- The construction of approximately 1,020 feet of combi-wall bulkhead wall along the proposed Barge Dock 5.

- The addition of silt blade dredging methods to maintain the authorized dredge depths.

These activities will result in the dredging and excavation of approximately 582,000 cubic yards (CY) of material. Of this total, 292,000 CY of material located below the mean lower low water (MLLW) line will be dredged within a 12-acre dredge footprint to obtain a maximum dredge depth of -47 feet within Ship Docks 1, 2, and 6. An additional 112,000 CY of material located below the MLLW line will be dredged within a 5.83-acre area to obtain maximum dredge depths of -43.5 feet below MLLW within Ship Docks 3 and 4. Finally, 178,000 CY of material located below the MLLW line will be dredged to obtain maximum depths -18.5 feet below MLLW within Barge Docks 5 and 7 within 10.18 acres.

The proposed modified Barge Dock 5 will be positioned perpendicular to the Houston Ship Channel along the proposed bulkhead wall, and will consist of a full-faced fendering system. The proposed ship and barge docks will exhibit a minimum 225-foot setback from the limits of the Houston Ship Channel. The proposed modified Barge Dock 5 will be supported by concrete piles pneumatically driven to depths to ensure structural integrity.

All piles supporting the new bulkhead wall will be pneumatically driven into place and spaced accordingly to ensure structural integrity. The proposed project will also require the discharge of clean fill material behind the proposed bulkhead wall alignment. None of the proposed clean fill material will be placed below the MHW line. The applicant has not proposed to mitigate for the proposed impacts because there will be no permanent loss of waters of the U.S. and dredge material will be placed in designated placement areas.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application #SWG-2007-00909. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act.

CMP Project No: 25-1212-F1

Applicant: Houston Jacintoport, LLC

Location: The project site is located in Houston Ship Channel, approximately 1.50 miles east of the intersection of Jacintoport Boulevard and Sheldon Road, in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 29.751603, -95.099179

Project Description: The applicant proposes to permanently discharge 12,357 cubic yards (CY) of fill into 0.47-acre below the mean high water (MHW) of the Houston Ship Channel and conduct work associated with the construction of a new marine terminal, including the dredging of approximately 350,000 CY of material. The project components include bank stabilization and facility expansion for land-based operations, vessel loading and unloading dock infrastructure, and vessel berthing area.

The permanent fill consists of the discharge of 2,200 CY of material into 0.11-acre below the MHW of the Houston Ship Channel (Fill Area 1) and 21,660 CY of material into 0.36-acre below the MHW of the Houston Ship Channel (Fill Area 2) for the purpose of expanding the footprint needed for land-based operations. A 1,030-linear-foot bulkhead will also be installed to stabilize the shoreline.

The dock includes the construction of a 528-foot-long by 84-foot-wide platform located in uplands and within proposed Fill Areas 1 and 2 which will be located landward of the bulkhead and four 84-inch-diameter breasting dolphins. The dock will have a swinging vessel loading and unloading arm that will be attached to the platform.

The 7.32-acre vessel berthing area will be hydraulically and/or mechanically dredged to a maximum dredge depth of -48.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). In addition to the initial 350,000 CY of new dredge material, the applicant is requesting to perform maintenance dredging activities for a period of 10 years which is anticipated to occur on an annual basis with an estimated volume of 60,000 CY per cycle. The applicant proposes to dispose of the dredged material into a federally authorized dredge material placement area and/or a privately owned upland confined site. The applicant is not proposing mitigation.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application #SWG-2025-00194. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act.

CMP Project No: 25-1213-F1

Applicant: Calhoun County

Location: The project site is located in San Antonio Bay, at 1593 Swan Point Road, in Seadrift, Calhoun County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 28.38945556, -96.70963611

Project Description: The applicant proposes to discharge fill into the open water of San Antonio Bay to construct 7 acres of marsh and construct 1,100-linear-foot of breakwaters. The project is intended to restore Swan Point by creating and enhancing marsh habitat.

Approximately 27,000 cubic yards (CY) of material will be mechanically dredged from an adjacent 3.6-acre boat ramp channel and discharged in the open water to create 7 acres of marsh site which will be composed of 7 marsh cells with tidal channels between the cells. The boat ramp channel will be dredged to a maximum depth of -6 feet with an initial volume of 12,200 CY to be dredged and the balance of material coming from future maintenance dredging.

Approximately 3,000 CY of stone will be discharged in the open water to construct the 1,100-linear-foot breakwater which will be composed of 9 breakwater segments with 8 artificial reef units placed between the breakwater segments. Each stone breakwater will have a length of 90 feet with a crest elevation of +3-foot NAVD88. Artificial reef units will have a crest elevation of +2-foot NAVD88 and a length of 24 feet.

Temporary access channels, covering up to a total of 19.6 acres, will be mechanically dredged to a maximum depth of -4 feet to allow access from the boat ramp channel and the Federal Navigation Channel to the project site. The dredged material will be temporarily sidecast within the designated open water workspaces. All sidecast material will be backfilled at the completion of construction. Compensatory mitigation is not proposed.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application #SWG-2025-00151. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act.

CMP Project No: 25-1215-F1

Applicant: 5700 PIB, LLC

Location: The project site is located in Galveston Bay adjacent to 5700 Harborside Drive, in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 29.3017466, -94.8376734

Project Description: The applicant proposes to mechanically and/or hydraulically dredge approximately 600,000 cubic yards of material from a 47-acre area to maintain a depth of -25 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) for access to the existing Newport Dock. The footprint of the access channel would be widened from the previously authorized maximum width of approximately 200-250 feet to a maximum width of approximately 336 feet at the connection to the GIWW, 363 feet between the cells of Placement Area (PA) 50, 280 feet at the area adjacent to the proposed Texas International Terminal (TXIT) beneficial use dredge material placement area (BUDMPA), which is currently pending evaluation under SWG-2025-00116, and 231 feet at an area near the Newport Dock basin. Dredged material is proposed to be placed into the following dredge material placement areas (DMPAs): Port of Galveston Ship Slips (SWG-2011-00162), Pelican Island Cells A and B, San Jacinto, Port of Texas City (Snake Island), Pierce Marsh (SWG-2015-00313), and the proposed TXIT BUDMPA, currently pending evaluation under SWG-2025-00116. These DMPAs are in addition to the previously authorized placement areas that include the uplands on the Newport Dock site, TXIT PA 5600, Pelican Island Cell C, Pelican Island Disposal Site #3 (Todd Disposal Area), and Pelican Island Disposal Site #4 (Corps).

The purpose of the project is to conduct maintenance dredging to maintain vessel access to the Newport Dock. The applicant has not proposed to mitigate for the proposed impacts because there will be no impacts to special aquatic sites or permanent impacts to aquatic resources.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application # SWG-2001-02395. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

CMP Project No: 25-1216-F1

Applicant: Odfjell Terminals

Location: The project site is located in the Bayport Turning Basin/Galveston Bay, at 12211 Port Road, in Seabrook, Harris County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 29.608470, -95.018227

Project Description: The applicant proposes to perform maintenance dredging within a 12-acre area located in the Bayport Turning Basin, including an 8.6-acre area at Wharf 1 and Wharf 2 (Ship Docks) and a 3.4-acre area at Barge Docks Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Dredging would be conducted to total dredge depths of -43.5 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) at the Ship Docks and -18.5 feet MLLW at the Barge Docks, utilizing hydraulic, mechanical, and/or silt-blading methods. Approximately 45,000 cubic yards of material would be removed during each maintenance cycle. The applicant requests authorization to place the dredged material in one or more of the following Dredged Material Placement Areas (DMPAs): Spillman Island, Atkinson Island, DMPA No. 16, DMPA No. 15, DMPA No. 14, or the Mid Bay Placement Area. Additionally, the applicant seeks approval to conduct recurring maintenance dredging over a 10-year period.

The applicant is not proposing mitigation as the project does not involve impacts to special aquatic sites or other aquatic features that would warrant compensatory mitigation. All dredging activities are confined to previously authorized and historically disturbed deepwater areas within the existing navigation footprint, with no anticipated effects to wetlands, vegetated shallows, or other sensitive aquatic habitats. As such, the project is not expected to result in the loss of aquatic resource functions that would require mitigation.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application #SWG-2002-02976. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act.

CMP Project No: 25-1217-F1

Applicant: Texas International Terminals

Location: The project site is located in Galveston Bay/Galveston Ship Channel at an area approximately 0.5 miles northwest of the intersection of Port Industrial Road and the Pelican Island Causeway, in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas.

Latitude and Longitude: 29.3033, -94.8323

Project Description: The applicant proposes to discharge dredged material into approximately 50 acres of Galveston Bay to construct a beneficial use dredge material placement area (BUDMPA) that will receive maintenance dredge material from the Texas International Terminal (TXIT) Berths (authorized by Department of the Army Permit SWG-2012-00602). The proposed BUDMPA consists of building low-profile containment levees approximately 4,315 feet long by 97 feet wide (7.5 acres), using 54,025 cubic yards (CY) of material dredged from the interior of the proposed BUDMPA, placed over geotextile fabric, and armored with 18 inches (8,220 CY) of rip rap placed at a 3:1 slope to provide erosion resistance. The low-profile containment levees will be constructed to a maximum height of +2.80 feet mean high water (MHW). Dredging of the interior of the BUDMPA will remove approximately 1,145,681 CY of material to a depth of -24 feet mean sea level and will be done with various methods, including barge-mounted excavators, pontoon excavators, and clamshell dredging. Any excess dredge material will be placed within the TXIT-owned Placement Area (PA) 5600. The interior of the BUDMPA will then be gradually filled with maintenance dredge material from the TXIT Berths until the ideal elevation (+2.3 feet MHW) is reached to allow for the establishment and growth of 41.5 acres of intertidal marsh habitat. Three cuts will then be made into the levee to create 1 acre of tidal circulation channels that allow for water and nutrient exchange and support fish and wildlife by providing a connection to the greater Galveston Bay system. The circulation channels will be deep enough to preclude the growth of vegetation in the channel and remain open water channels within the site. The circulation channels will also cross the site to create three separate wetland establishment planting areas.

The applicant stated that the main purpose of the project is to provide authorized confined placement location(s) within 5 miles of the TXIT Basin capable of receiving dredged material from the TXIT Basin via pipeline. This would allow for the utilization of smaller and more widely available dredging equipment, compared to offshore disposal, to create stability for future operations and navigation of vessels within the TXIT Basin. The applicant has not proposed to mitigate for the proposed impacts because there will be no impacts to special aquatic sites or permanent impacts to aquatic resources.

Type of Application: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application #SWG-2025-00116. This application will be reviewed pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as part of its certification under §401 of the Clean Water Act.

CMP Project No: 25-1218-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-202501906

Jennifer Jones

Chief Clerk & Deputy Land Commissioner

General Land Office

Filed: June 3, 2025

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Public Notice: Addendum to the Statewide Transition Plan for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Settings

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit an addendum to the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Statewide Transition Plan (STP) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for approval. Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 441.301(c)(6) and 441.710(a)(3) requires states to publish an STP which describes the state's planned activities to achieve full and ongoing compliance with the federal HCBS settings regulations.

The Texas STP was approved by CMS on July 20, 2023. However, CMS allowed states additional time to complete outstanding Medicaid HCBS provider assessments, remediation, and validation through a corrective action plan (CAP) process. The Texas CAP, approved by CMS on October 6, 2023, allows the State additional time to complete onsite assessments, and publish an addendum to the STP to provide compliance counts for the following HCBS settings:

Employment services in the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Home and Community-based Services (HCS), and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) waiver programs, including prevocational services, employment assistance, and supported employment;

Residential settings in the HCS program, including three-person residences, four-person residences, and host home/companion care;

Residential settings in the STAR+PLUS HCBS program, including assisted living facilities and adult foster care; and

Individualized skills and socialization in the HCS, TxHmL, and Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) programs.

The CAP requires HHSC to aggregate compliance data for the HCBS settings listed above to be published as an addendum to the state's STP. HHSC has completed on-site assessments and compliance validations for required HCBS settings and compliance counts have been aggregated in an addendum to the STP, which can be found at: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/long-term-care-provider-resources/home-community-based-services-hcbs

Copy of STP Addendum. Interested parties may obtain a free copy of the STP addendum by contacting Jimmy Perez, Manager, Medicaid/CHIP Services Office of Policy, by U.S. mail, telephone, fax, or by email at the addresses below.

Written Comments. Written comments must be submitted by July 14, 2025. Written comments, requests to review comments, or both may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email:

U.S. Mail

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Jimmy Perez, Office of Policy

John H. Winters Complex

701 W 51st Street

Mail Code H-600

Austin, Texas 78751

Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Jimmy Perez, Office of Policy

John H. Winters Complex

701 W 51st Street

Mail Code H-600

Austin, Texas 78751

Phone number for package delivery: (512) 438-4295

Fax

Attention: Jimmy Perez, Office of Policy at (512) 438-3415

Email

Medicaid_HCBS@hhs.texas.gov

TRD-202501900

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: June 2, 2025

Public Notice: Home and Community Based Services Waiver

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on June 11, 2025 submitted a request to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to amend the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) waiver program authorized under §1915(c) of the Social Security Act. CMS has approved the HCS waiver application through August 31, 2028. The proposed effective date for the amendment is August 2, 2025.

This amendment proposes to make the following changes:

Appendix B

HHSC updated waiver year (WY) 2 through 5 to reflect an increase in the Point-in-Time (PIT) and unduplicated participants (Factor C).

Appendix E

In section E-1.n HHSC increased the Projected totals for Participant Direction in the table for WYs 2 through 5 to align with the updated Factor C increase.

Appendix J

HHSC revised Factor C and Point in time (PIT) calculations for the overall projected cost of waiver services (Factor D) and the overall projected cost of other Medicaid services furnished to waiver participants (D Prime (D')) for WYs 2 through 5. HHSC also updated projections for annual average per capita Medicaid costs for all non-waiver institutional services (Factor G) and other Medicaid costs for the institutional population (Factor G') since there was a change in the average length of stay as a result of the updated Factor C and PIT calculations. HHSC in J-2.b and J-2.c updated the narratives for Average Length of Stay, Factor D derivation, and Factor D' derivation.

The HCS waiver provides services and supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities who live in their own homes, in the home of a family member, or another community setting such as a three-person or four-person residence operated by an HCS program provider. Services and supports are intended to enhance quality of life, functional independence, and health and well-being in continued community-based living and to supplement, rather than replace, existing informal or formal supports and resources.

Current services in the HCS waiver include individualized skills and socialization, respite, employment readiness, supported employment, adaptive aids, audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, prescribed drugs, speech and language pathology, financial management services, support consultation, behavioral support, cognitive rehabilitation therapy, dental treatment, dietary services, employment assistance, minor home modifications, nursing, residential assistance, social work, supporting home living, and transition assistance services.

Per CMS guidance, a public notice of intent is not required for non-substantive waiver amendments such as the ones described herein.

To obtain a free copy of the proposed waiver amendment, ask questions or obtain additional information about the amendment, please contact Julyya Alvarez by U.S. mail, telephone, fax, or email at the addresses and numbers below. A copy of the proposed waiver amendment request may also be obtained online on the HHSC website at:

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/policies-rules/waivers

Addresses:

U.S. Mail

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Julyya Alvarez, Waiver Coordinator, Federal Coordination, Rules and Committees

701 West 51st Street, Mail Code H-310

Austin, Texas 78751

Telephone

(512) 438-4330

Fax

Attention: Julyya Alvarez, Waiver Coordinator at (512) 323-1905

Email

TX_Medicaid_Waivers@hhs.texas.gov

TRD-202501912

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: June 3, 2025

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Notice to Public and to All Interested Mortgage Lenders Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Mortgage Credit Certificate Program

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Department") intends to implement a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (the "Program") to assist eligible very low, low, and moderate income first-time homebuyers with the purchase of a residence located within the State of Texas.

Under the Program, a first-time homebuyer who satisfies the eligibility requirements described herein may receive a federal income tax credit in an amount equal to the product of the certificate credit rate established under the Program and the interest paid or accrued by the homeowner during the taxable year on the remaining principal of the certified indebtedness amount incurred by the homeowner to acquire the principal residence of the homeowner; provided that, if the certificate credit rate established under the Program exceeds 20%, the amount of such credit allowed in any taxable year may not exceed $2,000. In order to qualify to receive a mortgage credit certificate, the homebuyer must qualify for a conventional, FHA, VA, USDA or other home mortgage loan from a lending institution and must meet the other requirements of the Program.

The mortgage credit certificates will be issued to qualified mortgagors on a first-come, first-served basis by the Department, which will review applications from lending institutions and prospective mortgagors to determine compliance with the requirements of the Program and determine that mortgage credit certificates remain available under the Program. No mortgage credit certificates will be issued prior to ninety (90) days from the date of publication of this notice or after the date that all of the credit certificate amount has been allocated to homebuyers, and in no event will mortgage credit certificates be issued later than the date permitted by federal tax law.

In order to satisfy the eligibility requirements for a mortgage credit certificate under the Program: (a) the prospective residence must be a single-family residence located within the State of Texas that can be reasonably expected to become the principal residence of the mortgagor within a reasonable period of time after the financing is provided; (b) the prospective homebuyer's current income must not exceed, (1) for families of three or more persons, 115% (140% in certain targeted areas or in certain cases permitted under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code")) of the area median income; and (2) for individuals and families of two persons, 100% (120% in certain targeted areas or in certain cases permitted under applicable provisions of the Code) of the area median income; (c) the prospective homebuyer must not have owned a home as a principal residence during the past three years (except in the case of certain targeted area residences or in certain cases permitted under applicable provisions of the Code); (d) the acquisition cost of the residence must not exceed 90% (110%, in the case of certain targeted area residences or in certain cases permitted under applicable provisions of the Code) of the average area purchase price applicable to the residence; and (e) no part of the proceeds of the qualified indebtedness may be used to acquire or replace an existing mortgage (except in certain cases permitted under applicable provisions of the Code). To obtain additional information on the Program, including the boundaries of current targeted areas, as well as the current income and purchase price limits (which are subject to revision and adjustment from time to time by the Department pursuant to changes in applicable federal law and Department policy), please contact Lisa Johnson at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 221 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2410; telephone (512) 475-3993; or visit our website https://thetexashomebuyerprogram.com.

The Department intends to maintain a list of single-family mortgage lenders that will participate in the Program by making loans to qualified holders of these mortgage credit certificates. Any lender interested in appearing on this list or in obtaining additional information regarding the Program should contact Lisa Johnson at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 221 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2410; (512) 475-3993. The Department may schedule a meeting with lenders to discuss in greater detail the requirements of the Program.

This notice is published in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 25 of the Code and Treasury Regulation Sections 1.25-3T(j)(4) and 1.25-7T promulgated thereunder regarding the public notices prerequisite to the issuance of mortgage credit certificates and to maintaining a list of participating lenders.

TRD-202501907

Bobby Wilkinson

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: June 3, 2025

Texas Department of Insurance

Company Licensing

Application for Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, a foreign fire and/or casualty company, to change its name to Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Inc. The home office is in Omaha, Nebraska.

Application for Colonial Security Life Insurance Company, a domestic life, accident, and/or health company, to change its name to Axonic Annuity and Life Insurance Company. The home office is in Dallas, Texas.

Application for Cigna National Health Insurance Company, a foreign life, accident, and/or health company, to change its name to HealthSpring National Health Insurance Company. The home office is in Chicago, Illinois.

Application for Cigna Insurance Company, a foreign life, accident, and/or health company, to change its name to HealthSpring Insurance Company. The home office is in Chicago, Illinois.

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

TRD-202501884

Justin Beam

Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: May 28, 2025

Texas Lottery Commission

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2656 "CRAZY 8s"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2656 is "CRAZY 8s". The play style is "slots - multiple lines".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2656 shall be $2.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2656.

A. Display Printing - That area of the Scratch Ticket outside of the area where the overprint and Play Symbols appear.

B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the Scratch Ticket.

C. Play Symbol - The printed data under the latex on the front of the Scratch Ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black Play Symbols are: STAR SYMBOL, CHERRY SYMBOL, HEART SYMBOL, MOON SYMBOL, DIAMOND SYMBOL, LEMON SYMBOL, ELEPHANT SYMBOL, COIN SYMBOL, BANANA SYMBOL, CLUB SYMBOL, RAINBOW SYMBOL, MELON SYMBOL, SUN SYMBOL, GOLD BAR SYMBOL, HORSESHOE SYMBOL, ANCHOR SYMBOL, SAILBOAT SYMBOL, LIGHTNING BOLT SYMBOL, DICE SYMBOL, STACK OF CASH SYMBOL, SPADE SYMBOL, CROWN SYMBOL, PINEAPPLE SYMBOL, 8 SYMBOL, $2.00, $3.00, $6.00, $10.00, $20.00, $30.00, $60.00, $100, $1,000 and $30,000.

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. 2656 - 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 (2656), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 125 within each Pack. The format will be: 2656-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "CRAZY 8s" Scratch Ticket Game contains 125 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two (2). One Ticket will be folded over to expose a front and back of one Ticket on each Pack. All Packs will be tightly shrink-wrapped. There will be no breaks between the Tickets in a 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 "CRAZY 8s" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2656.

2.1 Scratch Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Scratch Ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly thirty-two (32) 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 thirty-two (32) 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 thirty-two (32) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the thirty-two (32) 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. Consecutive Non-Winning Tickets within a Pack will not have matching patterns, in the same order, of either Play Symbols or Prize Symbols.

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

C. A Ticket can win up to eight (8) times, one (1) time in each GAME.

D. On winning and Non-Winning Tickets, the top cash prizes of $1,000 and $30,000 will each appear at least one (1) time, except on Tickets winning eight (8) times, with respect to other parameters, play action or prize structure.

E. The play area consists of eight (8) GAMEs with three (3) Play Symbols and one (1) Prize Symbol per GAME.

F. Non-winning Prize Symbols will not match a winning Prize Symbol on a Ticket.

G. On all GAMEs, non-winning Prize Symbols will be different.

H. There will never be three (3) matching Play Symbols in a vertical or diagonal line.

I. On non-winning GAMEs, a Play Symbol will never appear more than two (2) times in a GAME.

J. Consecutive Non-Winning Tickets within a Pack will not have matching GAMEs. For example, if the first Ticket contains a "LEMON" Play Symbol, "BANANA" Play Symbol and a "STAR" Play Symbol in a GAME, the next Ticket will not contain a "LEMON" Play Symbol, "BANANA" Play Symbol and a "STAR" Play Symbol in any GAME in any order.

K. Winning and Non-Winning Tickets will not have matching GAMEs. For example, if GAME 1 is a "LEMON" Play Symbol, "BANANA" Play Symbol and a "STAR" Play Symbol, then GAME 2 - GAME 8 will not contain a "LEMON" Play Symbol, "BANANA" Play Symbol and a "STAR" Play Symbol in any order.

L. Winning GAMEs will contain three (3) matching Play Symbols in a horizontal GAME.

M. Three (3) matching "8" (TRP) Play Symbols in the same GAME will win TRIPLE the prize for that GAME and will win as per the prize structure.

N. There will never be more than one (1) set of three (3) matching "8" (TRP) Play Symbols in the same GAME on a Ticket.

O. The "8" (TRP) Play Symbol will never appear on a non-winning GAME; i.e., "8" (TRP) Play Symbols will only appear in a set of three (3) in the same winning GAME.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "CRAZY 8s" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $2.00, $3.00, $6.00, $10.00, $20.00, $30.00, $60.00 or $100, 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 $30.00, $60.00 or $100 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 "CRAZY 8s" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $1,000 or $30,000, 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 "CRAZY 8s" 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 "CRAZY 8s" 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 "CRAZY 8s" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.

2.7 Scratch Ticket Claim Period. All Scratch Ticket prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Scratch Ticket Game or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code §466.408. Any rights to a prize that is not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each Scratch Ticket, shall be forfeited.

2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of Scratch Tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of Scratch Tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales and number of prizes claimed. A Scratch Ticket Game may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.

3.0 Scratch Ticket Ownership.

A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of a Scratch Ticket in the space designated, a Scratch Ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said Scratch Ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the Scratch Ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated. If more than one name appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to receive payment.

B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Scratch Tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Scratch Ticket.

4.0 Number and Value of Scratch Prizes. There will be approximately 9,120,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2656. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 2656 - 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. 2656 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. 2656, 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-202501914

Bob Biard

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: June 4, 2025

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2662 "CASHWORD"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2662 is "CASHWORD". The play style is "crossword".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2662 shall be $3.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2662.

A. Display Printing - That area of the Scratch Ticket outside of the area where the overprint and Play Symbols appear.

B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the Scratch Ticket.

D. Play Symbol Caption - The printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. 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. 2662 - 1.2D (.pdf)

G. Game-Pack-Ticket Number - A fourteen (14) digit number consisting of the four (4) digit game number (2662), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 125 within each Pack. The format will be: 2662-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game contains 125 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). There will be 2 fanfold configurations for this game. Configuration A will show the front of Ticket 001 and the back of Ticket 125. Configuration B will show the back of Ticket 001 and the front of Ticket 125.

J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2662.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general Scratch Ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Scratch Ticket Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each Scratch Ticket. A prize winner in the "CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose the Play Symbols as indicated per the game instructions from the total of one hundred forty-one (141) Play Symbols. The player completely scratches all of the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols. The player then scratches all the letters found in the CASHWORD puzzle that exactly match the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols. If the player has scratched at least 3 complete WORDS, the player wins the prize found in the PRIZE LEGEND. Only 1 prize paid per Ticket. Only letters within the CASHWORD puzzle that are matched with the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols can be used to form a complete WORD. 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. A complete WORD must contain at least 3 letters. 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 forty-one (141) 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 forty-one (141) Play Symbols under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket, exactly one Serial Number and exactly one Game-Pack-Ticket Number on the Scratch Ticket;

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

16. Each of the one hundred forty-one (141) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the one hundred forty-one (141) Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the Scratch Ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Game-Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The Display Printing on the Scratch Ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

19. The Scratch Ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

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

B. GENERAL: There is no correlation between any exposed data on a Ticket and its status as a winner or non-winner.

C. CROSSWORD GAME: The grid on each Ticket will contain exactly the same number of letters.

D. CROSSWORD GAME: The grid on each Ticket will contain exactly the same number of words.

E. CROSSWORD GAME: There will be no matching words on a Ticket.

F. CROSSWORD GAME: All words used will be from the TX APPROVED WORDS v.2.042321, dated April 23, 2021.

G. CROSSWORD GAME: All words will contain a minimum of three (3) letters.

H. CROSSWORD GAME: All words will contain a maximum of nine (9) letters.

I. CROSSWORD GAME: There will be a minimum of three (3) vowels in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area. Vowels are considered to be A, E, I, O, U.

J. CROSSWORD GAME: No consonant will appear more than nine (9) times, and no vowel will appear more than fourteen (14) times in the grid.

K. CROSSWORD GAME: There will be no matching Play Symbols in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area.

L. CROSSWORD GAME: At least fifteen (15) of the letters in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area will open at least one (1) letter in the grid.

M. CROSSWORD GAME: The presence or absence of any letter or combination of letters in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area will not be indicative of a winning or Non-Winning Ticket.

N. CROSSWORD GAME: Words from the TX PROHIBITED WORDS v.2.042321, dated April 23, 2021, will not appear horizontally in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area when read left to right or right to left.

O. CROSSWORD GAME: On Non-Winning Tickets, there will be two (2) completed words in the grid.

P. CROSSWORD GAME: There will be no more than twelve (12) complete words in the grid.

Q. CROSSWORD GAME: A Ticket can only win one (1) time.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $50.00, $100 or $500 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "CASHWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $5,000 or $50,000, 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 "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.