MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (VISION HOUSING INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 24, 2001 at 12:00 Noon at the Cullen Missionary Baptist Church, 13233 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77047, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $57,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Vision Housing Initiative (I), L.L.C., an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of six separate multifamily housing projects (collectively the "Projects") located in the cities of Fort Worth, Houston and Pasadena, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the multifamily housing projects described as follows: Kingsgate Village Apartments, 312 units, 7298 Kings Gate Circle, Houston, Texas 77074; Westfield Apartments, 424 units, 14405 Rio Bonito, Houston, Texas 77083 and Bennington Square Apartments, 313 units, 6300 W. Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77033. The Projects will be owned by Vision Housing Initiative (I), L.L.C.

All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Project and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or request for additional information may be direct to Daniel C. Owen at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, 1715 West 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703; 1-888-638-3555 ext. 404.

Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Daniel C. Owen in writing in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Daniel C. Owen prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should contact Glenda Houchin David, ADA Responsible Employee, at 1-888-638-3555, ext.417 through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals who require child care to be provided at this meeting should contact Glenda Houchin David at 1-888-638-3555, ext. 417, at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101922

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: April 3, 2001

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (VISION HOUSING INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 25, 2001 at 12:00 Noon at the Grace Congregational Church, 207 South Main Street, Pasadena, Texas, 77506, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $57,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Vision Housing Initiative (I), L.L.C., an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) corporation, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of six separate multifamily housing projects (collectively the "Projects") located in the cities of Fort Worth, Houston and Pasadena, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the Vista del Sol Apartments containing 264 units, located at 701 South Avenue, Pasadena, Texas 77503. The Projects will be owned by Vision Housing Initiative (I), L.L.C.

All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Project and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or request for additional information may be direct to Daniel C. Owen at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, 1715 West 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703; 1-888-638-3555 ext. 404.

Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Daniel C. Owen in writing in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Daniel C. Owen prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should contact Glenda Houchin David, ADA Responsible Employee, at 1-888-638-3555, ext.417 through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals who require child care to be provided at this meeting should contact Glenda Houchin David at 1-888-638-3555, ext. 417, at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101923

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: April 3, 2001

TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (AGAPE ASHTON/WOODSTOCK DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 17, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. at the McCullough Room, Rosenberg Public Library, 2310 Sealy Avenue, Galveston, Texas, 77550-2296, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $15,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Agape Ashton/Woodstock, Inc., a corporation exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to finance the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and equipment of two separate multifamily housing projects (the "Projects") located in Arlington and Galveston, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the Ashton Place Apartments containing 172 units, located at 6904 Lasker Drive, Galveston, Texas 77551. The Project will be owned by Agape Ashton/Woodstock, Inc.

All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Project and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or request for additional information may be direct to Daniel C. Owen at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, 1715 West 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703; 1-888-638-3555 ext. 404.

Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Daniel C. Owen in writing in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Daniel C. Owen prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should contact Glenda Houchin David, ADA Responsible Employee, at 1-888-638-3555, ext. 417 through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals who require child care to be provided at this meeting should contact Glenda Houchin David at 1-888-638-3555, ext. 417, at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101924

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: April 3, 2001

TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (AGAPE ASHTON/WOODSTOCK DEVELOPMENT) SERIES 2001

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") on April 16, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 West Abram Street, First Floor, Arlington, Texas, 76010, with respect to an issue of multifamily housing revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to be issued by the Issuer in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $15,000,000, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Agape Ashton/Woodstock, Inc., a corporation exempt under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, to finance the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and equipment of two separate multifamily housing projects (the "Projects") located in Arlington and Galveston, Texas. The public hearing, which is the subject of this notice, will concern the Woodstock Apartments containing 128 units, located at 2121 Washington Circle, Arlington, Texas 76011. The Project will be owned by Agape Ashton/Woodstock, Inc.

All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Project and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or request for additional information may be direct to Daniel C. Owen at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, 1715 West 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703; 1-888-638-3555 ext. 404.

Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Daniel C. Owen in writing in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Daniel C. Owen prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should contact Glenda Houchin David, ADA Responsible Employee, at 1-888-638-3555, ext. 417 through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals who require child care to be provided at this meeting should contact Glenda Houchin David at 1-888-638-3555, ext. 417, at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Daniel Owen at dowen@tsahc.com.

TRD-200101925

Daniel C. Owen

Vice President

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Filed: April 3, 2001

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Sections 303.003 and 303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.009 for the period of 04/09/01 - 04/15/01 is 18% for Consumer ¹ /Agricultural/Commercial2 /credit thru $250,000.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sections 303.003 and 303.09 for the period of 04/09/01 - 04/15/01 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

¹ Credit for personal, family or household use.

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

TRD-200101918

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: April 3, 2001

The Texas Youth Commission invites bids for the Roof repairs at Corsicana, Texas. The project consists of the re-roofing of buildings 1, 3, 7, 9 and 10 at the existing Corsicana State Home, Corsicana, Texas as further shown in the Contract Documents prepared by : Schaumburg & Polk, Inc.

All bidders will be required to meet the following requirements and submit evidence with submission of bid:

A. Contractor must have a minimum of five consecutive years of experience as a General Contractor and provide references for at least three projects within the last five years that have been completed of a dollar value and complexity equal to or greater than the proposed project.

B. Contractor must be bondable and insurable at the levels required.

All Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the amount of 5.0% of greatest amount bid. Bid Guarantee may be in the form of a Bid Bond or Certified Check. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract amount will be required upon award of a contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality or irregularity.

Bid Documents can be purchased from the Architect/Engineer at a cost of $ 25.00 (non-refundable) per set, inclusive of mailing/delivery costs, or they may be viewed at various plan rooms. Payment checks for documents should be made payable to the Architect/Engineer : Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., 117 North Spring Avenue, Tyler, Texas; Contact: Allan Ross, Phone: (903) 595-9379, FAX: (903) 595-2093.

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM on April 19, 2001, at the Corsicana State School, Corsicana, Texas followed by a site-visit. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 PM on May 1, 2001, in Room 1030 (Conference Room) at the TDCJ Purchasing and Leases Department located at Two Financial Plaza, Suite 525, Huntsville, Texas 77340.

The Texas Youth Commission requires the Contractor to make a good faith effort to include Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) in at least 57.2% of the total value of this construction contract award. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum wage rates prescribed in the Special Conditions must be paid on these projects.

TRD-200101855

Carl Reynolds

General Counsel

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Filed: March 29, 2001

The Texas Youth Commission invites bids for the repair of selected portions of the interior road and associated drainage system at the Crockett State School located in Crockett, Texas. The project consists of removal of existing pavement including asphaltic concrete pavement, curb and gutter, base material, and damaged subgrade. New pavement shall be constructed including lime treated subgrade, base material, asphaltic concrete surfacing, curb and gutter and related items as further shown in the Contract Documents prepared by : Schaumburg & Polk, Inc.

All bidders will be required to meet the following requirements and submit evidence with submission of bid:

A. Contractor must have a minimum of five consecutive years of experience as a General Contractor and provide references for at least three projects within the last five years that have been completed of a dollar value and complexity equal to or greater than the proposed project.

B. Contractor must be bondable and insurable at the levels required.

All Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the amount of 5.0% of greatest amount bid. Bid Guarantee may be in the form of a Bid Bond or Certified Check. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract amount will be required upon award of a contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality or irregularity.

Bid Documents can be purchased from the Architect/Engineer at a cost of $ 50.00 (non-refundable) per set, inclusive of mailing/delivery costs, or they may be viewed at various plan rooms. Payment checks for documents should be made payable to the Architect/Engineer : Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., 117 North Spring Avenue, Tyler, Texas; Contact: Allan Ross, Phone: (903) 595-9379; FAX: (903) 595-2093.

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at 2:00 PM on April 19, 2001, at the Crockett State School, Crockett, Texas followed by a site-visit. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:00 PM on May 1, 2001, in Room 1030 (Conference Room) at the TDCJ Purchasing and Leases Department located at Two Financial Plaza, Suite 525, Huntsville, Texas 77340.

The Texas Youth Commission requires the Contractor to make a good faith effort to include Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) in at least 11.9% of the total value of this construction contract award. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum wage rates prescribed in the Special Conditions must be paid on these projects.

TRD-200101857

Carl Reynolds

General Counsel

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Filed: March 29, 2001

The Texas Youth Commission invites bids for improvements and construction at the West Texas State School. The project consist of road improvements, drainage improvements of selected portions of the interior roads; and new construction of an additional road, also replace roofs on five buildings , replace the facilities condensers at the walk-in freezer/coolers; and install an debris trap; at the West Texas State School located in Pyote, Texas, South Service Road IH 20 Pyote, Texas 79777. The work includes mechanical, concrete, and civil as further shown in the Contract Documents prepared by : Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc.

The successful bidder will be required to meet the following requirements and submit evidence within five days after receiving notice of intent to award from the Owner:

A. Contractor must have a minimum of five consecutive years of experience as a General Contractor and provide references for at least three projects within the last five years that have been completed of a dollar value and complexity equal to or greater than the proposed project.

B. Contractor must be bondable and insurable at the levels required.

All Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the amount of 5.0% of greatest amount bid. Bid Guarantee may be in the form of a Bid Bond or Certified Check. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract amount will be required upon award of a contract. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality or irregularity.

Bid Documents can be purchased from the Architect/Engineer at a cost of $ 35.00 (non-refundable) per set, inclusive of mailing/delivery costs, or they may be viewed at various plan rooms. Payment checks for documents should be made payable to the Architect/Engineer : Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc, 5214 Thomason Drive, Midland, Texas 79703; Contact: Jay Edwards, Phone: ( 915) 697-1447; FAX: (915) 697-9758.

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at 10:00 am on April 19,2001, at the West Texas State School, in Pyote, Texas, followed by a site-visit. ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:00 pm on May 8,2001, At The Office of Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. 5214 Thomason Drive, Midland, Texas.

The Texas Youth Commission requires the Contractor to make a good faith effort to include Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) in at least 57.2% of the total value of this construction contract award. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum wage rates prescribed in the Special Conditions must be paid on these projects.

TRD-200101858

Carl Reynolds

General Counsel

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Filed: March 29, 2001

Request for Qualifications - 696-FD-1-Q021

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) announces that it requires professional design services in connection with new operations and other maintenance activities at various locations throughout the state, pursuant to the provisions in the Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TDCJ intends to contract with one or more firms to provide such services on an as needed basis throughout December 31, 2003. Documents are available March 23, 2001.

Please fill out completely. "Description" should contain a brief description of the goods or services to be procured. Minimum Contractor (business entity) qualifications should be listed. Please make your description complete but concise.

Contact information: Connie M. West -- Contract Administrator, Two Financial Plaza, Suite 525, Huntsville, Texas 77340; Phone: 936-437-7137; Fax: 936-437-7088.

TRD-200101854

Carl Reynolds

General Counsel

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Filed: March 29, 2001

The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities announces the availability of funds for one grant project. The Council is established by and funded under state and federal law and is responsible to promote the development of supports and services necessary for individuals with developmental disabilities to be fully included in their communities. The Council is responsible for developing a State Plan and approving grant projects to carry out objectives and activities in the State Plan. The Council has a commitment to support projects that will be carried out by organizations that share the Council's vision and values.

Request for Proposals Family-Based Alternatives Model Project

This announces the availability of funds of not more than $83,000 to be awarded by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) to establish, provide administrative support for, and facilitate the activities of a broad-based coalition that will develop a workable model for a system of family based alternatives for children currently living in institutions or at risk of being placed in institutions. Funds are available for one award for a project period of 12-15 months.

Project Activities:

The grantee will coordinate research and provide technical assistance to the Coalition regarding identification and removal of barriers to developing and supporting a system of family based alternatives in Texas.

The grantee will ensure the model addresses recruitment, training, and ongoing support of foster families as well as appropriate interventions with birth families.

The grantee will coordinate research to establish a model to identify, recruit, train, and provide ongoing support to foster families for children with disabilities.

The grantee will identify and/or develop resources that can provide appropriate training and technical assistance to child placement agencies, foster families, birth families where appropriate.

The grantee will provide technical assistance as requested by state agencies regarding family based alternatives.

The grantee will establish coordination with a network of local agencies and/or local coalitions interested in developing family-based alternatives for children who are medically fragile and/or who have disabilities.

Additional Terms:

Funds may not be used for organizational development or for direct services. Non-federal match of 25% is requested for the first year. Project activities located in counties designated, as federal poverty areas require a minimum of 10% matching resources. In-kind matching resources are allowable.

To receive an application packet containing the full request for proposals, application form and instructions, please submit a written, fax or e-mail request to: Carl Risinger, Grants Management Director, Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751-2399. (512) 424-4084 (voice) or (512) 424-4097 (fax). E-mail TXDD@rehab.state.tx.us. The application packet can be mailed via regular mail or obtained at TCDD's web site: TXDDC@txddc.state.tx.us. Application packet cannot be faxed.

Deadline:

Proposals will be accepted, by mail or in person, at the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities office, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Office #4435, 4th Floor, Austin, Texas, until 4:00 p.m. on June 4, 2001. Faxed copies will not be accepted.

TRD-200101962

Roger A. Webb

Executive Director

Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

Filed: April 4, 2001

The Texas Education Agency will hold a public hearing to solicit testimony and input from the public on proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 176, Driver Training Schools, Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules on Minimum Standards of Operation of Texas Driving Safety Schools and Course Providers, and the Proposed Technical Standards for Driving Safety Courses Taught by an Alternative Delivery Method that are incorporated by reference into the proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 176, Subchapter BB. The Texas Government Code, §2001.029, requires that a state agency grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a substantive rule if a public hearing is requested by at least 25 persons. The hearing on proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 176, Subchapter BB, will be held at the written request of 32 persons.

The hearing will be held on Monday, April 23, 2001, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., unless testimony concludes prior to that time, in Room 1-100 of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701.

Individuals who wish to testify at the hearing should sign in at the hearing site; however, no prior registration is necessary. Speakers are encouraged, but not required, to provide written copies of their testimony. Five copies are sufficient. Depending on the number of individuals who sign up to testify, testimony may be limited to five minutes per speaker.

Individuals needing translation services or other special accommodations should notify the Division of Driver Training at (512) 997-6500 by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2001.

Individuals who are unable to attend the hearing may send written comments to: Proposed Commissioner's Rules on Driving Safety and Course Providers, c/o Driver Training Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494.

Individuals may contact Kathy Kenerson at (512) 997-6507 for additional information.

TRD-200101964

Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner, Accountability Reporting and Research

Texas Education Agency

Filed: April 4, 2001

Eligible Proposers. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting proposals under Request for Proposals (RFP) #701-01-018 from nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, private companies, and individuals to develop the initial accounting policy and procedure manual documenting the expenditure processing requirements in TEA's Integrated Statewide Administrative System (ISAS), which is a modified version of PeopleSoft's Public Sector Financial Applications (version 7.02), including general ledger, accounts payable, and purchasing. Historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) are encouraged to submit proposals.

Description. The vendor will be required to interview accounting and other fiscal staff to produce a written accounting policy and procedure manual. The manual must include screen prints with step-by-step instructions for on-line entry and processing. The manual must be produced in a hard copy and an electronic format that allows for future updates and maintenance by TEA and that is available electronically for end users to access.

Dates of Project. All services and activities related to this proposal will be conducted within specified dates. Proposers should plan for a starting date of no earlier than June 1, 2001, and an ending date of no later than August 31, 2001.

Project Amount. One contractor will be selected to receive a maximum of $110,000 during the contract period. Subsequent project funding will be based on satisfactory progress of first-year objectives and activities by the contractor and on general budget approval making funds available.

Selection Criteria. Proposals will be selected based on the ability of each proposer to carry out all requirements contained in this RFP. The TEA will base its selection on, among other things, the demonstrated competence and qualifications of the proposer and upon the reasonableness of the proposed fee. The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest ranking proposals those that address all requirements in the RFP and that are most advantageous to the project.

The TEA is not obligated to execute a resulting contract, provide funds, or endorse any proposal submitted in response to this RFP. This RFP does not commit TEA to pay any costs incurred before a contract is executed. The issuance of this RFP does not obligate TEA to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response.

Requesting the Proposal. A complete copy of RFP #701-01-018 may be obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, by calling (512) 463-9304, or e-mailing dcc@tea.state.tx.us. Please refer to the RFP number in your request.

Further Information. For clarifying information about this RFP, contact Shirley Beaulieu, Division of Accounting, TEA, (512) 475-3773.

Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. Proposals must be received in the Document Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), Thursday, May 17, 2001, to be considered.

TRD-200101965

Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner, Accountability Reporting and Research

Texas Education Agency

Filed: April 4, 2001

The Texas Department of Health (department) is required under the Occupations Code §157.052 to designate sites serving medically underserved populations. In addition, the department is required to publish notice of such designations in the Texas Register and to provide an opportunity for public comment on the designations.

Accordingly, the department has designated the following as a site serving medically underserved populations: Gatesville Clinic of Central Counties Center for Mental Health Mental Retardation Services, 211 Lutterloh, Gatesville, Texas 76528. The designation is based on proven eligibility as a site serving a disproportionate number of clients eligible for federal, state, or locally funded health care programs.

Oral and written comments on this designation may be directed to Bruce Gunn, Ph.D., Director, Health Professions Resource Center, Office of Policy and Planning, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; telephone (512) 458-7261. Comments will be accepted for 30 days from the publication date of this notice.

TRD-200101912

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: April 3, 2001

The Texas Department of Health (department) is required under the Occupations Code §157.052 to designate sites serving medically underserved populations. In addition, the department is required to publish notice of such designations in the Texas Register and to provide an opportunity for public comment on the designations.

Accordingly, the department has designated the following as a site serving medically underserved populations: Hamilton Clinic of Central Counties Center for Mental Health Mental Retardation Services, 101 Park Hill Drive, Hamilton, Texas 76531. The designation is based on proven eligibility as a site serving a disproportionate number of clients eligible for federal, state, or locally funded health care programs.

Oral and written comments on this designation may be directed to Bruce Gunn, Ph.D., Director, Health Professions Resource Center, Office of Policy and Planning, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; telephone (512) 458-7261. Comments will be accepted for 30 days from the publication date of this notice.

TRD-200101913

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: April 3, 2001

The Texas Department of Health (department) is required under the Occupations Code §157.052 to designate sites serving medically underserved populations. In addition, the department is required to publish notice of such designations in the Texas Register and to provide an opportunity for public comment on the designations.

Accordingly, the department has designated the following as a site serving medically underserved populations: Killeen Clinic of Central Counties Center for Mental Health Mental Retardation Services, 100 East Avenue A, Killeen, Texas 76541. The designation is based on proven eligibility as a site serving a disproportionate number of clients eligible for federal, state, or locally funded health care programs.

Oral and written comments on this designation may be directed to Bruce Gunn, Ph.D., Director, Health Professions Resource Center, Office of Policy and Planning, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; telephone (512) 458-7261. Comments will be accepted for 30 days from the publication date of this notice.

TRD-200101914

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: April 3, 2001

The Texas Department of Health (department) is required under the Occupations Code §157.052 to designate sites serving medically underserved populations. In addition, the department is required to publish notice of such designations in the Texas Register and to provide an opportunity for public comment on the designations.

Accordingly, the department has designated the following as a site serving medically underserved populations: University of Houston-Clear Lake Health Center, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77058. The designation is based on proven eligibility as a site serving a disproportionate number of clients eligible for federal, state, or locally funded health care programs.

Oral and written comments on this designation may be directed to Bruce Gunn, Ph.D., Director, Health Professions Resource Center, Office of Policy and Planning, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; telephone (512) 458-7261. Comments will be accepted for 30 days from the publication date of this notice.

TRD-200101915

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: April 3, 2001

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TRD-200101952

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: April 3, 2001

INTRODUCTION

The Texas Department of Health (department) announces the following two changes in Attachment E, the Primary Health Care attachment of the FY2002 Request for Proposal (RFP). The change is effective immediately and has been incorporated in the RFP at www.tdh.state.tx.us/chrd-contracts/phc.htm. The notice of the RFP was published in the February 9, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1423).

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

The following two sections of Attachment E, Primary Health Care (PHC), are amended as follows:

I. Co-Pays.

Per the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Health Services, eligible individuals whose annual gross family income is below 100% of the FPIL may be charged a nominal fee for services rendered in accordance with their income and approved by the department in the contracting process. Eligible individuals whose annual gross family income is between 100% and 150% of the FPIL guidelines will be charged a co-payment on a sliding fee scale basis as determined by the provider and in accordance with the contract provisions. Contractors will be required to submit a co-pay schedule to PHC program staff for approval. Agencies that receive PHC funds may not deny services to any eligible PHC recipient based on inability to pay a co-pay.

J. Community Advisory Committee.

Membership: Each PHC contractor is to have a functional Community Advisory Committee (CAC) which is representative of the community, including the cultural, racial/ethnic, gender, economic and linguistic diversities. The CAC membership should include PHC clients as well as other community members selected for their areas of expertise. Those applicants with consumer-based governing boards whose majority is clients may use the board of directors to satisfy the CAC criteria as long as the duties, listed below, are fulfilled.

The PHC staff should serve as ex officio members and support staff to the committee, but may not serve in an official capacity.

Duties: Working with the PHC provider, the CAC is responsible for:

using available data to identify and prioritize the specific health-care needs of the population;

conducting a needs and capacities assessment;

identifying gaps in service;

identifying and designing specific interventions to address these issues; and

ensuring that the CAC has relevant by-laws or written policies.

DEADLINE

Proposals prepared according to instructions in the RFP package must be received on or before 5:00 P.M. Central Daylight Savings Time (CDT) on April 17, 2001. If an application is mailed, it will be considered as meeting the deadline if it is received on or before the due date.

TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE REVISED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

To request a copy of these changes, contact the Contract Management Section, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199, E-mail address contractmgt@tdh.state.tx.us, or fax (512) 458-7446.

OR

The revised RFP, downloadable forms, and information about contract requirements is available at www.tdh.state.tx.us/chrd-contracts/phc.htm.

TRD-200101969

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: April 4, 2001

PURPOSE :

Trauma can occur anywhere, at any time. To help prevent death or disability, critical trauma victims must reach definitive care within a short period of time, often called the "golden hour". A set of resources must be in place and immediately accessible at all times to ensure that critical trauma victims are treated within this "golden hour". These resources include informed citizens, communications systems, pre-hospital care providers, and multidisciplinary trauma teams in emergency departments. With the inclusion of public information, prevention activities, and rehabilitation, this coordination of resources is called a trauma system. Studies have shown that coordination of the emergency medical resources available in an area can result in a major decrease in preventable trauma deaths.

This program is administered by the Bureau of Emergency Management (Bureau) of the Texas Department of Health (department). The program provides reimbursement for approved costs incurred for a specific project completed during a specified contract period, between October 1, 2001 - August 31, 2002.

DESCRIPTION :

The department is accepting proposals for projects to increase the availability and quality of hospital trauma care. Applicable projects are those that, upon completion, can demonstrate a positive impact on the delivery of trauma care in the facility, increased coordination of regional systems, and/or decreased incidence of trauma. Eligible projects include durable medical and computer equipment, education and training, injury prevention activities, and participation in regional and state trauma system activities required to achieve or maintain trauma designation.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT :

Contracts will be developed between the department and successful applicants. The contract will be for a specified period of time and will detail items such as budget, reporting requirements, department general provisions, and any other specifics that might apply to the award. Hospitals designated as a trauma facility as of June 1, 2001, facilities actively seeking designation (having shown a commitment to become designated by having a survey, submitting a survey report, or submitting a complete level I, II, III, or IV trauma facility designation application between 6/1/00 and 6/1/01), and organizations representing department designated trauma facilities and those facilities actively seeking designation will be considered. The grant provides reimbursement for an approved project and associated costs which are reasonable and necessary and which are incurred after the grant award is made and during the stated contract period only. Reimbursement may be withheld and a request for return of funds may be necessary if any of the stated requirements of this grant are not met. It will be the responsibility of the grant recipient to maintain a record of all costs and activities related to the administration of the project. Projects must start on or after effective date of contract and must be completed prior to August 31, 2002.

Awards will be a maximum of $25,000.

Any project involving the purchase of computers and computer related items, including accessories and software, must be thoroughly described within the proposal. An appropriate description would be "300 MHz Pentium Processor, 64 MG RAM, 6.0 GB hard drive, 56K modem, 24X CD ROM." Also, a similar description of make and model for the printer, monitor, and any software is essential.

The program only provides reimbursement for approved costs associated with the implementation of the approved project. Projects will be funded until funds have been exhausted or preset limits reached. Eligible grant requests consist of durable medical and computer equipment, education and training, injury prevention activities, and participation in regional and state trauma system activities required to achieve or maintain trauma designation.

Examples of costs that are not applicable for funding include items such as salaries, fringe benefits, indirect costs, disposable supplies, and day-to-day operating expenses (e.g. insurance, loan payments, rent, etc.). Land purchases or building funds do not qualify as applicable projects under this program.

Should a project not be completed or the full allocation of funding not be used, the department may redistribute funds at its discretion. The department reserves the right to fund projects at any level considered appropriate, according to the availability of funds and justification for need. Any costs incurred prior to the contract start date will not be eligible for reimbursement.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS :

Grant applications from the following organizations will be considered: hospitals that have accomplished any of the following steps toward trauma facility designation by June 1, 2001: designated Level I, II, III, or IV trauma facilities; hospitals that have submitted a complete level I, II, III, or IV trauma facility designation application 6/1/00 and 6/1/01; hospitals that have completed a trauma facility survey and are awaiting designation; and organizations, such as Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) representing the department's designated trauma facilities and those facilities actively seeking designation. Applicant must meet their RAC's participation requirements.

CONTACT:

Information concerning the Request for Proposals (RFP) may be obtained from Ed Loomis, Grants Program Manager, Bureau of Emergency Management, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin Texas 78756, Telephone (512) 834-6700, extension 2376, Fax (512) 834-6611 or Email ed.loomis@tdh.state.tx.us.

LIMITATIONS :

The department reserves the right to reject any or all applications and is not liable for costs incurred by the applicant in the development, submission, or review of the application. Costs incurred in the preparation of the application shall be borne by the applicant and are not allowable in the RFP.

The department reserves the right to alter, amend, or modify any provisions of this RFP, or to withdraw this RFP, at any time prior to the award of a contract pursuant thereto, if in the best interest of the department or the State of Texas to do so. The decision of the department will be administratively final in this regard.

DEADLINE :

The deadline for submitting the application, original proposal, applicable forms, plus one copy of each will be midnight, July 13, 2001. Only those original proposals and copies, which are postmarked or received by midnight, on or before July 13, 2001 will be reviewed regardless of the circumstances. Applications may be mailed, or hand delivered. If delivered by hand, the proposal must be taken to the Exchange Building, Bureau of Emergency Management, 8407 Wall Street, Suite S220, Austin, Texas, no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time, July 13, 2001.

The original and one copy of the completed application, applicable forms, and proposal should be mailed to Kathryn C. Perkins, Bureau Chief, Attention: Hospital System Development Grant Program, Bureau of Emergency Management, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION :

Grant applications from the following organizations will be considered. Hospitals designated as a trauma facility as of June 1, 2001, facilities actively seeking designation (having shown a commitment to become designated by having a survey, submitting a survey report, or submitting a complete level I, II, III, or IV trauma facility designation application between 6/1/00 and 6/1/01), and organizations representing the department's designated trauma facilities and those facilities actively seeking designation will be considered, and organizations (such as RACs) representing department designated trauma facilities and those facilities actively seeking designation. Applicants must meet their RAC's participation requirements to be considered for funding.

Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated based on information provided by the applicant. Eligibility criteria includes, but is not limited to: proposal received or postmarked by midnight, July 13, 2001; all signatures included; project can be completed by August 31, 2002; agency has not made any purchases prior to October 1, 2001; proposal does not exceed ten pages, including attachments; proposal is typed or computer generated (does not apply to department attachments). In addition, applications between multiple organizations (three or more organizations) will be allowed five additional pages per organization.

Evaluation criteria:

Level of Trauma Designation;

Only Trauma Designated Facility in county;

"Lead" Designated Facility;

Level of Regional Advisory Council participation (letter of endorsement recommended); and

Number of agencies benefiting from proposal;

Letters of support:

Emergency Department patient population vs. population served;

Average length of stay in Emergency Department for trauma patients;

Average transport distance to a higher-level trauma designated facility;

Detailed project budget included;

Detailed project timeline included;

Type of county (frontier, rural, or urban);

Method of project evaluation;

Current, pending, or past complaints; and

Commitment to trauma education.

Multi-entity proposals include: (three or more organizations)

Name of hospital(s);

Justification of hospitals' need; and

Detail description of each project for each hospital.

Proposals will be reviewed to ensure all budget items requested are applicable and appropriate, and that implementation of the proposed project is possible. Tentative approval will be given by the Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Management and the Associate Commissioner for Health Care Quality and Standards. Final approval will be given by the Commissioner of Health or the Commissioner's appointed agent. All projects not funded will remain active until the end of the funding cycle for consideration in the event funding becomes available.

The department strongly supports the concept of cooperative applications between multiple providers, and applications that clearly demonstrate and document regional projects involving multiple service organizations. In the event of a cooperative application between multiple entities being submitted, an itemized proposal must be provided to clearly identify equipment/training allocation. Though not a prerequisite for this grant, TDH encourages all applicants to pursue such cooperative agreements. Additionally, preference will be given to proposals that are most economical. For additional information contact Ed Loomis, Grants Program Manager, 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, telephone (512) 834-6700 or email ed.loomis@tdh.state.tx.us.

TRD-200101968

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: April 4, 2001

State Medicaid Office

The Health and Human Services Commission State Medicaid Office has received approval from the Health Care Financing Administration to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 00-19, Amendment Number 584.

The amendment reflects the current operational procedures of the Texas Medicaid managed care program as they relate to guaranteed eligibility and disenrollment rights. The amendment is effective November 1, 2000.

If additional information is needed, please contact Alison Smith, Texas Department of Health, at (512) 794-6852.

TRD-200101862

Marina S. Henderson

Executive Deputy Commissioner

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: March 29, 2001

Application for admission to the State of Texas by LONE STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign fire and casulty company. The home office is in Metamora, Illinois.

Application for admission to the State of Texas by NATIONAL BUILDING MATERIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Metamora, Illinois.

Any objections must be filled with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.

TRD-200101960

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: April 4, 2001

The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.

Application for admission to Texas of New England Benefit Companies, a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Warwick, Rhode Island.

Application for admission to Texas of McCamish Systems, LLC, a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Atlanta, Georgia.

Application for incorporation in Texas of LifeRe Administrators, Inc., a domestic third party administrator. The home office is San Antonio, Texas.

Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.

TRD-200101903

Judy Woolley

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: April 2, 2001

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game No. 204 is "MOOLAH MAGIC". The play style is a "key symbol match with doubler".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 204 shall be $1.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 204.

A. Display Printing - That area of the instant game 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 ticket.

C. Play Symbol - One of the symbols which appears under the Latex Overprint on the front of the ticket. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive. The possible play symbols are: $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00, $20.00, $40.00, $50.00, $80.00, $100, $200, $4,000, MONEY BAG SYMBOL, STAR SYMBOL, WAND SYMBOL, and HAT SYMBOL.

D. Play Symbol Caption - the small printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One and only one of these Play Symbol Captions appears under each Play Symbol and each 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:

Table 1 Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 204 - 1.2D

E. Retailer Validation Code - Three small letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. The possible validation codes are:

Table 2 of this section. Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 204 - 1.2E

Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of &empty∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.

F. Serial Number - A unique 13 digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a four (4) digit security number which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining nine (9) digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number. The Serial Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the scratched-off play area. The format will be : 0000000000000.

G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $8.00, $10.00, or $20.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $40.00, $50.00, $80.00, $100, or $200.

I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $4,000.

J. Bar Code - A 22 character interleaved two (2) of five (5) bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.

K. Pack-Ticket Number - A thirteen (13) digit number consisting of the three (3) digit game number (204), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within each pack. The format will be : 204-0000001-000.

L. Pack - A pack of "MOOLAH MAGIC" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of five (5). Tickets 000 to 004 will be on the top page; tickets 245 to 249 will be on the last page. Tickets 000 and 249 will be folded down to expose the pack-ticket number.

M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning ticket or a 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.

N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "MOOLAH MAGIC" Instant Game No. 204 ticket.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "MOOLAH MAGIC" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 11 (eleven) play symbols. If the player gets three (3) "X" symbols or three (3) "0" symbols in any row, column or diagonal, the player wins the prize shown. If the player gets three (3) "X" symbols or three (3) "0" symbols in any row, column or diagonal and a MONEY BAG symbol, under the Bonus Area, the player will win double the prize amount shown. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.

2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly 11 (eleven) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, 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;

5. The ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and 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 ticket;

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

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

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

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

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

13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 11 (eleven) Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket, exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;

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

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

16. Each of the 11 (eleven) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 11 (eleven) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the 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 Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

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

B. The 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 Instant Game 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 ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot for spot.

B. Non-winning tickets will never contain a MONEY BAG symbol in the Bonus area.

C. The non-winning symbols in the Bonus area will be used an approximately even number of times on non-winning tickets.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "MOOLAH MAGIC" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00, $20.00, $40.00, $50.00, $80.00, $100, or $200, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50.00, $80.00, $100 or $200 ticket. 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 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "MOOLAH MAGIC" Instant Game prize of $4,000, the claimant must sign the winning ticket and 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 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 "MOOLAH MAGIC" Instant Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant. 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 a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been finally determined to be:

1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller, the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;

2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected by the Attorney General; or

3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resource Code;

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

5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code

F. 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 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 of less than $600 from the "MOOLAH MAGIC" Instant 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 more than $600 from the "MOOLAH MAGIC" Instant 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 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game. Any prize not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.

3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.

A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of an Instant Game ticket in the space designated therefor, a ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the 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 ticket in the space designated therefor. If more than one name appears on the back of the 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 Instant Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant Game ticket.

4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 30,000,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 204. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Table 3 of this section Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 204- 4.0

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

5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No. 204 without advance notice, at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.

6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game No. 204, 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-200101874

Ridgely C. Bennett

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: March 30, 2001

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game No. 240 is "WILD MONEY". The play style is a "key number match with auto win".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 240 shall be $1.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 240.

A. Display Printing - That area of the instant game 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 ticket.

C. Play Symbol - One of the symbols which appears under the Latex Overprint on the front of the ticket. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive. The possible play symbols are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100, $4,000, and WILD SYMBOL.

D. Play Symbol Caption - the small printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One and only one of these Play Symbol Captions appears under each Play Symbol and each 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:

Table 1 of this section Figure 1:16 TAC GAME NO. 240 - 1.2D

E. Retailer Validation Code - Three small letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. The possible validation codes are:

Table 2 of this section. Figure 2:16 TAC GAME NO. 240 - 1.2E

Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.

F. Serial Number - A unique 13 digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a four (4) digit security number which will be boxed and placed randomly within the Serial Number. The remaining nine (9) digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number. The Serial Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the scratched-off play area. The format will be : 0000000000000.

G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $25.00, $50.00, or $100.

I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $4,000.

J. Bar Code - A 22 character interleaved two (2) of five (5) bar code which will include a three (3) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit pack number, the three (3) digit ticket number and the nine (9) digit Validation Number. The bar code appears on the back of the ticket.

K. Pack-Ticket Number - A thirteen (13) digit number consisting of the three (3) digit game number (240), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within each pack. The format will be : 240-0000001-000.

L. Pack - A pack of "WILD MONEY" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of five (5). Tickets 000 to 004 will be on the top page; tickets 005 to 009 will be on the next page and so on; tickets 245 to 249 will be on the last page. Tickets 000 and 249 will be folded down to expose the pack-ticket number.

M. Non-Winning Ticket - A ticket which is not programmed to be a winning ticket or a 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.

N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "WILD MONEY" Instant Game No. 240 ticket.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "WILD MONEY" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 13 (thirteen) play symbols. If the player matches any of YOUR NUMBERS to the Winning Number, the player will win the prize shown. If the player gets a WILD symbol, the player will win that prize automatically. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.

2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly 13 (thirteen) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, 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;

5. The ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and 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 ticket;

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

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

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

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

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

13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 13 (thirteen) Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket, exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;

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

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

16. Each of the 13 (thirteen) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 13 (thirteen) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the 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 Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

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

B. The 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 Instant Game 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 ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot for spot.

B. There will be no duplicate non-winning YOUR WINNING numbers on a ticket.

C. There will be no duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.

D. Non-winning prize symbols will not match a winning prize symbol on a ticket.

E. The auto win symbol will never appear more than once on a ticket.

F. The auto win symbol will only appear on intended winning tickets.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "WILD MONEY" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $25.00, $50.00, or $100, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50.00, or $100 ticket. 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 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "WILD MONEY" Instant Game prize of $4,000, the claimant must sign the winning ticket and 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 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 "WILD MONEY" Instant Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant. 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 a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been finally determined to be:

1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller, the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;

2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected by the Attorney General; or

3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resource Code;

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

5. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code

F. 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 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 of less than $600 from the "WILD MONEY" Instant 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 more than $600 from the "WILD MONEY" Instant 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 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game. Any prize not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.

3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.

A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of an Instant Game ticket in the space designated therefor, a ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the ticket in the space designated therefor, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the 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 ticket in the space designated therefor. If more than one name appears on the back of the 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 Instant Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant Game ticket.

4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 20,000,000 tickets in the Instant Game No. 240. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Table 3 of this section Figure 3:16 TAC GAME NO. 240- 4.0

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

5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No. 240 without advance notice, at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.

6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game No. 240, 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. 4

TRD-200101875

Ridgely C. Bennett

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: March 30, 2001

An agreed order was entered regarding SOUTHWEST UTILITIES, INC., Docket Number 1999-0807-MWD-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $3,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting JOSHUA OLSZEWSKI, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3645, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding CITY OF TENAHA, Docket Number 2000-0384-MWD-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $6,875 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting TONI TOLIVER, SEP Coordinator at (512) 239-6122, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding PREFERRED STAMPINGS OF TEXAS, INCORPORATED, Docket Number 2000-0670-PWS-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $750 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting LAWRENCE KING, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 339-2929, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding FIELDER BURNETT DBA PONDEROSA MOBILE HOME COMPLEX, Docket Number 2000-0811-PWS-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $1,313 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting SHAWN HESS, Enforcement Coordinator at (806) 468-0502, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding NEW MILLENNIUM HOMES, INC., Docket Number 2000-0741-MLM-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $10,250 in administrative penalties with $2,050 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting DAVID VAN SOEST, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-0468, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding BERRIDGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Docket Number 2000-0676-MLM-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $43,125 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting TONI TOLIVER, SEP Coordinator at (512) 239-6122, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding FAIR ROAD PROPERTIES, INC. DBA LIGHT RANCH ESTATES, Docket Number 2000-0803-PWS-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $4,813 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting WENDY COOPER, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5867, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding ELLIS BRUMBELOE DBA ELLIS CABINETS, Docket Number 2000-0912-MLM-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $3,000 in administrative penalties with $600 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting LAURA CLARK, Enforcement Coordinator at (409) 899-8760, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding MESA VIEW WATER SERVICE, INC., Docket Number 2000-1212-PWS-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $375 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting SHAWN STEWART, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6684, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding TERRA SOUTHWEST, INC. DBA EAST PONDER ESTATES, Docket Number 2000-0594-PWS-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $1,063 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting J. CRAIG FLEMING, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5806, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding UPPER VALLEY MATERIAL, LTD., Docket Number 2000-0897-AIR-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $13,000 in administrative penalties with $2,600 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting MERRILEE GERBERDING, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4490, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding MOHAMMAD SULTAN DBA EASTGATE WATER SUPPLY, Docket Number 1998-0662-PWS-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $13,156 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting REYNALDO DE LOS SANTOS, Staff Attorney at (210) 403-4016, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding IRMA MILLER DBA TEX MOTOR COMPANY, Docket Number 2000-0730-AIR-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $500 in administrative penalties with $100 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting DARREN REAM, Staff Attorney at (817) 588-5877, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding JAMES GOIN DBA GOIN IRRIGATION, Docket Number 1999-0693-LII-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $3,125 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting DWIGHT MARTIN, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0683, Enforcement Coordinator at , Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding RAYMOND MCBRIDE, Docket Number 1999-1368-OSI-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $1,250 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting REBECCCA PETTY, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-1738, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding LONNY BURNAMAN DBA RIVER RUN WATER SYSTEM, Docket Number 2000-0172-PWS-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $900 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting LAURENCIA FASOYIRO, Staff Attorney at (713) 422-8914, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

An agreed order was entered regarding MR. ROY CULLISON DBA R C S, Docket Number 2000-0900-AIR-E on March 26, 2001 assessing $500 in administrative penalties with $100 deferred.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting WENDY COOPER, Enforcement Coordinator at (817) 588-5867, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

A default order was entered regarding FRED MORRIS DBA MORRIS TRASH SERVICE, Docket Number 1999-0733-MSW-E on March 23, 2001 assessing $7,500 in administrative penalties.

Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting KELLY MARGO, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3434, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-200101956

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: April 4, 2001

Application No. RE-0309; Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 15 (the district) has applied to the Commission for approval of the district's proposed plan of reclamation, pursuant to Texas Water Code §57.154 and §57.156 and 30 TAC §§301.21-301.23. The application was submitted on February 7, 2001. The project is located at 29° N latitude, 33° W longitude, in north central Fort Bend County, Texas within the extraterritorial jurisdictions of the cities of Sugar Land and Missouri City. The site is generally bounded by the First Colony Levee Improvement District and the First Colony Levee Improvement District No. 2 and the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 46 on the north, Steepbank Creek on the east, Hagerson Road on the south, and the Brazos River on the west. The proposed project will provide flood protection and outfall drainage to accommodate the anticipated single family residential, commercial/retail, and multi-family development within the district. Financing of the construction of the facilities will be through the levying of a tax rate of $0.4954 per $100.00 of assessed value.

The project consists of reclaiming 2,235 acres of land comprising the district, located within the 100-year floodplain of the Brazos River, by constructing a levee approximately 36,000 feet long with a top width of 10 feet, side slopes of 3 to 1 for levee heights up to 8 feet and 3.5:1 for heights up to 20 feet, and the top of the levee 3.5 feet above the 100-year Brazos River flood elevation. The interior drainage system will consist of storing the stormwater in a series of interconnected detention/amenity lakes, interior channels, and then pumping the stormwater over the levee into the Brazos River. The external drainage system will consist of channel improvements to Alcorn Bayou, Snake Slough, and Steepbank Creek from the levee to the Brazos River, with erosion control structures at the confluences of Snake Slough and Alcorn Bayou with the Brazos River.

The TNRCC has reviewed this proposed action for consistency with the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) goals and policies in accordance with the regulations of the Coastal Coordination Council, and has determined that the proposed action is consistent with the applicable CMP goals and policies.

The district will commence construction immediately upon Commission approval and complete construction within three years. Prior to the beginning of construction on any part of the project, the district will be required to submit its construction plans and specifications for approval by the Executive Director of TNRCC.

The Executive Director may approve this application within 10 days of this Texas Register posting. If you need more information about this permit application, contact James Mirabal, P.E., at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commissions's Water Rights Permitting and Availability Section at (512) 239-4771.

TRD-200101957

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: April 4, 2001

For The Period of March 21, 2001

APPLICATION.

The City of Weatherford, P.O. Box 255, Weatherford, Texas 76086, has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a minor permit amendment to Permit No. MSW- 47 which would authorize the revision to the Site Operating Plan to allow blowing of the landfill equipment's radiators to clean away any dust and debris from the radiators by spraying with a high pressure, low volume water sprayer in an area of the landfill that has a landfill liner system and a leachate collection system. This spraying activity is recommended by the equipment manufacturers as preventive maintenance.

The municipal solid waste landfill for the City of Weatherford is located on a 111.52 acre site approximately 2.0 miles southwest of Weatherford on the South side of the Old Brock Road in Parker County, Texas.

The Executive Director of the TNRCC has prepared a draft permit which, if approved, will authorize a minor amendment to this permit under the terms described above.

PUBLIC COMMENT.

Written comments concerning this minor amendment may be submitted to the TNRCC, Chief Clerk's Office, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 telephone (512) 239- 3300. Comments must be received no later than 10 days from the date this notice is mailed. Written comments must include the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, the name of an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the applicant and the permit number; and (3) the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations.

INFORMATION.

Individual members of the public who wish to inquire about the information contained in this notice may contact the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040.

TRD-200101819

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource and Conservation Commission

Filed: March 28, 2001

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Orders (DOs). The TNRCC staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent an executive director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and 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 EDPR. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the TNRCC pursuant to 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 May 14, 2001 . The TNRCC will consider any written comments received and the TNRCC may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that a proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's jurisdiction, or the TNRCC's orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each of the proposed DOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC'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. Comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 14, 2001 . Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, comments on the DOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Augustin Valenciana dba Don Balta's Restaurant; DOCKET NUMBER: 1998- 0981-PWS-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 0710176; LOCATION: 14650 Montana Avenue, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system (the facility); RULES VIOLATED: §290.106 and §290.103(5), and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.33(d), by failing to submit water samples from the facility for bacteriological analysis to a laboratory approved by the Texas Department of Health and provide public notice of the failure to sample; §290.46(f)(1)(A) and (f)(2), by failing to maintain a minimum free chlorine residual of 0.2 milligrams/liter (mg/l) and obtain a chlorine test kit which uses the diethyl-p-phenylenediamine method to ensure proper chlorine residual was being maintained; §290.43(c)(2) and (4) and §290.43(e), by failing to protect the potable water storage tank with an intruder-resistant fence, keep the roof hatch on the ground water storage tank locked at all times and equip the ground storage tank with a liquid level indicator; §290.45(d)(2)(A)(ii), by failing to provide a minimum pressure tank capacity of 220 gallons; PENALTY: $4,343; STAFF ATTORNEY: Victor Simonds, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6201; REGIONAL OFFICE: El Paso Regional Office, 401 E. Franklin Ave., Ste. 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834- 4949.

(2) COMPANY: Daisy Godbey dba Creative Kids Express Child Care; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999- 0808-PWS-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 0840222; LOCATION: 19314 East Highway 6, Alvin, Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply (PWS); RULES VIOLATED: §290.106(a), and TWC, §341.033, by failing to collect and submit the appropriate number of routine water samples for bacteriological analysis; §290.106(b)(1) and (b)(5), by failing to collect and submit the appropriate number of repeat water samples for bacteriological analysis following a coliform- positive result; §290.105, by exceeding the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total coliform bacteria; §290.106(e), by failing to provide public notification for failure to submit repeat water samples, by failing to submit additional routine water samples, and by exceeding the MCL for total coliform bacteria; PENALTY: $4,063; STAFF ATTORNEY: Scott McDonald, Litigation Division, MC R-4, (817) 588-5888; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Ave., Ste. H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(3) COMPANY: Douglas J. Smith Sr.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0624-OSI-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: OS4458; LOCATION: Matargorda County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage facilities (OSSF); RULES VIOLATED: §285.50(b) and (c), and TWC, §366.071, by installing an OSSF without a current valid OSSF installer's license; PENALTY: $250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Laurencia Fasoyiro, Litigation Division, MC R-12, (713) 422-8914; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Ave., Ste. H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(4) COMPANY: Fred Palacios dba Fred's Gas Depot; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0895-PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 33816; LOCATION: 2527 South Highway 281 in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (UST); RULES VIOLATED: §334.50(b)(1)(A), and TWC, §26.3475, by failing to have an acceptable method of release detection; §334.50(b)(2), and TWC, §26.3475, by failing to perform tightness test for suction piping; §334.93(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate financial responsibility for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental release arising from the operation of the petroleum USTs; §334.49(a), and TWC, §26.3475, by failing to have corrosion protection; PENALTY: $9,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Rebecca Nash Petty, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1738; REGIONAL OFFICE: Harlingen Regional Office, 1804 West Jefferson Ave., Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.

(5) COMPANY: G. B. N. C. Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1502-AIR-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: EE-1909-T; LOCATION: 7569 Alameda, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: unauthorized auto body refinishing facility and used car dealership (the dealership); RULES VIOLATED: §116.110(a), and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain a permit or satisfy the conditions of an exemption from permitting prior to the construction and initiation of a vehicle spray painting operation; §101.4 and THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by discharging air contaminants at the dealership in such concentration and duration as to adversely affect human health and welfare and interfere with the normal use and enjoyment of property; PENALTY: $2,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Kelly W. Mego, Litigation Division, MC R12, (713) 422-8916; REGIONAL OFFICE: El Paso Regional Office, 401 E. Franklin Ave., Ste. 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834- 4949.

(6) COMPANY: Harry Garbar dba S & J Stores; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0538-PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 11757; LOCATION: 401 South Santa Fe, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility; RULES VIOLATED: §115.241, and TWC, §382.085(b), by failing to install an approved Stage II vapor recovery system; PENALTY: $4,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Elisa Roberts, Litigation Division, MC R-4, (817) 588-5877; REGIONAL OFFICE: El Paso Regional Office, 401 E. Franklin Ave., Ste. 560, El Paso, Texas 79901-1206, (915) 834-4949

(7) COMPANY: LaGary Dixson dba Express Auto Kare; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0161-AIR-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: DB-5146-G; LOCATION: 3732 West Walnut, Garland, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: vehicle inspection station (the Station); RULES VIOLATED: §114.50(e)(1) and THSC, §382.085(b), by issuing or allowing the issuance of a vehicle inspection report without conducting all of the required emissions tests on a Texas Department of Public Safety covert vehicle; PENALTY: $625; STAFF ATTORNEY: Kelly W. Mego, Litigation Division, MC R12, (713) 422-8916; REGIONAL OFFICE: Arlington Regional Office, 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010- 6499, (817) 588- 5800.

(8) COMPANY: Startex Gasoline & Oil Distributors, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0294-PST- E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 14715, 14716; LOCATION: 5416 Leopard Street (Facility #1), 5420 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas (Facility #2); TYPE OF: wholesale fuel distributor and retail gasoline sales; RULES VIOLATED: §334.7(d)(3), by failing to provide written notice of any change or additional information within 30 days from date of occurrence of the change at Facility #1; §334.105(b), by failing to maintain an updated copy of certification of financial responsibility for Facility #1; §334.10(b)(1)(B), by failing to maintain copies of all required records pertaining to a UST system in a secure location on the premises of the UST Facility #1; §334.10(b)(1)(B), by failing to maintain copies of all required records pertaining to a UST system in a secure location on the premises of the UST Facility #2; §334.105(b), by failing to maintain an updated copy of certification of financial responsibility for Facility #2; PENALTY: $6,200; STAFF ATTORNEY: Elisa Roberts, Litigation Division, MC R-4, (817) 588-5877; REGIONAL OFFICE: Corpus Christi Regional Office, 6300 Ocean Dr., Ste. 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.

(9) COMPANY: Than Mai Chau dba Handi Plus #47; DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-0009-PWS-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 1012929; LOCATION: 24930 Aldine Westfield, Spring, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system; RULES VIOLATED: §290.109(c) and (g)(4), and THSC, §341.033(d), by failing to collect and submit routine monthly bacteriological samples and failed to provide public notice of the sampling deficiency; §290.109(c)(3) and (g)(4), by failing to collect and submit repeat bacteriological samples following a coliform-positive sample and failed to provide notice related to his failure to collect and submit repeat bacteriological samples; §290.109(c)(2)(f), and (g)(4), by failing to collect and submit additional routine bacteriological samples following a coliform- positive sample and to provide public notice related to his failure to collect and submit additional routine bacteriological samples; §290.41(c)(1)(F), by failing to secure a sanitary control easement covering all property within 150 feet of the well; §290.41(c)(3)(O), by failing to keep the well house locked; §290.41(c)(3)(K), by failing to provide a properly constructed sealing block; PENALTY: $4,250; STAFF ATTORNEY: Laurencia Fasoyiro, Litigation Division, MC R12, (713) 422-8914; REGIONAL OFFICE: Houston Regional Office, 5425 Polk Ave., Ste. H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767- 3500.

TRD-200101917

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: April 3, 2001

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. Section 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. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is May 14, 2001 . Section 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 the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC'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 of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both the TNRCC'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. Comments about the AOs should be sent to the attorney designated for the AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 14, 2001 . Comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Aladdin Car Wash, Inc., Genico Distributors, Inc., and Village Car Wash, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-0178-PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 0027362; LOCATION: 2205 Airport Freeway, Euless, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (UST); RULES VIOLATED: §334.7(d)(3), by failing to provide written notice to the Executive Director of any changes or additional information concerning the UST system within 30 days after the date of the occurrence of the change or addition; §334.49(a), and TWC, §26.3475, by failing to install a method of corrosion protection; §334.93, by failing to demonstrate financial responsibility for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases; PENALTY: $27,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Josh Olszewski, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3645; REGIONAL OFFICE: Arlington Regional Office, 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 588-5800.

(2) COMPANY: Craig Kooda dba Kooda Exteriors; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1233-LII-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: LI0006911; LOCATION: 4720 Dozier Road, Carrollton, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: installs landscape irrigation systems (the Operation); RULES VIOLATED: §344.58(b), and TWC, §34.007(a), by acting as a licensed irrigator and installer without a valid certificate of registration; PENALTY: $2,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Kelly W. Mego, Litigation Division, MC R12, (713) 422-8916; REGIONAL OFFICE: Arlington Regional Office, 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 588-5800.

(3) COMPANY: Genico Distributors, Inc., dba Jumpin John's; DOCKET NUMBER: 1999-1049- PST-E; TNRCC ID NUMBER: 0027367; LOCATION: 105 Westpark Way, Euless, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tanks (USTs); RULES VIOLATED: §115.245(2), and TWC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct an annual pressure decay test on the Stage II vapor recovery system; §115.248(1), and TWC, §382.085(b), by failing to ensure that at least one Station representative received training and instruction regarding the operation and maintenance of the Stage II vapor recovery system; §334.7(d)(3), by failing to provide written notice to the Executive Director of any changes or additional information concerning the UST system within 30 days after the date of the occurrence of the change or addition; §334.50(a)(1)(A), and TWC, §26.3475, by failing to provide a method of release detection at the Station capable of detecting a release from any portion of the UST system; §334.93(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate financial responsibility for taking corrective action and compensating third parties for bodily injury and/or property damage for accidental releases; PENALTY: $44,375; STAFF ATTORNEY: Josh Olszewski, Litigation Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3645; REGIONAL OFFICE: Arlington Regional Office, 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 588-5800.

TRD-200101916

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: April 3, 2001

BRUSHY CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT of Williamson County (The District) has filed an application with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for authority to levy impact fees of $1,821 per equivalent single family connection for new connections to the wastewater service within or near the service area of Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District. The District files this application under the authority of Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293 and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The purpose of impact fees is to generate revenue to recover the costs of capital improvements and facility expansions made necessary by and attributable to serving new development in the District's service area. At the direction of the District, a registered engineer has prepared a capital improvements plan for the system which identifies the capital improvements or facility expansions and their costs for which the impact fees will be assessed. The impact fee application and supporting information are available for inspection and copying during regular business hours in the District Administration Section of the Water Utilities Division, Third Floor of Building F (in the TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex located between Yager & Braker Lanes on North IH-35), 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753. A copy of the impact fee application and supporting information, as well as the capital improvement plan, is available for inspection and copying at the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District's office during regular business hours.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this 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 TNRCC 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 which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. 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 TNRCC 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, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance, at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.

TRD-200101958

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: April 4, 2001

Notice is given that JAMES D. STORY, 9102 Hudson Court, Houston, Texas 77024, and JIM L. STORY, 3135 Stonehaven, San Antonio, Texas 78230, applicants, seek a permit pursuant to Texas Water Code §11.121 and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. James D. Story and Jim L. Story submitted Application No. 5733 on May 26, 2000. Additional information requested was received February 9, 2001, and the application was declared administratively complete March 13, 2001. The Executive Director recommends that public notice of the application be given pursuant to 30 TAC §295.152. Pursuant to 30 TAC §295.153, this notice is being mailed to all water right owners of record in the Guadalupe River Basin. Applicants seek authorization to construct an on-channel dam and reservoir on Elm Creek, tributary of Sandies Creek, tributary of the Guadalupe River, Guadalupe River Basin, approximately 23 miles east northeast of Floresville and 4 miles southwest of Nixon in Wilson County. The proposed reservoir will cover an area of approximately 200 surface acres and impound approximately 900 acre-feet of water at normal operating level. Station 1 on the mid-point of the dam will be located at Latitude 29.23° N, Longitude 97.79° W, also bearing S 52° E, 5147 feet from the northwest corner of the Valentine Bennett Survey No. 25, Abstract No. 39. Applicants further seek to divert 400 acre-feet of water per annum from the reservoir to irrigate 200 acres of land out of a 2563.40 acre tract in the James Roden Survey, Abstract 265. Diversion will be from a point on Elm Creek at Latitude 29.22° N, longitude 97.78° W, also described as bearing S 42° E, 2750 feet from the northwest corner of the Valentine Bennett Survey No. 25, Abstract No. 39. Diversion will be at a maximum rate of 2.05 cfs (1,000 gpm). Water diverted but not consumed (estimated at less than 5 acre-feet per annum) will be returned to Elm Creek.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of the notice. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after newspaper publication of this 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) applicant's name and permit number;

(3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;"

(4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and

(5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed conditions to the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.

K & B POWELL FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 704 W 12th, Brady, Texas, 76825, applicant, seeks to amend Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-2488, pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC) §11.122, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq. Applicant owns Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-2488, which authorizes the diversion and use of not to exceed 100 acre-feet of water per annum from Bull Creek, tributary of the Colorado River, and from the Colorado River, Colorado River Basin in Coleman County for irrigation of 50 acres of land out of a 222 acre tract in Coleman County. Applicant has obtained ownership of a portion of Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-2479, as amended, which authorizes the owner to divert and use not to exceed 239 acre-feet of water per annum from the Colorado River, Colorado River Basin for irrigation purposes in McCulloch county. Applicant seeks to sever a portion of their water rights, 122 acre-feet, from Certificate No. 14-2479, as amended, combine it with Certificate No. 14-2488, and amend Certificate No. 14-2488 to reflect the following changes:

1. Diversion of the 122 acre-feet of irrigation water moved downstream to the currently authorized Colorado River diversion point in the Simon Garcia Survey 359, Abstract 216, Coleman County.

2. Place of use of the 122 acre-feet of irrigation water moved to the currently authorized place of use in the aforesaid survey.

3. Increase the land to be irrigated to a maximum of 150 acres out of a 222 acre tract located in the aforesaid survey.

4. Maximum Combined Diversion Rate: Not to exceed 4.3 cfs (1930 gpm) in combination with any diversion made from diversion point authorized in Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-2479.

UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT, applicant, 396 W. Main Street, Suite 102, Lewisville, Texas, 75067, seeks a Water Use Permit pursuant to §11.121 and §11.042 of the Texas Water Code, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rules 30 TAC §§295.1, et seq and §297.18. Applicant seeks authorization to use the bed and banks of Doe Branch, tributary of the Elm Fork Trinity River, tributary of the Trinity River, and Lewisville Lake, Trinity River Basin in Denton County to convey water diverted from Lake Chapman in the Sulphur River Basin to applicant's diversion facilities on the perimeter of Lewisville Lake. Certificate of Adjudication No. 03-4797 authorizes the Sulphur River Municipal Water District (SRMWD) to impound in the U. S. Army Corps of Engineer's Lake Chapman (formerly referred to as Cooper Reservoir) on the South Sulphur River, tributary of the Sulphur River, Sulphur River Basin, Delta and Hopkins Counties, between elevation 415.5 msl and 440.0 msl, not to exceed 71,750 acre-feet of water and below elevation 415.5 msl, an amount not to exceed 9,720 acre-feet of water for a total impoundment of 81,470 acre-feet of water. The certificate also authorizes the certificate owner, with a time priority of November 19, 1965, to divert and use not to exceed 26,960 acre-feet of water per annum for municipal purposes and 11,560 acre-feet of water per annum for industrial purposes within SRMWD's service area in the Sulphur River Basin. Pursuant to a contract between SRMWD and the City of Commerce, Texas, the certificate, as amended, authorizes the interbasin transfer of 11,274 acre-feet of water per annum for municipal use and 4,832 acre-feet of water per annum for municipal and industrial use (the Lake Chapman water) to the Trinity River Basin, and allows all water diverted but not consumed to be returned to the Trinity River Basin. Pursuant to a Water Sales Contract between the City of Commerce and the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) dated July 5, 1990, the City of Commerce agreed to supply its portion of the water purchased from the SRMWD to the UTRWD for use within the boundaries of the UTRWD's service area for a period of fifty (50) years, with certain options to extend the term, as specified therein. Pursuant to a water transportation contract dated May 20, 1999, UTRWD will utilize a pipeline owned by the City of Irving to deliver the Lake Chapman water to a point on Doe Branch, upstream of Lewisville Lake located N 61° E, 1,075 feet from the southwest corner of the Phillip Barns Survey, Abstract No. 179, Denton County, also being 33.219ñ N Latitude and 96.889° W Latitude. Pursuant to a "pass through" agreement with the Cities of Denton and Lewisville dated August 24, 1998, applicant will then pass this water through Lewisville Lake for subsequent diversion at UTRWD's raw water diversion facility on the perimeter of Lewisville Lake. The rate of discharge of the Lake Chapman water into Doe Branch will be 170.2 cfs and the amount of water discharged will not exceed the 16,106 acre-feet per annum authorized under the certificate. The rate of diversion from Lewisville Lake will not exceed 170.2 cfs. The estimated amount of water that will be lost to transportation, evaporation, seepage, channel or other associated carriage losses from the point of discharge into Doe Branch to the point of diversion from the perimeter of Lewisville Lake at UTRWD water treatment plant intake structure is specified in the Pass-Through Agreement dated August 24, 1998 between the Cities of Denton and Lewisville and UTRWD. The quality of the Lake Chapman water discharged into Doe Branch and conveyed through Lewisville Lake will meet or exceed the Commission's water quality stream standards for Segment No. 0823. The interbasin transfer of UTRWD's Lake Chapman water originating in the Sulphur River Basin and discharged into the Trinity River Basin is an existing authorized interbasin transfer. As such, this application for a bed and banks authorization to convey and subsequently divert UTRWD's Lake Chapman water does not require the TNRCC to find additional water available for appropriation. This notice is being sent to you as a water right holder of record in the Trinity River Basin downstream of the discharge point into Doe Branch of UTRWD's Lake Chapman water and upstream of UTRWD's raw water diversion facility on the perimeter of Lewisville Lake.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by April 19, 2001. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by April 19, 2001. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by April 19, 2001. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following:

(1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any;

(2) applicant's name and permit number;

(3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;"

(4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and

(5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed conditions for the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.

TRD-200101959

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: April 4, 2001

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on March 27, 2001, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151 - 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Del Communications, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23871 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of Texas.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than April 18, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101863

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 29, 2001

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on March 29, 2001, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.151 - 54.156 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Apogee Telecom, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 23882 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide plain old residential telephone service, ADSL, ISDN, HDSL, SDSL, RADSL, VDSL, Optical Services, T1-Private Line, long distance, and wireless services.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the geographic area of Texas currently served by the Austin and Bryan Local Access and Transport Areas.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 no later than April 18, 2001. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200101901

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 2, 2001

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) has filed a petition seeking a waiver of certain rules of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. The petition has been assigned Docket Number EL01-60-000 by the FERC. The rules for which the commission seeks a waiver require public utilities to purchase power from qualifying facilities (QFs) and sell power to qualifying facilities and prescribe methods for establishing the cost of purchases by electric utilities from QFs. The commission seeks the waiver in connection with the implementation of legislation enacted in Texas to introduce retail competition beginning in January 2002.

The introduction of retail competition under this legislation, Senate Bill 7 (SB 7), 76th Legislative Session, will provide QFs broad opportunities to sell electricity. With the introduction of retail competition, QFs will have access, through retailers, to all electricity customers in the areas that are open to retail competition, at rates determined by competitive forces. They will also have the ability to buy from other producers at rates determined by competitive forces. For this reason, regulatory mandates to buy or sell electricity and pricing formulas for QFs have no place, and the commission is seeking a waiver of the FERC's rules.

TRD-200101927

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 3, 2001

On March 29, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and 360 Communications Company of Nevada Limited Partnership, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23883. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 23883. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by April 27, 2001, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23883.

TRD-200101882

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: March 30, 2001

On March 30, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and United States Cellular Corporation, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23889. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 23889. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by May 2, 2001, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23889.

TRD-200101906

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 2, 2001

On March 30, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Pathway Com-Tel, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23890. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 23890. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by May 2, 2001, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23890.

TRD-200101907

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 2, 2001

On March 30, 2001, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and 1-800-Reconex, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under §252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated, Chapters 52 and 60 (Vernon 1998 & Supplement 2001) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 23888. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas.

The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days after it is submitted by the parties.

The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint application by filing ten copies of the comments with the commission's filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 23888. As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be filed by May 2, 2001, and shall include:

1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those interests;

2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:

a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the agreement; or

b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or

c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and

3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.

After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.

Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the commission's Customer Protection Division at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 23888.

TRD-200101905

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: April 2, 2001

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a multi-year project, designated in the Texas Highway Safety Plan as the Safe Communities Program Management Services (HSP 01-09-02 Task B). The project is expected to start in 2001, upon completion of the RFP award process, and continue through September 30, 2003. The project will be funded through the Texas Highway Traffic Safety Program and administered by the Traffic Safety Section of the Traffic Operations Division of TxDOT.

Purpose : The purpose of this request is to solicit proposals for management support of the Safe Communities Program. The Safe Communities Program represents a new vision of community-based traffic safety and injury prevention programming. TxDOT is promoting the concept of Safe Communities as an integral part of highway safety and injury prevention. The Safe Communities approach is defined by four characteristics: (1) an integrated and comprehensive injury control system; (2) expanded partnerships with health care providers; schools, courts, law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services, firefighters, public safety officials, media representatives, local government, health care providers, businesses and concerned citizens; (3) the use of multiple data sources to define an injury problem; and (4) citizen involvement and input.

Eligible Applicants : Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, nonprofit agencies and organizations, governmental entities (including city, county, and state), other public and private entities, and institutions of higher learning.

Availability of Funds : Approximately $300,000 is expected to be available to fund the management support of the Safe Communities Program starting in fiscal year 2001 through September of fiscal year 2003 ($60,000 for FY 2001, $120,000 for FY 2002, and $120,000 for FY 2003). However, because funds are authorized on a fiscal year basis only, funds for fiscal years 2002 and 2003 are contingent upon the availability of funds.

Safe Communities Program Goals : Provide management support for Safe Communities Program. Funded services include: (1) provide overall coordination of the program; (2) contact and provide training and technical support to potential and existing program partners; (3) provide assistance to TxDOT Program Administrator, District Traffic Safety Specialists (TSS), communities, and other traffic safety program partners; (4) ensure satisfactory completion of the project phases for each participating safe community; (5) assist safe communities in achieving their goals of reducing injuries and fatalities in the communities they represent; (6) assist TxDOT Program Administrator in developing performance plans and evaluations for the Program; (7) ensure the Safe Communities grants are conducted according to the program management guidelines as outlined in the Traffic Operations Manual, Highway Traffic Safety Volume; (8) plan and coordinate the Safe Communities training workshop(s) in cooperation with TxDOT, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (9) act as spokesperson for the Safe Communities Program; (10) make presentations at media events; and (11) ensure implementation, expansion and continuation of each safe community.

Review and Award Criteria : Each application will first be screened for completeness and timeliness. Proposals that are deemed incomplete or arrive after the deadline will not be reviewed. A team of reviewers will score proposals. The proposals will be evaluated using the criteria and review process described in the RFP.

Pre-RFP Submission Meeting : To clarify and answer questions concerning the Highway Safety Plan Safe Communities Program, a meeting will be held on May 2, 2001, for all interested parties who have requested a RFP. Interested parties are urged to attend, but attendance is not mandatory.

Deadlines : Proposals prepared according to instructions in the RFP Package must be received by TxDOT by 5:00 p.m., Central Day Light Savings Time, on or before May 14, 2001.

To Obtain a Copy of the RFP : Request for a copy of the RFP should be submitted to Sam Mitchell, Texas Department of Transportation, Traffic Operations Division, Attn: TRF-TS, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701-2483, Telephone (512) 416-3166, Fax (512) 416-3349, E-mail: smitchel@dot.state.tx.us

TRD-200101894

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: April 2, 2001