Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Public Comment Needed: 2026 Multifamily Tax-Exempt Bond Programs Policies and Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation ("Corporation") has posted for public comment amendments to its 2026 Tax-Exempt Bond Program Policies and Request for Proposals (RFP). A copy of the proposed amended policies and RFP are available on the Corporation's website at www.tsahc.org. All public comments or questions about the Draft Policies and RFP may be submitted via email to MFbonds@tsahc.org. The Corporation will include written public comments received before August 1st, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
TRD-202502045
David Long
President
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Filed: June 17, 2025
Public Comment Needed: FY2026 Draft Texas Foundations Fund Disaster Recovery Guidelines
The 2026 Texas Foundations Fund Disaster Recovery Draft Guidelines are now available for public comment. A copy of the 2026 Texas Foundations Fund Disaster Recovery Draft Guidelines may be found on the Corporation's website at www.tsahc.org. Please submit public comment via email to Anna Orendain at aorendain@tsahc.org with the subject line 'Texas Foundations Fund Disaster Recovery Public Comment'. Public comments must be submitted for consideration by July 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
TRD-202502046
David Long
President
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Filed: June 17, 2025
Office of the Attorney General
Texas Health and Safety Code and Texas Water Code Settlement Notice
The State of Texas gives notice of the following proposed resolution of an environmental enforcement action under the Texas Water Code and the Texas Health and Safety Code. Before the State may enter into a voluntary settlement agreement, pursuant to Section 7.110 of the Texas Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing. The Attorney General will consider any written comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreement if the comments disclose facts or considerations indicating that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the law.
Case Title and Court: State of Texas v. Valicor Environmental Services, LLC ; Cause No. D-1-GN-23-007660; in the 201st Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas.
Background: Valicor Environmental Services, LLC (Valicor) owned and operated an industrial solid waste processing facility in Nueces County, Texas and owns and operates an industrial solid waste processing facility in Dallas County. Concerning the Nueces County facility, Valicor allegedly disposed of unauthorized industrial solid waste at an off-site disposal facility. Concerning the Dallas County facility, Valicor allegedly treated industrial solid waste without authorization and allegedly did not register or accurately report all of its solid waste management activities to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Proposed Settlement: The State and Valicor Environmental Services, LLC propose an Agreed Final Judgment that will award the State $501,000 in civil penalties and $64,000 in attorney's fees.
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 Jake Marx, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, P.O. Box 12548, MC 066, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512) 320-0911, email: Jake.Marx@oag.texas.gov. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.
TRD-202501998
Justin Gordon
General Counsel
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: June 12, 2025
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Certification of the Average Closing Price of Gas and Oil - May 2025
The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Oil Production Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §202.058, that the average taxable price of oil for reporting period May 2025 is $41.06 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on February 1, 2025, and ending April 30, 2025. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §202.058, oil produced during the month of May 2025, from a qualified low-producing oil lease, is not eligible for credit on the oil production tax imposed by Tax Code, Chapter 202.
The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Natural Gas Production Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §201.059, that the average taxable price of gas for reporting period May 2025 is $1.97 per mcf for the three-month period beginning on February 1, 2025, and ending April 30, 2025. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §201.059, gas produced during the month of May 2025, from a qualified low-producing well, is eligible for a 100% credit on the natural gas production tax imposed by Tax Code, Chapter 201.
The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Franchise Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §171.1011(s), that the average closing price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil for the month of May 2025 is $60.94 per barrel. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §171.1011(r), a taxable entity shall not exclude total revenue received from oil produced during the month of May 2025, from a qualified low-producing oil well.
The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Franchise Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §171.1011(s), that the average closing price of gas for the month of May 2025 is $3.77 per MMBtu. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §171.1011(r), a taxable entity shall exclude total revenue received from gas produced during the month of May 2025, from a qualified low-producing gas well.
Inquiries should be submitted to Jenny Burleson, Director, Tax Policy Division, P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711-3528.
TRD-202502029
Jenny Burleson
Director, Tax Policy
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: June 16, 2025
Notice of General Meeting of the Multistate Tax Commission
Pursuant to Texas Tax Code § 141.003, the comptroller provides notice of the general meeting of the Multistate Tax Commission.
The annual meeting of the commission will be held in person and virtually at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
The in-person meeting will be held at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101. Registration information for the Annual Meeting may be found at: https://www.mtc.gov/events-training/58th-annual-meetings/
For questions, please contact Shannon Brandt, Tax Policy Counsel, at shannon.brandt@cpa.texas.gov
TRD-202502019
Jenny Burleson
Director, Tax Policy
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: June 13, 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, §303.009, and §304.003 Texas Finance Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 06/23/25 - 06/29/25 is 18.00% for consumer1 credit.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 06/23/25 - 06/29/25 is 18.00% for commercial2 credit.
The postjudgment interest rate as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 07/01/25 - 07/31/25 is 7.50%.
1Credit for personal, family, or household use.
2Credit for business, commercial, investment, or other similar purpose.
TRD-202502056
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: June 18, 2025
Credit Union Department
Notice of Final Action Taken
In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC §91.103, the Credit Union Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following applications:
Field of Membership- Approved
Firstmark CU - See Texas Register dated on March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #1- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #2- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #3- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #4- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #5- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #6- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #7- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #8- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #9- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #10- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #11- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #12- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #13- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #14- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #15- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
First Community CU #16- See Texas Register dated March 28, 2025.
TRD-202502055
Michael S. Riepen
Commissioner
Credit Union Department
Filed: June 18, 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 29, 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 29, 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: ANGIE REEDS CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0782-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN112169131; LOCATION: Tyler, Smith County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with construction activities; PENALTY: $875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jasmine Jimerson, (512) 239-2552; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(2) COMPANY: ARNOLD, KEEGAN S; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0476-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106274798; LOCATION: Krum, Denton County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.5(a), by failing to obtain a required occupational license; PENALTY: $175; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sarah Castillo, (512) 239-1130; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(3) COMPANY: Barehide Ranch, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0326-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105642052; LOCATION: Poolville, Parker County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.43(e), by failing to ensure that all potable water storage tanks and pressure maintenance facilities are installed in a lockable building that is designed to prevent intruder access or enclosed by an intruder-resistant fence with lockable gates; and 30 TAC §290.45(c)(1)(B)(iii) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide two or more service pumps which have a total capacity of 1.0 gallons per minute per unit; PENALTY: $1,100; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Katherine Argueta, (512) 239-4131; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(4) COMPANY: City of Baird; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0032-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101387462; LOCATION: Baird, Callahan County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(d)(13), by failing to identify the influent, effluent, waste backwash, and chemical feed lines by the use of labels or various colors of paint; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(3)(C), by failing to ensure disinfection equipment is installed so that continuous and effective disinfection can be secured under all conditions and to provide a functional standby chlorine pump to ensure uninterrupted disinfection of the surface water; 30 TAC §290.42(f)(1)(E), by failing to provide chemical bulk storage facilities and day tanks that are designed to minimize the possibility of leaks and spills; 30 TAC §290.42(l), by failing to maintain a thorough and up-to-date plant operations manual for operator review and reference; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(5), by failing to ensure the facility's three ground storage tank inlet and outlet connections are properly located so as to prevent short-circuiting or the stagnation of water; 30 TAC §290.44(h)(1)(A), by failing to ensure additional protection was provided at all residences or establishments where an actual or potential contamination hazard exists in the form of an air gap or backflow prevention assembly, as identified in 30 TAC §290.47(f); 30 TAC §290.45(b)(2)(A) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0315(c), by failing provide a raw water pump capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute (gpm) per connection with the largest pump out of service; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(2)(F) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide two or more service pumps having a total capacity of 0.6 gpm per connection; and 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(A)(ii) and (vii)(II), (C)(iv), and (E)(i), by failing to maintain water works operation and maintenance records and make them readily available for review by the Executive Director upon request; PENALTY: $4,805; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kaisie Hubschmitt, (512) 239-1482; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(5) COMPANY: City of Fulshear; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1790-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101270296; LOCATION: Fulshear, Fort Bend County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(iv) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide an elevated storage capacity of 100 gallons per connection or a pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; PENALTY: $1,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mason DeMasi, (210) 657-8425; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.
(6) COMPANY: City of Post; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1469-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101421519; LOCATION: Post, Garza County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(l), by failing to maintain a thorough and up-to-date plant operations manual for operator review and reference; 30 TAC §290.44(h)(4), by failing to have all backflow prevention assemblies tested upon installation and on annual basis by a recognized backflow assembly tester and certified that they are operating within specifications; 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 mg/L of chloramine throughout the distribution system and in each water storage tank at all times; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(A)(i)(II), 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(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(j), by failing to complete a Customer Service Inspection certificate prior to providing continuous service to new construction or any existing service when the water purveyor has 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)(1)(B), by failing to inspect the facility's pressure tank annually; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(C)(i), by failing to verify the accuracy of the manual disinfectant residual analyzers at least once every 90 days using chlorine solutions of known concentrations; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(D), by failing to verify the accuracy of the analyzers used to determine the effectiveness of chloramination in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations every 90 days; 30 TAC §290.110(c)(4)(B), by failing to monitor the disinfectant residual at representative locations in the distribution system at least once per day; 30 TAC §290.110(c)(5), by failing to conduct chloramine effectiveness sampling to ensure that monochloramine is the prevailing chloramine species and that nitrification is controlled; 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 monitoring; PENALTY: $17,006; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Savannah Jackson, (512) 239-4306; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(7) COMPANY: City of Wolfe City; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1727-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101387579; LOCATION: Wolfe City, Hunt County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(K), by failing to seal the wellhead by a gasket or sealing compound and provide a well casing vent for Well Number 1 that is covered with 16-mesh or finer corrosion-resistant screen, facing downward, elevated and located so as to minimize the drawing of contaminants into the well; 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 and in each finished water storage tank at all times; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(A)(i)(II), (v), and (vi) and (B)(iv), 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(l), by failing to flush all dead-end mains at monthly intervals; 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; and 30 TAC §290.46(m)(4), by failing to maintain all water treatment units, storage and pressure maintenance facilities, distribution system lines, and related appurtenances in a watertight condition and free of excessive solids; PENALTY: $3,126; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mason DeMasi, (210) 657-8425; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.
(8) COMPANY: Columbus Sand and Gravel, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1413-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111960365; LOCATION: Alleyton, Colorado County; TYPE OF FACILITY: aggregate production operation (APO); RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities; 30 TAC §342.25(b), by failing to register the site as an APO no later than the tenth business day before the beginning date of regulated activities; and TWC, §26.121(a)(1), by failing to prevent an unauthorized discharge of industrial wastewater into or adjacent to water in the state; PENALTY: $9,063; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Madison Stringer, (512) 239-1126; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(9) COMPANY: Comanche County Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0685-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102675337; LOCATION: De Leon, Comanche County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.115(f)(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level of 0.080 milligrams per liter for total trihalomethanes, based on the locational running annual average; PENALTY: $3,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tessa Bond, (512) 239-1269; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(10) COMPANY: Comanche County Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1418-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102674835; LOCATION: De Leon, Comanche County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.44(d) and §290.46(r), by failing to provide a minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch (psi) throughout the distribution system under normal operating conditions and 20 psi during emergencies such as firefighting; 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 chloramines throughout the distribution system at all times; 30 TAC §290.46(e)(3)(A) and THSC, §341.033(a), by failing to operate the facility under the direct supervision of a water works operator who holds an applicable, valid Class D or higher license issued by the executive director (ED); and 30 TAC §290.46(q)(1), by failing to provide a copy of the boil water notice (BWN) to the ED within 24 hours after issuance by the facility and a signed Certificate of Delivery to the ED within ten days after issuance of the BWN; PENALTY: $1,776; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(11) COMPANY: Coming of Christ Full Gospel Church, a community church; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0871-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103010211; LOCATION: Italy, Ellis County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(j)(1)(A) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0351, by failing to notify the Executive Director and receive approval prior to making a significant change or addition where the change in the existing system results in an increase or decrease in production, treatment, storage, or pressure maintenance; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(3), by failing to provide an overflow discharge opening on the ground storage tank with a gravity-hinged and weighted cover that closes automatically and fits tightly with no gap over 1/16 of an inch, an elastomeric duckbill valve, or other approved device to prevent the entrance of insects and other nuisances; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(B)(iv) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a minimum pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; and 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; PENALTY: $1,225; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Katherine Argueta, (512) 239-4131; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(12) COMPANY: CSWR-Texas Utility Operating Company, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1605-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101247815; LOCATION: Broaddus, San Augustine County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.115(e)(2), by failing to conduct an operation evaluation and submit a written operation evaluation report to the executive director (ED) within 90 days after being notified of analytical results that caused an exceedance of the operational evaluation level for total trihalomethanes (TTHM) for Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts; 30 TAC §290.115(f)(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level of 0.080 milligrams per liter for TTHM, based on the locational running annual average; and 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 January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023, July 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024, monitoring periods; PENALTY: $13,120; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: De'Shaune Blake, (210) 403-4033; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.
(13) COMPANY: CSWR-Texas Utility Operating Company, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1801-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106182058; LOCATION: Sealy, Austin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (5)(B), by failing to maintain water works operation and maintenance records and make them readily available by the Executive Director upon request; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(3), by failing to keep on file copies of well completion data as defined in 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A) for as long as the well remains in service; PENALTY: $1,050; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rachel Frey, (512) 239-4330; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(14) COMPANY: DC Caliche, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1208-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110278835; LOCATION: Lubbock, Lubbock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: permanent rock and concrete crushing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §116.615(2), Standard Permit Registration Number 150784, Air Quality Standard Permit for Permanent Rock and Concrete Crushers, Operational Requirements Number (3)(E), and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to locate all associated sources at least 100 feet from the property line; PENALTY: $1,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael Wilkins, (325) 698-6134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (325) 698-9674.
(15) COMPANY: DENTON COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1405-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111973871; LOCATION: Highland Village, Denton County; TYPE OF FACILITY: electric utilitiy transformer; RULE VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121(a)(2), by failing to prevent an unauthorized discharge of other waste into or adjacent to any water in the state; PENALTY: $8,125; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $8,125; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alejandra Basave, (512) 239-4168; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.
(16) COMPANY: Eden Farms Ltd; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1700-EAQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105600175; LOCATION: San Marcos, Hays County; TYPE OF FACILITY: commercial development; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.4(a)(1) and (j) and Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan ID Number 11-0808061, Proposed Exception, by failing to obtain approval of a Water Pollution Abatement Plan prior to commencing a regulated activity over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; PENALTY: $20,000; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $8,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Megan Crinklaw, (512) 239-1129; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(17) COMPANY: Enterprise Products Operating LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1283-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100210665; LOCATION: La Porte, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: marine loading facility and petroleum bulk storage terminal; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0000440000, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, Outfall Number 003, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $29,647; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $11,859; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taylor Williamson, (512) 239-2097; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(18) COMPANY: Estela Turner dba Cerro Alto Water System; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1855-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102672284; LOCATION: El Paso, Hudspeth County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(e) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.033(a), by failing to use a water works operator who holds an applicable, valid license issued by the executive director (ED); 30 TAC §290.46(q)(1), by failing to issue a boil water notice (BWN) to customers of the facility within 24 hours of a low disinfectant residual using the prescribed notification format as specified in 30 TAC §290.47(c); 30 TAC §290.46(q)(6)(A)(v) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to collect water samples for microbiological analysis, marked as special on the laboratory sample submission form, collected from representative locations throughout the distribution system or in the affected areas of the distribution system prior to rescinding the BWN issued on September 25, 2024; and 30 TAC §290.46(q)(6)(B) and (C), by failing to notify customers that the BWN issued on September 25, 2024 had been rescinded within 24 hours or no later than the next business day, using language and format specified by the ED once the public water system had met the requirements and provide a copy of the rescind notice, a copy of the associated microbiological laboratory analysis results, and a signed Certificate of Delivery to the ED within ten days after the public water system had issued the rescind notice to customers in accordance with §290.122(f); PENALTY: $2,475; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mason DeMasi, (210) 657-8425; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.
(19) COMPANY: G.T. Sirizzotti, Ltd.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1579-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106511389; LOCATION: San Antonio, Comal County; TYPE OF FACILITY: limestone mining business; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit Number TXR05FV11, Part III, Section A.3(b), by failing to maintain a complete Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3); 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and TPDES General Permit Number TXR05FV11, Part III, Section A.4(g), by failing to provide training to all employees who are responsible for implementing or maintaining activities in the SWP3; 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and TPDES General Permit Number TXR05FV11, Part III, Section B.2, by failing to adequately conduct periodic routine facility inspections to determine the effectiveness of the Pollution Prevention Measures and Controls; and 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and TPDES General Permit Number TXR05FV11, Part III, Section D.1(c), by failing to monitor a rain gauge a minimum of once per week, and once per day during storm events, and if there is no rain during a given week, to monitor and record a zero rainfall total or no rain for the week; PENALTY: $3,651; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Megan Crinklaw, (512) 239-1129; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(20) COMPANY: Gulf Coast Authority dba Bayport Facility; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1620-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100219211; LOCATION: Pasadena, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: industrial wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2(b) and §335.4, by failing to not cause, suffer, allow, or permit the disposal of industrial solid waste at an unauthorized facility; PENALTY: $6,975; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Eresha DeSilva, (512) 239-5084; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(21) COMPANY: I-27 Hub City Group LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0413-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101271518; LOCATION: Idalou, Lubbock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(g), by failing to obtain an exception, in accordance with 30 TAC §290.39(l), prior to using innovative/alternate treatment processes; and 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(B)(iii) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide two or more service pumps having a total capacity of 2.0 gallons per minute per connection; PENALTY: $5,839; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(22) COMPANY: INEOS US Chemicals Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1306-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102536307; LOCATION: Texas City, Galveston County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), 40 Code of Federal Regulations §60.18(c)(3)(ii), New Source Review Permit Number 31936, Special Condition Numbers 3.A and 6.A, Federal Operating Permit Number O1513, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Numbers. 1.A and 20, 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: $25,350; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $10,140; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Caleb Martin, (512) 239-2091; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(23) COMPANY: J&J STONE COMPANY, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1688-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106848450; LOCATION: Jarrell, Williamson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: stone mining facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit Number TXR05BV15, Part III, Section E.6, by failing to timely submit monitoring results at the intervals specified in the permit; PENALTY: $500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Madison Stringer, (512) 239-1126; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(24) COMPANY: JWS LAND LTD; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0327-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN112093935; LOCATION: Crandall, Kaufman County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with construction activities; PENALTY: $875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sarah Castillo, (512) 239-1130; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(25) COMPANY: Marluc, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1747-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN112032628; LOCATION: Graford, Jack County; TYPE OF FACILITY: campground; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §297.11 and TWC, §11.081 and §11.121, by failing to obtain authorization prior to diverting, impounding, storing, taking or using state water; PENALTY: $4,050; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alejandra Basave, (512) 239-4168; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(26) COMPANY: Martins Mill Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1678-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101217669; LOCATION: Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(1)(F), by failing to obtain a sanitary control easement covering land within 150 feet of each of the facility's two wells; and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(j), by failing to provide the facility's Well Number 1 with a concrete sealing block that extends a minimum of three feet from the well casing in all directions, with a minimum thickness of six inches and sloped away from the wellhead at not less than 0.25 inches per foot; PENALTY: $506; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kaisie Hubschmitt, (512) 239-1482; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(27) COMPANY: Mike Neutze; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0042-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102466588; LOCATION: Ingram, Kerr County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(a)(1) and TWC, §26.3475(d), by failing to provide corrosion protection for the underground storage tank (UST) system; and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and (2) 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, and failing to provide release detection for the pressurized piping associated with the UST system; PENALTY: $11,390; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Adriana Fuentes, (956) 430-6057; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(28) COMPANY: RIVER OAKS WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1262-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101187318; LOCATION: Bay City, Matagorda County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §288.20(a) and §288.30(5)(B), and TWC, §11.1272(c), by failing to adopt a drought contingency plan which includes all elements for municipal use by a retail public water supplier; 30 TAC §290.42(l), by failing to maintain a thorough and up-to-date plant operations manual for operator review and reference; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(D)(vii), 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(n)(1), by failing to maintain at the public water system accurate and up-to-date detailed as-built plans or record drawings and specifications for each treatment plant, pump station, and storage tank until the facility is decommissioned; 30 TAC §290.46(n)(3), by failing to keep on file copies of well completion data as defined in 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A) for as long as the well remains in service; and 30 TAC §290.121(a) and (b), by failing to develop and maintain an up-to-date chemical and microbiological monitoring plan that identifies all sampling locations, describes the sampling frequency, and specifies the analytical procedures and laboratories that the facility will use to comply with the monitoring requirements; PENALTY: $2,791; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronica Rodriguez Scott, (512) 239-2510; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(29) COMPANY: Slocum Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1709-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101280196; LOCATION: Elkhart, Anderson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(j)(1)(A) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0351, by failing to notify the executive director (ED) and receive prior approval to making a significant change or addition where the change in the existing systems results in an increase or decrease in production, treatment, storage or pressure maintenance; 30 TAC §290.39(j)(2) and THSC, §341.0351, by failing to notify the ED in writing of the addition of treatment chemicals, including long-term treatment changes that will impact the corrosivity of the water; 30 TAC §290.42(e)(4)(C), by failing to provide forced air ventilation, which includes both high level and floor level screened and louvered vents, a fan which is located at and draws air in through the top vent and discharges to the outside atmosphere through the floor level vent, and a fan switch outside, for enclosures containing more than one operating 150-pound cylinder of chlorine; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(4), by failing to provide all ground storage tanks with a liquid level indicator; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(i) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide the minimum total production capacity; 30 TAC §290.46(e)(4)(C) and THSC, §341.033(a), by failing to operate the facility under the direct supervision of at least two water works operators who hold a Class C or higher groundwater license who work at least 16 hours per month; 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; and 30 TAC §290.46(s)(1), by failing to calibrate the facility's well meters at least once every three years; PENALTY: $7,503; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kaisie Hubschmitt, (512) 239-1482; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(30) COMPANY: Sooner Pipe, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0989-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104423132; LOCATION: Crosby, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 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 executive director (ED) for the June 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023, monitoring period; 30 TAC §290.117(f)(3)(A), by failing to submit a recommendation to the ED for optimal corrosion control treatment within six months after the end of the January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023, monitoring period during which the lead action level was exceeded; and 30 TAC §290.117(g)(2)(A), by failing to submit a recommendation to the ED for source water treatment within 180 days after the end of the January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023, monitoring period during which the lead action level was exceeded; PENALTY: $1,837; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Emerson Rinewalt, (512) 239-1131; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(31) COMPANY: SOUTHWEST BULK LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0553-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100569532; LOCATION: Cleburne, Johnson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), by failing to obtain a multi-sector general permit for stormwater discharges; PENALTY: $875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jasmine Jimerson, (512) 239-2552; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(32) COMPANY: SOUTHWEST ENVIRONMENT SERVICES LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0461-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105169080; LOCATION: Tyler, Smith County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §11.081 and §11.121, by failing to obtain authorization prior to appropriating any state water or beginning construction of any work designed for the storage, taking, or diversion of water; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Nancy Sims, (512) 239-5053; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(33) COMPANY: Town of Ponder; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0996-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102739349; LOCATION: Ponder, Denton 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 WQ0011287003, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $16,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Madison Stringer, (512) 239-1126; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(34) COMPANY: Triple C Concrete of Lubbock, LTD; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0980-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104156286; LOCATION: Lubbock, Lubbock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: concrete batch plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §116.615(2), Standard Permit Registration Number 71025, Amendments to the Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants Number (9)(F), and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to pave all entry and exit roads and main traffic routes associated with the operation of the plant with a cohesive hard surface that can be maintained intact and cleaned; PENALTY: $3,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mackenzie Mehlmann, (512) 239-2572; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
(35) COMPANY: U.S. LAND CORPORATION; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1350-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102095288; LOCATION: Willis, Montgomery County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §217.63(a), by failing to post and maintain proper signage; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number WQ0013960001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 7.b.i, by failing to report an unauthorized discharge orally to the Regional Office within 24 hours of becoming aware of the noncompliance; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (4), TWC, §26.121(a)(1) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0013960001, Permit Conditions Number 2.g, by failing to prevent an unauthorized discharge of wastewater into or adjacent to any water in the state; PENALTY: $18,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Harley Hobson, (512) 239-1337; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.
TRD-202502038
Gitanjali Yadav
Deputy Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 17, 2025
Enforcement Orders
An agreed order was adopted regarding City of Junction, Docket No. 2020-1533-MWD-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $38,868 in administrative penalties with $7,773 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 Red River Authority of Texas, Docket No. 2022-0747-PWS-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $14,997 in administrative penalties with $2,999 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 Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District, Docket No. 2022-1612-MWD-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $29,250 in administrative penalties with $5,850 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 Commerce Sand & Select, LLC, Docket No. 2023-0710-WQ-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $29,375 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting William Hogan, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed order was adopted regarding City of Fredericksburg, Docket No. 2023-0977-PWS-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $20,100 in administrative penalties with $4,020 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kaisie Hubschmitt, 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 Freer Water Control and Improvement District, Docket No. 2024-0848-PWS-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $5,500 in administrative penalties with $5,500 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kaisie Hubschmitt, 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 Park Sewer Company, Docket No. 2024-0868-MWD-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $16,250 in administrative penalties with $3,250 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 Blaine Larsen Farms, Inc., Docket No. 2024-1155-AIR-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $24,750 in administrative penalties with $4,950 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Rajesh Acharya, 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 Lincoln Pointe Development, LLC, Docket No. 2024-1281-WQ-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $31,500 in administrative penalties with $6,300 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 Beach Road Municipal Utility District, Docket No. 2024-1297-MWD-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $13,500 in administrative penalties with $2,700 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 32SII, LLC dba Chipper Point Apartments, Docket No. 2024-1421-PWS-E on June 18, 2025 assessing $19,500 in administrative penalties with $19,500 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Savannah Jackson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
TRD-202502062
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 18, 2025
Notice of an Amendment to a Certificate of Adjudication Application No. 14033
Notices Issued June 5, 2025
Plum Creek Conservation District P.O. Box 328, Lockhart, Texas 78644-0348, Applicant, seeks a temporary water use permit to divert and use not to exceed 214 acre-feet of water, within a period of three years from Tenney Creek, Guadalupe River Basin, for industrial and agricultural purposes for dam rehabilitation in Caldwell County. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.
The application was received on October 17, 2024, and fees were received on October 22, 2024. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on November 14, 2024.
The Executive Director completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if granted, would include special conditions including, but not limited to, streamflow restrictions. The application, technical memoranda, and Executive Director's draft permit are available for viewing on the TCEQ web page at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights/wr-permitting/view-wr-pend-apps. Alternatively, you may request a copy of the documents by contacting the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk by phone at (512) 239-3300 or by mail at TCEQ OCC, Notice Team (MC-105), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.
Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, by June 26, 2025. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.
The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by June 26, 2025. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by June 26, 2025.
To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[ I/we ] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed conditions for the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.
If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments, or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ by entering WRTP 14033 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address.
For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040 o por el internet al http://www.tceq.texas.gov.
TRD-202502063
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 18, 2025
Notice of Completion of Technical Review Radioactive Material License Number R01811
APPLICATION. Nuclear Sources & Services, Inc., P.O. Box 34042, Houston, Texas 77234, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a renewal with minor amendment of a radioactive material license to authorize the storage and processing of radioactive waste. The facility is located at 5711 Etheridge Street, Houston, 77087 in Harris County, Texas. The licensee submitted an original application dated March 31, 1995, and updated applications dated October 2, 2002, and June 1, 2008 for renewal of their radioactive material license without amendment, and updated supplemental packages dated September 10, 2010, May 12, 2011, October 3, 2011, June 14, 2018, June 27, 2018, August 8, 2018, August 15, 2018, November 20, 2018, June 27, 2019, August 27, 2019, and December 6, 2019. The June 1, 2008 application was revised by a minor amendment application, dated June 22, 2023, to add the waste processing technique of decay-in-storage. Supplemental packages were submitted in response to requests for additional information dated July 8, 2023, July 31, 2023, August 6, 2023, and September 15, 2023. The following link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-95.3166,29.6813&level=18
PRELIMINARY DECISION. The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft license. The draft license if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this license, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.
The license application, Executive Director's technical summary, and draft license are available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ's central office in Austin, Texas and at Mancuso Neighborhood Library, 6767 Bellfort Avenue, Houston, Texas 77087.
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not 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.
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, and the Executive Director's decision on the application, 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 reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in 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 license number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the 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 facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member's location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group's purpose.
Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn.
The Commission will only grant a contested case hearing on disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law that are relevant and material to the Commission's decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised in timely filed comments that were not subsequently withdrawn.
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 license 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 license 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.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE: For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the above link, enter the license number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/decisions/cc/comments.html, 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 within 30 days from the date of the newspaper publication of this notice or 30 days from the date of publication in the Texas Register , whichever is later. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency's public record. For more information about this license application or the licensing process, please call the TCEQ's 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 Nuclear Sources and Services, Inc. at the address stated above or by calling Gamaliel Torres at (713) 641-0391.
Issued: June 13, 2025
TRD-202502061
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 18, 2025
Notice of Correction to Shutdown/Default Order Number 1
In the May 23, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 3149), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) published notice of a Shutdown/Default Order, specifically Item Number 1, for TRIANGLE BUSINESS, INC. dba Honey Stop 22; Docket Number 2022-0840-PST-E. The error is as submitted by the commission.
The reference to the Order Type should be corrected to read: "Default"
For questions concerning this error, please contact Laney Foeller at (512) 239-6226.
TRD-202502044
Gitanjali Yadav
Deputy Director, Litigation
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 17, 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 29, 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 29, 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: City of Gunter; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0170-MWD-E; TCEQ ID NUMBERS: RN101917904 and RN105115125 ; LOCATIONS: The Gunter Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (Facility 1) (RN101917904) is located adjacent to the St. Louis-San Francisco and Texas Railway, approximately 2,300 feet northwest of the intersection of State Highway 289 and Farm-to-Market Road 121, Gunter, Grayson County; The Stanley Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (Facility 2)(RN105115125) is located approximately 1,800 feet east of the intersection of J.C. Maples Road and Farm-to-Market Road 121, Gunter, Grayson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facilities; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121(a)(1), 30 TAC §305.65 and 305.125(2) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Numbers WQ0010569001 and WQ0010569002, by failing to maintain authorization to discharge wastewater into or adjacent to any water in the state; PENALTY: $28,125; Supplemental Environmental Project offset amount of $28,125 applied to an Air Monitor Installation; STAFF ATTORNEY: Marilyn Norrod, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5916; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(2) COMPANY: Express Cup, LLC dba Tommy's 15; DOCKET NUMBER: 2020-1148-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102980406; LOCATION: 101 Southeast 25th Avenue, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank (UST) system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.72, by failing to report a suspected release to the TCEQ within 24 hours of discovery; and 30 TAC §334.74(3), by failing to file a release determination report with the commission within 45 days after a suspected release has occurred; PENALTY: $2,576; STAFF ATTORNEY: David Keagle, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-3923; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(3) COMPANY: TERRA SOUTHWEST, INC.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0472-UTL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101265882; LOCATION: the south end of Seaborn Road, Denton, Denton 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: $500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Misty James, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-0631; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(4) COMPANY: TERRA SOUTHWEST, INC.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0473-UTL-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101242915; LOCATION: at Greenwood Drive, approximately 0.25 miles north of Farm-to-Market Road 720 near Little Elm, Denton 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: $725; STAFF ATTORNEY: Misty James, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-0631; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
TRD-202502042
Gitanjali Yadav
Deputy Director, Litigation
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 17, 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 29, 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 29, 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: Complex Ready Mix L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1734-WQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111127635; LOCATION: 21986 Farm-To-Market Road 1314, Porter, Montgomery County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a concrete batch plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1) and(17) and 319.7(d) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number TXG112848, Part IV, Standard Permit Conditions Number 7.f., by failing to submit monitoring results at intervals specified in the permit; PENALTY: $63,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: A'twar Wilkins, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6515; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H., Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
(2) COMPANY: Steven Sutherlin; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1731-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111816963; LOCATION: 6232 Southwest County Road 0050, Corsicana, Navarro County; TYPE OF FACILITY: an unauthorized municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal site; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §328.57(c)(1), by failing to obtain a scrap tire transporter registration before transporting used and/or scrap tires; Texas Health and Safety Code, §361.112(a) and 30 TAC §328.60(a), by failing to obtain a scrap tire storage site registration for the site prior to storing more than 500 used or scrap tires on the ground or 2,000 used or scrap tires in enclosed and lockable containers; 30 TAC §328.57(c)(2) and (d), by failing to retain all manifests, work orders, and invoices showing the collection and disposition of all used or scrap tires and tire pieces for a period of at least three years; and 30 TAC §330.15(a) and (c), by causing, suffering, allowing, or permitting the unauthorized disposal of MSW; PENALTY: $28,851; STAFF ATTORNEY: Marilyn Norrod, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5916; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(3) COMPANY: Diamond Ready Mix, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0119-WQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN108785379; LOCATION: 5521 Breen Drive, Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: concrete production facility; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121(a)(1), 30 TAC §305.125(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit Number TXG112031, Part III, Permit Requirements, Section A.1., by failing comply with permitted effluent limitations; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and 319.5(b) and TPDES General Permit Number TXG112031, Part III, Permit Requirements, Section A.1., by failing to collect and analyze effluent samples at the intervals specified in the permit; PENALTY: $14,648; STAFF ATTORNEY: Marilyn Norrod, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5916; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.
TRD-202502043
Gitanjali Yadav
Deputy Director, Litigation
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 17, 2025
Notice of Public Hearing on Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Requiring Certain Actions of Joseph D. Buerkle SOAH Docket No. 582-25-20545 TCEQ Docket No. 2022-1001-WOC-E
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing via Zoom videoconference:
10:00 a.m. - July 10, 2025
To join the Zoom meeting via computer or smart device:
https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com
Meeting ID: 161 984 0712
Password: TCEQDC1
or
To join the Zoom meeting via telephone dial:
+1 (669) 254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 984 0712
Password: 5247869
The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed February 26, 2025 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Joseph D. Buerkle, for violations in Kent County, Texas, of: Tex. Water Code §§26.0301(c) and 37.003, and 30 TAC §30.5(a) and §30.331(b).
The hearing will allow Joseph D. Buerkle, the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Joseph D. Buerkle, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of Joseph D. Buerkle to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes . Joseph D. Buerkle, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.
Legal Authority: Tex. Water Code §7.054, Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 37, and 30 TAC Ch. 30; Tex. Water Code §7.058, and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 TAC §70.108 and §70.109 and Ch. 80, and 1 TAC Ch. 155.
Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Jun Zhang, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512) 239-3400. Information concerning your participation in this hearing may be obtained by contacting Sheldon Wayne, Staff Attorney, Office of Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P.O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512) 239-6363.
Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with TCEQ's Office of the Chief Clerk and SOAH. Documents filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk may be filed electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/efilings or sent to the following address: TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. When contacting the Commission or SOAH regarding this matter, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.
In accordance with 1 TAC §155.401(a), Notice of Hearing, "Parties that are not represented by an attorney may obtain information regarding contested case hearings on the public website of the State Office of Administrative Hearings at www.soah.texas.gov, or in printed format upon request to SOAH."
Persons who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512) 475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.
Issued: June 12, 2025
TRD-202502066
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 18, 2025
Notice of Public Hearing on Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Requiring Certain Actions of Solu LLC SOAH Docket No. 582-25-20544 TCEQ Docket No. 2023-0345-PST-E
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing via Zoom videoconference:
10:00 a.m. - July 10, 2025
To join the Zoom meeting via computer or smart device:
https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com
Meeting ID: 161 984 0712
Password: TCEQDC1
or
To join the Zoom meeting via telephone dial:
+1 (669) 254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 984 0712
Password: 5247869
The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed March 4, 2025 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Solu LLC, for violations in Cooke County, Texas, of: Tex. Water Code §26.3475(a), (c)(1) and (d), and 30 Texas Administrative Code §§334.49(c)(2)(C) and (c)(4)(C), and 334.50(b)(1)(A) and (b)(2).
The hearing will allow Solu LLC, the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Solu LLC, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of Solu LLC to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Solu LLC, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.
Legal Authority: Tex. Water Code §7.054 and Tex. Water Code chs. 7 and 26 and 30 Texas Administrative Code Chs. 70 and 334; Tex. Water Code §7.058, and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 Texas Administrative Code §§70.108 and 70.109 and Ch. 80, and 1 Texas Administrative Code Ch. 155.
Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Jun Zhang, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512) 239-3400. Information concerning your participation in this hearing may be obtained by contacting Sheldon Wayne, Staff Attorney, Office of Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P.O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512) 239-6363.
Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with TCEQ's Office of the Chief Clerk and SOAH. Documents filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk may be filed electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/efilings or sent to the following address: TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. When contacting the Commission or SOAH regarding this matter, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.
In accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code §155.401(a), Notice of Hearing, "Parties that are not represented by an attorney may obtain information regarding contested case hearings on the public website of the State Office of Administrative Hearings at www.soah.texas.gov, or in printed format upon request to SOAH."
Persons who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512) 475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.
Issued: June 12, 2025
TRD-202502065
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 18, 2025
Notice of Public Meeting for Water Quality Land Application Permit for Municipal Wastewater New Proposed Permit No. WQ0016571001
APPLICATION. Firefly Partners, LLC, 200 North Harbor Place, Suite G, Davidson, North Carolina 28036, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a new permit, TCEQ Permit No. WQ0016571001 to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 20,000 gallons per day via evaporation. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into water in the state. TCEQ received this application on July 12, 2024.
The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site will be located approximately 0.52 miles southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1376 and OK Corral Drive, in Gillespie County, Texas 78624. The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site will be located in the drainage basin of Pedernales River in Segment No. 1414 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=-98.751388,30.171111&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 Harper Library, front desk, 23247 West Highway 290, Harper, 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. Further information may also be obtained from Firefly Partners, LLC at the address stated above or by calling Mrs. Kendall Longbotham, P.E., Water Resource Engineer, reUse Engineering Inc, at (512) 755-9943.
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. 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 31, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Inn on Barons Creek - Nimitz Room
308 S Washington Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
INFORMATION. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments anytime during the meeting or by mail before the close of the public comment period to the Office of the Chief Clerk, TCEQ, Mail Code MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/comment. If you need more information about the permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at (800) 687-4040. Si desea información en español, puede llamar (800) 687-4040. General information about the TCEQ can be found at our website at https://www.tceq.texas.gov.
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.
Issuance Date: June 17, 2025
TRD-202502064
Laurie Gharis
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 18, 2025
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Public Notice - Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance Amendment
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendments will be effective September 1, 2025.
The purpose of the amendments is to update and explain the Medicaid rate payment process for the new provider type, Rural Emergency Hospital (REH). The REH provider type was implemented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on January 1, 2023. The fiscal impact displayed below is the impact of REH hospitals no longer providing inpatient medical services.
The proposed amendments are estimated to result in a decrease in an annual aggregate expenditure of $714 for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2025, consisting of $428 in federal funds and $286 in state general revenue. For FFY 2026, the estimated result is a decrease in an annual aggregate expenditure of $8,671, consisting of $5,188 in federal funds and $3,483 in state general revenue. For FFY 2027, the estimated result is a decrease to the annual aggregate expenditure of $8,787, consisting of $5,257 in federal funds and $3,530 in state general revenue.
Rate Hearings.
No rate hearing was conducted. This amendment is an implementation of a new provider type and not an update to reimbursement.
Copy of Proposed Amendment.
Interested parties may obtain additional information and/or a free copy of the proposed amendment by contacting Nicole Hotchkiss, State Plan Policy Advisor, by mail at the Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 13247, Mail Code H-600, Austin, Texas 78711; by telephone at (512) 487-3349; by facsimile at (512) 730-7472; or by email at Medicaid_Chip_SPA_Inquiries@hhsc.state.tx.us. Once submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for approval, copies of the proposed amendment will be available for review at the HHSC Access and Eligibility Services for local benefit offices.
Written Comments.
Written comments about the proposed amendment and/or requests to review comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email:
U.S. Mail
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Attention: Provider Finance Department
Mail Code H-400
P.O. Box 149030
Austin, Texas 78714-9030
Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Attention: Provider Finance Department
North Austin Complex
Mail Code H-400
4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, Texas 78751
Phone number for package delivery: (512) 487-3480
Fax
Attention: Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475
PFD_Hospitals@hhsc.state.tx.us
Preferred Communication.
For the quickest response, please use email or phone, if possible, for communication with HHSC related to this state plan amendment.
TRD-202502039
Karen Ray
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 17, 2025
Public Notice: Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance Amendment - Home and Community-Based Services Adult Mental Health (HCBS-AMH) §1915(i) State Plan Benefit
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit transmittal number (TN) 25-0006 to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved HCBS-AMH §1915(i) State Plan benefit through August 31, 2025. The requested effective date for this proposed amendment is September 1, 2025.
The proposed amendment updates the Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rates based on the 2026-27 General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill 1, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025 (Article II, HHSC Rider 23), which appropriated funding to increase attendant wages in the Adult Mental Health §1915(i) HCBS AMH State Plan benefit.
The state plan amendment accounts for rate increases in the following services: assisted living, supervised living, and supported home living.
A rate hearing will be held on July 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Austin, Texas. The hearing will be held in the HHSC John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125W, First Floor, at 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751. Information and updates about the proposed rate change(s) will be made available at https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets.
Written Comments - Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted instead of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Written comments may be sent by U.S. mail to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Provider Finance Department, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030; by fax to Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475; or by email to PFD-LTSS@hhs.texas.gov. In addition, written comments may be sent by overnight mail or hand delivered to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Provider Finance, Mail Code H-400, North Austin Complex, 4601 W. Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas 78751.
The proposed amendment is estimated to result in an annual aggregate fee-for-service expenditure of $283,663 for federal fiscal year 2025, consisting of $170,198 in federal funds and $113,465 in state general revenue. For federal fiscal year 2026, the estimated annual aggregate fee-for-service expenditure is $3,403,961, consisting of $2,036,590 in federal funds and $1,367,371 in state general revenue. For federal fiscal year 2027, the estimated annual aggregate fee-for-service expenditure is $3,423,401, consisting of $2,048,221 in federal funds and $1,375,180 in state general revenue.
Copy of Proposed Amendment- Interested parties may obtain additional information and/or a free copy of the proposed amendment by contacting Jayasree Sankaran by U.S. mail or telephone at the address and telephone number provided below or by email. Once submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for approval, copies of the proposed amendment will be available for review at the HHSC Access and Eligibility Services for local benefit offices.
Written comments about the proposed state plan amendment and/or requests to review comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email.
U.S. Mail
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Attention: Jayasree Sankaran, Waiver Coordinator, Federal Coordination, Rules and Committees
Health and Human Services Commission
P.O. Box 13247
Mail Code H-310
Austin, Texas 78711
Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Attention: Jayasree Sankaran, Waiver Coordinator, Federal Coordination, Rules and Committees
John H. Winters Building
Mail Code H-310
701 W. 51st St.
Austin, Texas 78751
Telephone
(512) 438-4331
Fax Attention: Jayasree Sankaran, Waiver Coordinator at (512) 323-1905
TX_Medicaid_Waivers@hhs.texas.gov
For the in-person rate hearing, persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Provider Finance at (737) 867-7817 at least 72 hours before the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.
TRD-202502057
Karen Ray
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 18, 2025
Texas Lottery Commission
Scratch Ticket Game Number 2660 "IN THE GREEN"
1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.
A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2660 is "IN THE GREEN". The play style is "multiple games".
1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.
A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2660 shall be $5.00 per Scratch Ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2660.
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 and back of the Scratch Ticket.
C. Play Symbol - The printed data under the latex on the front and back 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: 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 5X SYMBOL, 10X SYMBOL, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100, $500, $1,000, $5,000, $100,000, STAR SYMBOL, HORSESHOE SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, COIN SYMBOL, JOKER SYMBOL, KEY SYMBOL, CHERRY SYMBOL, BELL SYMBOL, DIAMOND SYMBOL, BOOT SYMBOL, CACTUS SYMBOL, CLOVER SYMBOL, LADYBUG SYMBOL, WISHBONE SYMBOL, CROWN SYMBOL, HEART SYMBOL, GOLD BAR SYMBOL, RING SYMBOL, ANCHOR SYMBOL, SEVEN SYMBOL, PIG SYMBOL, MONEY ROLL SYMBOL, LEMON SYMBOL, BANANA SYMBOL, MELON SYMBOL, APPLE SYMBOL, GRAPE SYMBOL, PALM TREE SYMBOL, SMILE SYMBOL, LIGHTNING BOLT SYMBOL and MONEY BAG SYMBOL.
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. 2660 - 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 (2660), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 075 within each Pack. The format will be: 2660-0000001-001.
H. Pack - A Pack of the "IN THE GREEN" Scratch Ticket Game contains 075 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). The Packs will alternate. One will show the front of Ticket 001 and back of 075 while the other fold will show the back of Ticket 001 and front of 075.
I. Non-Winning 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 "IN THE GREEN" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2660.
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 "IN THE GREEN" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose sixty-five (65) Play Symbols. GAME 1 (TICKET FRONT): If a player matches any of the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols to any of the WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols, the player wins the prize for that number. If the player reveals a "5X" Play Symbol, the player wins 5 TIMES the prize for that symbol. If the player reveals a "10X" Play Symbol, the player wins 10 TIMES the prize for that symbol. GAME 2 (TICKET BACK): If the player reveals a "MONEY BAG" Play Symbol, the player wins the prize for that symbol. No portion of the Display Printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Scratch Ticket.
2.1 Scratch Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Scratch Ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:
1. Exactly sixty-five (65) Play Symbols must appear under the Latex Overprint on the front and back portions 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 sixty-five (65) Play Symbols under the Latex Overprint on the front and back portions 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 sixty-five (65) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the sixty-five (65) Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the Scratch Ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Game-Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The Display Printing on the Scratch Ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The Scratch Ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.
B. The Scratch Ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Scratch Ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket. In the event a defective Scratch Ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective Scratch Ticket with another unplayed Scratch Ticket in that Scratch Ticket Game (or a Scratch Ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Texas Lottery Scratch Ticket Game) or refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. GENERAL: The top Prize Symbol will appear on every Ticket, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.
B. GENERAL: Consecutive Non-Winning Tickets within a Pack will not have matching patterns, in the same order, of either Play Symbols or Prize Symbols.
C. GAME 1 (Ticket Front) - Key Number Match: There will be no matching non-winning YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols on a Ticket.
D. GAME 1 (Ticket Front) - Key Number Match: There will be no matching WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols on a Ticket.
E. GAME 1 (Ticket Front) - Key Number Match: No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbol (i.e., 20 and $20).
F. GAME 1 (Ticket Front) - Key Number Match: A non-winning Prize Symbol will never match a winning Prize Symbol.
G. GAME 1 (Ticket Front) - Key Number Match: A Ticket may have up to three (3) matching non-winning Prize Symbols, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.
H. GAME 1 (Ticket Front) - Key Number Match: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.
I. GAME 1 (Ticket Front) - Key Number Match: The "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.
J. GAME 2 (Ticket Back) - Find: A non-winning Prize Symbol will never match a winning Prize Symbol.
K. GAME 2 (Ticket Back) - Find: A Ticket may have up to two (2) matching non-winning Prize Symbols, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.
L. GAME 2 (Ticket Back) - Find: There will be no matching non-winning Play Symbols on a Ticket.
M. GAME 2 (Ticket Back) - Find: No win(s) will appear in GAME 2 on the Ticket back, unless there is at least one (1) win in GAME 1 on the Ticket front.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "IN THE GREEN" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $25.00, $50.00, $100 or $500 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "IN THE GREEN" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $1,000, $5,000 or $100,000, the claimant must sign the winning Scratch Ticket and may present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning Scratch Ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "IN THE GREEN" 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 "IN THE GREEN" 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 "IN THE GREEN" 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 7,080,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2660. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:
Figure 2: GAME NO. 2660 - 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. 2660 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. 2660, 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-202502040
Bob Biard
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 17, 2025
Scratch Ticket Game Number 2661 "PREMIER PLAY"
1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.
A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2661 is "PREMIER PLAY". The play style is "key number match".
1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.
A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2661 shall be $30.00 per Scratch Ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2661.
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: 01, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, $30.00, $50.00, $75.00, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $3,000, $25,000, $1,000,000, 2X SYMBOL, 5X SYMBOL, 10X SYMBOL, 20X SYMBOL, STAR SYMBOL, HEART SYMBOL, MOON SYMBOL, COIN SYMBOL, ELEPHANT SYMBOL, WISHBONE SYMBOL, WALLET SYMBOL, SUN SYMBOL, RAINBOW SYMBOL, GOLD BAR SYMBOL, DICE SYMBOL, DAISY SYMBOL, HORSESHOE SYMBOL, ANCHOR SYMBOL, SAILBOAT SYMBOL, LIGHTNING BOLT SYMBOL, SHELL SYMBOL, CROWN SYMBOL, UMBRELLA SYMBOL, WALNUT SYMBOL, HAT SYMBOL, BOOT SYMBOL, BIRD SYMBOL, LADYBUG SYMBOL, PIGGYBANK SYMBOL, STACK OF CASH SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL and RING SYMBOL.
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. 2661 - 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 (2661), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 025 within each Pack. The format will be: 2661-0000001-001.
H. Pack - A Pack of the "PREMIER PLAY" Scratch Ticket Game contains 025 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). The front of Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the Pack; the back of Ticket 025 will be revealed on the back of the Pack. All Packs will be tightly shrink-wrapped. There will be no breaks between the Tickets in a Pack. Every other Pack will reverse i.e., reverse order will be: the back of Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the Pack and the front of Ticket 025 will be shown on the back of the Pack.
I. Non-Winning Scratch Ticket - A Scratch Ticket which is not programmed to be a winning Scratch Ticket or a Scratch Ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.
J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "PREMIER PLAY" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2661.
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 "PREMIER PLAY" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose seventy-six (76) Play Symbols. BONUS PLAY AREAS PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: $30 BONUS: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the $30 BONUS play area, the player wins $30. $50 BONUS: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the $50 BONUS play area, the player wins $50. $75 BONUS: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the $75 BONUS play area, the player wins $75. $100 BONUS: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the $100 BONUS play area, the player wins $100. $200 BONUS: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the $200 BONUS play area, the player wins $200. $500 BONUS: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the $500 BONUS play area, the player wins $500. $1,000 BONUS: If the player reveals 2 matching Play Symbols in the $1,000 BONUS, the player wins $1,000. PREMIER PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: If the player matches any of the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols to any of the WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols, the player wins the prize for that number. If the player reveals a "2X" Play Symbol, the player wins DOUBLE the prize for that symbol. If the player reveals a "5X" Play Symbol, the player wins 5 TIMES the prize for that symbol. If the player reveals a "10X" Play Symbol, the player wins 10 TIMES the prize for that symbol. If the player reveals a "20X" Play Symbol, the player wins 20 TIMES the prize for that symbol. No portion of the Display Printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Scratch Ticket.
2.1 Scratch Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Scratch Ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:
1. Exactly seventy-six (76) Play Symbols must appear under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket;
2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual image games;
5. The Scratch Ticket shall be intact;
6. The Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;
7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket;
8. The Scratch Ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;
9. The Scratch Ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;
10. The Scratch Ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;
11. The Scratch Ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted Scratch Tickets or non-activated Scratch Tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;
12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;
13. The Scratch Ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly seventy-six (76) Play Symbols under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket, exactly one Serial Number and exactly one Game-Pack-Ticket Number on the Scratch Ticket;
14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning Scratch Ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning Scratch Tickets, and a Scratch Ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;
15. The Scratch Ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective or printed or produced in error;
16. Each of the seventy-six (76) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the seventy-six (76) Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the Scratch Ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Game-Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The Display Printing on the Scratch Ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The Scratch Ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.
B. The Scratch Ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Scratch Ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket. In the event a defective Scratch Ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective Scratch Ticket with another unplayed Scratch Ticket in that Scratch Ticket Game (or a Scratch Ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Texas Lottery Scratch Ticket Game) or refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. GENERAL: Consecutive Non-Winning Tickets within a Pack will not have matching patterns, in the same order, of either Play Symbols or Prize Symbols.
B. GENERAL: A Ticket can win as indicated by the prize structure.
C. GENERAL: A Ticket can win up to thirty-five (35) times.
D. GENERAL: The "2X" (DBL), "5X" (WINX5), "10X" (WINX10) and "20X" (WINX20) Play Symbols will never appear in any of the BONUS play areas.
E. $30 BONUS: A non-winning $30 BONUS play area will have two (2) different Play Symbols.
F. $30 BONUS: Winning Tickets will contain two (2) matching Play Symbols in the $30 BONUS play area and will win $30.
G. $50 BONUS: A non-winning $50 BONUS play area will have two (2) different Play Symbols.
H. $50 BONUS: Winning Tickets will contain two (2) matching Play Symbols in the $50 BONUS play area and will win $50.
I. $75 BONUS: A non-winning $75 BONUS play area will have two (2) different Play Symbols.
J. $75 BONUS: Winning Tickets will contain two (2) matching Play Symbols in the $75 BONUS play area and will win $75.
K. $100 BONUS: A non-winning $100 BONUS play area will have two (2) different Play Symbols.
L. $100 BONUS: Winning Tickets will contain two (2) matching Play Symbols in the $100 BONUS play area and will win $100.
M. $200 BONUS: A non-winning $200 BONUS play area will have two (2) different Play Symbols.
N. $200 BONUS: Winning Tickets will contain two (2) matching Play Symbols in the $200 BONUS play area and will win $200.
O. $500 BONUS: A non-winning $500 BONUS play area will have two (2) different Play Symbols.
P. $500 BONUS: Winning Tickets will contain two (2) matching Play Symbols in the $500 BONUS play area and will win $500.
Q. $1,000 BONUS: A non-winning $1,000 BONUS play area will have two (2) different Play Symbols.
R. $1,000 BONUS: Winning Tickets will contain two (2) matching Play Symbols in the $1,000 BONUS play area and will win $1,000.
S. PREMIER PLAY: This play area can win up to twenty-eight (28) times.
T. PREMIER PLAY: A non-winning Prize Symbol will never match a winning Prize Symbol.
U. PREMIER PLAY: On winning and Non-Winning Tickets, the top cash prizes of $1,000, $3,000, $25,000 and $1,000,000 will each appear at least one (1) time, except on Tickets winning thirty-five (35) times and with respect to other parameters, play action or prize structure.
V. PREMIER PLAY: No matching WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols will appear on a Ticket.
W. PREMIER PLAY: Tickets winning more than one (1) time will use as many WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols as possible to create matches, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.
X. PREMIER PLAY: All non-winning YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols will be different.
Y. PREMIER PLAY: All YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols, excluding the "2X" (DBL), "5X" (WINX5), "10X" (WINX10) and "20X" (WINX20) Play Symbols, will never equal the corresponding Prize Symbol (i.e., 30 and $30 and 50 and $50).
Z. PREMIER PLAY: On all Tickets, a Prize Symbol will not appear more than four (4) times, except as required by the prize structure to create multiple wins.
AA. PREMIER PLAY: On Non-Winning Tickets, a WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbol will never match a YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbol.
BB. PREMIER PLAY: The "2X" (DBL) Play Symbol will never appear more than one (1) time on a Ticket.
CC. PREMIER PLAY: The "2X" (DBL) Play Symbol will win DOUBLE the prize for that Play Symbol and will win as per the prize structure.
DD. PREMIER PLAY: The "2X" (DBL) Play Symbol will never appear on a Non-Winning Ticket.
EE. PREMIER PLAY: The "2X" (DBL) Play Symbol will never appear as a WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbol.
FF. PREMIER PLAY: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will never appear more than one (1) time on a Ticket.
GG. PREMIER PLAY: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will win 5 TIMES the prize for that Play Symbol and will win as per the prize structure.
HH. PREMIER PLAY: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will never appear on a Non-Winning Ticket.
II. PREMIER PLAY: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will never appear as a WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbol.
JJ. PREMIER PLAY: The "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbol will never appear more than one (1) time on a Ticket.
KK. PREMIER PLAY: The "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbol will win 10 TIMES the prize for that Play Symbol and will win as per the prize structure.
LL. PREMIER PLAY: The "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbol will never appear on a Non-Winning Ticket.
MM. PREMIER PLAY: The "10X" (WINX10) Play Symbol will never appear as a WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbol.
NN. PREMIER PLAY: The "20X" (WINX20) Play Symbol will never appear more than one (1) time on a Ticket.
OO. PREMIER PLAY: The "20X" (WINX20) Play Symbol will win 20 TIMES the prize for that Play Symbol and will win as per the prize structure.
PP. PREMIER PLAY: The "20X" (WINX20) Play Symbol will never appear on a Non-Winning Ticket.
QQ. PREMIER PLAY: The "20X" (WINX20) Play Symbol will never appear as a WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbol.
RR. PREMIER PLAY: No two (2) different multiplier Play Symbols can appear on the same Ticket, as per the prize structure.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "PREMIER PLAY" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $30.00, $50.00, $75.00, $100, $200 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $30.00, $50.00, $75.00, $100, $200 or $500 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "PREMIER PLAY" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $1,000, $3,000, $25,000 or $1,000,000, the claimant must sign the winning Scratch Ticket and may present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning Scratch Ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
C. As an alternative method of claiming a "PREMIER PLAY" 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 "PREMIER PLAY" 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 "PREMIER PLAY" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.
2.7 Scratch Ticket Claim Period. All Scratch Ticket prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Scratch Ticket Game or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code §466.408. Any rights to a prize that is not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each Scratch Ticket, shall be forfeited.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of Scratch Tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of Scratch Tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales and number of prizes claimed. A Scratch Ticket Game may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
3.0 Scratch Ticket Ownership.
A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of a Scratch Ticket in the space designated, a Scratch Ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said Scratch Ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the Scratch Ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated. If more than one name appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to receive payment.
B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Scratch Tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Scratch Ticket.
4.0 Number and Value of Scratch Prizes. There will be approximately 6,000,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2661. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:
Figure 2: GAME NO. 2661 - 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. 2661 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. 2661, 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-202502058
Bob Biard
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 18, 2025
Scratch Ticket Game Number 2700 "BREAK THE BANK"
1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.
A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2700 is "BREAK THE BANK". The play style is "key number match".
1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.
A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2700 shall be $2.00 per Scratch Ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2700.
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: 01, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2X SYMBOL, 5X SYMBOL, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00, $200, $1,000, $3,000 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. 2700 - 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 (2700), 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: 2700-0000001-001.
H. Pack - A Pack of the "BREAK THE BANK" Scratch Ticket Game contains 125 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two (2). One Ticket will be folded over to expose a front and back of one Ticket on each Pack. Please note the Packs will be in an A, B, C and D configuration.
I. Non-Winning Scratch Ticket - A Scratch Ticket which is not programmed to be a winning Scratch Ticket or a Scratch Ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.
J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "BREAK THE BANK" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2700.
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 "BREAK THE BANK" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose eighteen (18) Play Symbols. The player scratches the entire play area to reveal 2 LUCKY NUMBERS Play Symbols and 8 YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols. If a player matches any of the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols to either of the LUCKY NUMBERS Play Symbols, the player wins the prize for that number. If the player reveals a "2X" Play Symbol, the player wins DOUBLE the prize for that symbol. If the player reveals a "5X" Play Symbol, the player wins 5 TIMES the prize for that symbol. 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 eighteen (18) 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 eighteen (18) 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 eighteen (18) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the eighteen (18) Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the Scratch Ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Game-Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The Display Printing on the Scratch Ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The Scratch Ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.
B. The Scratch Ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Scratch Ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket. In the event a defective Scratch Ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective Scratch Ticket with another unplayed Scratch Ticket in that Scratch Ticket Game (or a Scratch Ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Texas Lottery Scratch Ticket Game) or refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. GENERAL: The top Prize Symbol will appear on every Ticket, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.
B. GENERAL: Consecutive Non-Winning Tickets within a Pack will not have matching patterns, in the same order, of either Play Symbols or Prize Symbols.
C. KEY NUMBER MATCH: There will be no matching non-winning YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols on a Ticket.
D. KEY NUMBER MATCH: There will be no matching LUCKY NUMBERS Play Symbols on a Ticket.
E. KEY NUMBER MATCH: No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbol (i.e., 04 and $4).
F. KEY NUMBER MATCH: A non-winning Prize Symbol will never match a winning Prize Symbol.
G. KEY NUMBER MATCH: A Ticket may have up to two (2) matching non-winning Prize Symbols, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.
H. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "2X" (DBL) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.
I. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "BREAK THE BANK" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00 or $200, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $50.00 or $200 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "BREAK THE BANK" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $1,000, $3,000 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 "BREAK THE BANK" 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 "BREAK THE BANK" 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 "BREAK THE BANK" 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 24,000,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2700. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:
Figure 2: GAME NO. 2700 - 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. 2700 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. 2700, 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-202502059
Bob Biard
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 18, 2025
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Notice of Contract Award for In-Plant Vehicle Inspection Services
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254, the North Central Texas Council of Governments publishes this notice of contract award. The request appeared in the July 5, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 4969). The selected entity will perform technical and professional work for In-Plant Vehicle Inspection Services for 19 small light-duty cutaway non-electric transit vehicles.
The entity selected for this project is TRC Engineering Services, LLC, 2200 Winter Springs Boulevard, Suite 106-344, Oviedo, FL 32765 for a contract not to exceed $75,000.
Issued in Arlington, Texas on June 16, 2025.
TRD-202502037
Todd Little
Executive Director
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Filed: June 16, 2025
Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization
Notice to Professional Consultants Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Midland-Odessa metropolitan area, is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms for consultant services to assist with an ADA Accessibility Plan.
To view the full RFQ document, visit our website at www.permianbasinmpo.com.
For more information, contact Cameron Walker at Permian Basin MPO, (432) 617-0129.
TRD-202502021
Cameron Walker
Executive Director
Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization
Filed: June 16, 2025
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Preliminary Request for Comments
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) publishes this preliminary notice of intention to review Chapter 25, Substantive Rules Applicable to Electric Service Providers, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, Agency Review of Existing Rules. The text of the rules may be found in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Economic Regulation, Part 2, or through the commission's website at www.puc.texas.gov.
The commission seeks comments on whether any rule in Chapter 25 should be repealed or amended. Interested persons may file comments electronically through the interchange on the commission's website or may submit comments to the filing clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, by Friday, July 11, 2025. When filing comments, interested persons are requested to comment on the sections in the same order they are found in the chapter and to clearly designate which section is being commented upon. All comments should refer to Project Number 57999.
Given the large number of rules in Chapter 25, please make sure to use a clear organizational method, especially if you are recommending changes to multiple rules. Charts, tables, and other strategies that will allow Commission Staff to efficiently organize and evaluate comments are encouraged. Similarly, including clear, succinct statements of recommended changes that can be readily distinguished from any extended analysis is greatly appreciated. As is filing documents in native format, rather than PDF.
If it is determined that any section of Chapter 25 needs to be repealed or amended, and that the repeal or amendment can be completed as a part of this rule review, the commission will include the proposed repeal or amendment into its formal notice of intention to review Chapter 25. Interested persons will have an opportunity to comment on these proposed rule repeals and amendments at that time.
If it is determined that any section of Chapter 25 may need to be repealed or amended, but the repeal or amendment requires further investigation or is inappropriate for consideration as a part of a rule review, the commission may consider the repeal or amendment in a future rulemaking proceeding.
TRD-202501993
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 11, 2025
Texas Department of Transportation
Public Hearing Notice - Unified Transportation Program
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) via electronic means. Instructions for accessing the hearing will be published on the department's website at: https://www.txdot.gov/projects/planning/utp/utp-public-involvement.html. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input on the development of the 2026 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), including the highway project selection process related to the UTP.
Transportation Code, §201.991 provides that the department shall develop a UTP covering a period of 10 years to guide the development and authorize construction of transportation projects. Transportation Code, §201.602 requires the Texas Transportation Commission (commission) to annually conduct a hearing on its highway project selection process and the relative importance of the various criteria on which the commission bases its project selection decisions. The commission has adopted rules located in Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 16, governing the planning and development of transportation projects, which include guidance regarding public involvement related to the project selection process and the development of the UTP.
Information regarding the 2026 UTP and highway project selection process will be available on the department's website at: https://www.txdot.gov/projects/planning/utp.html.
Persons wishing to speak at the hearing may register in advance by notifying the Transportation Planning and Programming Division at (800) 687-8108 no later than Friday, July 18, 2025. Speakers will be taken in the order registered and will be limited to three minutes. Speakers who do not register in advance will be taken at the end of the hearing. Any interested person may offer comments or testimony; however, questioning of witnesses will be reserved exclusively to the presiding authority as may be necessary to ensure a complete record. While any persons with pertinent comments or testimony will be granted an opportunity to present them during the course of the hearing, the presiding authority reserves the right to restrict testimony in terms of time or repetitive content. Groups, organizations, or associations should be represented by only one speaker. Speakers are requested to refrain from repeating previously presented testimony.
The public hearing will be conducted in English. Persons who have special communication or accommodation needs and who plan to participate are encouraged to contact the Transportation Planning and Programming Division at (800) 687-8108. Requests should be made at least three working days prior to the public hearing. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs.
Interested parties who are unable to participate may submit written comments regarding the proposed 2026 UTP to the Texas Department of Transportation, Attention: TPP-UTP, 125 E 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Interested parties may also submit comments by e-mail to UTP-PublicComments@txdot.gov, phone at (800) 767-1744, or through the online options that will be available on the department's website at: https://www.txdot.gov/projects/planning/utp/utp-public-involvement.html. In order to be considered, comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, July 28, 2025.
TRD-202501994
Becky Blewett
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: June 11, 2025