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Office of the Attorney General

Request for Applications for the Domestic Violence High Risk Teams Grant Program

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is soliciting applications for the Domestic Violence High Risk Teams Grant Program to utilize funds for developing and providing statewide support for activities of Domestic Violence High Risk Teams in reducing or preventing incidents of domestic violence and providing domestic violence services to victims.

Applicable Funding Source for Domestic Violence High Risk Teams Grant Program:

The source of funding is through a biennial appropriation by the Texas Legislature. All funding is contingent upon an appropriation to the OAG by the Texas Legislature. The OAG makes no commitment that an Application, once submitted, or a grant, once funded, will receive subsequent funding.

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligible Applicants: State Domestic Violence Coalition - a statewide nonprofit organization that has been identified as a domestic violence coalition by a state or federal agency authorized to make that designation.

Eligibility: The OAG will initially screen each application for eligibility. Applications will be deemed ineligible if the application is submitted by an ineligible Applicant; the application is not submitted in the manner and form required by the Application Kit; the application is submitted after the deadline established in the Application Kit; or the application does not meet other requirements as stated in the Request for Applications (RFA) and the Application Kit.

How to Obtain Application Kit: The OAG will post the Application Kit on the OAG's website at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/divisions/grants. Updates and other helpful reminders about the application process will also be posted at this location. Potential Applicants are encouraged to refer to the site regularly.

Deadlines and Filing Instructions for the Grant Application:

Create an On-Line Account: Creating an on-line account in the Grant Offering and Application Lifecycle System (GOALS) is required to apply for a grant. If an on-line account is not created, the Applicant will be unable to apply for funding. To create an on-line account, the Applicant must email the point of contact information to Grants@oag.texas.gov with the following information:

--First Name

--Last Name

--Email Address ( It is highly recommended to use a generic organization email address if available )

--Organization Legal Name

Note: Applicants who created accounts during the Other Victim Assistance Grant (OVAG), Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG), and Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS)-State grant application cycle are already registered in GOALS.

--Registered Applicants should access their Grant Programs webpage (homepage) in GOALS and select the green View Grant Programs button. If the answers provided on the Eligibility questions matched to the Domestic Violence High Risk Teams Grant Program, the application will be available to the Applicant.

Application Deadline: The Applicant must submit its application, including all required attachments, to the OAG by the deadline and the manner and form established in the Application Kit.

Filing Instructions: Strict compliance with the submission instructions, as provided in the Application Kit, is required. The OAG will not consider an Application if it is not submitted by the due date. The OAG will not consider an Application if it is not in the manner and form as stated in the Application Kit.

Minimum and Maximum Amounts of Funding Available: Minimum and maximum amounts of funding are subject to change as stated in the Application Kit. The minimum amount of funding for all programs is $300,000 per fiscal year. The maximum amount for a program is $300,000 per fiscal year, with the specified amount being awarded to the identified subgrantees, as detailed in the application kit.

Start Date and Length of Grant Contract Period: The grant contract period (term) is up to two years from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, subject to and contingent on funding and/or approval by the OAG.

No Match Requirements: There are no match requirements.

Award Criteria: The OAG will make funding decisions that support the efficient and effective use of public funds. Scoring components will include, but are not limited to, information provided by the Applicant on the proposed project activities and budget. Funding decisions will be determined using a competitive allocation method. All grant decisions including, but not limited to, eligibility, evaluation and review, and funding rest completely within the discretionary authority of the OAG. The decisions made by the OAG are final and are not subject to appeal.

Grant Purpose Area: The purpose of the Domestic Violence High Risk Teams Grant Program is to develop and provide statewide support for activities of Domestic Violence High Risk Teams in reducing or preventing incidents of domestic violence and providing domestic violence services to victims. Approved purpose activities may include:

--Identifying and contracting with sites in local communities that have the capacity to implement best practice models for high risk teams or expand existing Domestic Violence High Risk Teams;

--Evaluating funded site results;

--Identifying best practice models that may be implemented in other communities;

--Providing technical assistance to communities interested in implementing Domestic Violence High Risk Teams;

--Making recommendations to improve the implementation and/or the expansion of Domestic Violence High Risk Teams in Texas.

Prohibitions on Use of Grant Funds: OAG grant funds may not be used to support or pay the costs of lobbying; indirect costs; fees to administer a subcontract; any portion of the salary or any other compensation for an elected government official; the purchase of food and beverages except as allowed under Texas State Travel Guidelines; the purchase or lease of vehicles; the purchase of promotional items or recreational activities; costs of travel that are unrelated to the direct delivery of services that support the OAG grant-funded program; the costs for consultants or vendors who participate directly in writing a grant application; or for any unallowable costs set forth in applicable state or federal law, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures or cost principles. Grant funds may not be used to purchase any other products or services the OAG identifies as inappropriate or unallowable within this RFA or the Application Kit.

OAG Contact Person: If additional information is needed, contact the Grants Administration Division at Grants@oag.texas.gov, or (512) 936-0792.

TRD-202501234

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: April 11, 2025

Request for Applications for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Program (SAPCS)- State: Rural and Border County Service Enhancement

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is soliciting applications from programs with an active SAPCS-State grant contract who provide (or request to provide) services to victims of sexual assault in a rural or border county.

Applicable Funding Source: The source of funding is through a biennial appropriation by the Texas Legislature. All funding is contingent upon an appropriation to the OAG by the Texas Legislature. The OAG makes no commitment that an application, once submitted, or a grant, once funded, will receive subsequent funding.

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligible Applicants: Current FY 2025 SAPCS-State grantees who provide (or request to provide) services in a rural or border county. For the purposes of this grant, rural counties are defined as counties having a population of 150,000 or less. The OAG reserves the right to make final classification of rural and border counties. A current SAPCS-State grantee is a Sexual Assault Program with an active (September 1, 2024- August 31, 2025) SAPCS-State grant contract.

Deadlines and Filing Instructions for the Grant Application:

Create an On-Line Account: Creating an on-line account in the Grant Offering and Application Lifecycle System (GOALS) is required to apply for a grant. If an on-line account is not created, the Applicant will be unable to apply for funding. To create an on-line account, the Applicant must email the point of contact information to Grants@oag.texas.gov with the following information:

First Name

Last Name

Email Address ( It is highly recommended to use a generic organization email address if available )

Organization Legal Name

Application Deadline: The Applicant must submit its application, including all required attachments, to the OAG by the deadline and the manner and form established in the Application Kit.

Filing Instructions: Strict compliance with the submission instructions, as provided in the Application Kit, is required. The OAG will not consider an application if it is not submitted by the due date. The OAG will not consider an application if it is not in the manner and form as stated in the Application Kit.

Minimum and Maximum Amounts of Funding Available: The minimum amount of funding for all programs is $60,000 per fiscal year. The maximum amount of funding for all programs is $125,000 per fiscal year.

Minimum and maximum amounts of funding are subject to change as stated in the Application Kit. The OAG is not obligated to fund a grant at the amount requested.

No Match Requirements: There are no match requirements.

Grant Purpose Area: All grant projects must address the required purpose area(s) as stated in the Application Kit.

OAG Contact Information: If additional information is needed, contact the Grants Administration Division at Grants@oag.texas.gov, or (512) 936-0792.

TRD-202501235

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: April 11, 2025

Request for Applications for the Sexual Assault Services Program Grant

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is soliciting applications for the Sexual Assault Services Program Grant to utilize funds for preventing sexual assault or improving services for survivors and other individuals affected by sexual violence.

Applicable Funding Source for the Sexual Assault Services Program Grant:

The source of funding is through a biennial appropriation by the Texas Legislature. All funding is contingent upon an appropriation to the OAG by the Texas Legislature. The OAG makes no commitment that an application, once submitted, or a grant, once funded, will receive subsequent funding.

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligible Applicants: State Sexual Assault Coalition - a statewide nonprofit organization that has been identified as a state sexual assault coalition by a state or federal agency authorized to make that designation.

Eligibility: The OAG will initially screen each application for eligibility. Applications will be deemed ineligible if the application is submitted by an ineligible applicant; the application is not filed in the manner and form required by the Application Kit; the application is filed after the deadline established in the Application Kit; or the application does not meet other requirements as stated in the Request for Applications (RFA) and the Application Kit.

Deadlines and Filing Instructions for the Grant Application:

--First Name

--Last Name

--Email Address ( It is highly recommended to use a generic organization email address if available )

--Organization Legal Name

--Registered Applicants should access their Grant Programs webpage (homepage) in GOALS and select the green View Grant Programs button. If the answers provided on the Eligibility questions matched to the Sexual Assault Services Program Grant, the application will be available to the Applicant.

Application Deadline: The Applicant must submit its application, including all required attachments, to the OAG by the deadline and the manner and form established in the Application Kit.

Minimum and Maximum Amounts of Funding Available: Minimum and maximum amounts of funding are subject to change as stated in the Application Kit. The minimum amount of funding for a coalition is $65,000 per fiscal year. The maximum amount of funding for a coalition is $2,024,468 per fiscal year.

Grant Period - Up to Two Years: The grant contract period (term) is up to two years from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, subject to and contingent on funding and/or approval by the OAG.

No Match Requirements: There are no match requirements.

Grant Purpose Areas: Grant contracts awarded under this Application Kit may be used to carry out the purpose of Texas Government Code, Chapter 420, including standardizing the quality of services provided, preventing sexual assault, providing training and technical assistance to sexual assault programs, and improving services to survivors and other individuals affected by sexual violence. Additionally, grant contracts awarded will include a requirement to provide a centralized training, technical assistance and evaluation program for sexual assault programs across the state. Technical assistance provided to sexual assault programs should include best practices for internal controls and financial stability.

OAG Contact Person: If additional information is needed, contact the Grants Administration Division at Grants@oag.texas.gov, or (512) 936-0792.

TRD-202501233

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: April 11, 2025

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, et al. v. David Polston, Inland Environmental and Remediation, Inc., Inland Recycling, L.L.C., Boundary Ventures, Inc., and Kenneth Owens; Cause No. D-1-GN-19-002002; in the 53rd Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas.

Background: This suit concerns a solid waste and oil and gas waste facility in Altair, Colorado County, Texas with industrial operations that unlawfully disposed of waste on-site and discharged it into a tributary of the Colorado River named Skull Creek. Defendants David Polston, Inland Environmental and Remediation, Inc., Inland Recycling, L.L.C., and Boundary Ventures, Inc. (collectively "Polston Defendants") conducted industrial operations that unlawfully accumulated and disposed of waste on property leased from, and owned by, Kenneth Owens. These operations caused pollution in violation of the State's environmental laws, including the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Water Code, permits issued under the Texas Water Code, and the Texas Natural Resources Code. After the State filed suit on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Lower Colorado River Authority and Colorado County joined as Intervenor-Plaintiffs.

Proposed Settlement: This settlement is among the State, Intervenor-Plaintiffs, and the Polston Defendants only. The parties propose an agreed judgment that includes permanent injunctive relief including full cleanup of the Owens property; an award to the State of $10.5 million against David Polston and $46.5 million against the other Polston Defendants in civil penalties; $6,202 in unpaid administrative penalties against Inland Recycling, L.L.C.; $3 million in attorney's fees awarded to the plaintiffs; and $3,115 in court costs against the Polston Defendants.

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

TRD-202501272

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: April 16, 2025

Texas Health and Safety Code and Texas Water Code Settlement Notice

Case Title and Court: State of Texas, et al. v. David Polston, Inland Environmental and Remediation, Inc., Inland Recycling, L.L.C., Boundary Ventures, Inc., and Kenneth Owens ; Cause No. D-1-GN-19-002002; in the 53rd Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas.

Background: This suit concerns a solid waste and oil and gas waste facility in Altair, Colorado County, Texas with industrial operations that unlawfully disposed of waste on-site and discharged it into a tributary of the Colorado River named Skull Creek. Defendant Kenneth Owens allowed unlawfully accumulated and disposed waste on his property that was discharged into state waters and caused pollution in violation of the State's environmental laws, including the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Water Code, and the Texas Natural Resources Code. After the State filed suit on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Lower Colorado River Authority and Colorado County joined as Intervenor-Plaintiffs.

Proposed Settlement: This settlement is among the State, Intervenor-Plaintiffs, and Kenneth Owens only. The parties propose an agreed judgment that includes permanent injunctive relief including full cleanup of the Owens property; an award to the State against Owens of $10 million in civil penalties, of which $9.9 million will be abstracted on property Owens owns and deferred pending full compliance with the injunctive provisions; and $500,000 in attorney's fees, which will be released upon full compliance with the injunctive provisions. In addition, Colorado County and LCRA will each be awarded $250,000 in attorney's fees, which will be released upon full compliance with the injunctive provisions. The State will have judgment against Owens for court costs in the amount of $3,115.

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

TRD-202501273

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: April 16, 2025

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Certification of the Average Closing Price of Gas and Oil- March 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 March 2025 is $44.03 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on December 1, 2024, and ending February 28, 2025. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §202.058, oil produced during the month of March 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 March 2025 is $1.57 per mcf for the three-month period beginning on December 1, 2024, and ending February 28, 2025. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §201.059, gas produced during the month of March 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 March 2025 is $67.94 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 March 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 March 2025 is $4.14 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 March 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.

This agency hereby certifies that legal counsel has reviewed this notice and found it to be within the agency's authority to publish.

Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 15, 2025.

TRD-202501257

Jenny Burleson

Director, Tax Policy

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: April 15, 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 04/21/25- 04/27/25 is 18.00% for consumer ¹ credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 04/21/25- 04/27/25 is 18.00% for commercial ² credit.

The postjudgment interest rate as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 05/01/25 - 05/31/25 is 7.50%.

¹ Credit for personal, family, or household use.

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

TRD-202501263

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: April 15, 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

Education CU - See Texas Register dated on December 27, 2024.

Merger or Consolidation - Approved

Family 1 ^st Federal Credit Union (Fort Worth) and Texas Trust Credit Union (Mansfield) - See Texas Register dated on September 27, 2024.

TRD-202501270

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: April 16, 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 May 27, 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 May 27, 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: AAAI Investment LLC dba McKinney Express; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0209-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102652229; LOCATION: McKinney, Collin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor the underground storage tanks in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; PENALTY: $3,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tiffany Chu, (817) 588-5891; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(2) COMPANY: Airgas USA, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0264-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100883024; LOCATION: La Porte, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: industrial gas manufacturing facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0005180000, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $12,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Monica Larina, (361) 881-6965; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (361) 881-6900.

(3) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0436-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102693959; LOCATION: Baytown, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(P), by failing to provide an all-weather access road to the well site; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(ii) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a total storage capacity of 200 gallons per connection; and 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(iii) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide two or more pumps having a total capacity of 2.0 gallons per minute per connection; PENALTY: $9,263; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Daphne Greene, (903) 535-5157; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(4) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0482-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101450187; LOCATION: Alvin, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(iv) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; 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; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(3), by failing to keep 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: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Nick Lohret-Froio, (512) 239-4495; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(5) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1344-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN108200619; LOCATION: Magnolia, Montgomery County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(h)(3) and (j)(1)(A) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0315(c), by failing to notify the Executive Director in writing as to the completion of a water works project and attest to the fact that the completed work is substantially in accordance with the plans and specifications on file with the commission; and 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(iii) and THSC, §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: $1,350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Deshaune Blake, (210) 403-4033; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(6) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1524-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102664562; LOCATION: Granbury, Hood County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(o)(3) and §290.45(h)(1), by failing to adopt and submit to the Executive Director a complete emergency preparedness plan that demonstrates the facility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $50; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronica Rodriguez Scott, (512) 239-2510; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(7) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1533-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101256469; LOCATION: Canyon Lake, Comal County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(i) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a well capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute (gpm) per connection; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(ii) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a total storage capacity of 200 gallons per connection; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(iii) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide two or more pumps having a total capacity of 2.0 gpm per connection at each pump station or pressure plane; and 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(iv) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; PENALTY: $12,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronica Rodriguez Scott, (512) 239-2510; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(8) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1692-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101275386; LOCATION: Fredericksburg, Gillespie County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(i) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a minimum well production capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute per connection; PENALTY: $750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Daphne Greene, (903) 535-5157; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(9) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1639-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102677077; LOCATION: Willis, Montgomery County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(h)(3) and (j)(1)(A) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0351, by failing to notify the executive director (ED) in writing as to the completion of a water works project and attest to the fact that the completed work is substantially in accordance with the plans and specifications on file with the commission; and 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (5)(B), by failing to maintain water works operation and maintenance records and make them readily available for review by the ED upon request; PENALTY: $1,071; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: De'Shaune Blake, (210) 403-4033; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(10) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1710-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101179240; LOCATION: Bullard, Cherokee County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.44(d)(6), by failing to provide all dead-end mains with acceptable flush valves and discharge piping; 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; and 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(i) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide two or more wells having a total capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute per connection; PENALTY: $2,362; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Corinna Willis, (512) 239-2504; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(11) COMPANY: C and S WAY OUT WEST ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1643-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111304879; LOCATION: Onalaska, Polk County; TYPE OF FACILITY: aggregate production operation; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit Number TXR05FY98, Part III, Section A.1(a), by failing to develop and maintain a stormwater pollution prevention plan onsite and to make it readily available for review upon request by authorized TCEQ personnel; and 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and TPDES General Permit Number TXR05FY98, Part III, Section A.4(a), by failing to maintain best management practices at the site, resulting in an unauthorized discharge; PENALTY: $7,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Megan Crinklaw, (512) 239-1129; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(12) COMPANY: City of Manor; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1056-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN109469262; LOCATION: Manor, Travis 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 WQ0014129002, Interim I Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $4,387; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $3,510; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(13) COMPANY: City of Milford; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0828-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101384287; LOCATION: Milford, Ellis County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(l)(5), by failing to meet the conditions for an issued exception; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(O), by failing to protect the well units with an intruder-resistant fence with a lockable gate or enclose the well in a locked and ventilated well house to exclude possible contamination or damage to the facilities by trespassers; and 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(i) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide two or more wells having a total capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute per connection; PENALTY: $2,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tessa Bond, (512) 239-1269; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(14) COMPANY: City of Van Alstyne; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1232-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101384964; LOCATION: Van Alstyne, Grayson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(o)(3) and §290.45(h)(1), by failing to adopt and submit to the Executive Director a complete Emergency Preparedness Plan that demonstrates the facility's ability to provide emergency operations; PENALTY: $50; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kaisie Hubschmitt, (512) 239-1482; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(15) COMPANY: Colorado County Water Control and Improvement District Number 2; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0474-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102287075; LOCATION: Garwood, Colorado County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §217.36(a) and (i) and §305.125(1) and (5) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number WQ0010152001, Operational Requirements Number 4, by failing to install adequate safeguards to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures by means of alternate power sources, standby generators, and/or retention; 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and TPDES Permit Number WQ0010152001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 2, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (5), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and TPDES Permit Number WQ0010152001, Permit Conditions Number 2.g, by failing to prevent an unauthorized discharge of sludge into or adjacent to any water in the state; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (5) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0010152001, Operational Requirements Number 1, by failing to ensure the facility and all of its systems of collection, treatment, and disposal are properly operated and maintained; PENALTY: $20,989; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Harley Hobson, (512) 239-1337; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(16) COMPANY: Cooley Capital Companies, LLC dba Series C- Patriot RV Park- Burnet; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0829-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102286135; LOCATION: Burnet, Burnet County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§290.41(c)(3)(O), 290.42(m), and 290.43(e), by failing to provide an intruder-resistant fence or well house around each water treatment plant, well unit, potable water storage tank, pressure maintenance facility, and related appurtenances that remains locked during periods of darkness and when the facility is unattended; 30 TAC §290.43(c)(4), by failing to provide all three ground storage tanks (GSTs) with a liquid level indicator; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(B)(ii) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a total storage capacity of 200 gallons per connection; 30 TAC §290.46(e)(4)(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; 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: $5,478; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wyatt Throm, (512) 239-1120; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(17) COMPANY: Darling Ingredients Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1857-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101638641; LOCATION: Bastrop, Bastrop County; TYPE OF FACILITY: rendering plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4 and §116.115(c), New Source Review Permit Number 19942, Special Conditions Number 19, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to prevent nuisance odor conditions; and 30 TAC §112.31 and THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to not cause, suffer, allow, or permit emissions of hydrogen sulfide to exceed a net ground level concentration of 0.08 parts per million averaged over any 30-minute period; PENALTY: $39,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Caleb Martin, (512) 239-2091; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(18) COMPANY: Fluid Daddy LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0108-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111875738; LOCATION: Midland, Midland County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.6(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities; PENALTY: $2,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alejandra Basave, (512) 239-4168; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(19) COMPANY: Hal S. Zaltsberg dba 2524 Azle Highway Business Park; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1234-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN107954133; LOCATION: Weatherford, Parker County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(e)(1) and (h)(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.035(a), by failing to submit plans and specifications to the executive director (ED) for review and approval prior to the construction of a new public water supply; 30 TAC §290.39(m), by failing to provide written notification to the ED of the reactivation of an existing public water supply system; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A), by failing to submit well completion data for review and approval prior to placing the facility's public drinking water well into service; and 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(A) and §290.110(b)(4) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to maintain a disinfectant residual of at least 0.2 milligrams per liter of free chlorine throughout the distribution system at all times; PENALTY: $1,938; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wyatt Throm, (512) 239-1120; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(20) COMPANY: Jose Luis Chavez; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0600-LII-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111901690; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County; TYPE OF FACILITY: landscape irrigation business; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.5(a), TWC, §37.003, and Texas Occupations Code, §1903.251, by failing to hold an irrigator license prior to selling, designing, installing, maintaining, altering, repairing, servicing, providing consulting services relating to an irrigation system, or connecting an irrigation system to any water supply; PENALTY: $864; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Savannah Jackson, (512) 239-4306; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(21) COMPANY: Jose Manuel Sanchez AKA Jose M. Sanchez-Rodriguez; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0855-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111748844; LOCATION: Slaton, Lubbock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(b)(1) and (e)(3), by failing to provide disinfection facilities for the groundwater supply for the purpose of microbiological control and distribution protection; 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; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(3), by failing to keep on file copies of well completion data as defines in 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A) for as long as the well remains in service; PENALTY: $3,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ilia Perez-Ramirez, (713) 767-3743; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(22) COMPANY: Lyondell Chemical Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0903-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100633650; LOCATION: Channelview, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Numbers 137856, N234, and PSDTX1480, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O1387, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 28, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $27,375; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $10,950; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Krystina Sepulveda, (956) 430-6045; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.

(23) COMPANY: San Diego Municipal Utility District Number 1; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1442-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102679180; LOCATION: San Diego, Duval County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(f)(3)(C) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level of 0.010 milligrams per liter for arsenic based on a running annual average; PENALTY: $5,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wyatt Throm, (512) 239-1120; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(24) COMPANY: Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1189-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110829843; LOCATION: Midkiff, Reagan County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas production facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.201(b)(1)(G) and (H) and §122.143(4), Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O4332/ General Operating Permit (GOP) Number 514, Site-wide Requirements (b)(2) and (42)(F), and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to identify all required information on the final record for a reportable emissions event; and 30 TAC §§116.115(c), 116.615(2), and 122.143(4), Standard Permit Registration Number 157965, FOP Number O4332/GOP Number 514, Site-wide Requirements (b)(2) and (9)(E)(ii), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $12,688; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trenton White, (903) 535-5155; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(25) COMPANY: Toledo Bend Resort, L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1448-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101608081; LOCATION: Hemphill, Sabine 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 WQ0012143001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $9,563; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sarah Castillo, (512) 239-1130; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

TRD-202501254

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 15, 2025

Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was adopted regarding MUKTINATH BUSINESS LLC dba Quick Stop, Docket No. 2022-1025-PST-E on April 15, 2025 assessing $3,493 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jun Zhang, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Iqbal Abdullah dba Quick Stuff 4789 - 80017773, Docket No. 2023-0425-PST-E on April 15, 2025 assessing $2,556 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Jun Zhang, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Lime Stone LLC dba K&H Food Store, Docket No. 2023-0758-PST-E on April 15, 2025 assessing $3,750 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Marilyn Norrod, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-202501268

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 16, 2025

Notice of an Extension of Comment Period and Public Meeting on Proposed Renewal of General Permit TXG640000 Authorizing the Discharge of Wastewater

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) is extending the comment period due to a publication error by TCEQ for the proposal to amend and renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit No. TXG640000. This general permit authorizes the discharge of wastewater generated as a result of conventional water treatment at water treatment facilities into or adjacent to water in the state. The draft general permit applies to the entire state of Texas. General permits are authorized by Texas Water Code, §26.040.

DRAFT GENERAL PERMIT. The executive director has prepared a draft general permit renewal with amendments of an existing general permit that authorizes the discharge of wastewater generated as a result of conventional water treatment at water treatment facilities into or adjacent to water in the state. No significant degradation of high-quality waters is expected and existing uses will be maintained and protected. The executive director proposes to require regulated entities to submit a Notice of Intent to obtain authorization under the general permit.

The executive director has reviewed this action for consistency with the goals and policies of the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) according to General Land Office regulations and has determined that the action is consistent with applicable CMP goals and policies.

On the date that this notice is published, a copy of the draft general permit and fact sheet will be available for a minimum of 30 days for viewing and copying at the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk located at the TCEQ Austin office, at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building F. These documents will also be available at the TCEQ's 16 regional offices and on the TCEQ website at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/general/index.html.

PUBLIC COMMENT AND PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments on this proposed general permit in writing or orally at the public meeting to be held by the TCEQ. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit written or oral comment or to ask questions about the proposed general permit. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.

The hybrid in-person and virtual public meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m., May 21, 2025, in TCEQ's complex at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room 2210, Austin, Texas 78753.

Information for registering and attending the public meeting virtually is available at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/general/index.html.

Written public comments must be received by 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/ within 30 days from the date this notice is published.

ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE NOTICE. Alternative language notice in Spanish is available at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/general/index.html. El aviso de idioma alternativo en español está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/general/index.html.

APPROVAL PROCESS. After the comment period, the executive director will consider all the public comments and prepare a written response. The response will be filed with the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at least 10 days before the scheduled commission meeting when the commission will consider approval of the general permit. The commission will consider all public comment in making its decision and will either adopt the executive director's response or prepare its own response. The commission will issue its written response on the general permit at the same time the commission issues or denies the general permit. A copy of any issued general permit and response to comments will be made available to the public for inspection at the agency's Austin office. A notice of the commissioners' action on the draft general permit and information on how to access the response to comments will be mailed to each person who submitted a comment. Also, a notice of the commission's action on the draft general permit and the text of its response to comments will be published in the Texas Register.

MAILING LISTS. In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive future public notices mailed by the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk. You may request to be added to: 1) the mailing list for this specific general permit; 2) the permanent mailing list for a specific county; or 3) both. Clearly specify the mailing lists to which you wish to be added and send your request to the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address previously mentioned. Unless you otherwise specify, you will be included only on the mailing list for this specific general permit.

INFORMATION. If you need more information about this general permit or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, toll free, at 1-800-687-4040. 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 public meeting should call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 or 1-800-RELAY-TX (TDD) at least one week prior to the meeting.

Further information may also be obtained by calling Shannon Gibson, TCEQ Water Quality Division, at (512) 239-4284.

Si desea información en español, puede llamar 1-800-687-4040.

TRD-202501271

Charmaine Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 16, 2025

Notice of Application ADJ 1313C

Notice Issued April 10, 2025

Bentwood C.C., LLC, (Owner/Applicant) seeks to amend COA 14-1313 to add a diversion point on the South Concho River, Colorado River Basin in Tom Green County. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below. The application was received on May 17, 2023. Fees were received on May 25, 2023. Additional information was received on March 6, 2024. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on March 7, 2024.

The Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft amendment. The draft amendment, if granted, would include special conditions including, but not limited to, maintaining a measuring device. The application, technical memoranda, and Executive Director's draft amendment are available for viewing on the TCEQ webpage at: www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights/wr-permitting/wr-apps-pub-notice. 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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2025. The Executive Director can consider an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by April 24, 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 amendment 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 to the requested amendment 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 amendment and will forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments, or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ by entering ADJ 1313 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040 o por el internet al http://www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202501265

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 16, 2025

Notice of District Petition D-03032025-010

Notice issued April 11, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-03032025-010: Greater Texas Land Resources, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, (Petitioner) and Provident Realty Advisors, Inc., a Texas corporation, (earnest money contract holder to purchase all of the land), filed a petition for creation of Cooke County Municipal Management District No. 1 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapter 375, Texas Local Government Code; Chapter 49 of the Texas Water Code; Title 30, Chapter 293 of the Texas Administrative Code; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner hold title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 390.183 acres located within Cooke County, Texas; and (4) none of the land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, design, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve and extend a waterworks and wastewater system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the proposed District; (3) control, abate, and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of water; and (4) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve and extension of such additional facilities, including roads, systems, plants and enterprises as shall be consistent with all of the purposes for which the proposed District is created. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioners that the cost of said project will be approximately $53,630,000 ($38,920,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage, and $14,710,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

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

TRD-202501266

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 16, 2025

Notice of District Petition D-03272025-060

Notice issued April 11, 2025 TCEQ Internal Control No. D-03272025-060: Firefly Cove LLC, a Texas limited liability company, and Firefly Cove Homes, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation of Firefly Municipal Utility District (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article III, Section 52 and Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioners hold title to a majority in value of the land within the proposed District; (2) there no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 281.955 acres located within Travis County, Texas; and (4) the land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits of the City of Lago Vista, Texas. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, provide, operate, maintain, repair, improve, or extend, inside or outside of its boundaries, any and all works, improvements, facilities, systems, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary or helpful to supply and distribute water for municipal, domestic, industrial, and commercial purposes; (2) collect, transport, process, dispose of and control all domestic, industrial, or communal wastes whether in fluid, solid, or composite state; (3) gather, conduct, divert and control local storm water or other local harmful excesses of water in the District; (4) design, acquire, construct, finance, improve, operate, and maintain macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvement in aid of those roads; (5) purchase, construct, acquire, provide, operate, maintain, repair, improve, extend and develop park and recreational facilities for the inhabitants of the District; and (6) provide such other facilities, systems, plants and enterprises as shall be consonant with the purposes for which the District is created and permitted under state law. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioners that the cost of said project will be approximately $27,110,000 ($20,195,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $1,000,000 for recreation plus $5,195,000 for roads).

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TRD-202501267

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 16, 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 May 27, 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 May 27, 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: Alliance Wholesale Tires, L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-0763-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN107286437; LOCATION: 2310 United States Highway 259 North, Kilgore, Gregg County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a wholesale tire distributor and unauthorized scrap tire business; RULES VIOLATED: 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 §324.4(1), and 40 Code of Federal Regulations, §279.22(d)(3), by failing to prevent the disposal of used oil on the ground and failed to clean up and manage properly the released used oil; PENALTY: $10,855; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pearson, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5937; REGIONAL OFFICE: Tyler Regional Office, 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(2) COMPANY: DNR BUSINESS, INC. dba Park Place Travel Plaza fka Sunmart 121; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1661-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102461290; LOCATION: 703 Highway 90 East, near Sealy, Austin County (The Facility's address is sometimes written as 5168 North-East Interstate 10 Frontage Road, Sealy, Texas 77474. These addresses refer to the same location.); TYPE OF FACILITY: an underground storage tank (UST) system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A), and TCEQ Agreed Order Docket Number 2020-0358-PST-E, Ordering Provision Number 2.b., by failing to monitor the USTs in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; 30 TAC §334.10(b)(2) and TCEQ Agreed Order Docket Number 2020-0358-PST-E, Ordering Provision Number 2.a., by failing to assure that all UST recordkeeping requirements are met; TWC, §26.3475(a), and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(2), by failing to provide release detection for the pressurized piping associated with the UST system; PENALTY: $27,419; 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.

TRD-202501256

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 15, 2025

Notice of Water Quality Application Minor Amendment WQ0003077000

The following notice was issued on April 10, 2025:

The following notice does not require publication in a newspaper. Written comments or requests for a public meeting may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087 WITHIN (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED.

INFORMATION SECTION

Consideration of the application by Blue Sky Farms, LLC for a minor amendment of Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0003077000, for a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), to authorize the applicant to remove the grassed waterway and buffer the intermittent stream between land management units (LMUs) #5 and #6, reconfigure LMUs #7, #8, #12 (removed the pivots that were in LMUs #8 and #12, and eliminate the LMU identifier LMU #8), and #13; create LMUs #6A and #15A from existing LMUs #6 and #15; which changed the acreage of LMU #6 from 86 to 70 acres and the new LMU #6A- 15 acres, LMU #7 from 147 to 157 acres, LMU #12 from 96 to 90 acres, LMU #13 from 149 to 187 acres, LMU #15 from 62 to 46 acres and the new LMU #15A - 16 acres. The total land application area has decreased from 1,192 to 1,188 acres. Another change is the addition of Wells #24, #25 and #26 with additional wellhead protective measures to be implemented that will prevent pollutants from entering the wells and contaminating groundwater. The facility is located at 4611 South Farm-to-Market Road 219, Dublin, Erath County, Texas 76446.

TRD-202501264

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: April 16, 2025

Texas Ethics Commission

List of Late Filers

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

Deadline: Lobby Activities Report due March 10, 2025

#00088829- Curtis D. Smith, 1405 Arrow Point Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613

#00080328- Geoffrey Tahuahua, P.O. Box 1891, Austin, Texas 78767

#00066901- Chris Hosek, 1210 Nueces, Austin, Texas 78701

#00068743- Travis Richmond, 1005 Congress, Austin, Texas 78701

#00065060- Peter John Slover, 2700 Via Fortuna, Ste. 500, Austin, Texas 78746

#00055710- Christopher J. Miller, 1122 Colorado #1809, Austin, Texas 78701

#00037708- C.J. Parham Tredway, 1801 Lavaca, Austin, Texas 78701

#00083216- Becky Walker, 500 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702

#00087374- Jared R. Scruggs, 18710 Winding Atwood Lane, Tomball, Texas 77377

#00081373- Tyler Schroeder, 375 Airlift Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78226

#00070548- Pasha Moore, P.O. Box 684281, Austin, Texas 78701

Deadline: Lobby Activities Report due February 10, 2025

#00053527- Lucien Bellsnyder, 360 Nueces, #1415, Austin, Texas 78701

#00087043- William S. Byerly, 1604 San Antonio St., Austin, Texas 78701

#00087645- Moises Murillo, 700 Milam Street, Ste. 1900, Houston, Texas 77002

#00053527- Lucien Bellsnyder, 360 Nueces, #1415, Austin, Texas 78701

#00068661- Samantha Stinnett, 8305 Crosspark Drive, Austin, Texas 78754

#00070240- Jo Cassandra Cuevas, 1220 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701

#00065427- Jerry Philips, P.O. Box 13506, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711

#00065389- Laurie Vanhoose, 2317 Amur Drive, Austin, Texas 78745

Deadline: Lobby Activities Report due January 10, 2025

#00053200- Michael R. Hunsucker, 208 W 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701

#00035480- Martha B. Harris, 1304 Water, Bastrop, Texas 78602

#00087283- Emily W. Taylor, 17225 El Camino Real, Ste. 310, Houston, Texas 77058

#00081313- Beth Cubriel, 11004 Coral Gables Ct., Austin, Texas 78747

#00083376- Lauren Spreen, P.O. Box 12525, Austin, Texas 78711

#00051494- George Linial, 2205 Hancock Dr., Austin, Texas 78756

#00081098- Ross Peavey, Box 12715, Austin, Texas 78711

#00070240- Jo Cassandra Cuevas, 1220 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701

#00088724- Misty McGowen, P.O. Box 86065, Gonzales, Louisiana 70879

#00088725- Ed Thayer, 120 Hwy. 30 West, Gonzales, Texas 70737

#00083449- Jennifer Biundo, 6506 Auburndale Street, Austin, Texas 78723

#00081274- Paul Townsend, 307 Stockbridge Road, Charlotte, Vermont 5445

#00035620- Gregory M. Ellis, 2104 Midway Court, League City, Texas 77573

#00065060- Peter John Slover, 2700 Via Fortuna, Ste. 500, Austin, Texas 78746

#00086808- Halie E. Daniels, 502 West 13th Street, Austin, Texas 78701

#00087299- Michael Murillo-Zuniga, 8000 Centre Park Drive, Ste. 380, Austin, Texas 78754

#00087645- Moises Murillo, 700 Milam Street, Ste. 1900, Houston, Texas 77002

#00037198- Mark Seale, 10802 Scotland Well Drive, Austin, Texas 78750

#00013802- Richard W. Donley, 502 East 11th, Austin, Texas 78701

#00087107- Emily E. Williams, 3000 Pegasus Park Drive, Dallas, Texas 75247

#00084953- Joy Davis, 600 W. 12th St., Austin, Texas 78701

#00013729- Arthur V. Perkins, 1330 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, Texas 77056

#00087232- Charles E. Semple, P.O. Box 276, Driftwood, Texas 78619

#00035512- James Andrew Campbell, P.O. Box 195892, Dallas, Texas 75219

#00087235- Zoe I. Jones-Walton, 10001 S. 1st St., Austin, Texas 78748

#00088521- Edwin C. Swedberg, 1186 Ranchers Club Lane, Driftwood, Texas 78619

#00051002- Anthony Haley, 1212 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701

#00085421- Robert Armstrong, 5309 William Holland Ave #12, Austin, Texas 78756

#00088686- Juan L. Sensano, P.O. Box 941401, Houston, Texas 77094

#00088994- Brandon Mattie, c/o Hello Heart Inc., Menlo Park, California 94025

#00069114- Anthony Holm, P.O. Box 427, Austin, Texas 78767

#00038496- Charles B. Wilkison, 400 W. 14th St., Ste. 100, Austin, Texas 78701

#00011409- Marvin Marcell, 603 Salerno Street, Sugar Land, Texas 77478

Deadline: Daily Pre-election Report of Expenditures due October 29, 2024 for Committees

#00086186- Lucy Johnson, Boots on the Ground PAC, P.O. Box 301074, Austin, Texas 78703

TRD-202501236

J.R. Johnson

Executive Director

Texas Ethics Commission

Filed: April 11, 2025

List of Late Filers

Deadline: Semiannual Report due January 15, 2025, for Committees

#00069636- Irma Reyes, Texas Association of Consumer Lawyers PAC, 1005 Congress Ave., Ste. 1000, Austin, Texas 78701

#00053822- Jonathan A. Lawson III, Plano Fire Fighters Committee for Effective Government, 1506 Municipal Drive, Plano, Texas 75075

#00080185- Latonya Rudolph, Northeast Houston AFT Committee on Political Education, 5310 E. Sam Houston Pkwy N., Ste. M, Houston, Texas 77015

#00068759- Parker T. Winn, Richardson FOP 105, 2810 Routh Creek Pkwy. #1141, Richardson, Texas 75082

#00086887- Tania K. Ingram, Clubs in Action, PAC, 2504 Rusk Street #110, Houston, Texas 77003

#00016482- Joel K. Oldham IV, Apartment Association of Greater Dallas Political Action Committee, 5728 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 100, Dallas, Texas 75240

#00082864- Jennifer T. Fukuto, Young Democrats of Denton County, 18175 Midway Road, Apt. 379, Dallas, Texas 75287

#00015556- David L. Cook, Committee for Public Safety Fort Worth Police Officer's Association, 2501 Parkview Dr., Ste. 600, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

#00065270- Rafael Anchia, Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation, 1122 Colorado, Ste. 107, Austin, Texas 78701

#00037027- Billy R. Bradford Jr., Friends of Tony Garza, 855 W. Price Rd., Ste. 25, Brownsville, Texas 78520

#00089021- Anthony Rios, Hispanic Youth Leadership PAC, 406 Arlington Street, Houston, Texas 77007

#00088565- Leann Peden, United to Protect GCISD, 4004 Gateway Drive , Ste. 100, Colleyville, Texas 76034

#00085885- Jody Ehler, 4 West Texas Political Action Committee, 4414 82nd Street, Ste. 212-353, Lubbock, Texas 79424

#00069297- J. Allen Carnes, J Carnes for Texas, 1101 N. Camp St., Uvalde, Texas 78801

#00023748- DeLane C. Cagle, Pecos County Republican Party (P), P.O. Box 1337, Iraan, Texas 79744

#00084062- Brian Dungan, Carrollton Democrats Club, 2121 Marsh Ln., Apt. 209, Carrollton, Texas 75006

#00089110- Elena L. Gonzalez, Friends of the River (F.O.R.) San Bernard, Texas PAC, 24 Waterway Avenue, Spring, Texas 77381

#00086828- Martha A. Roberts, New Blue USA PAC, 12100 S. HWY 6 #9205, Sugar Land, Texas 77498

#00088763- Dana Burkett, Residents Advancing In Ladonia, 303 Commerce Street, Ladonia, Texas 75449

#00088483- Chelsey Kemp, Diversified Ladies PAC, 9818 Fry Road, #150 Unit 64, Cypress, Texas 77433

#00089124- Zach Brady, Texas Alliance for Conservation PAC, 805 E. 32nd St., Ste. 200, Austin, Texas 78705

#00085108- Latasha Henderson, Black Girl Magic, 2413 Mesa Oak Trail, Plano, Texas 75025

#00087120- Robert R. Flores, Texans For Progress PAC, P.O. Box 2680, South Padre Island, Texas 78597

#00085775- Lance Cargill, Save Texas Now, P.O. Box 505, Newalla, Oklahoma 74857

#00086547- Lidia Peraza, Texas Conservative Movement PAC, 435 Murphy Rd. B1 #184, Stafford, Texas 77477

#00087134- Walter C. Nevegold III, Professional Firefighters of Sherman Committee for Responsible Government, P.O. Box 278, Sherman, Texas 75091

#00086580- Christine Vorderbruggen, Keep Collin Red, 813 Fairlawn Street, Allen, Texas 75002

#00016829- Scott Lynch, El Paso Apartment Assn. Better Government Fund, 5730 E. Paisano Dr., El Paso, Texas 79925

#00082881- James Pritchard, Texans for an Educated Workforce, 2211 Weatherbee, Fort Worth, Texas 76110

#00086885- Lisa Lusby, Round Rock One Family PAC, 1801 Red Bud Ln. B185, Round Rock, Texas 78664

#00065033- Gary B. Bennett, Action Dallas Political Action Committee, P.O. Box 8215, Ennis, Texas 75120

#00088905- Lenora Sorola-Pohlman, Friends of CD 7, 2314 Tannehill Drive, Houston, Texas 77008

#00087992- Mende Stewart, Sage Brush Republican Women, P.O. Box 1093, George West, Texas 78022

#00016966- Sydney C. Leonard, Fort Worth Republican Women PAC, 101 Summit Ave., Ste. 300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

#00055453- Michelle Menon, Fort Bend Employee Federation Committee on Political Education, 912 Hwy. 183 South, Ste. 100-A, Austin, Texas 78741

#00015639- Ysrael Valencia, Ysleta Educators Political Action Committee, 10940 Ben Crenshaw, Ste. A, El Paso, Texas 79935

#00088657- Alex Moreno Jr., Texas Democratic Alliance PAC, 1165 Firecracker Drive #207, Buda, Texas 78610

#00088064- Bryan Rivera, Gulf Coast Public Safety TX PAC, P.O. Box 512, Fulshear, Texas 77441

#00084649- Ashlei D. Gradney, Black Women Attorneys PAC, 8150 N. Central Expressway, 10th Floor, Dallas, Texas 75206

#00088304- Ryan Benjamin Diamond Davis, Red River Patriots PAC, 864 Trail Rd., Denison, Texas 75021

#00089039- James R. Beadel III, Brazoria County Independent Party (PAC), 176 Tone Rd, Freeport, Texas 77541

#00086929- Don Boren, East Fort Worth Business Association-Political Action Committee, 1850 Handley Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76112

#00060034- Michael Shultz, Consolidated Communications PAC, Inc. - Texas, 350 S. Loop 336 W., Conroe, Texas 77304

#00088735- Bryan Rivera, A Better Bee Cave PAC, P.O. Box 518, Leander, Texas 78646

#00088700- Kyle Burke, Reform Project PAC, 2203 Marcus Abrams Blvd., Austin, Texas 78748

#00069522- Kent A. Kallmeyer, Project Excellence Texas, PAC, 1925 Berrybrook Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76134

#00069379- Lee O. Henderson, Texas Democratic Action Fund, P.O. Box 892, Fort Worth, Texas 76101

#00085508- James D. Cowan, Rockwall Firefighters for Responsible Government, 3772 County Road, Apt. 2617, Caddo Mills, Texas 75135

#00082651- Lucy Johnson, Texas Real Estate Advocacy and Defense PAC, 11601 W Hwy 290, A101-378, Austin, Texas 78737

#00028484- Stephanie Phillips, Justice For All PAC, 7615 Burning Hills Dr., Houston, Texas 77071

#00082403- Jean Coleman, The Black Women's PAC, 6912 River Park Lane N. #412, Fort Worth, Texas 76116

#00069221- Lucas P. Robinson, Texas College Democrats, 3136 Forest Park Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76110

#00086762- Catherine Kaminsky, Texans for Ethical Oil & Gas Practices, 1000 E. 5th Street #619, Austin, Texas 78702

#00068461- Michael J. Siwierka, Fort Bend Business PAC, 5711 Silver Bay Court, Sugar Land, Texas 77479

#00065296- Jake Turner, Texas Federation of College Republicans PAC, 4151 Wellborn Road #1204, Bryan, Texas 77801

#00083794- Sara Michelle DeMus, Young Dems BCS, 2920 Kent Street, Apt. 154, Bryan, Texas 77845

#00018815- Refugio Gonzales Jr., Friends of UTHealth-Houston, 8014 Clearwater Crossing, Humble, Texas 77396

#00063437- Susan R. Fowler, Texas Motion Picture Alliance PAC, 4809 Comal St., Pearland, Texas 77581

#00038730- Nancy E. Saibara-Naritomi, Harris County Green Party, 12202 Leather Saddle Ct, Houston, Texas 77044

#00086024- Fred O. Meyer III, Northeast Texas Democratic Coalition, 1817 W. College Street, Sherman, Texas 75092

#00064575- Holly Bullington, Circle C Area Democrats, 10517 Walpole Lane, Austin, Texas 78739

#00088637- Peter Salas, Grand Prairie Strong, 5706 E. Mockingbird Lane #115-382, Dallas, Texas 75206

#00085959- Jarvis Johnson, Tiger Caucus, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768

#00088732- Ron Reynolds, Texas HBCU Caucus, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768

#00083947- Daniel O. Rios, Stronger Texas PAC, P.O. Box 5063, Austin, Texas 78763

#00088760- Kem Ford, Citizens For The Students of Boling ISD, 10141 FM 1301, Boling, Texas 77420

#00087882- Jason T. Walker, Friends For Katy Schools, 9550 Spring Green Blvd., Ste. 408-17, Katy, Texas 77494

#00089125- Andrew Rokovich, Protect Texas PAC, 1203 E. Red River, Victoria, Texas 77901

#00088048- Jud Beall, Wylie Bulldogs United for Growth Bond 2023, 6841 Windmill Grass Lane, Abilene, Texas 79606

#00088658- Joshua Sims, Vote YES for New Diana Kids PAC, 3381 Zinnia Road, Diana, Texas 75640

#00088707- Barbara Frazier, Moving Morgan Mill Forward, 380 West FM 1188, Stephenville, Texas 76401

#00087042- Turcan Hockaday, Opportunity ATX PAC, 10 G Street NE, Ste. 600, Washington, D.C. 20002

#00088154- Amy Hedtke, Vote NO, Aquilla ISD, 106 Vanderbilt, Waxahachie, Texas 75165

#00087350- Nicole J. Donatelli, Northwest Family First, 5 Llano Dr., Roanoke, Texas 76262

#00058143- Jo Ann Baker, Texas Alliance Oil and Gas PAC, 705 8th St., Ste. 705, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

#00087069- Michael A. Kolenc, Harris Forward, 655 Yale Street, Apt. 461, Houston, Texas 77007

#00088215- Miguel Escoto, El Paso Community Power, 1708 Montana Ave., Ste. A, El Paso, Texas 79902

#00085831- Steve Klein, Friends of Good Government, 404 Ball Airport Rd., Victoria, Texas 77904

#00087075- Brian M. Talbot Jr., 2023 Solidarity Convention PAC, 306 McCarthur Dr., Leander, Texas 78641

#00086875- Taylor J. Major, Lone Star Improvement Fund, P.O. Box 871, Austin, Texas 78701

#00080766- George Castillo Jr., South San Community PAC, P.O. Box 242221, San Antonio, Texas 78224

#00087855- Nancy Morales, Law Enforcement Community Partnership, 522 San Francisco, El Paso, Texas 79901

#00082537- Maureen Ball, Freedom and Liberty Conservatives PAC, P.O. Box 3, Montgomery, Texas 77356

#00065928- Adrian Patterson, Houston Business-Education Coalition PAC, 609 Main St., 40th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002

#00017147- Janet Ahmad, Homeowner-Taxpayer Association of Bexar County, Inc. Political Action Committee, 18 Silverhorn Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78216

#00083564- Travis Q. Parmer, Good Government Fort Worth, 3000 South Hulen St. Ste. 124306, Fort Worth, Texas 76107

#00082766- Irasema Gonzalez, Six Pac, 426 W. Caffery, Pharr, Texas 78577

#00083796- Anthony Carpenter, United Patriots PAC, P.O. Box 1386, Sugar Land, Texas 77487

#00016112- Juan G. Arellano, Brownsville Police Officers Association PAC, 5460 Paredes Line Rd., Ste. 197-B, Brownsville, Texas 78521

#00051074- Lyle Larson, Texas Legislative Sportsman's Caucus, Inc., P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768

#00081032- Scott Sanford, Texas Legislative Prayer Caucus, P.O. Box 147, Argyle, Texas 76226

#00080083- Art Fierro, Texas House Border Caucus, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768

#00087704- Amy Hedtke, Vote No, Waxahachie ISD, 106 Vanderbilt, Waxahachie, Texas 75165

#00088022- Michael Zweschper, Vote Yes For the SISD Bond, 3217 Piano Bridge Road, Schulenburg, Texas 78956

#00087989- Kimberly Snelgrooes, Panhandle First, P.O. Box 1652, Panhandle, Texas 79068

#00087702- Amy Hedtke, Vote No, Midlothian ISD, 106 Vanderbilt, Waxahachie, Texas 75165

#00088001- Dana Burkett, Concerned Citizens Against Proposition A, 303 Commerce Street, Ladonia, Texas 75449

#00087391- Rodney Foster, Forward Sweetwater, Together, 11 Vista Court, Sweetwater, Texas 79556

#00087701- Amy Hedtke, VOTE NO MAYPEARL ISD, 106 Vanderbilt, Waxahachie, Texas 75165

#00087703- Amy Hedtke, Vote No, Red Oak ISD, 106 Vanderbilt, Waxahachie, Texas 75165

#00088139- Aubree Campbell, Taking Back TX, 2300 Summer Oaks Ct, Arlington, Texas 76011

#00053142- David Robles, Senate District 6 PAC, 517 Hahlo, Houston, Texas 77020

#00088770- Jeffrey John Foster, North Lake Travis Firefighters Association Local 4934, 1903 Killarney Dr., Leander, Texas 78641

#00068631- D'Angelo Colter, Austin Young Democrats, 2815 Guadalupe St., Apt. N602, Austin, Texas 78705

#00082064- Wendy Banul, Richardson Democrats, 411 W. Lookout Dr., Richardson, Texas 75080

#00088814- Jordan Woodard, Keep Denton County Red, #120 Stanley St., #169, Aubrey, Texas 76227

#00068904- Patricia S. Garcia, Cameron County Texas Democratic Women, 4906 Camino Verde, Brownsville, Texas 78526

TRD-202501258

J.R. Johnson

Executive Director

Texas Ethics Commission

Filed: April 15, 2025

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to Medicaid and Title V Payment Rates

Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on May 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., to receive public comments on proposed updates to Calendar Fee Review, Medical Policy Reviews, and Quarterly HCPCS Updates.

This hearing will be conducted as an in-person and online event. To join the hearing from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, register for the hearing in advance using the following link:

Registration URL:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3302442993992501593

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Instructions for dialing-in by phone will be provided after you register.

Members of the public may attend the rate hearing in person, which will be held in the Public Hearing Room 1.401, 1.402, 1.403 and 1.404 in the North Austin Complex located at 4601 W Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, or they may access a live stream of the meeting at https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/live-archived-meetings. For the live stream, select the "North Austin Complex Live" tab. A recording of the hearing will be archived and accessible on demand at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/live-archived-meetings under the "Archived" tab. The hearing will be held in compliance with Texas Human Resources Code section 32.0282, which requires public notice of and hearings on proposed Medicaid reimbursements.

Any updates to the hearing details will be posted on the HHSC website at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/meetings-events.

Proposal. The effective date of the proposed payment rates for the topics presented during the rate hearing will be as follows:

Effective August 01, 2025

Medical Policy Review

- TVFFS Dental Additions

Effective September 01, 2025

Calendar Fee Review:

- Cardiovascular Services including EKG- Acute

- Cardiovascular Services including EKG- Hospital

- Cardiovascular Services including EKG- Rural Hospital

- Dialysis

- Dialysis L-E1629

- Gastroenterology- Acute

- Gastroenterology- Hospital

- Gastroenterology- Rural Hospital

- Medical & Surgical Supplies

- Medicine (Other)

- Non-Clinical Labs- Acute

- Non-Clinical Labs- Hospital

- Non-Clinical Labs- Rural Hospital

- Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostic- Acute

- Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostic- Hospital

- Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostic- Rural Hospital

- Physician Administered Drugs Non-Oncology

- Physician Administered Drugs Oncology

- Physician Administered Drugs Vaccines & Toxoids

- Physician Administered Drugs NDCX

- S Codes 1-2-8

- S Codes 9-J-E

- Telehealth, Telemonitoring, Telemedicine

- Type of Service 1-2-I-T

Quarterly HCPCS Updates

- Q3 HCPCS 9-J-L

- Q3 Drugs

- Q4 Drugs

Methodology and Justification. The proposed payment rates were calculated in accordance with Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code:

Section 355.7001- Reimbursement Methodology for Telemedicine, Telehealth, and Home Telemonitoring Services;

Section 355.8023 - Reimbursement Methodology for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS);

Section 355.8061 - Outpatient Hospital Reimbursement;

Section 355.8085 - Reimbursement Methodology for Physicians and Other Practitioners; and

Section 355.8441 - Reimbursement Methodologies for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services [known in Texas as Texas Health Steps].

Rate Hearing Packet. A briefing packet describing the proposed payment rates will be made available at https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets on or before May 13, 2025. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the briefing packet on or after that date by contacting Provider Finance by telephone at (512) 730-7401; by fax at (512) 730-7475; or by e-mail at PFDAcuteCare@hhs.texas.gov.

Written Comments. Written comments regarding the proposed payment rates may be submitted in lieu of, or in addition to, oral testimony until 5:00 p.m. 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, Mail Code H-400, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030; by fax to Provider Finance at (512) 730-7475; or by e-mail to PFDAcuteCare@hhs.texas.gov. In addition, written comments may be sent by overnight mail to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Attention: Provider Finance, Mail Code H-400, North Austin Complex, 4601 Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas 78751.

Preferred Communication. For quickest response please use e-mail or phone if possible for communication with HHSC related to this rate hearing.

Persons with disabilities who wish to participate in the hearing and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Provider Finance at (512) 730-7401 at least 72 hours before the hearing so appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-202501255

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: April 15, 2025

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Aviso de Audiencia Pública sobre el Anteproyecto de la Solicitud y los Planes Estatales para el Año Fiscal Federal 2026-2027 del Community Services Block Grant y para el Año Fiscal Federal 2026 del Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Conforme con los requisitos del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos para la programa federal del Community Services Block Grant (CSBG, por sus siglas en ingles) y la programa federal del Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, por sus siglas en ingles) y el Capítulo 2105, Subcapítulo B del Código del Gobierno de Texas, el Departamento de Vivienda y Asuntos Comunitarios de Texas (TDHCA, por sus siglas en ingles) conducirá varias audiencias públicas. El propósito principal de estas audiencias es para solicitar comentario público sobre los anteproyectos de la Solicitud y el Plan Estatal para los Años Fiscal Federal (FFY, por sus siglas en ingles) 2026-2027 del CSBG (Anteproyecto del Plan Estatal CSBG) y del anteproyecto del al Solicitud y el Plan Estatal LIHEAP para el FFY 2026 (Anteproyecto del Plan Estatal LIHEAP).

El Anteproyecto del Plan Estatal CSBG detalla el propuesto uso y distribución de los fondos federales CSBG para los años fiscales federales (FFY) 2026-2027. Según require la ley federal, no más del 90% de los fondos serán distribuidos a las agencias elegibles que reciben fondos de CSBG y no más del 5% se utilizará para la administración estatal del programa, incluyendo actividades para la planificación, seguimiento del progreso o cumplimiento y para proveer entrenamiento y asistencia técnica. El restante 5% se utilizará para proyectos e iniciativas especiales y de demostractión de CSBG y para proveer asistencia en casos de desastres naturales or artificiales.

El Anteproyecto del Plan Estatal LIHEAP detalla el propuesto uso y distribución de los fondos federales LIHEAP para el FFY 2026. El programa de LIHEAP provee fondos para los programas de Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP, por sus siglas en ingles) y el Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP, por sus siglas en ingles).

Los Anteproyectos de los Planes Estatales de CSBG y de LIHEAP fueron presentados y aprobados por la junta directiva del TDHCA el 10 de abril del 2025. Como seguimiento a la provision de información pública, asesoramiento y los requisitos de las audiencias públicas para las programas CSBG y LIHEAP, la División de Asuntos Comunitarios del TDHCA publicará los anteproyectos de los planes estatales federal en el sitio web del TDHCA Public Comment Center en https://www.tdhca.texas.gov/tdhca-public-comment-center.

Los documentos también se pueden obtener comunicándose con Rita Gonzales-Garza en rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov o por teléfono al (512) 475-3905.

Las audiencias públicas sobre los Anteproyectos de los Planes Estatales de CSBG y de LIHEAP se ha programado de la manera siguiente:

martes, 13 de mayo, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. en el edifició de Departamento de Vivienda y Asuntos comunitarios de Texas, 221 E. 11th Street, Floor #1, Austin, Texas 78701.

miercoles, 14 de mayo, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. en las oficinas de BakerRipley, 1 piso en el Centro de Educación Education, 3838 Aberdeen Way, Houston, Texas 77025.

miercoles, 14 de mayo, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario del Norte, 1100 NW 18th Street, Habitacion R44133, Fort Worth, Texas 76164.

jueves, 15 de mayo, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. en la oficina de West Texas Opportunities, 1415 East 2nd Street, Odessa, Texas 79761

Durante las audiencias los Anteproyectos de los Planes Estatales CSBG y LIHEAP seran presentados para solicitar comentario público. Personas interesadas pueden proveer comentario public sobre los Anteproyectos del Plan Estatal CSBG y/o LIHEAP en forma escrita o testimonio oral. Un representante del TDHCA explicará el proceso de planificación y recibir comentario público de personas y grupos interesadas respecto a los anteproyectos de los planes estatales.

El período de comentario público para aceptar comentarios sobre los anteproyectos de los planes estatales comienza el viernes, 25 de abril del 2025 hasta el lunes, 21 de mayo del 2025 a las 5:00 p.m. de la tarde hora local/CT. Comentarios escritos sobre los anteproyectos de los planes estatales tambien pueden ser presentados por correo al Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Attención: Gavin Reid, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941 o pueden enviarse a través de correo electrónico a gavin.reid@tdhca.texas.gov. Comentario público no será aceptado luego de las 5 p.m. de la tarde hora local el 21 de mayo del 2025.

Si tiene preguntas sobre este proceso, comuníquese con Rita Gonzales-Garza, al (512) 475-3905 o envíe un correo electrónico a: rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov.

Personas que necesiten equipos o servicios auxiliares para esta junta deben comunicarse con Gina Esteves, empleada responsable de la ley sobre la Ley de Estado Unidos con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en ingles), al (512) 475-3905 por lo menos tres días antes de la junta para hacer los preparativos apropiados.

Personas que hablan español y requieren un intérprete o ayudas auxiliares, favor de llamar a Rita Gonzales-Garza al siguiente número (512) 475-3905 o enviarle un correo electrónico a rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov por lo menos tres días antes de la junta para hacer los preparativos apropiados.

TRD-202501195

Bobby Wilkinson

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: April 10, 2025

Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearings on the Draft 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program State Plan and the Draft 2026-2027 Community Services Block Grant State Plan

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' requirement for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Texas Government Code, Chapter 2105, Subchapter B, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is opening a public comment period and conducting four public hearings to solicit comments on the Draft 2026 LIHEAP State Plan and Draft 2026-2027 CSBG State Plan.

The CSBG Draft Plan describes the proposed use and distribution of CSBG funds for 2026 and 2027. As federal statute requires, not less than ninety percent of the CSBG funds will be distributed to the State's CSBG eligible entities and not more than five percent will be used for state administration, including support for planning, for monitoring, and for the provision of training and technical assistance. The remaining five percent will be utilized to fund state discretionary activities and for disaster assistance recovery.

The LIHEAP Draft Plan describes the proposed use and distribution of LIHEAP funds for 2026. LIHEAP provides funding for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

The LIHEAP Draft Plan and CSBG Draft Plan were presented and approved by the TDHCA Board of Directors on April 10, 2025. As part of the public information, consultation, and public hearing requirements for LIHEAP and CSBG, the Community Affairs Division of TDHCA has posted the proposed Plans on the TDHCA website.

Please visit the TDHCA Public Comment Center at https://www.tdhca.texas.gov/tdhca-public-comment-center to access the Plans.

The documents also may be obtained by contacting Rita Gonzales-Garza at rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov or by phone at (512) 475-3905.

Public hearings for the LIHEAP Draft Plan and CSBG Draft Plan will be held as follows:

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 221 East 11th Street, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at BakerRipley, First Floor Education Center, 3838 Aberdeen Way, Houston, Texas 77025.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Northside Community Center, 1100 NW 18th Street, Room R44133, Fort Worth, Texas 76164.

Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at West Texas Opportunities, 1415 East 2nd Street, Odessa, Texas 79761.

At each of the hearings, the LIHEAP Draft Plan and CSBG Draft Plan will be presented for public comment. Persons may provide comment on the Plan either through oral testimony or written testimony. A representative from TDHCA will be present at the hearing to explain the planning process and receive comments from interested citizens and affected groups regarding the Plan.

The public comment period to accept comments regarding the LIHEAP Draft Plan and CSBG Draft Plan will be open from April 25, 2025, through May 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Central time. Written comments concerning the Plans may also be submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Attn: Gavin Reid, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941, or by email to gavin.reid@tdhca.texas.gov. Comments are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Central time, May 21, 2025.

Any questions regarding the public comment process may be directed to Rita Gonzales-Garza at (512) 475-3905 or rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services or sign language interpreters for the hearings should contact Rita Gonzales-Garza at (512) 475-3905 or rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov at least three days before the hearing so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Non-English-speaking individuals who require interpreters for the public hearing should contact Rita Gonzales-Garza at (512) 475-3905 or by email at rita.garza@tdhca.texas.gov at least three days before the hearing so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-202501194

Bobby Wilkinson

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Filed: April 10, 2025

Texas Department of Insurance

Company Licensing

Application for Dayforward Life Insurance Company, Inc., a foreign life, accident and/or health company, to change its name to Oklahoma Family Life Insurance Company. The home office is in Omaha, Nebraska.

Application to do business in the state of Texas for CompSource Mutual Insurance Company, a foreign fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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

TRD-202501274

Justin Beam

Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: April 16, 2025

Correction of Error

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) adopted new 28 TAC §3.1 in the April 11, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 2383). Due to an error by TDI, the word "Braille" was misspelled in one of the headings in the preamble. The heading should have been published as follows:

Section 3.22. Braille and Non-English Filings.

Also due to an error by TDI, the text of 28 TAC §3.1(6)(C) was missing the chapter designation in the text of the subparagraph. Adding the chapter designation to the subparagraph means the rule is adopted with changes from the proposal and should have been republished. The complete text of the rule is as follows:

This subchapter applies to all filings related to a life insurance, annuity, life settlement, credit insurance, accident and health insurance, HMO, or point-of-service product that are filed with the department, including the following filing types:

(1) a form filing submitted under Insurance Code §1111A.005, concerning Requirements for Contract Forms, Disclosure Forms, and Advertisements; Insurance Code §1153.051, concerning Filing of Form; Insurance Code §1271.101, concerning Approval of Form of Evidence of Coverage or Group Contract; or Insurance Code Chapter 1701, concerning Policy Forms, including:

(A) a policy, contract, group agreement, certificate, evidence of coverage, application, enrollment form, rider, amendment or endorsement, insert page, matrix filing, or limited partial refiling; or

(B) any other coverage document attached to or made part of a contract;

(2) a rate filing submitted in connection with a form filing under this subsection or otherwise required to be filed under Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Actuarial Filing Requirements), including a schedule of charges, actuarial memorandum, or change to rating methodology;

(3) an advertising filing submitted in connection with a product filed under this subchapter, including filings identified under §21.120 of this title (relating to Filing for Review);

(4) a network filing submitted in connection with an HMO plan under Chapter 11 of this title (relating to Health Maintenance Organizations), a preferred or exclusive provider benefit plan under Subchapter X of this chapter (relating to Preferred and Exclusive Provider Plans), or a Medicare Select plan under §3.3325 of this title (relating to Medicare Select Policies, Certificates and Plans of Operation), including:

(A) provider contract forms (including a template, executed contract, amendment, termination, or attestation of compliance), delegated entity contract forms (including a template, executed contract, amendment, or termination), and related filings;

(B) provider directories;

(i) new applications;

(ii) limited provider networks;

(iii) annual network adequacy report filings;

(iv) access plans;

(v) service area expansions or reductions; and

(vi) material modification to a network configuration;

(D) notices, including a notice of a network termination or an annual application period for physicians and providers to contract; and

(E) quality assurance program filings;

(5) a group eligibility filing, as specified in §3.21 of this title (related to Group Filings), including articles of incorporation, bylaws, constitution, or a trust agreement, policy face page, and any other documentation needed to demonstrate that a prospective group or blanket policyholder is eligible under Insurance Code Chapter 1131, Subchapter B, concerning Group and Wholesale, Franchise, or Employee Life Insurance: Eligible Policyholders; Insurance Code Chapter 1251, Subchapter B, concerning Group Accident and Health Insurance: Eligible Policyholders; or Insurance Code Chapter 1251, Subchapter H, concerning Blanket Accident and Health Insurance: Eligible Policyholders;

(6) an informational filing, other than a form filing, rate filing, advertising filing, network filing, or group eligibility filing, that is required for compliance with Texas law but is not subject to approval, including:

(A) a disclosure, outline of coverage, or a similar plan summary;

(B) notices, including those relating to a discontinuance, withdrawal, uniform benefit modification, and modification of drug coverage;

(C) reports, including reports required for Medicare Supplement in Subchapter T of this chapter (relating to Minimum Standards for Medicare Supplement Policies) and Long-Term Care in Subchapter Y of this chapter (relating to Standards for Long-Term Care Insurance, Non-Partnership and Partnership Long-Term Care Insurance Coverage Under Individual and Group Policies and Annuity Contracts, and Life Insurance Policies That Provide Long-Term Care Benefits Within the Policy);

(D) certifications related to form filings, readability scores, actuarial memoranda, statements of variability, and small and large employer health benefit plans;

(E) Medicare SELECT plans of operation and amendments; and

(F) other documents and information necessary to make a filing complete or for a comprehensive review of the filing that are filed in an informational mode.

TRD-202501260

Jessica Barta

General Counsel

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: April 15, 2025

Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

Fiscal Year 2026 Request for Applications - SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant

April 14, 2025

Notice of Request for Applications

The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) has authorized the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) Request for Applications (RFA). Senate Bill 224 provides that, "The money deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund for coordinated regulatory and law enforcement activities intended to detect and prevent catalytic converter theft in this state… may be appropriated to the Authority for the activities required by this section." To implement SB 224, the MVCPA is providing grants to local law enforcement taskforces and agencies to combat Catalytic Converter Theft.

Eligible applicants may request funds for program operation by submission of an application consistent with the information, including the requirements and conditions stated in this RFA. This RFA is posted in the Texas Register for at least thirty (30) days prior to the due date for Applications.

All applications submitted will be for FY 2026. If awarded an FY 2025 SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant, the MVCPA may provide an FY 2026 grant subject to the availability of funding and the grantees' positive program performance.

Due Date

Grant Applications from eligible applicants must be completely submitted on-line at https://MVCPA.tamu.edu on or before 5:00 p.m., May 23, 2025. First time applicants must establish an account and perform account setup steps prior to an application being able to be submitted.

The required Resolution and any optional supporting documents must be scanned and submitted as attachments to the application at https://MVCPA.tamu.edu on or before 5:00 p.m., May 23, 2025.

Applicable Authority and Rules

Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant programs are governed by the following statutes, rules, standards, and guidelines:

- Texas Transportation Code Chapter 1006 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.1006.htm)

- Texas Administrative Code (TAC): Title 43; Part 3; Chapter 57 (http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=3&ti=43&pt=3)

- Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS) as promulgated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/grant-management/)

- The current Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Administrative Manual and any subsequent adopted grantee instruction manuals (https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/body-files/MVCPA_FY20_Grant_Admin_Manual.pdf)

This Request for Applications was issued on April 11, 2025.

Eligible Applicants.

Only Texas law enforcement agencies through their city or county are eligible to apply for the FY 2026 SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant funding.

Application Category

New Grant-These are potentially annual grants subject to available legislative funding. A 20% Cash Match is required for this application. Applicants meeting eligibility requirements may submit a new grant application to the priority established by the MVCPA in the FY 2026 RFA. New applicants shall email MVCPA at GrantsMVCPA@txdmv.gov from an official governmental agency email account to request an account and that access be established.

Grant Type

Reimbursement-This is a total program budget reimbursement grant. Applicants that are awarded grants will expend local (agency) funds and then will be reimbursed quarterly, subject to compliance with standard and special conditions as contained in the Statement of Grant Award (SGA), at the agreed rate for all allowable, reasonable, and necessary program costs incurred.

Grant Term

The FY 2026 grant cycle is a one (1) year funding cycle to begin on September 1, 2025, and end on August 31, 2026. Subject to availability of funding and grantees' positive program performance, the MVCPA may provide an FY 2027 grant using the same online application systems and prorated budget values as originally submitted. No obligations or expenses may be incurred or made outside of the grant period(s).

Method of Application

Grant Applications from eligible applicants shall be completely submitted on-line at https://MVCPA.tamu.edu on or before 5:00 p.m., May 23, 2025. All forms will be completed online. The Resolution and all supporting documents must be submitted as attachments.

Figure: MVCPA Application Checklist (.pdf)

Resolution Required

A Resolution (Order or Ordinance) by the applicant governing body is required to make an application for these funds. The resolution shall provide that the governing body applies for the funds for the purpose provided in statute (SB 224 and this RFA) and agrees to return the grant funds in the event of loss or misuse and designate the officials that the governing body chooses as its agents to make uniform assurances and administer the grant if awarded.

Only the governing body that submits an application needs to adopt and submit a Resolution. Participating jurisdictions in multi-agency taskforces shall agree and commit to the grant through Interlocal Cooperation Contract or agreements as provided under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 362, Texas Government Code Chapter 791, and TxGMS.

In the event a governing body has delegated the application authority to a city manager, chief of police, sheriff or other official, then applicants must submit on-line a copy of the delegation order (documentation) along with the Resolution signed by the official. A sample Resolution is attached as Appendix A.

Figure: Appendix A (.pdf)

Program Category

To be eligible for consideration for funding, a law enforcement taskforce grant application must be designed to support one or more of the following MVCPA program categories (43 TAC §57.14):

Law Enforcement, Detection, and Apprehension - provide financial assistance to support law enforcement agencies for economic motor vehicle theft, including, but not limited to, theft of a catalytic converter attached to a motor vehicle, and fraud-related motor vehicle crime enforcement teams (referred to as taskforces). Taskforces will develop organized methods to combat economic motor vehicle theft, including, but not limited to, theft of a catalytic converter attached to a motor vehicle, burglary of a motor vehicle, and fraud-related motor vehicle crime through the enforcement of law. This may include recovery of vehicles, clearance of cases, arrest of law violators, and disruption of organized motor vehicle crime. This category includes the development of uniform programs to prevent stolen motor vehicles and stolen catalytic converters from entering Mexico or being removed from Texas through outbound seaports.

Prosecution/Adjudication/Conviction - provide financial support for taskforces to work with prosecutors and the judiciary to implement programs designed to reduce the incidence of catalytic converter theft.

Prevention, Anti-Theft Devices, and Automobile Registration - provide financial support for taskforces to work with organizations and communities to reduce the incidence of catalytic converter theft. The application shall demonstrate how financial support will assist motor vehicle owners to reduce catalytic converter theft.

Reduction of the Sale of Stolen Vehicles or Parts - provide financial support for taskforces to work with businesses, organizations, and communities to reduce the sale of catalytic converters. Applicants will develop organized methods to combat the sale of stolen catalytic converters using any of the following: vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections; inspections of motor vehicle part and component distribution enterprises; parts labeling and etching methods; and means to detect the fraudulent sale of stolen catalytic converters.

Educational Programs and Marketing - provide financial support for taskforces to work with individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities to assist motor vehicle owners in detecting and preventing catalytic converter theft. Develop and provide specialized training or education program(s) to the public on detecting and preventing catalytic converter theft, law enforcement on interdiction and prosecution, and government officials on detecting and preventing catalytic converter theft in this state.

Priority Funding

The MVCPA enabling statute provides that "The authority shall allocate grant funds primarily based on the number of motor vehicles stolen in, or the motor vehicle burglary or theft rate across, and the number of fraud-related motor vehicle crimes committed in the state rather than based on geographic distribution." (TTC Section 1006.151(c); SB 224). In addition, the following grant features will be given priority consideration in evaluating new grant applications:

Continuing Funded Programs in Compliance with MVCPA Grant Conditions - Applications that provide for the continuation of existing programs that currently meet the program and fiscal reporting conditions of the MVCPA grant program. Applicants must provide the ongoing need and their progress and impactful performance toward detecting and preventing catalytic converter theft.

The applicant must describe the experience and qualifications of investigators used in the program and how utilization of grant inventory and resources for continued operation of these specialized investigative grant programs are useful for state and local governments.

Programs to Combat Organized Catalytic Converter Crime- Applications for detecting and preventing catalytic converter theft enforcement teams that introduce, increase, or expand efforts to detect and prevent theft of catalytic converters by organized crime.

Border and Port Security-Applications that provide specific initiatives to identify and prevent stolen catalytic converters from crossing the border with Mexico using automatic license plate readers, training of local state and federal personnel in the identification of stolen vehicles, and bridge and port inspections.

Use of Technology-Applications that incorporate automatic license plate reader programs, surveillance equipment, and other uses of technology to increase the number of stolen catalytic converters recovered and the number of persons arrested for catalytic converter crimes.

Theft of Parts from a Motor Vehicle-Applications that incorporate a reasonable, objective plan to combat and prevent the theft of catalytic converters.

Dedicated Prosecutors-Applications that incorporate a dedicated prosecutor to increase the priority of catalytic converter theft prosecutions and decrease the number of repeat offenders through successful and timely prosecution efforts.

Supporting Documents

Documents that provide evidence of local support or commitment from other officials or agencies for the application may be submitted following the same instructions as the Resolution. Interagency agreements shall be submitted prior to payments being authorized if an award is made. MVCPA recommends that interagency agreements be completed after award determinations are made to ensure correct amounts are reflected in those agreements. All interagency agreements must meet the conditions and elements required in the TxGMS.

Supplanting Prohibited

Grant funds provided by the Authority under this RFA shall not be used to supplant federal, state, or local funds that otherwise would be available for the same purposes (43 Texas Administrative Code §57.9). Supplanting means the replacement of other funds with MVCPA grant funds. This shall include using existing resources already available to a program activity as cash match.

NICB-Applicants may enter into formal agreements with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) to work on grant funded activities. The amount of salary and other direct costs related to the work on grant activity provided by the NICB may be reported. Time certifications are required to be made by the employee for these positions as required by TXGMS.

In-Kind Match

Only include in-kind match if necessary for the local jurisdiction. In-kind match may be used to: 1) reflect the total level of jurisdictions' effort/costs to combat catalytic converter theft; 2) reflect how the grant program fits into jurisdictions' operation; 3) effectively operate a single program with multiple funding streams; and/or 4) contributions from the applicant or third parties that are for grant-funded activity. Costs in detail line items shall not be split between in-kind match and grant funding. For example, the entire salary of an officer shall be placed in one expense type rather than split between grant and in-kind.

Reporting and Webinar Attendance Requirements

Applicants who are awarded grants will be required to provide:

Quarterly Progress Reports-The MVCPA requires the submission of quarterly progress reports to demonstrate progress toward meeting goals and activities provided in the grant application. These include: 1) Monthly progress toward meeting statutorily required performance measures; 2) Monthly progress recorded on the Goals, Strategies, and Activities report; and 3) Quarterly Summary and Success section. Grantees designated as Border/Port Security grants are required to complete additional sections required by the Texas Legislature.

Quarterly Financial Reports-Reports of actual expenses incurred are required to request funds. All expenditures must be in accordance with local policies and procedures and grant requirements. Grantees shall review all expenditures, ensure all applicable regulations are followed, and maintain documentation that is accurate and complete. All expenses must be supported by appropriate documentation.

Webinar Attendance: One grant financial representative from the applicant agency is required to attend a monthly session via teleconference or webinar that includes information on MVCPA grant administration.

One law enforcement officer is required to attend the information sharing and networking sessions on a monthly session via teleconference or webinar that includes law enforcement issues and other MVCPA issues critical to the successful operation of MVCPA taskforces.

Funding Requirements and Conditions

a) State Funds Availability-All awards by the MVCPA are subject to the availability of state funds.

b) Right of Refusal-The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all of the applications submitted.

c) Awards-Publishing the RFA does not legally obligate the Authority to fund any programs.

Partial Funding-The Authority may choose to offer funds for all, or any portion of a program submitted in an application.

d) Substitution-The Authority may offer alternative funding sources, special conditions, or alternative program elements in response to submitted Applications.

e) Application Required-Registration for online access is required. The MVCPA is not responsible for applicants who cannot complete the registration and application process on time.

f) No Alternative Application Submission-Paper applications and requests for funding are not accepted in lieu of the online grant application process.

g) Review Criteria-Authority staff and any designated MVCPA Board member(s) will review each grant using subjective and objective tools and comparative analysis. The weight given to each section or combination of sections is at the sole discretion of the Authority.

h) Questions and Clarification-During the review period, the applicant may be contacted by Authority staff to ask questions or to seek clarification regarding information provided in the application. Failure to promptly respond will not disqualify an applicant, but information that is submitted after the review period may not be considered.

i) Final Selection-The Authority may select and award programs that best meet the statutory and legislative purposes of SB 224 and that reflect its current priorities. No appeal may be made regarding the Authority's decisions.

j) Changes in Application-If an applicant proposes changes to be made in the program type or participation of jurisdictions after an award is determined, then the Authority will review the changes and may make modifications (including the amount) or cancel the award as deemed appropriate by the Authority.

k) Delayed Start-An applicant who is awarded a grant and does not begin operations within 30 days of the issuance of the Statement of Grant Award is considered terminated.

l) Application instructions-the MVCPA will provide additional details and instructions in the online application system that are incorporated by reference as part of this RFA and which must be followed during the application and award process.

m) Program Income-is defined in the TxGMS. Current grantees carrying forward program income to future years will follow the new rules established by the Texas Comptroller and MVCPA Grant Administrative Manual.

n) TCOLE Certifications Required-All law enforcement agencies regulated by Chapter 1701, Occupations Code must certify that they are in compliance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement standards or provide a certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement that states that the requesting agency is in the process of achieving compliance with said rules.

Selection Process:

Eligible applications will be reviewed. Grant award decisions by MVCPA are final and not subject to judicial review.

Applications that do not meet the stated requirements of this RFA and that are not eligible for review will be notified within ten (10) working days after the due date.

Application Workshop

Potential applicants are requested/required to attend the on line "Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Application Workshop" which has been scheduled for: April 30, 2025, from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. Join by using the following link

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING

Microsoft Teams

Join the meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device.

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDdkYzc2NzgtY2U3NS00ZTUwLTg3YzktYmExMzhkYjhmZjZm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2272719f70-3533-46b3-9456-ec1235143768%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220514ac85-ebb6-4d6b-83c8-d095df91e59b%22%7d

Meeting ID: 215 109 540 885

Passcode: QK3kC9Tk

Dial in by phone

+1 737-787-8456,,404290408# United States, Austin

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 404 290 408#

Conference ID: 929 327 163#

The informational session will provide details on the grant Application process including grant eligibility requirements, completing the various Application sections, and the grant cycle timeline.

Contact Person

William Diggs, MVCPA Director,

Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

4000 Jackson Avenue

Austin, Texas 78731

(512) 465-1485

GrantsMVCPA@TxDMV.gov

Webinar Attendance: One grant representative from the applicant agency is required to attend a monthly session via teleconference or webinar that includes information on MVCPA grant administration.

One law enforcement officer is required to attend the monthly information sharing and networking sessions on law enforcement issues and other MVCPA issues critical to the successful operation of an MVCPA taskforce. "These meetings occur in person during the months a MVCPA Board Meeting takes place."

TRD-202501259

William Diggs

MVCPA Director

Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

Filed: April 15, 2025