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Request for Applications (RFA) for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS)-Federal Program

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is soliciting applications from sexual assault programs and state sexual assault coalitions that wish to utilize funds for projects that support the primary prevention of sexual violence.

Applicable Funding Source: The source of federal funds includes the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs, CFDA Number 93.136. The federal funds are used for grant contracts supporting the primary prevention of sexual violence. All funding is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the United States Congress and the Texas Legislature. The OAG makes no commitment that an application, once submitted, or a grant, once funded, will receive subsequent funding.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for this grant opportunity, the Applicant must be the state sexual assault coalition or a sexual assault program who is a current FY 2025 SAPCS-State grantee. A current SAPCS-State grantee is one that has an active SAPCS-State grant contract for FY 2025 (September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025).

Sexual Assault Programs - Any local public or private nonprofit corporation, independent of a law enforcement agency or prosecutor's office, that is operated as an independent program or as part of a municipal, county, or state agency and that provides the following minimum services to adult survivors of stranger and non-stranger sexual assault: 24-hour crisis hotline, crisis intervention, public education, advocacy, and accompaniment to hospitals, law enforcement offices, prosecutor offices, and courts and meets the Minimum Services Standards. Applicant must be a current SAPCS-State grantee to apply.

State Sexual Assault Coalitions - 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 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

Organization Legal Name

Application Deadline: The Applicant must submit its application, including all required attachments, to the OAG by the deadline 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 and maximum amount of funding a sexual assault program may apply for is $170,000 per fiscal year. The minimum and maximum amount of funding a state sexual assault coalition may apply for is $475,000 per fiscal year.

The amount of an award is determined solely by the OAG. The OAG may award grants at amounts above or below the established funding levels and is not obligated to fund a grant at the amount requested.

Start Date and Length of Grant Contract Period: The grant period (term) is up to four years from February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2029, subject to and contingent on funding and/or approval by the OAG. Contracts will be awarded for a one-year period (term).

No Match Requirements: There are no match requirements for SAPCS-Federal projects.

Award Criteria: The OAG will make funding decisions that support the efficient and effective use of public funds. Review 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.

Grant Purpose Area: All grant projects must address all of the purpose areas as stated in the Application Kit.

SAPCS-Federal Purpose Area: The purpose of the SAPCS-Federal program is to fund strategies and activities that support the primary prevention of sexual violence and any other purposes consistent with Texas Government Code, Chapter 420.

Staffing: All SAPCS-Federal projects must:

(a) Include a minimum of 75% of an Applicant's budget in the personnel and fringe budget categories.

(b) Designate and request funding for a Primary Prevention Coordinator that is responsible for the coordination and implementation of primary prevention efforts. This position must be for a full-time Primary Prevention Coordinator.

In addition, only those staff positions that are directly related to achieving the goals of this project will be funded.

Preference: The OAG reserves the right to consider all other appropriations or funding an Applicant currently receives when making funding decisions. The OAG may give priority to Applicants that do not receive other sources of funding, including funding that originates from the Texas Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund.

Prohibitions on Use of Grant Funds: OAG grant funds may not be used to support or pay the costs of lobbying; contracting for grant activities that would otherwise be provided by employees of the grantee's organization; 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 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, cost principles, or the Federal Notice of Award for Rape Prevention Education. 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 grants@oag.texas.gov or (512) 936-0792.

TRD-202404510

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: September 18, 2024

Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board

Request for Proposals for Marketing Assessment & Strategic Plan (RFP 24-04)

Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend (WFSCB) is soliciting proposals from entities or individuals qualified to conduct a marketing and communications assessment and produce a strategic plan. The marketing assessment should evaluate processes and determine if there are efficiencies and/or improvements that could be implemented. The strategic plan should consider WFSCB's future growth and include recommendations on additional needs such as staffing FTE's, current job duties, infrastructure, equipment, and software.

The RFP will be available on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and can be accessed on our website at: https://www.workforcesolutionscb.org/about-us/procurement-opportunities/ or by contacting Esther Velazquez at (361) 885-3013 or esther.velazquez@workforcesolutionscb.org.

Interested parties are encouraged to attend a Pre-Proposal meeting at WFSCB's Administrative Offices located at 400 Mann Street, Suite 800, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, Main Conference Room on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is to review the RFP requirements and answer any questions related to the RFP. While this meeting is not mandatory, attendance is strongly recommended. Parties unable to attend in person may participate virtually from a computer, tablet, or smart phone via Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 817 3834 0127

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Proposals are due by Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time and may be submitted via email to esther.velazquez@workforcesolutionscb.org or hand delivered or mailed to: Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend, 400 Mann Street, Suite 800, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.

Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas: (800) 735-2989 (TDD) and (800) 735-2988 or 711 (Voice). Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) are encouraged to apply.

Este documento contiene información importante sobre los requisitos, los derechos, las determinaciones y las responsabilidades del acceso a los servicios del sistema de la fuerza laboral. Hay disponibles servicios de idioma, incluida la interpretación y la traducción de documentos, sin ningún costo y a solicitud.

TRD-202404482

Alba Silvas

Chief Operating Officer

Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board

Filed: September 18, 2024

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Certification of the Average Closing Price of Gas and Oil - August 2024

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 August 2024 is $49.14 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on May 1, 2024, and ending July 31, 2024. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §202.058, oil produced during the month of August 2024, 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 August 2024 is $1.15 per mcf for the three-month period beginning on May 1, 2024, and ending July 31, 2024. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §201.059, gas produced during the month of August 2024, 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 August 2024 is $75.43 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 August 2024, 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 August 2024 is $2.09 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 August 2024, from a qualified low-producing gas well.

Inquiries should be submitted to Jenny Burleson, Director, Tax Policy Division, P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711-3528.

TRD-202404512

Jenny Burleson

Director, Tax Policy

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: September 18, 2024

Local Sales Tax Rate Changes Effective October 1, 2024 (.pdf)

TRD-202404511

Jenny Burleson

Director, Tax Policy

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: September 18, 2024

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 09/23/24 - 09/29/24 is 18.00% for consumer¹ credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 09/23/24 - 09/29/24 is 18.00% for commercial² credit.

The postjudgment interest rate as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 10/01/24 - 10/31/24 is 8.50%.

¹ Credit for personal, family, or household use.

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

TRD-202404483

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: September 18, 2024

Credit Union Department

Applications for a Merger or Consolidation

Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the Credit Union Department (Department) and are under consideration.

An application was received from Texas Telcom Credit Union (Dallas) seeking approval to merge with America's Credit Union (Garland), with the latter being the surviving credit union.

An application was received from Family 1st Federal Credit Union (Fort Worth) seeking approval to merge with Texas Trust Credit Union (Mansfield), with the latter being the surviving credit union.

Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Any written comments must provide all the information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.

TRD-202404486

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: September 18, 2024

Applications to Expand Field of Membership

Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the Credit Union Department (Department) and are under consideration.

An application was received from Community Resource Credit Union #1, Baytown, Texas, to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work, resides, worship or attend school, and businesses located within the boundaries of Montgomery County, Texas, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Community Resource Credit Union #2, Baytown, Texas, to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who work, resides, worship or attend school, and businesses located within the 10-mile radius of the Community Resource Credit Union offices located at 21856 Market Place Drive, Ste. 900, New Caney, Texas, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting the Department at (512) 837-9236 or downloading the form at http://www.cud.texas.gov/page/bylaw-charter-applications. Any written comments must provide all the information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.

TRD-202404485

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: September 18, 2024

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 application:

Articles of Incorporation - Approved

An application was received from Texell Credit Union (Temple) to amend its Articles of Incorporation relating to Place of Business.

TRD-202404484

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: September 18, 2024

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Agreed Orders

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 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 October 28, 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 October 28, 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: ATKINSON CANDY COMPANY; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0030-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100598929; LOCATION: Lufkin, Angelina County; TYPE OF FACILITY: candy manufacturing company; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121(a)(1), by failing to prevent an unauthorized discharge of industrial process wastewater into or adjacent to any water in the state; and 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(c), by failing to maintain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities; PENALTY: $60,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Arti Patel, (512) 239-2514; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(2) COMPANY: B-TEXAS MULCH LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0791-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN109981779; LOCATION: Spicewood, Travis County; TYPE OF FACILITY: mulch recycling facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.121 and §328.5(d) and (f)(3), by failing to provide an accurate estimate of closure cost for financial assurance requirements for a facility that stores combustible materials outdoors; 30 TAC §324.1 and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §279.22(b), by failing to ensure that containers used to store used oil are in good condition and not leaking; 30 TAC §324.6 and 40 CFR §279.22(c)(1), by failing to mark or clearly label used oil storage containers with the words "Used Oil"; 30 TAC §324.15 and 40 CFR §279.22(d), by failing to clean up and properly manage used oil, which was released onto the ground; and 30 TAC §328.5(f)(1), by failing to maintain recycling records to show compliance with the requirements for limitations on storage of recyclable materials; PENALTY: $8,564; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stephanie McCurley, (512) 239-2607; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(3) COMPANY: CAREFREE VALLEY MHP HARLINGEN TX, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1531-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101441830; LOCATION: Harlingen, Cameron County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(B) and §290.110(b)(4) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to maintain a disinfectant residual of at least 0.5 milligrams per liter of total chlorine throughout the distribution system; PENALTY: $188; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ashley Lemke, (512) 239-1118; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(4) COMPANY: Chitwan Rhino LLC dba Kwik Pik Food Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0035-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101546315; LOCATION: Irving, Dallas 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: Ramyia Wendt, (512) 239-2513; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(5) COMPANY: Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0675-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102343563; LOCATION: Navasota, Grimes County; TYPE OF FACILITY: iron and steel forging facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TWC, §26.121(a)(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0004999000, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $17,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(6) COMPANY: INEOS Styrolution America LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1110-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100542224; LOCATION: Pasadena, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(b)(2)(F) and (c) and §122.143(4), New Source Review (NSR) Permit Number 5252, Special Conditions (SC) Numbers 1 and 7.A.(1), Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O1625, General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and Special Terms and Conditions (STC) Number 12, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the maximum allowable emissions rate and concentration limit; and 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), NSR Permit Number 5252, SC Number 1, FOP Number O1625, GTC and STC Number 12, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $32,625; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $13,050; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Desmond Martin, (512) 239-2814; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(7) COMPANY: Karina Montiel dba MONTIEL SPRINKLERS KS LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1403-LII-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111702973; LOCATION: Plano, Collin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; 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: $872; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ilia Perez-Ramirez, (713) 767-3743; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(8) COMPANY: Klondike Independent School District; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0423-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101455699; LOCATION: Lamesa, Dawson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.117(e)(2), (h), and (i)(3), by failing to conduct water quality parameter sampling at each of the facility's entry points and the required distribution sample sites, have the samples analyzed, and report the results to the Executive Director for the January 1 - December 31, 2019, January 1 - December 31, 2020, January 1 - December 31, 2021, and January 1 - December 31, 2022, monitoring periods; PENALTY: $4,968; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ronica Rodriguez Scott, (361) 881-6990; REGIONAL OFFICE: 500 North Shoreline Boulevard, Suite 500, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (361) 881-6900.

(9) COMPANY: NEDERLAND TANK WASH, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0495-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101625713; LOCATION: Nederland, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: tank truck washing facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4 and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to prevent nuisance odor conditions; and 30 TAC §101.201(c) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a final record for a reportable emissions event no later than two weeks after the end of the emissions event; PENALTY: $59,004; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Danielle Porras, (713) 767-3682; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(10) COMPANY: Patrick Griffin; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0078-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN109613638; LOCATION: Dayton, Liberty County; TYPE OF FACILITY: aggregate production operation; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(c), by failing to obtain authorization to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities; and 30 TAC §334.127(a)(1), by failing to register an above-ground storage tank greater than 1,100 gallons; PENALTY: $29,250; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $11,700; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Nancy M. Sims, (512) 239-5053; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(11) COMPANY: PRICEWISE LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0095-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101617165; LOCATION: Nederland, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: temporarily out-of-service underground storage tank (UST) system; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.7(d)(1)(B) and (3), by failing to notify the agency of any change or additional information regarding the UST system within 30 days of occurrence of the change or addition; and 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b) and §334.54(b)(2), by failing to maintain all piping, pumps, manways, tank access points, and ancillary equipment in a capped, plugged, locked, and/or otherwise secure manner, and failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of petroleum USTs; PENALTY: $5,655; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lauren Little, (817) 588-5888; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(12) COMPANY: SOUTH HULEN VENTURES LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0749-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102374733; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(a)(1)(A), by failing to provide release detection for the underground storage tank system; PENALTY: $2,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Adriana Fuentes, (956) 430-6057; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.

(13) COMPANY: SPEEDY STOP FOOD STORES, LLC dba Speedy Stop 105; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1196-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102248937; LOCATION: Buda, Hays County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.225 and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with annual Stage I vapor recovery testing requirements; PENALTY: $2,941; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Eunice Adegelu, (512) 239-5082; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(14) COMPANY: STEWART, WILLIAM A JR; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1258-WOC-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104467782; LOCATION: Moore, Frio County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.5(a), by failing to obtain a required occupational license; PENALTY: $175; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Arti Patel, (512) 239-2514; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(15) COMPANY: TEXAN OILERS LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1210-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106125354; LOCATION: Humble, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A), by failing to monitor underground storage tanks for releases at least once every 30 days; PENALTY: $2,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Danielle Fishbeck, (512) 239-5083; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(16) COMPANY: Texas Department of Transportation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0751-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN106479983; LOCATION: Richland, Navarro 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 WQ0014854001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Numbers 1 and 3, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $14,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(17) COMPANY: Texas Water Systems, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0703-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101182475; LOCATION: Rosewood, Upshur County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.43(c), by failing to ensure that all potable water storage facilities are covered and designed, fabricated, erected, tested, and disinfected in strict accordance with current American Water Works Association standards; 30 TAC §290.43(d)(3), by failing to provide a device to readily determine air-water-volume for all pressure tanks greater than 1,000 gallons in capacity; 30 TAC §290.44(h)(4), by failing to have all backflow prevention assemblies tested upon installation and on an annual basis by a recognized backflow assembly tester and certified that they are operating within specifications; 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; 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; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(4), by failing to maintain all water treatment units, storage and pressure maintenance facilities, distribution system lines, and related appurtenances in a watertight condition and free of excessive solids; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(1), by failing to calibrate the facility's two well meters at least once every three years; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(C)(i), by failing to verify the accuracy of the manual disinfectant residual analyzer at least once every 90 days using chlorine solutions of known concentrations; and 30 TAC §290.46(v), by failing to ensure that the electrical wiring is securely installed in compliance with a local or national electrical code; PENALTY: $24,239; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Salas, (512) 239-1543; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(18) COMPANY: Texas Water Utilities, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0034-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102672664; LOCATION: Spicewood, Travis County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.115(f)(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level of 0.080 milligrams per liter for total trihalomethanes, based on the locational running annual average; PENALTY: $1,187; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Christiana McCrimmon, (409) 899-8741; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(19) COMPANY: Vaquerano Automotive, LLC dba Custom Auto II Collision Auto Repair; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1706-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111302238; LOCATION: Pearland, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: automotive body repair and refinishing facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §106.436(16)(A) - (C) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain records at the site for a consecutive 24-month period and be made immediately available upon request; PENALTY: $675; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Desmond Martin, (512) 239-2814; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(20) COMPANY: WILLIAMS, JERRY D; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1223-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103881322; LOCATION: Floresville, Wilson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: operator; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §285.61(4), by failing to ensure that an authorization to construct has been issued prior to beginning construction of an on-site sewage facility; PENALTY: $175; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Nancy Sims, (512) 239-5053; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

TRD-202404456

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 17, 2024

Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was adopted regarding BELLVILLE SHELL, INC. dba Bellville Shell Food Court, Docket No. 2021‑0546‑PST‑E on September 17, 2024 assessing $4,500 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Barrett Hollingsworth, 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 CARRINGTON ASSOCIATES, INC., Docket No. 2022‑1580‑PWS‑E on September 17, 2024 assessing $255 in administrative penalties with $51 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ashley Lemke, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Serenity Light Recovery Holdings, LLC, Docket No. 2023‑0599‑PWS‑E on September 17, 2024 assessing $3,588 in administrative penalties with $717 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Nick Lohret‑Froio, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Samuel Alvarez, Docket No. 2023‑0688‑PST‑E on September 17, 2024 assessing $3,375 in administrative penalties with $675 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Stephanie McCurley, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding ARGUIJO CORPORATION, Docket No. 2023‑0825‑AIR‑E on September 17, 2024 assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties with $500 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Danielle Porras, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding 2020 Landmark Capital, LLC, Docket No. 2023‑1484‑PWS‑E on September 17, 2024 assessing $587 in administrative penalties with $117 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Daphne Greene, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding C & R WATER SUPPLY INC., Docket No. 2023‑1620‑PWS‑E on September 17, 2024 assessing $5,901 in administrative penalties with $1,180 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Ilia Perez-Ramirez, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding LNT CAPITAL LLC and T & L Capital Investments, LLC, Docket No. 2023‑1623‑PST‑E on September 17, 2024 assessing $4,634 in administrative penalties with $926 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Faye Renfro, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

An agreed order was adopted regarding Jay H. Smith and Patti J. Smith, Docket No. 2024‑0271‑OSS‑E on September 17, 2024 assessing $375 in administrative penalties with $75 deferred. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Kolby Farren, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239‑2545, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711‑3087.

TRD-202404521

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 18, 2024

Example A Notice of Public Meeting Air Permit Renewal Permit Number 7711A

APPLICATION. Building Materials Investment Corporation has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit Number 7711A, which would authorize continued operation of an Asphalt Roofing Materials Manufacturing Facility located at 2600 Singleton Boulevard, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas 75212. AVISO DE IDIOMA ALTERNATIVO. El aviso de idioma alternativo en espanol 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=-96.863333,32.777777&level=13. The existing facility is authorized to emit the following air contaminants: hazardous air pollutants, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on May 10, 2024.

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, October 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

West Dallas Multipurpose Center

2828 Fish Trap Road

Dallas, Texas 75212

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 website 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 Dallas/Fort Worth regional office, and the Dallas West Branch Library, 2332 Singleton Boulevard, Dallas, Dallas County. The facility's compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review in the Dallas/Fort Worth regional office of the TCEQ. Further information may also be obtained from Building Materials Investment Corporation, 2600 Singleton Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75212-3738 or by calling Mr. Thomas Richardson, VP Operations East, Building Materials Investment Corporation, at (812) 459-4773.

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: September 17, 2024

TRD-202404518

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 18, 2024

Notice of Application and Public Hearing for an Air Quality Standard Permit for a Concrete Batch Plant with Enhanced Controls Proposed Air Quality Registration Number 177283

APPLICATION. JD Woodruff Construction LLC, PO Box 2, Mc Queeney, Texas 78123-0002 has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard Permit for a Concrete Batch Plant with Enhanced Controls Registration Number 177283 to authorize the operation of a concrete batch plant. The facility is proposed to be located at 1.3 miles East of 1150 on Southside of Highway 90 Alt, Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas 78638. 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=-97.754276,29.541241&level=13. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on August 19, 2024. The primary function of this plant is to manufacture concrete by mixing materials including (but not limited to) sand, aggregate, cement and water. The executive director has determined the application was technically complete on September 10, 2024.

PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC HEARING. Public written comments about this application may be submitted at any time during the public comment period. The public comment period begins on the first date notice is published and extends to the close of the public hearing. Public comments may be submitted either in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency's public record.

A public hearing has been scheduled, that will consist of two parts, an informal discussion period and a formal comment period. During the informal discussion period, the public is encouraged to ask questions of the applicant and TCEQ staff concerning the application, but comments made during the informal period will not be considered by the executive director before reaching a decision on the permit, and no formal response will be made to the informal comments. During the formal comment period, members of the public may state their comments into the official record. Written comments about this application may also be submitted at any time during the hearing. The purpose of a public hearing is to provide the opportunity to submit written comments or an oral statement about the application. The public hearing is not an evidentiary proceeding.

The Public Hearing is to be held:

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

American Legion Hall 245

618 E Kingsbury Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

RESPONSE TO COMMENTS. A written response to all formal comments will be prepared by the executive director after the comment period closes. The response, along with the executive director's decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and the response to comments will be posted in the permit file for viewing.

The executive director shall approve or deny the application not later than 35 days after the date of the public hearing, considering all comments received within the comment period, and base this decision on whether the application meets the requirements of the standard permit.

CENTRAL/REGIONAL OFFICE. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ Central Office and the TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office, located at 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning the first day of publication of this notice.

INFORMATION. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at (800) 687-4040. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from JD Woodruff Construction, LLC, PO Box 2, Mc Queeney, Texas 78123-0002, or by calling Mr. Paul W Henry PE, Engineer at (512) 281-6555.

Notice Issuance Date: September 11, 2024

TRD-202404520

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 18, 2024

Notice of District Petition

Notice issued September 11, 2024

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-08082024-012: Political 399 LLC, Amazon Properties, LLC, and Vema Investments, LLC (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation of Caldwell County Municipal Utility District No. 6 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and Chapter 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 to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders other than BOM Bank and its lien on the land owned by Political 339 LLC and the lienholder has consented to the creation; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 477.621 acres located within Caldwell County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is not within the corporate boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city. The purposes of and the general nature of the work proposed to be to be done by the District at the present time is the purchase, design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, ownership, operation, repair, improvement and extension of a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes, and the construction, acquisition, improvement, extension, maintenance and operation of works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the District, and to control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, all as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition, to which reference is hereby made for more detailed description, and such other purchase, construction, acquisition, maintenance, ownership, operation, repair, improvement and extension of such additional facilities, including roads, systems, plants and enterprises as shall be consistent with all of the purposes for which the 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 from such information as they have at this time, that such cost will be approximately $64,410,000 ($54,850,000 for waterworks system, sanitary sewer system, and drainage and storm sewer system projects, and $9,560,000 for road projects).

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-202404513

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 18, 2024

Notice of District Petition

Notice issued September 11, 2024

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-08212024-042: Meadow Ridge Farm, LP, a Texas limited partnership (Petitioner) and Village at Gateway, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, (earnest money contract holder to purchase all of the land), filed a petition for creation of Forney Municipal Management District No. 1 of Kaufman County (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59, and Article III, Sections 52 and 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, Chapter 375, Texas Local Government Code and Chapter 49, Texas Water Code, and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds 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 152.4317 acres located within Kaufman County, Texas; and (4) the land within the proposed District is wholly within the corporate limits of City of Forney, Texas. By Resolution No. 24-50, approved on July 16, 2024, Forney, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 375.022(c)(6). The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve and extend of a waterworks and sanitary sewer 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 waters; (4) such other purchase, construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance and operation of such additional facilities, systems, plants and enterprises, and road facilities, as shall be consistent with all of the purposes for which the proposed District is created; (5) provide supplemental services to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the proposed District as a community and business center; and, (6) to provide services authorized under the laws governing the proposed District to serve the land.

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 $27,515,000 ($16,935,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $10,580,000 for roads).

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TRD-202404514

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 18, 2024

Notice of District Petition

Notice issued September 11, 2024

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-03182024-040: WB West Alvin Land, LLC., a Texas limited company (Petitioner), filed a petition for the creation of Preservation Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, § 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 Petitioner holds title to a majority of land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are two lienholders, Brazoria Meadows, L.P a Texas limited partnership and Star State Land L.P a Texas limited partnership, on the property to be included in the proposed District and information provided indicates that the lienholders consent to the creation of the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 2,962.37 acres located within Brazoria County, Texas; and (4) the land within the proposed District is located within the corporate limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Alvin (City). The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve, and extend a waterworks and sanitary sewer 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, and operate such additional facilities, systems, plants, enterprises, road facilities, and park and recreational facilities as shall be consonant 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 Petitioner that the cost of said project will be approximately $370,000,000 ($300,000,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage $15,000,000 District's Park and recreational facilities plus $55,000,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202404515

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: (512) 239-3300

Notice of District Petition

Notice issued September 11, 2024

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-06172024-033 Maple Meadows Development, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Petitioner), filed a petition for the creation of Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 59 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, § 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 Petitioner holds title to a majority of land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there is a lienholder, Independent Bank d/b/a Independent Financial to be included in the proposed District, and the lienholder consents to the creation of the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 248.176 acres located within Waller County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is not within the corporate boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city and will be developed for residential purposes. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, design, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve, and extend a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential 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, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve, and extend such additional facilities, including roads, parks and recreation facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises as shall be consonant 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 Petitioner that the cost of said project will be approximately $97,510,000 ($66,830,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $25,000,000 for roads and $5,680,000 for recreation).

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202404516

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 18, 2024

Notice of District Petition

Notice issued September 11, 2024

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-05232024-057: VORWERK FARMS, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Petitioner) filed a petition for the creation of Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 52 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 and Article III, §52 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 Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there is no lienholder on the property other than Texas Farm Credit Services, FLCA; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 152.29 acres of land, more or less, located entirely within Williamson County, Texas; (4) no portion of land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city, town or village in Texas.

The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, or extend inside or outside of its boundaries any and all works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary or helpful to supply and distribute water for municipal, domestic, and commercial purposes; (2) to collect, transport, process, dispose of and control domestic, and commercial wastes; (3) to gather, conduct, divert, abate, amend and control local stormwater or other local harmful excesses of water in the District; and (4) to purchase, construct, acquire, improve, or extend inside or outside or its boundaries such additional facilities, systems, plants and enterprises, road facilities, and park and recreational facilities, as shall be consonant with the purposes for which the 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, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $43,255,000 ($35,200,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage facilities, $1,955,000 for recreational and $6,100,000 for road facilities).

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202404517

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 18, 2024

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on a Default Order of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Order (DO). 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 October 28, 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 the 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 October 28, 2024. The commission's attorney is available to discuss the DO and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone number; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the DO shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: John Phillip Reeves; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0196-AIR-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN110852522; LOCATION: 128 County Road 1100, Decatur, Wise County; TYPE OF FACILITY: residential property; RULES VIOLATED: Texas Health and Safey Code, §382.085(a) and (b) and 30 TAC §101.4, by failing to prevent nuisance odor conditions; PENALTY: $6,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Cynthia Sirois, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-3392; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

TRD-202404462

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 17, 2024

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on an Agreed Order 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 Order (AO) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AO, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AO. 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 October 28, 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 the 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 October 28, 2024. The designated attorney is available to discuss the AO and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone number; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on an AO shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0827-IWD-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN100210806; LOCATION: 1943 Independent Parkway, just north of the intersection of Miller Cutoff Road and State Highway 134, Deer Park, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.121(a)(1), 30 TAC §305.125(1), and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number WQ0001984000, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, for Outfall Number 002, by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $26,775; Supplemental Environmental Project offset amount of $13,387 applied to Houston-Galveston Area Council Clean Vehicles Partnership Project; STAFF ATTORNEY: Cynthia Sirois, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-3392; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

TRD-202404461

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 17, 2024

Notice of Public Hearings and Opportunity for Comment on the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) conducts annual public hearings to receive comments from the public on actions the commission should take to protect the Edwards Aquifer from pollution, as required under Texas Water Code, §26.046. These annual public hearings are held by the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program and cover the TCEQ rules, found at Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 213, which regulate development over the delineated contributing, recharge, and transition zones of the Edwards Aquifer. These annual public hearings assist the commission in its shared responsibility with local governments, such as cities, counties, and groundwater conservation districts, to protect the water quality of the aquifer.

This year the hearing will be conducted in person in two locations, TCEQ Headquarters in Austin and the TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office. The hearing in Austin will be at the TCEQ Headquarters located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753 on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, and begin at 10:00 a.m. in Building A, Room 172. The hearing in San Antonio will be at the TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office located at 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480 on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, and begin at 10:00 a.m. Persons who need special accommodations at the hearings should call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 or 1-800-RELAY-TX (TDD) at least five business days prior to the scheduled hearings.

The hearings will be structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. There will be no open question and answer discussion during the hearing; however, agency staff members will be available to answer questions 30 minutes prior to and 30 minutes after the conclusion of the hearing. All other comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Additional written comments submitted before or after the hearing should reference the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program and may be sent to Ms. Monica Reyes, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, San Antonio Region, 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480 or emailed to eapp@tceq.texas.gov. For further information or questions concerning these hearings, please contact Ms. Reyes, or visit https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/eapp/program.html.

TRD-202404477

Booker Harrison

Acting Deputy Director, Environmental Law

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 17, 2024

Texas Ethics Commission

List of Delinquent 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: Semiannual report due January 16, 2024 for Committees

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

#00015843 - William Flowers, Area 5 Democratic Club, 410 Helen Dr., Deer Park, Texas 77536

#00016774 - Adrian Sifuentes, El Paso Federation of Teachers and Support Personnel C.O.P.E., 5848 Pickerel Drive, El Paso, Texas 79924

#00032201 - Christine LoCascio, DISCUS Texas PAC, 1250 I Street NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20005

#00054064 - Logan Workman, Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus, 506 W. Donovan St., Unit G, Houston, Texas 77091

#00065270 - Rafael Anchia, Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation, 202 West 13th St., Austin, Texas 78701

#00067191 - Justin D. Graham, Midland Political Action Committee, 1405 S. County Road 1110, Midland, Texas 79706

#00087773 - Larry Hicks, Stand with Paxton PAC, 10500 Northwest Freeway, Ste. 212, Houston, Texas 77092

#00087937 - Eloisa Pena, Watch on Weslaco PAC, 401 South Kansas, Weslaco, Texas 78596

#00087577 - Arthur Rodriguez, Vote YES Godley ISD Bond, P.O. Box 899, Godley, Texas 76044

#00087977 - Kristyn Kimbrell, Vote YES for MISD Bond, 1406 Stewart St., Merkel, Texas 79536

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

#00085529 - Andrea P. Williams, TriCounty Republican Women's Club, 2404 Grand Blvd., Ste. 120, Pearland, Texas 77581

#00085911 - Rene O. Garza, Rio Forward PAC, 404 N. Britton Ave., Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

#00087913 - LuzDalia Sanchez, Early Childhood PAC, P.O. Box 270075, Houston, Texas 77277

#00055995 - Denise G Chavez, Cameron County Democratic Party Executive Committee (CEC), 7248 Mulberry St., Brownsville, Texas 78520

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

#00016366 - Jeanie M. Davilla, Heart Of Texas Apartment Assoc., 4201 Lake Short Dr., Ste. H, Waco, Texas 78710

#00017014 - Jana D. Hawkins, Jefferson County Association of Deputy Sheriffs and Correction Officers PAC, P.O. Box 20012, Beaumont, Texas 77720

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

#00024965 - Karen Y. Kirkpatrick, GMP Local Union #259, 2106 Montrose, Waco, Texas 76705

#00055453 - Glenda Macal, Fort Bend Employee Federation Committee on Political Education, 12621 W. Airport Blvd., Ste. 400, Sugar Land, Texas 77478

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

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

#00064955 - Lawrence Collins, Alliance Against Sexual Assault, 1105 Angelina St., Austin, Texas 78702

#00065031 - Christopher V. Tyrone, Haltom City Firefighters Committee for Responsible Government, P.O. BOX 37045, Haltom City, Texas 76117

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

#00068179 - Kristen D. Johnson Eklund, A Better Grapevine, 1214 Bellaire Dr., Grapevine, Texas 76051

#00068739 - Joshua Williams, Business Leaders for Growth Political Action Committee, P.O. Box 270864, Houston, Texas 77277

#00069436 - Becky Allen, Preferred Care Partners Political Action Committee, 5500 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano, Texas 75093

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

#00080881 - Chanley Delk, Big Spring Professional Firefighters PAC, 2210 S County Road 1085, Midland, Texas 79706

#00080982 - Gustavo Guerra, United Together, 2808 Granjeno Ave., Hidalgo, Texas 78557

#00082248 - Brian T. Stoller, Lone Star State of Mind PAC, 9311 N. FM 620 #148, Austin, Texas 78726

#00082537 - Maureen Ball, Freedom and Liberty Conservatives PAC, 15899 Highway 105 West, Suite A, Montgomery, Texas 77356

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

#00082777 - Coymelle K. Murchison, Vote For Her, 4624 Weehaven Drive, Dallas, Texas 75232

#00082815 - Coymelle K. Murchison, Texas Truth In Politics, 4624 Weehaven Drive, Dallas, Texas 75232

#00083091 - Michael J. Warner, A Better Texas PAC, 301 Brazos #1512, Austin, Texas 78701

#00083407 - Syed F. Hassan, Coalition for a Better Arlington, 601 Engleside Dr., Arlington, Texas 76018

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

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

#00083997 - Brian Stoller, South East Democratic Alliance, 8905 Panhandle Dr., Austin, Texas 78747

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

#00084324 - John J. Turner-McClelland, Allen Area Democrats Political Action Committee, P.O. Box 2404, Allen, Texas 75013

#00084688 - Ashley E. Maxwell, Texans for Life PAC, 219 Sardius Blvd., Granbury, Texas 76049

#00084696 - Christina A. Koob, Jolt PAC, 1709 Alleghany Dr., Ste. B, Austin, Texas 78741

#00085310 - Adrian Flores, Jr., Texas Pole PAC, 426 W. Craig, San Antonio, Texas 78212

#00085383 - Kristen Perez, Strength in Unity, 2717 Pease Dr., Forney, Texas 75126

#00085671 - Maria D. Betancourt, Proyecto Azul Advocacy & Engagement, 4516 Laurel Ave., McAllen, Texas 78501

#00085749 - Aaron R. Armijo, Sugar Land Professional Fire Fighters - PAC, 29014 Hauter Way, Fulshear, Texas 77441

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

#00086532 - Asher Gillaspie, We Can Keep It, 3208 Collinsworth St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107

#00086606 - Phillip W. Carpenter, A United Allen, 1702 Woodsboro Ct., Allen, Texas 75013

#00086612 - Zach D. Maxwell, Hood County Republican PAC, 219 Sardius Blvd., Granbury, Texas 76049

#00086800 - Lydia Meeks, TarrantVote4Change PAC, P.O. Box 123766, Fort Worth, Texas 76121

#00086875 - Taylor J. Major, Lone Star Improvement Fund, P.O. Box 871, Austin, Texas 78767

#00086906 - John B. Austin, Texans for Justice, P.O. Box 461021, San Antonio, Texas 78217

#00086920 - Rachel Stoerkel, Texans For Working Families, 5900 Balcones Drive Ste. 100, Austin, Texas 78731

#00087062 - Rachel Stoerkel, ONE Texas, Inc., 1401 Cleburne Street, Houston, Texas 77004

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

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

#00087131 - Michael J. Warner, Friends of Texas Southern University, 301 Brazos #1512, Austin, Texas 78701

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

#00087313 - Nicole J. Donatelli, NWISD Family First PAC, 5 Llano Dr., Trophy Club, Texas 76262

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

#00087431 - Yvette B. Martinez, Christians for a Better Bexar County, 1230 Duke Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78264

#00087590 - Nathan Gower Schwarz, Greenpoint Urban Living Political Association & Resident's Rights Group (GULP-ARRG), 4604 S. Sugar Road #928, Edinburg, Texas 78539

#00087651 - Chereen Fisher, Texas Professional Vacation Rental Coalition PAC, 3606 Arrowhead Dr., Austin, Texas 78731

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

#00088020 - Weston Martinez, Texas Agriculture Partnership, 14546 Brookhollow Ste., 312TAP, San Antonio, Texas 78232

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

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

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

#00087748 - Ryan Guillen, Texas Nuclear Caucus, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768

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

#00087627 - Max Moreno, Vote Yes for Odem-Edroy Kids, 3823 Angelita, Odem, Texas 78370

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#00065721 - Stacy A. Gonzalez, Houston Stonewall Young Democrats PAC, 902 Cleveland St. Apt. 6333, Houston, Texas 77019

#00086988 - Oscar Saenz, Jr., Judson Advancement for Children Committee, 1110 Passion Flower Way, Richmond, Texas 77406

#00083324 - Trent Ashby, Aggie Legislative Caucus, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768

#00085673 - Karla Davis, Lone Star Republican Women, 799 CR 3412, Pittsburg, Texas 75686

#00087047 - Kimberly Y. Evans, Friends of Public Education 4 Frisco ISD PAC, 11625 Custer Rd #110-244, Frisco, Texas 75035

#00057991 - Blake Brown, Pflugerville Firefighters Political Action Committee, 608 Cactus Bend Drive, Pflugerville, Texas 78660

#00086608 - Nicole Webb, The Progressive Bloc, P.O. Box 6063, Dallas, Texas 75260

#00085913 - Gina Bouvier, Santa Fe Students First, P.O. Box 588, Santa Fe, Texas 77517

#00081468 - Philip J. Ratisseau, Citizens For CCISD, 5327 Appleblossom Ln., Friendswood, Texas 77546

#00087633 - Brandon Tankersley, Save Our Schools Four Points, 11608 Hunters Green Trail, Austin, Texas 78732

Deadline: Runoff report due January 22, 2024 for Committees

#00088252 - Chad Shoemake, Texans United for a Conservative Majority PAC, 405 E. Convent St., Victoria, Texas 77901

Deadline: 30 day pre-election report due February 5, 2024 for Committees

#00070302 - Matthew T. Longhofer, Texas Property Tax Lienholders Association PAC, 190 E. Stacy Rd., Ste. 306 #106, Allen, Texas 75002

#00015825 - Tierrishia Gibson, Galveston County Democratic Party, P.O. Box 1071, La Marque, Texas 77568

#00087143 - Jennifer Bradbury, Westwood Political Action Committee, 2901 Dallas Parkway, Plano, Texas 75093

Deadline: 8 day pre-election report due February 26, 2024 for Committees

#00088515 - Justin Cooper, Public Progress Committee, 405 Howard Street, San Francisco, California 94105

#00015553 - Lorna L. Mayles, Texas Society Of Professional Surveyors PAC, 2525 Wallingwood Dr., Ste. 300, Austin, Texas 78746

#00017097 - Diana Lin Riley, Highland Lakes Republican Women, 871 Fir Lane, Cottonwood Shores, Texas 78657

#00087143 - Jennifer Bradbury, Westwood Political Action Committee, 2901 Dallas Parkway, Plano, Texas 75093

#00023875 - Lacey Riley, Denton County Republican Party (P), 2921 County Club Rd #102, Denton, Texas 76210

#00015825 - Tierrishia Gibson, Galveston County Democratic Party, P.O. Box 1071, La Marque, Texas 77568

Deadline: 30 day pre-election report due April 4, 2024 for Committees

#00067651 - Robert Woolery, Conroe Professional Firefighters Association - PAC, 4541 Duval Lane, Cleveland, Texas 77328

#00031918 - Kenneth Zarifis, Education Austin PAC, P.O. Box 26459, Texas 78755

Deadline: 8 day pre-election report due April 26, 2024 for Committees

#00088609 - Devan Stoglin, Sr., Vote for Our Kids - 2024 Connally ISD Bond, 628 Powers Street, Waco, Texas 76705

#00088683 - Ken Benson, Friends of the Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street 7th Floor, Dallas, Texas 75201

#00031918 - Kenneth Zarifis, Education Austin PAC, P.O. Box 26459, Texas 78755

#00088599 - Shannon O'Leary, Greater Solutions for Tomorrow, P.O. Box 341016, Austin, Texas 78734

Deadline: Runoff report due May 20, 2024 for Committees

#00053491 - Steve Rudner, Texas Equity PAC, 12740 Hillcrest Rd., Ste. 240, Dallas, Texas 75230

TRD-202404435

J.R. Johnson

Executive Director

Texas Ethics Commission

Filed: September 13, 2024

General Land Office

Official Notice to Vessel Owner/Operator (Pursuant to §40.254, Tex Nat. Res. Code)

PRELIMINARY REPORT

Authority

This preliminary report and notice of violation was issued by the Deputy Director, Oil Spill Prevention and Response Division (OSPR), Texas General Land Office, on 8/20/24.

Facts

Based on an inspection conducted on 7/12/24, the Commissioner of the General Land Office (GLO), has determined that the vessel identified as Vessel Id #67, is in a derelict condition in coastal waters without the consent of the Commissioner. The vessel is/or was located at 960 CR 209, in Matagorda County, Texas.

The GLO determined that pursuant to OSPRA §40.254(b)(2)(B), that the vessel does have intrinsic value.

20 Day Placard: USCG Vessel Documentation No./TPWD Reg. No. TX 6210 KA

The last registered owner(s) of this vessel is ___________.

Violation

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE, pursuant to the provisions of § 40.254 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, (OSPRA) that you are in violation of OSPRA §40.108(a) that prohibits a person from leaving, abandoning, or maintaining any structure or vessel in or on coastal waters, on public lands without the consent of the Commissioner, and the Commissioner determines the vessel is involved in an actual or unauthorized discharge of oil, a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, or a hazard to the environment or navigation. The Commissioner is authorized by OSPRA §40.108(b) to dispose of or contract for the disposal of any vessel described in §40.108(a).

Recommendation

The Commissioner recommends that the vessel be removed immediately from Texas coastal waters and disposed of in accordance with OSPRA §40.108.

The owner or operator of this vessel can request a hearing to contest the violation and the removal and disposal of the vessel. If the owner or operator wants to request a hearing, a request in writing must be made within twenty (20) days of this notice being posted on the vessel. The request for a hearing must be sent to: Texas General Land Office, Oil Spill Prevention and Response Division, P.O. Box 12873, Austin, Texas 78711. Failure to request a hearing will result in the removal and disposal of the vessel by the TGLO. If the TGLO removes and disposes of the vessel, the TGLO has authority under TNRC §40.108(b) to recover the costs of removal and disposal from the vessel's owner or operator.

For additional information contact the Hurricane Beryl Vessel Owner Hotline

TRD-202404475

Jennifer Jones

Chief Clerk, Deputy Land Commissioner

General Land Office

Filed: September 17, 2024

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Public Notice: Amendment to the Texas State Plan for CMS Measures Reporting

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit transmittal number 24-0032 to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed effective date of the amendment is December 31, 2024.

The purpose of this amendment is to assure HHSC compliance with the mandatory reporting of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Child Core Set and the behavioral health measures of the Adult Core Set as per Sections 1139A(a)(4)(B) and 1139B(b)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act respectively, beginning in 2024, and annually reporting in subsequent years, on all measures on the Child Core Set and the behavioral health measures in the Adult Core Set as identified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The proposed amendment is estimated to have no fiscal impact.

Updates to Title 42 CFR Parts 433, 437, and 457, effective January 1, 2024, made federal reporting of certain CMS Core Measure Sets, including the Child Core Set and behavioral health measures of the Adult Core Set, a mandatory requirement. HHSC has been voluntarily submitting these measures to CMS since 2014. The costs for annually calculating and submitting the measure sets to CMS have been included in the contract with the External Quality Review Organization since 2013.

To obtain copies of the proposed amendment, interested parties may contact Nicole Hotchkiss, State Plan Coordinator, by mail at the Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 13247, Mail Code H-600, Austin, Texas 78711; by telephone at (512) 438-5035; or by email at Medicaid_Chip_SPA_Inquiries@hhsc.state.tx.us. The Access and Eligibility Services for local benefit offices will post this notice for 30 days and will have copies of the amendment available for review.

TRD-202404458

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: September 17, 2024

Public Notice: Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance Amendment

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces its intent to submit amendments to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

The purpose of the amendment is to update the rate methodology and payment rates for Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSA). Provider Finance Department (PFD) staff evaluated the FMSA rate methodology and payment rates as part of the biennial fee review. The proposed amendment is effective October 1, 2024.

There is no anticipated fiscal impact for the proposed amendment due to no fee-for-service utilization in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023 and FFY 2024.

Further detail on specific reimbursement rates and percentage changes is available on the HHSC PFD website under the proposed effective date at http://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/rate-packets.

Rate Hearing. A rate hearing was held on May 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Austin, Texas. Information about the proposed rate change and the hearing can be found in the April 26, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 2829) http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/index.shtml.

Copy of Proposed Amendment(s). Interested parties may obtain additional information or a free copy of the proposed amendments by Nicole Hotchkiss, State Plan Policy Advisor, by mail at the Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 13247, Mail Code H-600, Austin, Texas 78711; by telephone at (512) 487-3349; by facsimile at (512) 730-7472; or by email at Medicaid_Chip_SPA_Inquiries@hhsc.state.tx.us. Copies of the proposed amendments will be available for review at the local county offices of HHSC (formerly the local offices of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services).

Written Comments. Written comments and requests to review comments may be sent by U.S. mail, overnight mail, special delivery mail, hand delivery, fax, or email:

U.S. Mail

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Provider Finance Department

Mail Code H-400

P.O. Box 149030

Austin, Texas 78714-9030

Overnight mail, special delivery mail, or hand delivery

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Attention: Provider Finance Department

North Austin Complex

Mail Code H-400

4601 West Guadalupe Street

Austin, Texas 78751

Phone number for package delivery: (512) 730-7401

Fax Attention: Provider Finance Department at (512) 730-7475

Email PFD-LTSS@hhs.texas.gov

Preferred Communication. For quickest response, please use e-mail or phone, if possible, for communication with HHSC related to this state plan amendment.

TRD-202404452

Karen Ray

Chief Counsel

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: September 16, 2024

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Notice of Vacancies on Board of Boiler Rules

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) announces one vacancy on the Board of Boiler Rules (Board) established by 16 Texas Administrative Code §110.14. The purpose of the Board of Boiler Rules is to provide advice and recommendations to the commission in the adoption of definitions and rules relating to the safe construction, installation, inspection, operating limits, alteration, and repair of boilers and appurtenances. This announcement is for:

- one member representing person who owns or uses boilers in this state.

The Board is composed of eleven members appointed by the presiding officer of the Commission, with the approval of the Commission. Members serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of two or three members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year. The Board is composed of the following members:

1. three members representing persons who own or use boilers in this state;

2. three members representing companies that insure boilers in this state;

3. one member representing boiler manufacturers or installers;

4. one member representing organizations that repair or alter boilers in this state;

5. one member representing a labor union; and

6. two public members.

Interested persons should submit an application on the Department website at: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/AdvisoryBoard/login.aspx. Applicants can also request an application via e-mail at advisory.boards@tdlr.texas.gov.

This is not a paid position and there is no compensation or reimbursement for serving on the Board.

TRD-202404412

Courtney Arbour

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: September 11, 2024

Notice of Vacancies on Motorcycle Safety Advisory Board

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) announces four vacancies on the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Board (Board) established by the Transportation Code, Chapter 662.0037(b). The purpose of the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Board is to advise the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation and the Department on rules and educational and technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter. The Board meets at the call of the Executive Director of the Department or the presiding officer of the Commission. Service as a Board member is voluntary, and compensation is not authorized by law. This announcement is for:

- one member who is an instructor training provider;

- one representative of a law enforcement agency;

- one public member who hold a valid Class M driver's license issued under Chapter 521;

- one member: (a) of whom must be an instructor or represent a motorcycle school; and (b) who must collectively represent the diversity in size and type of the motorcycle schools licensed under this chapter.

The Board consists of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the Commission, with the approval of the Commission. The board consists of the following members:

1. three members: (a) each of whom must be an instructor or represent a motorcycle school; and (b) who must collectively represent the diversity in size and type of the motorcycle schools licensed under this chapter;

2. one member who represents the motorcycle dealer retail industry;

3. one representative of a law enforcement agency;

4. one representative of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute;

5. one member who is an instructor training provider; and

6. two public members who hold a valid Class M driver's license issued under Chapter 521.

Members serve staggered six-year terms. The terms of three members expire September 1 of each odd-numbered year. The presiding officer of the commission, on approval of the commission, shall designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a one-year term. The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.

These are not paid positions and there is no compensation or reimbursement for serving on the board.

TRD-202404410

Courtney Arbour

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: September 11, 2024

Texas Lottery Commission

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2614 "BREAK THE BANK"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2614 is "BREAK THE BANK". The play style is "key number match".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2614 shall be $2.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2614.

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: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2X SYMBOL, 5X SYMBOL, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00, $200, $1,000, $3,000 and $30,000.

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

Figure 1: GAME NO. 2614 - 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 (2614), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 125 within each Pack. The format will be: 2614-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "BREAK THE BANK" Scratch Ticket Game contains 125 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two (2). One Ticket will be folded over to expose a front and back of one Ticket on each Pack. Please note the Packs will be in an A, B, C and D configuration.

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

J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "BREAK THE BANK" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2614.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general Scratch Ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Scratch Ticket Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each Scratch Ticket. A prize winner in the "BREAK THE BANK" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose twenty-two (22) Play Symbols. If a player matches any of the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols to either of the WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols, the player wins the PRIZE for that number. If the player reveals a "2X" Play Symbol, the player wins DOUBLE the PRIZE for that symbol. If the player reveals a "5X" Play Symbol, the player wins 5 TIMES the PRIZE for that symbol. 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 twenty-two (22) 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 twenty-two (22) 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 twenty-two (22) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the twenty-two (22) 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: No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbol (i.e., 04 and $4).

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

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

F. KEY NUMBER MATCH: A non-winning Prize Symbol will never match a winning Prize Symbol.

G. KEY NUMBER MATCH: A Ticket may have up to two (2) matching non-winning Prize Symbols, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

H. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "2X" (DBL) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.

I. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "5X" (WINX5) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "BREAK THE BANK" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00 or $200, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $50.00 or $200 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "BREAK THE BANK" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $1,000, $3,000 or $30,000, the claimant must sign the winning Scratch Ticket and may present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning Scratch Ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.0 Scratch Ticket Ownership.

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

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

4.0 Number and Value of Scratch Prizes. There will be approximately 24,000,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2614. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 2614 - 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. 2614 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. 2614, 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-202404509

Bob Biard

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: September 18, 2024

Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

Fiscal Year 2025 Request for Applications, 2nd Solicitation - SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant

Notice of Request for Applications

The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) has authorized the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025) 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 2025. If awarded an FY 2025 SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant, the MVCPA may provide a FY 2026 grant subject to availability of funding and grantees' positive program performance. The MVCPA may use the same FY 2025 application and prorated budget values as originally submitted for the additional period. Any ongoing program (scope) changes or budget changes will be submitted by grantees through the grant adjustment process after the creation of the second-year grants.

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., November 12, 2024. 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., November 12, 2024.

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 (https://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 issued on September 16, 2024.

Eligible Applicants.

Only Texas law enforcement agencies through their city or county are eligible to apply for the FY 2025 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 the eligibility requirements may submit a new grant application to the priority established by the MVCPA in the FY 2025 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 2025 grant cycle is a one (1) year funding cycle to begin on Signing Date of Resolution by Authorized Official, 2024, and end August 31, 2025. Subject to availability of funding and grantees' positive program performance the MVCPA may provide a FY 2026 grant using the same on-line 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 submitted on-line at https://MVCPA.tamu.edu on or before 5:00 p.m., November 12, 2024. All forms will be completed on-line. The Resolution and all supporting documents must be submitted as attachments.

Resolution Required

A Resolution (Order or Ordinance) by the applicant governing body is required to make 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.

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 support to law enforcement agencies for catalytic converter theft and crime enforcement teams (referred to as taskforces). Taskforces will develop organized methods to combat catalytic converter theft through the enforcement of applicable law. This may include recovery of vehicles, clearance of cases, arrest of law violators, and disruption of organized motor vehicle crime. This category includes development of uniform programs to prevent 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 that 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:

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

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

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.

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

Application Required - Registration for on-line access is required. The MVCPA is not responsible for applicants that cannot complete the registration and application process on time.

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

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.

Questions and Clarification - During the review period, the applicant may be contacted by Authority staff to answer 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 to attend the on-line "Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Application Workshop" which has been scheduled for: Wednesday November 20, 2024 (1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Join by using the following links:

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device.

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Meeting ID: 299 797 027 424 Passcode: 5nydFF

Download Teams (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app)

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Or call in (audio only)

+1 (737) 787-8456, 138752901# United States, Austin

Phone Conference ID: 138 752 901#

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. At least one representative of the potential grant applicant should be present at this workshop.

Contact Person

William Diggs, MVCPA Director,

Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

4000 Jackson Avenue

Austin, Texas 78731

(512) 465-1485

GrantsMVCPA@txdmv.gov

Issued in Austin, Texas on April 12, 2024

William Diggs, MVCPA Director

MVCPA Application Checklist (.pdf)

Appendix A Updated Sample Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Resolution (.pdf)

TRD-202404455

David Richards

MVCPA General Counsel

Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

Filed: September 16, 2024

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Notices of Public Comment Hearing on Applications for Sand and Gravel Permits

Notice of a Public Comment Hearing on an Application for a Sand and Gravel Permit

ONEOK NGL Pipeline, LLC has applied to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for a General Permit pursuant to Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 86, to remove or disturb 351 cubic yards of sedimentary material within Battle Creek in Eastland County at coordinates 32.459990°, -99.107641° to cover an exposed natural gas pipeline by installing an armorform articulating block mat within the stream. The location is approximately 1.9-miles north, northeast of County Road 314 and Battle Creek, and approximately 1.1-miles south of County Road 122 and Battle Creek. This notice is being published and mailed pursuant to 31 TAC §69.105(d).

TPWD will hold a public comment hearing regarding the application at 11:00 a.m. on October 25, 2024 at TPWD headquarters, located at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. A remote participation option will be available upon request. Potential attendees should contact Beth Bendik at (512) 389-8521 or at beth.bendik@tpwd.texas.gov for information on how to participate in the hearing remotely. The hearing is not a contested case hearing under the Texas Administrative Procedure Act. Oral and written public comment will be accepted during the hearing.

Written comments may be submitted directly to TPWD and must be received no later than 30 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Texas Register. A written request for a contested case hearing from an applicant or a person with a justiciable interest may also be submitted and must be received by TPWD prior to the close of the public comment period. Timely hearing requests shall be referred to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Submit written comments, questions, requests to review the application, or requests for a contested case hearing to: TPWD Sand and Gravel Program by mail: Attn: Beth Bendik, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Inland Fisheries Division, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744; or via e-mail: sand.gravel@tpwd.texas.gov.

Notice of a Public Comment Hearing on an Application for a Sand and Gravel Permit

Jill and Kerry Goad have applied to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for a General Permit pursuant to Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 86, to remove or disturb twenty to sixty cubic yards of sedimentary material within Beaver Creek in Mason County. The purpose is to remove the existing collapsed crossing over Beaver Creek and construct a new crossing approximately within the existing crossing footprint. The location is 0.70 miles southwest of the intersection of Loeffler Ln and Cedar Bluff Rd; the project is 1,056 feet upstream from the crossing of Cedar Bluff Road (30.5749806, -99.1043111). This notice is being published and mailed pursuant to 31 TAC §69.105(d).

TPWD will hold a public comment hearing regarding the application at 9:00 a.m. on October 25, 2024 at TPWD headquarters, located at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. A remote participation option will be available upon request. Potential attendees should contact Beth Bendik at (512) 389-8521 or at beth.bendik@tpwd.texas.gov for information on how to participate in the hearing remotely. The hearing is not a contested case hearing under the Texas Administrative Procedure Act. Oral and written public comment will be accepted during the hearing.

Notice of a Public Comment Hearing on an Application for a Sand and Gravel Permit

New Generation Gas Gathering LLC has applied to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for a General Permit pursuant to Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 86, to remove or disturb twenty-nine cubic yards of sedimentary material within Tenaha Creek in Shelby County at the following coordinates: 31.7996528, -94.0524806. The purpose is to construct a 41.2-mile, 36 inch diameter steel pipeline to gather natural gas from a proposed facility site approximately 2.4 miles north of San Augustine, Texas to a delivery point approximately 3.3 miles southeast of Longstreet, Louisiana. The location is 3.0 miles downstream of Texas State Highway 87 and 0.9 miles upstream of County Road 2335. This notice is being published and mailed pursuant to 31 TAC §69.105(d).

TPWD will hold a public comment hearing regarding the application at 10:00 a.m. on October 25, 2024 at TPWD headquarters, located at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. A remote participation option will be available upon request. Potential attendees should contact Beth Bendik at (512) 389-8521 or at beth.bendik@tpwd.texas.gov for information on how to participate in the hearing remotely. The hearing is not a contested case hearing under the Texas Administrative Procedure Act. Oral and written public comment will be accepted during the hearing.

Notice of a Public Comment Hearing on an Application for a Sand and Gravel Permit

New Generation Gas Gathering LLC have applied to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for a General Permit pursuant to Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 86, to remove or disturb 67 cubic yards of sedimentary material within Flat Fork Creek in Shelby County at the following coordinates: 31.8566500, -94.0541389. The purpose is to construct a 41.2-mile, 36-inch diameter steel pipeline to gather natural gas from a proposed facility site approximately 2.4 miles north of San Augustine, Texas to a delivery point approximately 3.3 miles southeast of Longstreet, Louisiana. The location is 3.1 miles downstream of Texas State Highway 7 and 1.1 miles upstream of County Road 3267. This notice is being published and mailed pursuant to 31 TAC §69.105(d).

TPWD will hold a public comment hearing regarding the application at 1:00 p.m. on October 25, 2024, at TPWD headquarters, located at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. A remote participation option will be available upon request. Potential attendees should contact Beth Bendik at (512) 389-8521 or at beth.bendik@tpwd.texas.gov for information on how to participate in the hearing remotely. The hearing is not a contested case hearing under the Texas Administrative Procedure Act. Oral and written public comment will be accepted during the hearing.

TRD-202404474

James Murphy

General Counsel

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Filed: September 17, 2024

Texas Water Development Board

Correction of Error

The Texas Water Development Board proposed new 31 TAC Chapter 363, Subchapter A in the August 30, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6709). Due to an error by the Texas Register, the text of 31 TAC §363.33(a)(3) was published incorrectly. The correct text of the paragraph should read as follows:

(3) Interest rates for loans from the Water Loan Assistance Fund, or from funds from the board's sale of political subdivision bonds to the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority will be set and updated as necessary to meet changing market conditions according to the cost of funds to the board, risk factors of managing the board's loan portfolio, and market rate scales. [~~according to the Municipal Market Data A scale~~] To calculate the cost of funds, the board will weight the funds pro rata amount of funds available from each source, as applicable. The interest rate scale will include the program subsidy, if any, as determined by the board. The board may establish different interest rates for loans under this paragraph if it finds such rates are legislatively directed or are necessary to promote major water initiatives designed to provide significant regional benefit.

TRD-202404476

Texas Workforce Commission

Request for Comments Regarding the Services Performed by WorkQuest

Notice is hereby given that the Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) intends to review the services provided by the central nonprofit agency, WorkQuest, during Fiscal Year 2024, as required by Texas Human Resources Code, §122.019(c) and the Texas Workforce Commission's Purchases of Products and Services from People with Disabilities rules under 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §806.31(d). The Commission will review the WorkQuest program's performance to determine whether its performance complied with all applicable requirements during Fiscal Year 2024. The Commission requests that interested parties submit comments regarding WorkQuest's services operation of the State Use Program, under Texas Human Resources Code, §122.019 and 40 TAC Chapter 806, Subchapter C, no later than Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Comments shall be submitted to Kelvin Moore at: Texas Workforce Commission, 1117 Trinity, Room 214T, Austin, Texas 78711, or via email to: purchasingfrompeoplewithdisabilities@twc.texas.gov

TRD-202404460

Les Trobman

General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: September 17, 2024