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, and §303.009, Texas Finance Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 01/08/24 - 01/14/24 is 18.00% for consumer¹ credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 01/08/24 - 01/14/24 is 18.00% for commercial² credit.

The monthly ceiling as prescribed by §303.005³ and §303.009 for the period of 01/01/24 - 01/31/24 is 18.00%.

¹ Credit for personal, family, or household use.

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

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

TRD-202400030

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: January 3, 2024

Application for a Merger or Consolidation

Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the Credit Union Department (Department) and is under consideration.

An application was received from Waconized Federal Credit Union (Waco) seeking approval to merge with 1st University Credit Union (Waco), with the latter being the surviving credit union. In accordance with the Finance Code §122.005(b) and 7 TAC §91.104(b), the Commissioner has the authority to waive or delay public notice an action.

TRD-202304994

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: December 28, 2023

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 February 13, 2024. TWC, §7.075, also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-2545 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2024. 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: AYDEN and ALIYAH INCORPORATED dba Chevron Food Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0986-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102249448; LOCATION: Arlington, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(A)(vii) and (5)(B)(ii), by failing to renew a previously issued underground storage tank (UST) delivery certificate by submitting a properly completed UST registration and self-certification form at least 30 days before the expiration date; PENALTY: $1,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Celicia Garza, (512) 239-2095; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(2) COMPANY: City of Clifton; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1201-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102183191; LOCATION: Clifton, Bosque 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 (TPDES) Permit Number WQ0010043001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Numbers 1 and 3, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (17) and §319.7(d) and TPDES Permit Number WQ0010043001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 1, by failing to timely submit monitoring results at intervals specified in the permit; PENALTY: $20,185; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $16,148; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 289-3759; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(3) COMPANY: DONS LAWN SERVICE LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1736-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111805057; LOCATION: Blum, Hill County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §297.11 and TWC, §11.081 and §11.121, by failing to obtain authorization prior to diverting, storing, impounding, taking, or using state water, or beginning construction of any work designed for the storage, taking, or diversion of water; PENALTY: $350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Nancy Sims, (512) 239-5053; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.

(4) COMPANY: E.J.C., Jr., LTD and EJC PROPERTIES, LTD.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0264-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111426367; LOCATION: Del Rio, Val Verde County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(e) and (h)(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.035(a), by failing to submit plans and specifications to the Executive Director for review and approval prior to the construction of a new public water supply; and 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; PENALTY: $2,475; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronica Rodriguez Scott, (361) 881-6990; REGIONAL OFFICE: 707 East Calton Road, Suite 304, Laredo, Texas 78041-3887, (956) 791-6611.

(5) COMPANY: Endurance Lift Solutions, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1086-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103060380; LOCATION: Big Spring, Howard County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sucker rod manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review Permit Number 74335, Special Conditions Number 1, Federal Operating Permit Number O3453, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Number 6,and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $4,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Caleb Martin, (512) 239-2091; REGIONAL OFFICE: 9900 West IH-20, Suite 100, Midland, Texas 79706, (432) 570-1359.

(6) COMPANY: Equinix LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0131-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN108987058; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County; TYPE OF FACILITY: data storage center; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.146(1) and (2), Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O4157, General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and Special Terms and Conditions (STC) Number 9, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to certify compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit for at least each 12-month period following initial permit issuance, and failing to submit a permit compliance certification within 30 days of any certification period; and 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.144(1)(a), FOP Number O4157, GTC and STC Number 3.A.(iv)(1), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct quarterly visible emissions observations; PENALTY: $13,703; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Danielle Porras, (713) 767-3682; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(7) COMPANY: HAWKINS FAMILY PARTNERS, L.P. and Hawkins and Mayo, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1609-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111354346; LOCATION: Camp Wood, Uvalde County; TYPE OF FACILITY: construction site; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §213.23(a)(1), by failing to obtain approval of an Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan prior to commencing a regulated activity over the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone; and 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), TWC, §26.121, and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with construction activities; PENALTY: $15,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(8) COMPANY: Lazy River RV and Trailer Park, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2020-0876-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101276301; LOCATION: Columbus, Colorado 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 §290.42(l), by failing to compile and maintain a thorough and up-to-date plant operations manual for operator review and reference; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(A)(i) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a well capacity of 1.5 gallons per minute per connection; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(A)(ii) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a pressure tank capacity of 50 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 a minimum of a Class D or higher groundwater license; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(2) and (3)(A)(i) and (ii)(III), and (iv), by failing to maintain water works operation and maintenance records and make them readily available for review by the Executive Director upon request; 30 TAC §290.46(i), by failing to adopt an adequate plumbing ordinance, regulations, or service agreement with provisions for proper enforcement to ensure that neither cross-connections nor other unacceptable plumbing practices are permitted; 30 TAC §290.46(k), by failing to receive approval of a physical connection between the distribution system of a public drinking water supply and that of any other water supply; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(1)(B), by failing to inspect the facility's two pressure tanks annually; 30 TAC §290.46(n)(1), by failing to maintain at the facility accurate and up-to-date detailed as-built plans or record drawings and specifications for each treatment plant, pump station, and storage tank until the facility is decommissioned; 30 TAC §290.46(n)(2), by failing to provide an accurate and up-to-date map of the distribution system so that valves and mains can easily be located during emergencies; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(1), by failing to calibrate the facility's well meter at least once every three years; 30 TAC §290.110(c)(4)(A), by failing to monitor the disinfectant residual at representative locations throughout the distribution system at least once every seven days; and 30 TAC §290.110(d)(1), by failing to measure the free chlorine residual within the distribution system using a color comparator and a sample cell that is not discolored or stained; PENALTY: $11,181; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Daphne Greene, (903) 535-5157; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(9) COMPANY: PERMIAN LODGING ORLA LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0335-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111242798; LOCATION: Orla, Reeves County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.39(e) and (h)(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.035(a), by failing to submit plans and specifications to the Executive Director for review and approval prior to the construction of a new public water supply; 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; 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 §305.1(b)(2) and TWC, §26.121(a)(1), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge wastewater into or adjacent to any water in the state; 30 TAC §305.42(a) and TWC, §26.121(a)(1), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge wastewater into or adjacent to any water in the state; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and (17) and §319.7(d) and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0015976001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirement Number 1, Outfall Numbers 001A and 001Q, by failing to submit monitoring results at intervals specified in the permit; PENALTY: $60,880; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Salas, (512) 239-1543; REGIONAL OFFICE: 9900 West IH-20, Suite 100, Midland, Texas 79706, (432) 570-1359.

(10) COMPANY: Roger Allen Lund; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1170-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102078953; LOCATION: Palestine, Anderson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: domestic wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0014801001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $3,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mark Gamble, (512) 239-2587; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

TRD-202400008

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 2, 2024

APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. Clancy Utility Holdings LLC, 4143 Maple Avenue, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75219, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a new permit, Proposed TCEQ Permit No. WQ0016335001, to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 39,000 gallons per day via public access subsurface area drip dispersal system with a minimum area of 16.20 acres. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. TCEQ received this application on May 1, 2023.

The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site will be located approximately 0.8 miles southwest of the intersection of Hamilton Pool Road and Stagecoach Ranch Road, in Hays County, Texas 78620. The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site will be located in the drainage basin of Pedernales River in Segment No. 1414 of the Colorado River Basin. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application.

https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-98.1375,30.328888&level=18

The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Dripping Springs Community Library, 501 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs, Texas.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments about this application. The TCEQ will hold a public meeting on this application because it was requested by a local legislator.

The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. A public meeting will be held and will consist of two parts, an Informal Discussion Period and a Formal Comment Period. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act. During the Informal Discussion Period, the public will be encouraged to ask questions of the applicant and TCEQ staff concerning the permit application. The comments and questions submitted orally during the Informal Discussion Period will not be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application and no formal response will be made. Responses will be provided orally during the Informal Discussion Period. During the Formal Comment Period on the permit application, members of the public may state their formal comments orally into the official record. A written response to all timely, relevant and material, or significant comments will be prepared by the Executive Director. All formal comments will be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application. A copy of the written response will be sent to each person who submits a formal comment or who requested to be on the mailing list for this permit application and provides a mailing address. Only relevant and material issues raised during the Formal Comment Period can be considered if a contested case hearing is granted on this permit application.

The Public Meeting is to be held:

Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Dripping Springs Ranch Park

1042 Event Center Drive

Drippings Springs, Texas 78620

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations at the meeting should call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 or (800) RELAY-TX (TDD) at least one week prior to the meeting.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court.

TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant's name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period; and the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing." If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group's representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member's location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group's purpose.

Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The Executive Director may issue final approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is filed, the Executive Director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

All written public comments and public meeting requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/comment within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice or by the date of the public meeting, whichever is later.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/comment, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Any personal information you submit to the TCEQ will become part of the agency's record; this includes email addresses. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at (800) 687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from Clancy Utility Holdings LLC at the address stated above or by calling Mrs. Andrea Wyatt, P.E., Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., at (512) 327-9204.

Issuance Date: December 28, 2023

TRD-202400024

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 3, 2024

The Vaughn Living Trust, 12200 Mitchell Bend Court, Granbury, Texas 76048, Applicant, seeks to add a place of use and to add a diversion point on the Brazos River, Brazos River Basin in Somervell County. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.

The application was received on October 16, 2023 and fees were received on October 17, 2023. Additional information was received on November 21, 2023. The application was declared administratively complete and filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk on November 28, 2023.

The Executive Director completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft amendment. The draft amendment, if granted, would contain special conditions including, but not limited to, maintaining a measurement device. The application and the Executive Director's draft amendment are available for viewing on the TCEQ web page at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights/wr-permitting/view-wr-pend-apps.

Alternatively, you may request a copy of the documents by contacting the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk by phone at (512) 239-3300 or by mail at TCEQ OCC, Notice Team (MC-105), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by January 16, 2024. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by January 16, 2024. The Executive Director can consider an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by January 16, 2024.

To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed conditions for the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.

If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ by entering ADJ 4082 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address.

For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our web site at http://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-202400026

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 3, 2024

In the December 1, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 7087), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) published notice of Agreed Orders, specifically Item Number 3, for KING, BRANDON; Docket Number 2023-1582-WQ-E. The error is as submitted by the commission.

The reference to the Docket Number should be corrected to read: "2023-1582-WR-E."

For questions concerning these errors, please contact Michael Parrish at (512) 239-2548.

TRD-202400009

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 2, 2024

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, agency, or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. TWC, §7.075, requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is February 13, 2024. 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 February 13, 2024. 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: Clean Harbors Deer Park, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2018-1539-IHW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102184173; LOCATION: 2027 Independence Parkway South, La Porte, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: industrial and hazardous waste management facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1) and Solid Waste Registration (SWR) Permit Number 50089, Provision II.A.6 - Standard Permit Conditions, by failing to obtain authorization prior to managing hazardous waste (HW); and 30 TAC §37.31(a) and SWR Permit Number 50089, Provision VII.B.1.a - Submission of Documents, by failing to provide financial assurance for all HW storage tanks at least 60 days prior to the initial acceptance of wastes; PENALTY: $108,619; STAFF ATTORNEY: Casey Kurnath, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5932; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(2) COMPANY: San Dario Retail, LLC dba Pump N Shop 15; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1582-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101876977; LOCATION: 3419 San Dario Avenue, Laredo, Webb County; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.72, by failing to report a suspected release to the agency within 24 hours of discovery; and 30 TAC §334.74, by failing to investigate and confirm all suspected releases of regulated substances requiring reporting under 30 TAC §334.72 (relating to Reporting of Suspected Releases) within 30 days; PENALTY: $10,527; STAFF ATTORNEY: Casey Kurnath, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5932; REGIONAL OFFICE: Laredo Regional Office, 707 East Calton Road, Suite 304, Laredo, Texas 78041-3887, (956) 791-6611.

(3) COMPANY: Shiloh Retail, LLC dba Pump N Shop 33; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1581-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN105683882; LOCATION: 101 Shiloh Drive, Laredo, Webb County; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.72, by failing to report a suspected release to the agency within 24 hours of discovery; and 30 TAC §334.74, by failing to investigate and confirm all suspected releases of regulated substances requiring reporting under 30 TAC §334.72 (relating to Reporting of Suspected Releases) within 30 days; PENALTY: $21,027; STAFF ATTORNEY: Casey Kurnath, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5932; REGIONAL OFFICE: Laredo Regional Office, 707 East Calton Road, Suite 304, Laredo, Texas 78041-3887, (956) 791-6611.

(4) COMPANY: Ursula Retail, LLC dba Pump N Shop 12; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1579-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101749927; LOCATION: 2002 Santa Ursula Avenue, Laredo, Webb County; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.72, by failing to report a suspected release to the agency within 24 hours of discovery; and 30 TAC §334.74, by failing to investigate and confirm all suspected releases of regulated substances requiring reporting under 30 TAC §334.72 (relating to Reporting of Suspected Releases) within 30 days; PENALTY: $13,152; STAFF ATTORNEY: Casey Kurnath, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5932; REGIONAL OFFICE: Laredo Regional Office, 707 East Calton Road, Suite 304, Laredo, Texas 78041-3887, (956) 791-6611.

TRD-202400017

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 2, 2024

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Orders (DOs). The commission staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance; and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPRP or requests a hearing and fails to participate at the hearing. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the commission, in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is February 13, 2024. The commission will consider any written comments received, and the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent to the proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction, or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed DO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239‑3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2024. The commission's attorneys are available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the DO shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: Texas Concrete Sand and Gravel, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1362-WQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN108298225; LOCATION: 100 County Road 397, Cleveland, Liberty County; TYPE OF FACILITY: sand and gravel mining operation; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121(a), 30 TAC §305.125(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) Number TXR05DH80, Part V, Section J, Number 5(b), by failing to install and maintain best management practices at the facility which resulted in a discharge of pollutants into or adjacent to any water in the state; and 30 TAC §305.125(1) and TPDES MSGP Number TXR05DH80, Part III, Section E, Number 6(b)(1), by failing to report an unauthorized discharge orally to the TCEQ Regional Office within 24 hours of becoming aware of the noncompliance, and in writing to the TCEQ Regional Office and the TCEQ Enforcement Division, within five days of becoming aware of the noncompliance; PENALTY: $10,075; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pearson, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5937; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(2) COMPANY: Zuly Rondon dba Texas Star Trucks; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1042-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111481362; LOCATION: 608 South Baird Street, Unit B, Midland, Midland County (company location); approximately 100 yards south of the intersection located at Camino Real-Highway 21 and Ganado Drive, Uhland, Caldwell County (spill location); TYPE OF FACILITY: cargo and freight shipping company; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §327.5(c), by failing to submit written information, describing the details of the discharge or spill and supporting the adequacy of the response action, to the appropriate TCEQ regional manager within 30 working days of the discovery of the reportable discharge or spill; PENALTY: $2,625; STAFF ATTORNEY: Jennifer Peltier, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-0544; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Room 179, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 339-2929.

TRD-202400018

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 2, 2024

APPLICATION. Martin Marietta Materials Southwest, LLC, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit Number 55353, which would authorize continued operation of a Rock Crushing Facility located at 3600 Schalker Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77026. AVISO DE IDIOMA ALTERNATIVO. El aviso de idioma alternativo en español está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/newsourcereview/airpermits-pendingpermit-apps. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application.

https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-95.346378,29.798115&level=15. The existing facility is authorized to emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on July 17, 2023.

The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. Information in the application indicates that this permit renewal would not result in an increase in allowable emissions and would not result in the emission of an air contaminant not previously emitted. The TCEQ may act on this application without seeking further public comment or providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.

PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application. A public meeting will be held and will consist of two parts, an Informal Discussion Period and a Formal Comment Period. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act. During the Informal Discussion Period, the public will be encouraged to ask questions of the applicant and TCEQ staff concerning the permit application. The comments and questions submitted orally during the Informal Discussion Period will not be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application, and no formal response will be made. Responses will be provided orally during the Informal Discussion Period. During the Formal Comment Period on the permit application, members of the public may state their formal comments orally into the official record. At the conclusion of the comment period, all formal comments will be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application. A written response to all formal comments will be prepared by the executive director and will be sent to each person who submits a formal comment or who requested to be on the mailing list for this permit application and provides a mailing address. Only relevant and material issues raised during the Formal Comment Period can be considered if a contested case hearing is granted on this permit application.

The Public Meeting is to be held:

Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center Auditorium

4014 Market Street

Houston, Texas 77020

(Please note, parking for the Center is at the overflow lot across the street from the Center.)

INFORMATION. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments anytime during the public meeting or by mail before the close of the public comment period to the Office of the Chief Clerk, TCEQ, Mail Code MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/. If you need more information about the permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, toll free, at (800) 687-4040. General information can be found at our Web site at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database (CID) at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the link, enter the permit number at the top of this form.

The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, TCEQ Houston regional office, and the Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning, 1050 Quitman Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas. The facility's compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review in the Houston regional office of the TCEQ.

Further information may also be obtained from Martin Marietta Materials Southwest, LLC, 1503 LBJ Freeway, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75234-6007 or by calling Ms. Kelsey Worley, Environmental Engineer at (346) 323-1675.

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations at the meeting should call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 or (800) RELAY-TX (TDD) at least five business days prior to the meeting.

Notice Issuance Date: December 28, 2023

TRD-202400025

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 3, 2024

APPLICATION. Clear Utilities, LLC, 5451 Farm-to-Market Road 1488, Magnolia, Texas 77354, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for new Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0016273001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 250,000 gallons per day. TCEQ received this application on December 12, 2022.

The facility will be located approximately 0.95 miles southwest of the intersection of Risinger Road and Interstate Highway 45, in Ellis County, Texas 75125. The treated effluent will be discharged to a pond, thence to an unnamed tributary, thence to a second order unnamed tributary, thence to Brushy Creek, thence to Red Oak Creek, thence to Upper Trinity River in Segment No. 0805 of the Trinity River Basin. The unclassified receiving water uses are limited aquatic life use for the pond, the unnamed tributary #1 (~0.14 mi. downstream of the pond) and Brushy Creek; minimal aquatic life use for the unnamed tributary (second order); and high aquatic life use for Red Oak Creek. The designated uses for Segment No. 0805 are primary contact recreation and high aquatic life use. In accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code §307.5 and TCEQ's Procedures to Implement the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards (June 2010), an antidegradation review of the receiving waters was performed. A Tier 1 antidegradation review has preliminarily determined that existing water quality uses will not be impaired by this permit action. Numerical and narrative criteria to protect existing uses will be maintained. A Tier 2 review has preliminarily determined that no significant degradation of water quality is expected in Red Oak Creek and Upper Trinity River, which has been identified as having high aquatic life uses. Existing uses will be maintained and protected. The preliminary determination can be reexamined and may be modified if new information is received. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application.

https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-96.676388,32.474166&level=18

The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. A public meeting will be held and will consist of two parts, an Informal Discussion Period and a Formal Comment Period. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act. During the Informal Discussion Period, the public will be encouraged to ask questions of the applicant and TCEQ staff concerning the permit application. The comments and questions submitted orally during the Informal Discussion Period will not be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application and no formal response will be made. Responses will be provided orally during the Informal Discussion Period. During the Formal Comment Period on the permit application, members of the public may state their formal comments orally into the official record. A written response to all timely, relevant and material, or significant comments will be prepared by the Executive Director. All formal comments will be considered before a decision is reached on the permit application. A copy of the written response will be sent to each person who submits a formal comment or who requested to be on the mailing list for this permit application and provides a mailing address. Only relevant and material issues raised during the Formal Comment Period can be considered if a contested case hearing is granted on this permit application.

The Public Meeting is to be held:

Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Jack Lummus Memorial VFW Post 7106

3100 N. Interstate 45

Ennis, Texas 75119

INFORMATION. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments anytime during the meeting or by mail before the close of the public comment period to the Office of the Chief Clerk, TCEQ, Mail Code MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/comment. If you need more information about the permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at (800) 687-4040. Si desea información en español, puede llamar (800) 687-4040. General information about the TCEQ can be found at our web site at https://www.tceq.texas.gov.

The permit application, Executive Director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Ferris Public Library, 301 East 10th Street, Ferris, Texas. Further information may also be obtained from Clear Utilities, LLC at the address stated above or by calling Mrs. Lesley Reel, P.E., L Squared Engineering, at (936) 647-0420.

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations at the meeting should call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 or (800) RELAY-TX (TDD) at least five business days prior to the meeting.

Issuance Date: January 03, 2024

TRD-202400027

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: January 3, 2024

Notice of Available Funding Opportunities

Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office (PSO)

The Public Safety Office is announcing the following funding opportunities for State Fiscal Year 2025. Details for these opportunities, including the open and close date for the solicitation, can be found on the eGrants Calendar (https://egrants.gov.texas.gov/fundingopp).

Body-Worn Camera Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies to equip peace officers with body-worn cameras.

Border Zone Fire Departments Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit grant application from professional fire departments along the Texas-Mexico border region for specialized equipment, maintenance, and medical supplies to support emergency services associated with the execution of border security activities associated with deterring crimes occurring in the geographic area defined in Article IX, Section 7.10 of the General Appropriations Act.

Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies to equip peace officers with bullet-resistant shields.

Community-Based Services for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth - The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support programs for children and transition-age youth through age 24 who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and support their healing through community-based direct services.

County Solutions to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation - The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support solution-driven projects from county governments to prevent, investigate, and prosecute commercial sexual exploitation in Texas. This solicitation is specific to county projects that are not specialty court programs.

Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications to strategically support, expand, and fund local certified Texas Crime Stoppers organizations that help protect our communities.

Criminal Justice Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system.

District Attorney Testing of Forensic Evidence Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from district attorney offices for costs associated with the forensic analysis of physical evidence.

First Responder Mental Health Program - The purpose of this program is to provide services and assistance directly to peace officers and first responders to address direct and indirect trauma that occurs in the course of their normal duties either as the result of the commission of crimes by other persons or in response to an emergency.

General Victim Assistance Grant Program - The purpose of this program is to provide services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process.

Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and Internet crimes against children that encompasses forensic and investigative components, training and technical assistance, victim services, and community education.

Juvenile Justice & Truancy Prevention Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that prevent violence in and around school; and to improve the juvenile justice system by providing mental health services, truancy prevention and intervention through community-based and school programs.

Local Border Security Program (LBSP) - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications to support Operation Border Star.

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that support physical security enhancements and other security activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack based on the nonprofit organization's ideology, beliefs or mission.

Operation Lone Star Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit program that enhance interagency border security operations supporting Operation Lone Star including the facilitation of directed actions to deter and interdict criminal activity

Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science or medical examiners services as well as projects seeking to address emerging forensic science. Specific funding has been reserved for projects that support responses to the opioid epidemic.

Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that are designed to create and foster safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in violent crime, including, but not limited to, addressing criminal gangs and felonious possession and use of firearms.

Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies to equip peace officers with rifle-resistant body armor.

Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications to provide residential substance abuse treatment within local correctional and detention facilities.

Sexual Assault Evidence Testing Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies for costs associated with the forensic analysis of physical evidence in relation to sexual assault or other sex offenses.

Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)-Ready Facilities Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from hospital facilities seeking to achieve or maintain a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)-Ready designation, as well as non-profit corporations seeking to operate or maintain a SAFE Program as defined in Chapter 323 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Specialized Advocacy for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth - The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY) Advocacy programs. CSEY Advocacy programs provide individualized 24/7 crisis response, ongoing trust-based relational support, and case management for children and transition-age youth who are survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. For this solicitation, children are considered individuals 0-17 years of age and transition-age youth are individuals 18-24 years of age.

Specialty Courts Grant Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for specialty court programs as defined in Chapters 121 through 130 of the Texas Government Code as well as the continuation of a training and technical assistance resource center.

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

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

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

Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that support state and regional efforts to improve or sustain interoperable emergency radio infrastructure.

Statewide Solutions to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Grant Program - The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support a select number of projects to provide statewide training and technical assistance to service providers on the topic of commercial sexual exploitation, and to support statewide tools to aid in the identification of victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Please note, this grant program does not support projects for the provision of direct services to survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Funding is intended for statewide training and technical assistance and tools.

Texas Anti-Gang Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for preselected projects that support regional, multidisciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through the coordination of gang prevention, intervention, and suppression activities.

Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program - The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improve the justice system’s response to violent crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

TRD-202304995

Angie Martin

Director of Grants Administration

Office of the Governor

Filed: December 28, 2023

Correction of Error

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs proposed amendments to 10 TAC §§2.101 - 2.104, 2.301, 2.302, and 2.401 in the December 29, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 8082). Due to an error by the Texas Register, the figures included in 10 TAC §2.302(k) were incorrectly identified. The correct text for subsection (k) is as follows:

(k) Penalty Schedules.

Figure 1: 10 TAC §2.302(k)

[Figure 1: 10 TAC §2.302(k)]

Figure 2: 10 TAC §2.302(k)

[Figure 2: 10 TAC §2.302(k)]

Figure 3: 10 TAC §2.302(k)

[Figure 3: 10 TAC §2.302(k)]

Additionally, due to an error by the Texas Register, the figures included in 10 TAC §2.302(k) were inadvertently omitted from the publication. The correct text for all figures is as follows:

Figure 1: 10 TAC §2.302(k) (.pdf)

Figure 2: 10 TAC §2.302(k) (.pdf)

Figure 3: 10 TAC §2.302(k) (.pdf)

TRD-202400029

Company Licensing

Application for Lombard International Assurance Company, a foreign life, accident and/or health company, to change its name to Axcelsus Financial Life Insurance Company. The home office is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Application for HDI Global Insurance Company, a foreign fire and/or casualty company, to change its name to HDI Global Select Insurance Company. The home office is in Chicago, Illinois.

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

TRD-202400023

Justin Beam

Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 3, 2024

Reference Nos. P-1223-01, P-1223-02, and P-1223-03

SERFF State Tracking Nos. S717723, S717724, and S717725

In accordance with 28 TAC §5.4911, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) has filed revised declarations pages with the Texas Department of Insurance for approval:

--TWIA Tenant Declarations Page

--TWIA Condo Unit Owner Declarations Page

--TWIA Manufactured Home Declarations Page

TWIA is revising the declarations pages to reflect House Bill 3208, 88th Legislature, 2023. Under HB 3208, if an insured cancels their policy, TWIA will keep the entire annual premium unless the cancellation is for one of the reasons listed in Insurance Code §2210.204(d).

You can view the revised declarations pages, TWIA's description of the filings, and other supporting information online at www.tdi.texas.gov/submissions/indextwia.html#form. You can also get a copy of the filings from the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC: GC-CCO, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 12030, Austin, Texas 78711-2030.

Public Comment: Comments on the revised declarations page filings may be sent to ChiefClerk@tdi.texas.gov or to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC: GC-CCO, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 12030, Austin, Texas 78711-2030 by 5:00 p.m., central time, on February 12, 2024.

Hearing Requests: To request a public hearing about the revised declarations page filings, you must submit a request separately by 5:00 p.m., central time, on February 1, 2024. Send the hearing request by email to ChiefClerk@tdi.texas.gov or by mail to the Texas Department of Insurance, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC: GC-CCO, P.O. Box 12030, Austin, Texas 78711-2030.

TRD-202400006

Jessica Barta

General Counsel

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: January 2, 2024

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2560 "$50, $100 OR $500!"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2560 is "$50, $100 OR $500!". The play style is "key number match".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2560 shall be $10.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2560.

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

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

C. Play Symbol - The printed data under the latex on the front of the Scratch Ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black Play Symbols are: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, MONEY BAG SYMBOL, $50.00, $100 and $500.

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

Figure 1: GAME NO. 2560 - 1.2D (.pdf)

E. Serial Number - A unique thirteen (13) digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the Scratch Ticket. The Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.

F. Bar Code - A twenty-four (24) character interleaved two (2) of five (5) Bar Code which will include a four (4) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit Pack number, the three (3) digit Ticket number and the ten (10) digit Validation Number. The Bar Code appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket.

G. Game-Pack-Ticket Number - A fourteen (14) digit number consisting of the four (4) digit game number (2560), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 050 within each Pack. The format will be: 2560-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "$50, $100 OR $500!" Scratch Ticket Game contains 050 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket back 001 and 050 will both be exposed.

I. Non-Winning Scratch Ticket - A Scratch Ticket which is not programmed to be a winning Scratch Ticket or a Scratch Ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.

J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "$50, $100 OR $500!" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2560.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general Scratch Ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Scratch Ticket Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each Scratch Ticket. A prize winner in the "$50, $100 OR $500!" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose fifty-six (56) Play Symbols. If a player matches any of the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols to any of the WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols, the player wins the PRIZE for that number. If the player reveals a "MONEY BAG" Play Symbol, the player wins the PRIZE for that symbol instantly! No portion of the Display Printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Scratch Ticket.

2.1 Scratch Ticket Validation Requirements.

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

1. Exactly fifty-six (56) Play Symbols must appear under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;

3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;

4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual image games;

5. The Scratch Ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket;

8. The Scratch Ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;

9. The Scratch Ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;

10. The Scratch Ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;

11. The Scratch Ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted Scratch Tickets or non-activated Scratch Tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;

12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;

13. The Scratch Ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly fifty-six (56) Play Symbols under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket, exactly one Serial Number and exactly one Game-Pack-Ticket Number on the Scratch Ticket;

14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning Scratch Ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning Scratch Tickets, and a Scratch Ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;

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

16. Each of the fifty-six (56) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the fifty-six (56) Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the Scratch Ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Game-Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

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

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

B. The Scratch Ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.

C. Any Scratch Ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket. In the event a defective Scratch Ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective Scratch Ticket with another unplayed Scratch Ticket in that Scratch Ticket Game (or a Scratch Ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Texas Lottery Scratch Ticket Game) or refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. GENERAL: The top Prize Symbol will appear on every Ticket, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

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

C. KEY NUMBER MATCH: There will be no matching non-winning YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols on a Ticket.

D. KEY NUMBER MATCH: There will be no matching WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols on a Ticket.

E. KEY NUMBER MATCH: A Ticket may have up to ten (10) matching non-winning Prize Symbols, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

F. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "MONEY BAG" (WIN$) Play Symbol may appear up to five (5) times on winning Tickets, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "$50, $100 OR $500!" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $50.00, $100 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $50.00, $100 or $500 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. As an alternative method of claiming a "$50, $100 OR $500!" Scratch Ticket Game prize the claimant may submit the signed winning Scratch Ticket and a thoroughly completed claim form via mail. If a prize value is $1,000,000 or more, the claimant must also provide proof of Social Security number or Tax Payer Identification (for U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens). Mail all to: Texas Lottery Commission, P.O. Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The Texas Lottery is not responsible for Scratch Tickets lost in the mail. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

C. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct the amount of a delinquent tax or other money from the winnings of a prize winner who has been finally determined to be:

1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money to a state agency and that delinquency is reported to the Comptroller under Government Code §403.055;

2. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code;

3. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code; or

4. delinquent in child support payments in the amount determined by a court or a Title IV-D agency under Chapter 231, Family Code.

D. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.

2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under any of the following circumstances:

A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur, regarding the prize;

B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;

C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the Scratch Ticket presented for payment; or

D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending payment of the claim.

2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize under $600 from the "$50, $100 OR $500!" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize payable to the order of the minor.

2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of $600 or more from the "$50, $100 OR $500!" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.

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

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

3.0 Scratch Ticket Ownership.

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

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

4.0 Number and Value of Scratch Prizes. There will be approximately 7,080,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2560. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 2560 - 4.0 (.pdf)

A. The actual number of Scratch Tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.

5.0 End of the Scratch Ticket Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Scratch Ticket Game No. 2560 without advance notice, at which point no further Scratch Tickets in that game may be sold. The determination of the closing date and reasons for closing will be made in accordance with the Scratch Ticket closing procedures and the Scratch Ticket Game Rules. See 16 TAC §401.302(j).

6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing a Scratch Ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2560, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-202400021

Bob Biard

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: January 2, 2024

Correction of Error

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles proposed amendments, repeals, and new sections in 43 TAC Chapter 215, concerning Motor Vehicle Distribution, in the December 29, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 8202). Due to a Texas Register staff error, some of the rule text is incorrect. The corrected language reads as follows:

§215.106. Time for Filing Protest.

(b) The department will reject a notice of protest if:

(1) the complete notice of protest is not filed within 15 days from the date of mailing of the department's notification to the license holder of the filing of the application; or

(2) the required filing fee is not paid when the protest is submitted in the department's designated electronic filing system or is later dishonored [remitted within 20 days from the date of mailing of the department's notification to the license holder of the filing of the application].

§215.113. Manufacturer Ownership of Franchised Dealer; Good Cause Extension; Dealer Development.

(c) A request for an extension of the initial 12-month period for manufacturer or distributor ownership or control of a franchised [new motor vehicle] dealership, in accordance with Occupations Code, §2301.476(e), must be submitted to the department in accordance with subsection (a) of this section along with a sufficient application to renew the new motor vehicle dealer's license. The request must contain a detailed explanation, including appropriate documentary support, to show the manufacturer's or distributor's good cause for failure to sell the dealership within the initial 12-month period. The director will evaluate the request and determine whether the license should be renewed for a period not to exceed 12 months or deny the renewal application. If the renewal application is denied, the manufacturer or distributor may request a hearing on the denial in accordance with Occupations Code, Chapter 2301, Subchapter O [§§2301.701 - 2301.713] and the matter will be referred to SOAH for a hearing under Chapter 224, Subchapter C of this title (relating to Motor Vehicle, Salvage Vehicle, and Trailer Industry License Enforcement).

SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBERS AND IN-TRANSIT LICENSES

§215.138. Use of [Metal] Dealer's License Plates.

[(e) As used in this section, "light truck" has the meaning assigned by Transportation Code, §541.201.]

§215.178. Records Required for Vehicle Lessors and Vehicle Lease Facilitators.

(11) a copy of the front and back of the manufacturer's statement of origin, manufacturer's certificate of origin, or the title of the vehicle, as applicable[if the vehicle involved in the transaction is a new motor vehicle].

TRD-202400032

Notice of Application Under Section 56.023 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on December 28, 2023, seeking a determination of need for continued support from the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LLC dba Windstream Communications Southwest Under PURA § 56.023, Docket Number 56056.

Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LLC dba Windstream Communications Southwest filed with the commission a request for a determination of Windstream Communications Southwest's financial need for continuing support from the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan (THCUSP), and the establishment of monthly per-line THCUSP support amounts in the exchanges with a financial need for continued support. Under PURA § 56.023 recipients from the THCUSP may petition the commission to initiate a contested case proceeding to determine the company's eligibility to receive continued support under the THCUSP. Windstream Communications Southwest asserts a financial need for continued support exists in all of its currently supported exchanges.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 as a deadline to intervene may be imposed. Hearing and speech‑impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission through Relay Texas by dialing 7-1-1. All comments should reference Docket Number 56056.

TRD-202400022

Andrea Gonzalez

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: January 3, 2024