PURPOSE.

Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Government Code, the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (Authority) seeks proposals in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) from firms with the qualifications and experience required to provide financial advisory services to the Authority. This RFP is issued for the purpose of selecting a financial advisor for all financing matters as described herein.

The Authority reserves the right to select one or more co- financial advisors from firms that respond to this RFP. The Authority's decision to select a co-financial advisor, if any, will be determined by the evaluation of the responses to the RFP. Please indicate in part 1 of your response whether your firm would like to serve as only a financial advisor, only a co-financial advisor, or either.

BACKGROUND OF THE AUTHORITY.

The Authority was created by the Texas Legislature for the purpose of financing innovative, diversified, or value- added production, processing, marketing, or exporting businesses in Texas and for providing financial assistance for other rural economic development activities. The Authority is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors (Board), appointed by the Governor with the consent of the State Senate for two-year staggered terms. Employees of the Department of Agriculture are designated by the Commissioner of Agriculture to administer the Authority. The Authority provides financing alternatives through instruments including direct loans, loan guaranties, loan participation, insurance or co-insurance.

Chapter 58 and Chapter 59 of the Agriculture Code also provide for the issuance by the Authority of revenue bonds and general obligation bonds. The Authority may issue additional general obligation authority for the provision of financial assistance to the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation and to act as a conduit for a state agency and/or an institutions of higher education for agricultural related projects. Under Chapter 58 of the Agriculture Code, the Authority is authorized to issue up to $500 million in industrial revenue bonds for agricultural related projects in the State.

The Texas Agricultural Finance Authority Board (the Board) will approve eligible borrowers for financing through direct loans, loan guaranties, loan participation, direct issuance of obligations, or other financial instruments.

SCOPE OF SERVICES.

The financial advisor is to be responsible for all duties and services necessary or advisable to facilitate the issuance of bonds and other obligations, including but not limited to:

devising and recommending to the Board a plan of financing for bonds to be issued, which plan shall include a maturity schedule and other terms and conditions, as well result in the most advantageous terms to the Authority, consistent with a minimum effective interest rate;

determining the timing of the offering and the sizing of the issue;

participating in document preparation and assisting bond counsel in the coordination of the offering;

preparing such information, as necessary, for the rating agencies and upon Authority approval, assisting in the presentation to such agencies; assisting the Authority in maintaining on-going relationships with the credit rating agencies;

participation in POS and OS preparation and delivery of a camera-ready copy to the printer;

advising the Authority concerning the need for credit enhancement and assisting in the negotiations regarding such;

assisting in the approval process of the Bond Review Board and any other agency as necessary to the issuance of the bonds;

assisting in closing details and post-closing duties, including the development of a final report to the Bond Review Board to include a verification of all costs of issuance and preparation of a complete bond transcript;

answering questions or requests for additional information from prospective purchasers;

evaluating any bids submitted for the purchase of the bonds;

advising the Authority with respect to the investment of bonds proceeds and the accounting of arbitrage earnings;

assisting the Authority in providing information to various legislators and other state agencies;

advising the staff of the Authority and the Board of ongoing development in the bond industry as they affect the Authority;

soliciting bids for, contracting with, and paying on behalf of the Authority, fees associated with the printing of bond offering documents, ratings, trustee and paying agent fees and related services when necessary;

monitoring and controlling the costs of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds;

monitoring, suggesting and advising the Authority on refunding opportunities, derivatives and other financial products that would help the Authority lower its cost of borrowing; and

all other matters necessary or incidental to the issuance and administration of debt obligations.

In addition, the financial advisor shall advise the Authority on any matters that might have an affect on the Authority or any of its outstanding issues.

The Authority will be responsible for allocating duties and tasks between the Financial Advisor and Co-Financial Advisor, if any, commensurate with level of compensations.

The financial advisor and co-financial advisor, if any, will not be permitted to underwrite any portion of an issue or program for the Authority during the term of employment.

FORM OF RESPONSE.

Overview of the Firm.

Provide a description of the firm, including general experience and history in public finance, date founded, number of offices, location and number of professionals and employees in each office, total number of employees and professionals in the firm, description of specialty practice areas and firm philosophy. Describe structure of firm ownership (e.g., publicly held corporation, partnership, etc.) and any parents, affiliates, or subsidiaries of the firm.

Qualifications.

List the experience since January 1990, of the firm and/or professionals proposed to be assigned to the Authority (see number 6 below also), as financial advisor, financial consultant, or senior manager on a negotiated underwriting for the following types of issuers and issues. If listing experience of a professional while at a different firm, please specify the name of the firm. Please include the name of the issuer, title of the bonds, date of the bonds, par amount of the issue, type of sale, and role the firm played. Tabular format is acceptable.

By Issuer Type as follows: State of Texas issuers; Other issuers in the State of Texas; Regional authorities and state-level issuers in states other that Texas.

By Issue Type as follows: State level General Obligation Bonds; State Revenue Bonds; Tax Exempt Commercial Paper; Taxable Commercial Paper.

Please select one transaction from the above list that you feel best demonstrates your ability to serve the Authority and describe in detail the financial issues involved in the transaction and your firm's approach to the analysis. (Please limit your discussion to no more than two pages.)

Other Experience.

Please describe your experience with respect to the following topics. Include any specific suggestions or practices that as financial advisor your would recommend for the Authority. The topics are: arbitrage compliance; continuing disclosure compliance; investor relation programs; interest rate swaps and other derivatives.

Bond Sale Pricing.

A. Describe the steps your firm would take as financial advisor to ensure the bidding process on competitive sales and the pricing process on negotiated sales renders the lowest true interest cost for the Authority.

B. What role do you suggest the Authority play in organizing the sales effort of the bonds (i.e., establishing priority of orders, designation rules, etc.)? What techniques would be most effective for the State to achieve its HUB participation goals on competitive and negotiated transactions? What techniques would you employ to evaluate senior and co-manager performance on a specific transaction?

Credit Relations.

Describe your firm's proposed approach to maintaining rating agency relationships for the Authority.

Describe your firm's recommended approach, if any, to developing and maintaining investor relations programs. Address the costs and benefits of such programs and how they relate to continuing disclosure requirements.

Resumes.

Provide brief resumes for those individuals who would be assigned to serve the Authority. Indicate the individuals' years of experience in public finance, any relevant licenses they hold, and how any particular area of expertise would benefit the Authority. Specify who would be assigned as the primary day-to-day contact for the Authority and indicated the role they played in the transactions listed above.

Business Practices.

A. Please describe your firm's previous experience and involvement working with HUB certified firms (if your firm is not HUB certified) or as a HUB certified firm, in a co- financial advisor relationship. Please describe your firm's approach to working with co-financial advisor, including level of effort, and division of duties.

B. Please describe efforts made by your firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women in your firm's provision of financial advisory services or underwriting, if any.

Conflict of Interest.

Please disclose any conflicts of interest. Disclose all contractual or informal business arrangement/agreements, including fee arrangements and consulting agreements between your Firm and the Authority, its staff and/or its Board, or any entity that provides services to the Authority.

References.

Please provide names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least two references.

Fee Structure.

Please provide your fee structure, including if applicable, hourly rates, a per transaction maximum on hourly fees, flat fees, and a per transaction cap on expenses (not to be exceeded without prior approval from the Authority). Fees based on a percentage of the par amount of the bonds or on a per bond basis are discouraged.

TERM OF AGREEMENT.

The contract term is to be for a period beginning with the date of hiring by the Authority to August 31, 2004. The Board may renew the contract, at its option, for up to (2) additional terms of one (1) year each. The Board retains the right to terminate the contract for any reason and at any time, upon the payment of then earned fees and expenses.

PROPOSAL MODIFICATION.

Any proposal may be modified or withdrawn, even after received by the Authority, at any time prior to the proposal due date. No material changes will be allowed after the expiration of the proposed due date; however, non- substantive correction or deletions may be made with the approval of the Authority. The Authority also reserves the right to make amendments to the RFP by giving written notice to all firms who receive the RFP and publishing notice thereof in the Texas Register .

TIME SCHEDULE.

Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. August 11, 2003 . Proposal responses, modifications or addenda to an original response received by the Authority after the specified time and date for closing will not be considered. Each firm is responsible for ensuring that its response reaches the Authority before the proposed due date. Firms should submit one unbound original and ten (10) copies of their proposal to: Mr. Robert Wood, Assistant Commissioner for Rural Economic Development, IN RESPONSE TO RFP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR , Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, c/o Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, Street Address: 1700 N. Congress, Stephen F. Austin Bldg., 10th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701.

A duly authorized representative of the firm must execute the submitted RFP response. An unsigned proposal will not be accepted. All proposals become the property of the Authority. Proposals must set forth accurate and complete information as required by this RFP. Oral instruction of offers will not be considered. Contact with Board Members regarding this RFP is expressly prohibited and will result in disqualification of your proposal. Questions regarding this RFP should be submitted, in writing, to Mr. Robert Wood, assistant commissioner for rural economic development, at the address listed above or by fax, (512) 936-0300.

The staff designated for the Authority will review the proposals, present the top three proposals and a recommendation to the Authority Board at the first available meeting of the board.

BASIS OF AWARD.

The selection will be based on demonstrated competence, experience, knowledge and qualifications, as well as the reasonableness of the proposed fee.

Firms responding are encouraged to maintain a Texas office staffed with personnel who are responsible for providing financial advisory services to the Authority. By this RFP, however, the Authority has not committed itself to employ a financial advisor nor does the suggested scope of service or term of agreement below require that the financial advisor be employed for any or all of those purposes. The Authority reserves the right to make those decisions after receipt of proposals and the Authority's decision on these matters is final.

The Authority reserves the right to negotiate individual elements of any proposal and to reject any and all proposals.

COST INCURRED IN RESPONDING.

All costs directly or indirectly related to preparation of a response to the RFP or any oral presentation required to supplement and/or clarify the RFP which may be required by the Authority shall be the sole responsibility of, and shall be borne by the applicant.

RELEASE OF INFORMATION AND OPEN RECORDS.

All proposals shall be deemed, once submitted, to be the property of the Authority. Information submitted in response to this RFP shall not be released by the Authority during the proposal evaluation process or prior to the awarding of a contract. After the evaluation process is completed by the Authority and a contract is awarded, proposals and information included therein may be subject to public disclosure under the Texas Open Records Act.

TRD-200304065

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Filed: July 2, 2003

Purpose and Scope.

The Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (the Authority), a public authority within the Texas Department of Agriculture (the Department), is seeking to employ Bond and Program Counsel to assist the Authority in the issuance of bonds and to provide general program assistance when needed under Chapter 44, Chapter 58 and Chapter 59 of the Texas Agriculture Code.

The Authority was created by the Texas Legislature for the purpose of financing innovative, diversified, or value- added production, processing, marketing, or export businesses in Texas. The Authority can provide financing through instruments including direct loans, loan guaranties, insurance or co-insurance.

Chapter 58 and Chapter 59 of the Agriculture Code also provide for the issuance by the Authority of revenue bonds and general obligation bonds. Under Chapter 58 of the Agriculture Code, the Authority is authorized to issue up to $230 million in general obligation bonds and up to $500 million in industrial revenue bonds for rural agricultural development and agriculture-related projects in the state of Texas. Under Chapter 59 of the Agriculture Code, the Authority may issue up to $300 million of general obligation bonds for financing agricultural real estate.

The Texas Agricultural Finance Authority Board (the Board) will approve eligible borrowers for financing through direct loans, loan guaranties, loan participation, direct issuance of obligations, or other financial instruments. The Authority may also purchase municipal anticipation notes from eligible local government entities for the purpose of assisting those local government entities in their rural economic development efforts. In addition, the Authority may also serve as the central bond issuer for qualified small manufacturing issue bonds in rural areas.

Statement of Duties for the Counsel.

The counsel's responsibilities for bond work will include, but will not be limited to, advice to the Board of the Authority and staff of the Department on: the legal ramifications and constraints of the issuance and investment policy; the legality of loan policy proposals and legal aspects of investments and loan policy; the legality of proposed debt structuring techniques; compliance with federal tax and securities requirements for financings associated with the Authority's programs; and real and anticipated changes in state and federal law, regulations or public policy, and the potential and real impact on existing or anticipated bond issues, investment policy, and loan policy.

With respect to new bond issues, counsel, in consultation with the Authority's Financial Advisor and the staff of the Department, will prepare all legal documents required by the Board, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Attorney General, or outside parties; request and obtain approval of the bond issue from the Attorney General, Governor, Bond Review Board and other required authorities; and review all financial models and render opinions on the legality and relevant tax position of the proposed issuance and lending scenario.

The counsel shall also perform other legal services, if requested by the Authority, that do not come within the functions of bond counsel for a particular bond issue, but are needed for the implementation and administration of the programs of the Authority. Such services shall include, without limitation, the following: consultation concerning planning and development of programs of the Authority; providing advice concerning policies for lending or granting funds to eligible borrowers; review of program applications; review and drafting of loan documents; assistance in implementing loan guarantee programs; advice and services concerning legislation affecting such programs; advising on, and upon request of the Authority, initiating and pursuing collection actions in relation to loan programs; and providing advice concerning administration of the Authority.

Proposal Contents.

Responses to this Request for Proposal this ("RFQ") should include, at least, the following: a thorough description of your firm's ability to represent the Authority in the stated job duties; a description of your firm's past experience as bond counsel for other state agencies; a description of your firm's past experience as counsel to state and federal banks, credit unions, finance companies, and other financial institutions; a designation of the individuals who might be assigned to the work of the Authority; examples of similar programs in which your firm has assisted as legal counsel; a quotation of your proposed fee structure based upon the issuance of financing enhanced by the general obligation of the State and/or a stand alone revenue bond issuance; a statement addressing the effort made by your firm to encourage and develop the participation of women and minorities in your firm; affirmation that the firm does not, and shall not during the term of the contract, represent any plaintiff in a proceeding seeking monetary damages from the State of Texas or any of its agencies; and a statement of willingness to comply with policies, directives, and guidelines of the Authority and the Attorney General of the State of Texas.

Statement of Evaluation Process.

Responses to this RFQ will be evaluated and ranked according to the information provided, and summarized for the Board's review. Staff will rank the proposals and make a recommendation to the Board at the first available meeting. The Board intends to select the proposal that demonstrates the highest degree of competency and the necessary qualifications and experience in providing the requested legal services at a fair and reasonable price.

Proposal Requirements.

A duly authorized representative of the firm must execute the submitted response. An unsigned response will not be accepted. Issuance of this RFQ In no way constitutes a commitment by the Authority to award a contract, to issue bonds, or to pay for any services incurred either in the preparation of a response to this RFQ or for the production of any contract for services. The Authority also reserves the right to make amendments to the qualifications requested by giving written notice to all firms who receive this RFQ. The Chair of the Board has requested that all communications with the Authority concerning this RFQ and the selection of counsel be directed to Robert Wood, Assistant Commissioner for Rural Economic Development, with the Department, acting as program manager on behalf of the Authority. Any contact by a submitting firm, its employees or representatives, with any Board member of the Authority for the purposes of soliciting or encouraging a favorable review may be considered grounds for disqualification.

Proposal Submission.

All proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., August 11, 2003. Proposal responses, modifications or addenda to an original response received by the Authority after the specified time and date for closing will not be considered. Each firm is responsible for ensuring that its response reaches the Authority before the proposed due date. Firms should submit one unbound original and ten (10) copies of their proposal to: Mr. Robert Wood, Assistant Commissioner for Rural Economic Development, Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, c/o Texas Department of Agriculture , P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, Street Address: 1700 N. Congress, Stephen F. Austin Bldg., 11th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701.

Please mark the envelopes containing proposals with the following note in the lower left-hand corner: IN RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL REQUEST: BOND AND PROGRAM COUNSEL. All proposals become the property of the Authority. Proposals must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this request. Oral responses, instructions or offers will not be considered. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all responses.

Term of the Agreement. The contract term shall be for the period beginning September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004.

Terms of the Agreement. The contract issued under this RFQ will be in the form prescribed by the Office of the Attorney General for Outside Counsel Contracts.

Proposal Modification.

Any response may be modified or withdrawn even after received by the Authority at any time prior to the proposal due date. No material changes will be allowed after the expiration of the proposal due date; however, non- substantive corrections or deletions may be made with the approval of staff of the Department. The Authority reserves the exclusive right to review proposals and make an appropriate selection from such proposals. The Authority is not bound to accept any proposal by virtue of this RFQ.

Cost Incurred In Responding.

All costs directly or indirectly related to preparation of a response to the RFQ or any oral presentation required to supplement and/or clarify the RFQ which may be required by the Authority shall be the sole responsibility of, and shall be borne by your firm.

Release Of Information And Open Records.

All proposals shall be deemed, once submitted, to be the property of the Authority. Information submitted in response to this RFQ shall not be released by the Authority during the proposal evaluation process or prior to the awarding of a contract. After the Authority completes the process and a contract is awarded, proposals and information included therein may be subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.

TRD-200304066

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Filed: July 2, 2003

TBPC Project No. 02-038-7002

The Texas Building and Procurement Commission invites bids for Fire Suppression System Modifications for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Building A and Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78711

Deadline: Sealed Bids for this project will be received until 3:00 P.M., July 28, 2003, at the Bid Room, Room No. 180, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, TX 78701 . See the IFB for other delivery choices.

Plans and specifications may be obtained from the Engineer, Freese and Nichols, 4055 International Plaza, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas 76109-4895, Telephone No. (817) 735-7300, Fax No. (817) 735-7491, for a deposit of $75.00, refundable upon return of a complete, unmarked set(s).

A voluntary site visit will be held at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78711, Building "A" Lobby, at 10:00 a.m. on July 11, 2003. The purpose of the site visit is for the potential bidders to familiarize themselves with the facility and review the pertinent areas of the project.

Only bids submitted on the official CONTRACTOR’S BID FORM found in the Project Manual will be accepted.

The IFB may be obtained by contacting TBPC Internal Procurement, Attn: Deborah Norwood (Fax: 512-463-3360), deborah.norwood@tbpc.state.tx.us or through the Electronic State Business Daily at: http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us/1380/bid_show.cfm?bidid=48178

No oral explanation in regard to the meaning of the Drawings and Specifications will be made and no oral instructions will be given before the award of the Contract. Discrepancies, omissions or doubts as to the meaning of Drawings and Specifications and all communications concerning the project shall be communicated in writing to the Deborah Norwood via fax at (512) 463-3360 or via e-mail at deborah.norwood@tbpc.state.tx.us for interpretation. Bidders should act promptly and allow sufficient time for a reply to reach them before the submission of their Bids. Any interpretation made will be in the form of an addendum to the Specifications, which will be forwarded to all known Bidders and its receipt by the Bidder shall be acknowledged on the Contractor’s Bid Form or on the face of the Addendum and returned with the bid.

Cary Needham, Engineering Specialist Texas Building and Procurement Commission Facilities Construction and Space Management Division Phone: (512) 936-2053, Fax: (512) 475-3187

TRD-200303953

Cynthia de Roch

General Counsel

Texas Building and Procurement Commission

Filed: June 26, 2003

Request for Qualifications for Independent Auditing Services for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, #157b

Pursuant to Senate Bill 1458, 77th Texas Legislature codified in Subchapter A, Chapter 111, Section 111.0045, Texas Tax Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) issues this Request for Qualifications (RFQ #157b) from qualified independent persons or firms to perform certain tax audits. The Comptroller issued this RFQ #157b by posting it on the Texas Marketplace on July 11, 2003, and, by publishing this RFQ #157b in this July 11, 2003 issue of the Texas Register. The Comptroller solicits a Statement of Qualifications pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, of the Texas Government Code from persons or firms that are interested in contracting with the Comptroller to perform audits that meet the requirements of Section 111.0045, Texas Tax Code, administrative rules adopted and procedures established by the Comptroller under that statute, and other applicable law. The Comptroller has adopted a rule governing contract auditors as codified at 34 TAC §3.3. Under this RFQ, the Comptroller reserves the right to select and contract with one or more persons or firms to conduct these audits on an as-needed basis. No minimum amount of audits or compensation is guaranteed to any selected contract auditor.

The Comptroller solicits Statements of Qualifications in response to this RFQ from existing contract auditors as well as qualified persons or firms not currently or previously under contract with the Comptroller. All respondents, including contract auditors selected under previous RFQs (#130c, 137d, and 148b), must meet all qualifications of this RFQ and attend Mandatory Orientation conducted by the Comptroller prior to receipt of any audit packages under any contract awarded under this RFQ. The only contract auditors under contract for the period effective September 1, 2003 and thereafter will be contract auditors receiving awards under this RFQ #157b; all existing contracts (#130c, 137d or 148b) shall not be extended for the period beginning September 1, 2003 and thereafter.

By this contract audit program, the Comptroller intends to increase the number of audits of taxpayers. The Comptroller has implemented a program to contract with interested persons and firms that meet the following minimum qualifications and other reasonable qualifications established by the Comptroller consistent with Section 111.0045, Texas Tax Code the Comptroller's administrative rules and procedures and other applicable law.

The Comptroller will accept Statements of Qualifications in response to this RFQ from firms and individuals that have the following minimum qualifications:

(i) a bachelor's degree from an accredited senior college or university with a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of accounting, including six (6) hours of intermediate accounting and three hours of auditing; and

(ii) one (1) year of experience in Texas tax auditing, accounting, or other Texas tax services.

The Comptroller will select, in its sole discretion, those qualified contract auditors to perform audits on an as-needed and as-assigned basis that the Comptroller identifies as appropriate for inclusion in such contracts. At the time of assignment, the Comptroller will provide selected contract auditors with a preliminary audit package containing the identity and requisite information for each taxpayer that will be audited under the contract. The contracts will provide for one or more awards of $60,000 or $75,000 firm fixed price payment to the auditor upon successful completion of the assigned audits (final audit package) and the Comptroller's written acceptance of the audit report and other contract deliverables, including workpapers. Awards shall be based on the qualifications of the auditors proposed in the Statement of Qualifications submitted. Individual auditors submitting Statements of Qualification who have no other auditor employees shall be considered, in the Comptroller's sole discretion, for one (1) $60,000 or $75,000 award and individual auditors with at least one (1) employee auditor and firms in the form of any business entity that may lawfully perform audits and which have two (2) or more auditors may be considered, in the Comptroller's sole discretion, for multiple awards of $60,000 or $75,000. Barring unforeseen circumstances only one (1) round of awards will be made at the beginning of the one (1) year contract term; however, the Comptroller reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make additional awards during the one (1) year contract term. Payment will be made in accordance with the terms of the contract. Each $60,000 contract will require the auditor to perform and complete the audits, including the audit reports, for a group of taxpayers that, based on historical audit completion data, should require about 1280 person hours of work to complete at the rate of $46.88 per hour and each $75,000 contract will require the auditor to perform and complete the audits, including the audit reports, for a group of taxpayers that, based on historical audit completion data, should require about 1600 person hours of work to complete also at the rate of $46.88 per hour. Auditors will be paid for assigned work completed to date in $10,000 increments (except the last payment, if applicable) upon completion of a set number of the audits assigned as determined by the Comptroller and, upon submission to and acceptance by Comptroller as provided in the contract.

In performing assigned audits and for the contracted lump sum payments, selected contract auditors will complete all work necessary to identify the correct amount of tax that should have been reported by each taxpayer and provide the Comptroller with the data and other information necessary to support any assessment of tax or refund of tax that results from the audit report. Selected contract auditors will also provide any time reports and other written documentation required by the Comptroller. The Comptroller will not make any payments in advance.

Under this RFQ, the maximum contract amount paid to any individual auditor without additional auditor employees, an individual auditor with additional auditor employees or a firm with multiple auditors will not exceed ($150,000.00 each).

Selected contract auditors must complete all work and submit all audit reports, workpapers and other deliverables no later than required under the terms of the proposed contract.

Selected contract auditors must meet professional conflict of interest standards and other standards established by the Comptroller to ensure the independence of each assigned audit.

Regarding prior employment with the Comptroller, the following provisions shall apply in determining eligibility for contract awards, if any, resulting from this RFQ.

Section 2252.901, Texas Government Code reads as follows: "(a) A state agency may not enter into an employment contract, a professional services contract under Chapter 2254, or a consulting services contract under Chapter 2254 with a former or retired employee of the agency before the first anniversary of the last date on which the individual was employed by the agency, if appropriated money will be used to make payments under the contract. This section does not prohibit an agency from entering into a professional services contract with a corporation, firm, or other business entity that employs a former or retired employee of the agency within one year of the employee's leaving the agency, provided that the former or retired employee does not perform services on projects for the corporation, firm, or other business entity that the employee worked on while employed by the agency."

Pursuant to the above statute, an individual employed by the Comptroller during the last twelve (12) months may be employed by another Contractor but shall not work on projects or perform audits on taxpayers he or she audited while employed by the Comptroller. That is, the Comptroller interprets "projects" within Section 2252.901 to include specific audits performed or worked on by the former employee. Additionally, it is the Comptroller's policy that if a former employee of the Comptroller of the type described above is employed by or associated with a business entity in which such employee holds any equity interest, then the firm may not contract with the Comptroller within the twelve (12) month period. The twelve (12) month period is determined by working back from the effective date of the proposed contract.

Section 572.054, Texas Govt Code reads in pertinent part as follows: "b) A former state officer or employee of a regulatory agency who ceases service or employment with that agency on or after January 1, 1992, may not represent any person or receive compensation for services rendered on behalf of any person regarding a particular matter in which the former officer or employee participated during the period of state service or employment, either through personal involvement or because the case or proceeding was a matter within the officer's or employee's official responsibility. (c) Subsection (b) applies only to: (1) a state officer of a regulatory agency; or (2) a state employee of a regulatory agency who is compensated, as of the last date of state employment, at or above the amount prescribed by the General Appropriations Act for step 1, salary group 17, of the position classification salary schedule, including an employee who is exempt from the state's position classification plan."

This Section 572.054 (b) prohibition against working on matters that the former employee participated in while employed by the Comptroller applies without limitation to any such past actions by the employee even if longer than twelve (12) months, if the employee's compensation exceeded $33,000 annually while employed by the Comptroller at any time during that employee's employment with the Comptroller. Again, it is the Comptroller's policy interpretation that "matter" includes specific audits of taxpayers.

Time is of the essence in implementation of this program. Respondents to this RFQ must be available to begin accepting assignments no later than September 2003 upon completion of orientation or other timelines established by the Comptroller for such implementation. The Comptroller anticipates awarding multiple master contracts as a result of this RFQ and will not entertain negotiation of the basic terms and conditions. All respondents will be offered the same master contract terms and conditions. Respondents should not respond to this RFQ if they cannot agree to the terms and conditions of the sample contract. Any resulting contracts are non-exclusive and the Comptroller may issue additional solicitations for the contracted services at any time. The Comptroller is not obligated to assign any audits to recipients of master contract awards.

Questions; Proposed Contract: Questions concerning this RFQ must be in writing and submitted via hand delivery or facsimile no later than July 21, 2003, 2:00 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT) to Thomas H. Hill, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, General Counsel Division, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78774, telephone number: (512) 305-8673, facsimile (512) 475-0973. The Comptroller's official response to questions received by this deadline will be posted as an addendum to the Texas Marketplace notice as soon as possible after receipt; the Comptroller expects to post these official responses no later than July 25, 2003 or as soon thereafter as practicable. A copy of the sample master contract, the standard form vita described below, and mandatory Execution of Statement of Qualifications Form all of which are included as addenda to the Texas Marketplace notice of issuance of this RFQ.

Closing Date: An original with original ink signatures and ten (10) copies of each Statement of Qualifications must be hand delivered to and received in the Office of the Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, at the address specified above no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on August 12, 2003. Statements of Qualifications received after this time and date will not be considered. Respondents shall be solely responsible for confirming the timely receipt of Statements of Qualifications.

Content: Statements of Qualifications must include all of the following information in order to be considered:

1. Transmittal letter that (a) describes specific experience and qualifications of both the firm and each individual in the conduct of state tax audits; and (b) outlines the respondent's understanding of Section 111.0045 Texas Tax Code other relevant provisions of the Texas Tax Code and other related enabling legislation related to conduct of these audits on an as needed basis;

2. Physical address of firm's or individual's business offices and each local audit facility and primary contact person;

3. Vita for each individual who will be involved in the project; The vita must be on the form contained on the addenda to the Texas Marketplace notice of issuance of this RFQ. All information on the vita form must be fully filled out and complete.

4. A sample Audit Plan providing a list of the audit procedures and resources that will be utilized to conduct these audits on an as needed basis if selected by the Comptroller. The Audit plan should list or describe the actual procedures to be used in sufficient detail so as to demonstrate an understanding of internal control, record keeping, and taxpayer reporting responsibilities for sales tax and the appropriate audit procedures necessary for verification of correct amounts of tax. The sample Audit Plan must include all items contained in the General Audit Checklist section of the Comptroller's Auditing Fundamentals Manual, Chapter 3, and all items contained in the Audit Plan published in Chapter 4 of the Comptroller's Sales Tax Audit Policy/Procedures Manual. The Comptroller's audit manuals may be found at the following internet location: http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/audit/auditman.htm

5. Proposed sample Workplan (including Timeline, Tasks and Deliverables) to implement each of the audits after assignment, including (a) methods for deploying personnel and equipment to perform the audits timely and otherwise in accordance with each contractual requirement; (b) methods for making personnel available for orientation and examination; (c) date availability for each of the personnel to perform assigned audits; (d) methods for conducting preliminary (prior to receipt of taxpayer questionnaire) and final (after receipt of taxpayer questionnaire) conflicts checks regarding actual or potential conflicts of interest and notifying the Comptroller prior to accepting or beginning an assignment, and (e) an understanding of the Audit Flowchart Timelines contained in the appendix of the Comptroller's Auditing Fundamentals Manual.

6. Disclosures of any partners, associates, employees or individual practitioner who have been employees of the Comptroller within the past twelve (12) months prior to the date of submission of the Statement of Qualifications, and any individuals that hold an equity interest as provided in the above prohibition against employees that have been employed by the Comptroller within the past twelve (12) months prior to the contracting date;

7. Statement of whether the respondent is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and its efforts and willingness of the respondent to comply with the HUB requirements of Texas law and administrative rules and regulations;

8. Confirmation of understanding of and willingness to comply with the policies, directives, rules, procedures and guidelines of the Comptroller and other Standards of Performance established by the Comptroller for the conduct of the assigned audits;

9. Confirmation of understanding of and willingness to adhere to all provisions of the sample contract, including, without limitation, the proposed fee arrangements, as posted on the Texas Marketplace; and

10. Completed and Signed Execution of Statement of Qualifications Form.

11. Signed letter or letters from a qualified insurance agent or agents containing quotations for the required insurance coverages set out in Section VIII of the Master Agreement for Professional Services and stating that the coverages are available to the respondent upon selection, if any, of the contract auditor pursuant to this RFQ. In the alternative, respondents may submit current certificates of insurance showing the required coverage is already in force and in effect. Respondent's insurance agents shall be ready to immediately issue policies and certificates upon notification of the Respondent's selection. Time is of the essence and no Agreements will be executed without the coverage required. A successful Respondent's preliminary selection may be rescinded due to failure to have the required insurance coverage by the time set by the Comptroller.

Mandatory Orientation Session: Respondents must attend, at their sole cost and expense, mandatory orientation sessions to be conducted by the Comptroller in Austin during September 2003. Questions regarding this mandatory session should be submitted prior to the deadline for submission of other written questions on this RFQ. A contract auditor responding to this RFQ who has previously attended orientation offered by the Comptroller in connection with any of the three prior RFQs for contract auditors shall not be required to attend the above orientation session.

Evaluation and Award Procedure: All qualifying Statements of Qualifications received by the deadline above will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, Workplan and agreement to the sample contract and fees. The Comptroller will make the final selections in accordance with Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code in its sole discretion in the best interests of the Comptroller and the State of Texas. Notice of contract awards will be published in the Texas Marketplace as soon as possible after all contracts, if any, resulting from this Statement of Qualifications, are fully executed.

Limitations: The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to this RFQ. The Comptroller is not obligated to execute any contract or contracts or any specific number of contracts as a result of issuing this RFQ. The Comptroller further reserves the right to issue additional RFQs or other solicitations for the contracted or similar services at any time as the Comptroller determines are necessary to ensure an adequate number of auditors for any assigned audits under this program or any similar program. The Comptroller shall pay no costs or any other amounts incurred by any entity in responding to this RFQ. The Comptroller reserves the right to award contracts on the basis of the need to achieve appropriate audit coverage in all geographical areas of the State of Texas and/or nationwide and to evaluate respondents in a manner that will best achieve this need.

Summary of Schedule: The anticipated schedule is as follows: Issuance of RFQ, including sample contract, on Texas Marketplace-July 11, 2003, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Questions -July 21, 2003, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Posting of Official Responses to Questions-July 25, 2003, 5:00 p.m. CZT or as soon thereafter as practical, Statements of Qualifications Due -August 12 , 2003, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution-August 18, 2003, or as soon thereafter as practical; Notice of Contract Awards posted on Texas Marketplace-August 22, 2003, or as soon thereafter as practical. Mandatory Orientation-September 2003; and Beginning of Audits- September 2003, upon completion of Orientation, or as soon thereafter as practical.

TRD-200304062

Pamela Smith

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: July 2, 2003

Notice mailed July 1, 2003.

TCEQ Internal Control No. 05062003-D01; PARKER CREEK ESTATES, L.P., (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Parker Creek Municipal Utility District of Rockwall County, Texas. (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner is the owner of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) the proposed District will contain approximately 309.111 acres located within Rockwall County, Texas; and (3) the proposed District is not within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city, town or village in Texas. There is one lienholder (Sheffield Properties, Inc.) on the land to be included in the proposed District. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, the Petitioner estimates that the cost of the project will be approximately $16,550,000.

INFORMATION SECTION

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on these petitions if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition 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 petitions unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of the notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 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 TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us.

TRD-200304046

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 1, 2003

The following notices were issued during the period of June 24, 2003 through July 1, 2003

The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper. The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P O Box 13087, Austin Texas 78711-3087, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE

THE BRAZORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 21 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14222-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 13717A Highway 6, approximately 2 miles southeast of the intersection of State Highway 6 and Farm-to-Market Road 521 in Brazoria County, Texas

CSA LIMITED, INC., which operates a facility which packages various liquid products for retail distribution, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 04084, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 4,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001; and treated utility wastewaters, mop water, water from water baths, reverse osmosis reject water, washwater from floor sumps, boiler blowdown, and storm water at a daily average flow not to exceed 8,000 gallons per day via Outfall 002. The facility is located at 16212 State Highway 249, approximately 1.7 miles southeast of the intersection of State Highway 249 and Farm-to-Market Road 1960, Harris County, Texas

CAMP OLYMPIA, INC. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 14261-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 50,000 gallons per day. The facility is located 4.7 miles southeast of the intersection of State Highway 94 and State Highway 3188 in Trinity County, Texas

CONTINENTAL LAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12591-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 250 feet north of Atascocita Road and 300 feet northeast of the crossing of Williams Gully by Atascocita Road in Harris County, Texas

EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES, which operates a secondary lead smelter facility, including removal and recycling of lead bearing materials (primarily spent lead-acid batteries), has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 02964, which authorizes the discharge of treated storm water runoff at a daily average flow not to exceed 360,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The facility is located at 7471 South Fifth Street in the City of Frisco, Collin County, Texas

FEDERATED METALS CORPORATION, which operates a facility that casts and fabricates lead products from smelted raw materials and that stores nonferrous metal products, has applied for a renewal with minor amendment of TPDES Permit No. 03251, which authorizes the discharge of storm water associated with industrial activities at a daily maximum flow not to exceed 324,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001 and the discharge of storm water on an intermittent and flow-variable basis via Outfall 002. The applicant is requesting a minor amendment to remove authorization to discharge via Outfall 002. The facility is located at 9200 Market Street approximately one-half mile south of the intersection of Interstate Highway 10 and Interstate Highway 610, in the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas

FORRESTON SEWER SERVICE & WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit No. 11103-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 40,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1/4 mile east of crossing of U.S. Highway 77 on Main Street in the City of Forreston in Ellis County, Texas

HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 6 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10184-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 400,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at the intersection of DeZavalla Road and Elsbeth Road in the City of Channelview in Harris County, Texas

HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 249 has applied for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. 13765-001 to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed 600,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 800,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1,500 feet south-southwest of the confluence of Wunsche Gully and Lemm Gully, approximately 3,000 feet east of Interstate Highway 45 and approximately 3,800 feet west of the Hardy Toll Road in the northern portion in Harris County, Texas

THE HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (W.C.I.D.) NO. 50 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10243-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 540,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 1122 Cedar Lane, northeast of the intersection of Cedar Lane and Hickory Ridge Drive, one mile northwest of the intersection of State Highway 146 (Bayport Boulevard) and State Highway-NASA 1 (NASA Boulevard) in Harris County, Texas

HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 89 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12939-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 250,000 gallons per day. The facility is located north of Fellows Road, approximately 3,600 feet west of the intersection of Fellows Road and Farm-to-Market Road 518 (Cullen Boulevard) in Harris County, Texas

HOUSTON MARINE SERVICES, INC., which operates a liquid bulk storage and barge service facility, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 03615, which authorizes the discharge of storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. The facility is located on the east side of State Highway 87, approximately 2000 feet south of the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge, in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas

LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a new permit, Proposed Permit No. 13523-007, to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,570 gallons per day via subsurface low pressure dosed nonpublic access drainfields with a minimum area of 67,650 square feet. The proposed permit authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,570 gallons per day via subsurface low pressure dosed nonpublic access drainfields with a minimum area of 125,700 square feet. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The facility and disposal site will be located approximately 0.7 mile north of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2221 and La Homa Road, east of La Homa Road in Hidalgo County, Texas

LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NO. 17) has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a new permit, Proposed Permit No. 13523-008, to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,570 gallons per day via subsurface low pressure dosed nonpublic access drainfields with a minimum area of 67,650 square feet. The proposed permit authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,570 gallons per day via subsurface low pressure dosed nonpublic access drainfields with a minimum area of 125,700 square feet. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The facility and disposal site will be located on the west side of Farm-to-Market Road 1427, approximately 1,425 feet north of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1427 and U.S. Highway 83 in Hidalgo County, Texas

MAGNOLIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12703-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 48,000 gallons per day. The facility is located on the east side of Farm- to-Market Road 2978 at a point approximately 1.1 miles south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Roads 1488 and 2978 in Montgomery County, Texas

PINEWOOD COMMUNITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12643-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The facility is located at 9601 Dowdell Road, approximately 1/4 mile northeast from the intersection of Dowdell Road with Farm-to-Market Road 2920 in Harris County, Texas.

RIO GRANDE VALLEY SUGAR GROWERS INC., which operates a raw sugar and molasses production facility, has applied for a minor amendment of TPDES Permit No. 01752 to remove irrigation authorization requirements. The existing permit authorizes the discharge of intermittent process wastewater, domestic wastewater, and storm water at a daily average flow not to exceed 289,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001; and the disposal of partially treated wastewater via irrigation over approximately 1,698 acres of land at an application rate not to exceed 4.0 acre- feet/acre/year. The facility is located three miles west of the community of Santa Rosa on State Highway 107, Hidalgo County, Texas

SETH WARD WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a new permit, Proposed Permit No. 14393-001, to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 300,000 gallons per day via surface irrigation of 105 acres of nonpublic access agricultural land. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The facility and disposal site will be located approximately 0.8 mile north and 1.25 miles east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 87 and Farm-to-Market Road 1767 in Hale County, Texas

SPRING CENTER, Inc. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 12637-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 6,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1 1/2 miles north of the City of Spring at 22820 Interstate Highway 45 North in Harris County, Texas

TPI PETROLEUM has applied for a new permit, Proposed Permit No. 14417-001, to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 17,400 gallons per day via surface irrigation of 5 acres of restricted access land. The facility and disposal site are located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2393 and U.S. Highway 287 in Clay County, Texas.

TENASKA III TEXAS PARTNERS, which operates the Paris Cogen Facility, a cogeneration power plant, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 03021, which authorizes the discharge of cooling tower blowdown commingled with metal cleaning waste, low volume waste, and storm water runoff at a daily average flow not to exceed 375,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001; and storm water runoff on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 002. The facility is located 0.1 miles west of U.S. Highway 271 and 0.5 miles north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 271 and U.S. Highway 82, north of the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas

TRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11537-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 470 feet north of Eagle Road, approximately 570 feet east of the West Bayshore Road in Oak Island in Chambers County, Texas

WEST TEXAS UTILITIES, which operates the Oklaunion Power Station, a coal fired steam electric power generating facility, has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 02574, which authorizes the discharge of coal pile runoff and plant area storm water runoff on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001; and the disposal of miscellaneous wastewaters via evaporation. The facility is located approximately three miles south-southeast of the intersection of Farm-to- Market Road 433 and Farm-to-Market Road 3430 near the town of Oklaunion, Wilbarger County, Texas

TRD-200304043

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 1, 2003

Notice mailed June 25, 2003.

APPLICATION NO. 5431A; K & M Andrews Inc., 815 Trail Ridge Circle, Seagoville, Texas, 75159, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Amendment to a Water Use Permit pursuant to Texas Water Code (TWC) 11.122, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Rules 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 295.1, et seq. Water Use Permit No. 5431 authorizes the owner to divert not to exceed 80 acre-feet of water per annum from Bois D' Arc, tributary of the Trinity River, Trinity River Basin, Kaufman County, from a diversion point located at Latitude 32.394 N, Longitude 96.374 W, the same being N 22 E, 750 feet from the southwest corner of the Marie D. Soto Survey, Abstract No. 455, with a maximum diversion rate of 0.67 cfs (300 gpm) for agricultural purposes to irrigate 80.00 acres out of a total of 143.00 acres of land in the above survey. A special condition states that the permit shall become null and void on December 31, 2002, unless prior to such date the permitee applies for an extension hereof and such application is subsequently granted. Applicant seeks authorization to amend Water Use Permit No. 5431 to extend the term of the appropriation and add an existing reservoir on Bois D' Arc Creek for agricultural purposes (irrigation). The centerline of the dam is located at the same location as the current diversion point referenced above and has a capacity of 1.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.5 acre. No changes are requested to the amount of water the owner is allocated, rate of diversion, or number of acres to be irrigated. The application was received on December 27, 2002. Additional information was received on March 13, 2003 and May 2, 2003. The application was declared it to be administratively complete and filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk on May 12, 2003. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be received in 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.

Information Section

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 an application.

The Executive Director can consider approval of an application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed. 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;" and (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public. You may also submit any proposed conditions to the requested application which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the TCEQ 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 requested permit and may forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

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

TRD-200304045

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 1, 2003

The State Office of Administrative Hearings issued a Proposal for Decision and Order to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on June 30, 2003 Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Petitioner v. Vijay Jain dba Island Food Mart; SOAH Docket No. 582-03-1072; TCEQ Docket No. 2000-1397-PST-E. In the matter to be considered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on a date and time to be determined by the Chief Clerk's Office in Room 201S of Building E, 12118 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from date of publication. Written public comments should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105 TCEQ P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Doug Kitts, Chief Clerk's Office, (512) 239-3317.

TRD-200304044

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 1, 2003

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075, which requires that the commission may not approve these AOs unless the public has been provided an opportunity to submit written comments. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is August 4, 2003 . Section 7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code, the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), and/or the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act). Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 4, 2003 . Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The commission enforcement coordinators 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 commission in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Atofina Petrochemicals, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0119-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number JE-0005-H, Regulated Entity Number 102457520, Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (VERP) Permit Number 49136; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), VERP Permit Number 49136, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to properly sample the Hudson and ALKY cooling towers for volatile organic compounds (VOCs); PENALTY: $6,048; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(2) COMPANY: Azaan Enterprises, Inc. dba Parkview Citgo; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-1188- PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Facility Identification Number 0069485; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.48(c), by failing to conduct inventory control and reconciliation for a underground storage tank (UST) system; 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and (d)(4)(A)(i) and the Code, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to conduct inventory control and reconciliation in conjunction with automatic tank gauging, and 30 TAC §334.7(e)(2), by failing to accurately complete the UST registration; PENALTY: $7,272; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Sherman, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(3) COMPANY: Darin Bare dba Bigger and Better Septic Tanks; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003- 0274-OSI-E; IDENTIFIER: On-Site Sewage Facilities Installer License Number OS8258; LOCATION: Earth, Lamb County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-site sewage; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §285.3(b)(1) and THSC, §366.004 and §366.051(c), by failing to obtain an authorization prior to beginning construction; PENALTY: $200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jill Reed, (915) 570-1359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 79414-3520, (806) 796-7092.

(4) COMPANY: Compass Operating, L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2001-0793-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number KA-0022-L; LOCATION: Panna Maria, Karnes County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas treatment and compression plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.145(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit a deviation report; and 30 TAC §122.146(1) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit annual compliance certifications; PENALTY: $6,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Miriam Hall, (512) 239-1044; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(5) COMPANY: City of Crowell; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0140-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply (PWS) Number 0780001; LOCATION: Crowell, Foard County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.109(b)(2), (c)(2)(F), (f)(3), and (g)(4), and §290.122(b) and (c), and THSC, §341.031(a), by exceeding the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total coliform bacteria, failing to provide public notification of the MCL exceedance, failing to collect and submit additional routine bacteriological samples, and failing to provide public notification of the failure to collect and submit the additional routine bacteriological samples; PENALTY: $1,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Elvia Maske, (512) 239-0789; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, (915) 698-9674.

(6) COMPANY: Drilling Specialties Company LLC dba DSC Drilling Specialties Company, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0050-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number MQ-0023-L; LOCATION: Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: drilling mud additives manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), Air Permit Number 8879A, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to operate Boiler 2 properly; PENALTY: $6,350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rebecca Johnson, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(7) COMPANY: FFP Operating Partners, L.P. dba Hitching Post FFP 575; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-1355-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0018564; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.242(3)(I) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to properly maintain the Stage II vapor recovery system (VRS); PENALTY: $2,425; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(8) COMPANY: Firestone Polymers, L.L.C.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0251-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number OC-0010-U and Regulated Entity Number 100224468; LOCATION: Orange, Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: synthetic rubber manufacturing; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), Air Permit Number 292, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to perform monthly monitoring of the VOC concentrations; and 30 TAC §113.260 and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §63.502(n), by failing to properly monitor the cooling tower; PENALTY: $8,288; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Barry, (409) 898- 3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(9) COMPANY: Lilbert-Looneyville Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003- 0183-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1740013; LOCATION: near Lilbert, Nacogdoches County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.109(c)(2)(F), (3)(A), and (f)(3), and THSC, §341.033(d), by failing to collect and submit routine water samples for bacteriological analysis, failing to collect and submit additional routine samples for bacteriological analysis, failing to collect and submit repeat samples for bacteriological analysis, and exceeding the MCL for total coliform; and 30 TAC §290.122(c), by failing to provide public notice related to its failure to collect and submit samples for bacteriological analysis; PENALTY: $2,430; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Shawn Stewart, (512) 239-6684; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(10) COMPANY: Mahnoor, Inc. dba Sealy Chevron; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-1345-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0028570; LOCATION: Sealy, Austin County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and the Code, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor UST for releases; PENALTY: $1,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Sherman, (713) 767- 3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767- 3500.

(11) COMPANY: Midland Farmers Cooperative; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0260-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0002312; LOCATION: Midland, Midland County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: farm cooperative with retail sales of agricultural supplies; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.49(a)(4) and the Code, §26.3475(d), by failing to provide corrosion protection for the UST system; 30 TAC §334.10(b)(1)(A), by failing to develop and maintain all required records; and 30 TAC §334.8(c)(5)(B)(i) and the Code, §26.346(a), by failing to ensure that a renewal application for a delivery certificate was filed properly and in a timely manner; PENALTY: $2,340; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jill Reed, (915) 570-1359; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 79705-5404, (915) 570-1359.

(12) COMPANY: Willard A. Price; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0326-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: Air Account Number SC-0013-P and Regulated Entity Number 102168309; LOCATION: near Montague, San Jacinto County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: private residence; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §111.201 and THSC, §382.085(b), by conducting the unauthorized outdoor burning of municipal solid waste (MSW), including plastics, carpet, carpet padding, insulated wire, and mobile home siding; and 30 TAC §330.5(a)(2), by conducting the unauthorized disposal of MSW; PENALTY: $1,440; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

(13) COMPANY: Dennis G. Permenter dba Specialty Fabricators and Tyson Foods, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0288-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: Regulated Entity Number 102821287; LOCATION: near Center, Shelby County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: structural metal fabrication; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §335.2(b), by allegedly allowing the unauthorized disposal of industrial solid waste; PENALTY: $720; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laura Clark, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898- 3838.

(14) COMPANY: S.K. Associates, Inc. dba Sunrise Super Stop No. 3; DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-0147-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 0035210; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: gas station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct an annual pressure decay test on the Stage II VRS; PENALTY: $1,050; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kimberly McGuire, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(15) COMPANY: Tecon Water Company, L.P. dba Decker Hills Water System, Decker Hills Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), Champions Glen Wastewater Treatment Facility; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-0926-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 1700386, Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 12983, Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 12587-001 and 11968-001; LOCATION: near Magnolia, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply and wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(D)(iv) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide the minimum pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per connection; 30 TAC §291.93(3), by failing to provide a written planning report; 30 TAC §305.125(1), (4), and (5), TPDES Permit Numbers 12587-001 and 11968-001, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to maintain compliance with permitted effluent limits and operate and maintain the collection system at the Decker Hills and Champions Glen WWTF, failing to maintain the Decker Hills and Champions Glen WWTF by not preventing and/or repairing rusted areas throughout the treatment plant, and failing to prevent the discharges and accumulations of sludge in the receiving stream at the Champions Glen WWTF; and 30 TAC §317.3(e)(5), by failing to provide an alarm system at the lift station of the Champions Glen WWTP; PENALTY: $66,944; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Albrecht, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.

(16) COMPANY: Terra Southwest, Inc. dba East Ponder Estates; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002- 1092-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: PWS Number 061061; LOCATION: near Ponder, Denton County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.110(b)(4), by failing to maintain a residual disinfectant concentration of 0.2 milligrams per liter; and 30 TAC §290.46(g) and (q)(1), by failing to disinfect the pump station water line after repairs, and failing to issue a boil water notice; PENALTY: $975; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wendy Cooper, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(17) COMPANY: Ullah Brothers, Incorporated dba Five Points Quick Stop; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-1201-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: PST Facility Identification Number 24161; LOCATION: Mathis, San Patricio County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: gasoline dispensing station; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.48(c) and §334.50(a)(1)(A) and (d)(1)(B)(iii)(I), by failing to record daily readings of the automatic tank gauge, conduct inventory volume measurements, and to reconcile inventory control records on a monthly basis and failing to have adequate release detection for all USTs; PENALTY: $6,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412- 5503, (361) 825-3100.

(18) COMPANY: Marvin and Betty Whitehead dba Whitehead Utilities Co., Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2002-1203-IHW-E; IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration Number F0980; LOCATION: Buna, Jasper County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §328.60(a) and §330.5(a)(2), by failing to obtain a scrap tire storage site registration and avoid creating a nuisance; 30 TAC §335.8, by failing to properly perform closure and remediation; and 30 TAC §334.21, by failing to pay the UST fees; PENALTY: $5,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Barry, (409) 898-3838; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.

TRD-200304027

Paul Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 1, 2003

In accordance with 30 TAC §335.349(b)(2), the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) is issuing this public notice of a significant change in the remedial design for the Texas American Oil state Superfund site. Section 335.349(b)(2) concerns requirements for significant changes that affect the scope, performance, or cost of the proposed remedial action, after the initial public meeting to discuss the remedial action for the site. This rule requires the executive director to notify the potentially responsible parties (PRPs) by certified mail of the significant change and to issue a public notice in the Texas Register and in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the facility is located. Section 335.349(b)(2) also requires this public notice to provide information regarding the significant changes in the proposed remedial action. A copy of this notice was also published on July 10, 2003, in the Midlothian Mirror .

The Texas American Oil state Superfund site is located approximately three miles north of Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas, just west of Highway 67. The site covers eight acres and the land use near the site is primarily rural. Old Highway 67 borders the eastern site boundary. The site was a former waste oil recycling facility and was contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chloroform, and lead. A public meeting was held on July 31, 2000, to receive comments on the proposed remedial action, which at the time consisted of in-situ stabilization and a containment cap. An administrative order (Docket Number 2000-1224 -SPF) proposed that the remedial action consist of containment with in-situ stabilization. The remedy included excavation and transportation for off-site disposal of a small volume of soil having PCB concentrations of more than 100 mg/kg. The remedy also included installation of a cap system over the former waste pit area to minimize infiltration.

Due to unanticipated technical delays, the TCEQ is implementing a change which would affect the scope, performance, or cost of the originally proposed remedial action. The original remedy anticipated the use of in-situ stabilization and off-site disposal only of hazardous soils contaminated with PCBs. The treatability study, conducted on-site, has shown that soils contaminated with lead cannot be cost-effectively stabilized on-site to meet the treatment standards necessary to protect the existing groundwater on the site. However, these soils can be treated to meet the treatment standards necessary for off-site disposal as Class I or Class II non-hazardous waste. The change in the remedial design includes a significant volume increase in soils being disposed off-site and an elimination of the proposed cap system over the former waste pit area. Since this remedy change calls for off-site disposal, this change is as protective as that originally proposed.

For further information, please contact Mr. Alvie Nichols, Project Manager, TCEQ Remediation Division, at (512) 239-2439 or Ms. Courtney Hill, TCEQ Litigation Division, at (512) 239-2436.

TRD-200304025

Paul Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: July 1, 2003

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game No. 394 is "SUMMER SIZZLER". The play style is "yours beats theirs".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 394 shall be $1.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 394.

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: 80º, 82º, 84º, 85º, 86º, 88º, 89º, 90º, 92º, 94º, 96º, 98º, 99º, 101º, 105º, 110º, 115º, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $2,000.

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:

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game No. 414 is "JUMBO BUCKS". The play style is a "key symbol/number match".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 414 shall be $2.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 414.

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, 21, 22, 23, 24, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $25.00, $100, $500, $25,000, and JUMBO.

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:

The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation published amendments to Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, §419.709, in the July 4, 2003, issue of the Texas Register (28 TexReg 5086). The text of the section contained errors as described below.

In subsections (a) and (b), the phrase "or HCS-O" was inadvertently marked for deletion.

The errors will be corrected in the adopted version of the rule.

TRD-200304055

Rodolfo Arredondo

Chair, Texas MHMR Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Filed: July 2, 2003

On June 25, 2003, Metro Teleconnect Companies, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to amend its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60490. Applicant intends to remove the resale-only restriction.

The Application: Application of Metro Teleconnect Companies, Inc. for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 28019.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than July 16, 2003. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 28019.

TRD-200303968

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 27, 2003

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on June 26, 2003 for declaratory relief or, in the alternative, request for waiver.

Docket Title and Number: Application of AEP Texas Central Company and AEP Texas North Company for Declaratory Relief or, in the Alternative, Request for Waiver. Docket Number 28027.

The Application: AEP Texas Central Company and AEP Texas North Company (together referred to as "companies") filed a request for declaratory relief as to the application of Texas Utilities Code §39.904, and the renewable energy credit (REC) requirements and penalty provisions of P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.173, relating to the commission's renewable energy credit trading program. The companies assert that they are not subject to the renewable energy program statute and request that the commission issue a ruling that the companies are not obligated to meet the REC requirements or the related penalty provisions. In the alternative, in the event that the commission does not grant the companies' request for declaratory relief, the companies request that the commission grant a waiver of the 2002 REC obligations and any associated penalties for insufficient RECs.

On or before July 25, 2003, persons wishing to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 28027.

TRD-200304016

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2003

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) on June 27, 2003, for designation as an eligible telecommunications provider (ETP) and eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.417 and §26.418, respectively.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Vantage Systems (Vantage or the company) for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.418 and Eligible Telecommunications Provider Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.417. Docket Number 28028.

The Application: The company is requesting ETC/ETP designation in order to be eligible to receive federal and state universal service funding to assist the company in providing universal service in Texas. Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. §214(e), the commission, either upon its own motion or upon request, shall designate qualifying common carriers as ETCs and ETPs for service areas set forth by the commission. Vantage seeks ETC/ETP designation in all exchanges encompassed by the Corpus Christi LATA and Brownsville LATA in the service areas of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Verizon. The company holds Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority Number 60549.

On or before July 31, 2003, persons wishing to comment on this application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at 1-888-782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll-free 1-800-735-298. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 28028.

TRD-200304050

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 2, 2003

On June 23, 2003, Tel West Communications, LLC filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to relinquish its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60491. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.

The Application: Application of Tel West Communications, LLC for Relinquishment of its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27999.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than July 16, 2003. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 27999.

TRD-200303940

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 25, 2003

On June 24, 2003, ABIA, Inc. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to relinquish its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60527. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.

The Application: Application of ABIA, Inc. to Relinquish its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 28004.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than July 16, 2003. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 28004.

TRD-200303969

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 27, 2003

On June 23, 2003, Great West Services, Ltd. filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to relinquish its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60150. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.

The Application: Application of Great West Services, Ltd. for Relinquishment of its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27991.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than July 16, 2003. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 27991.

TRD-200303935

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 25, 2003

On June 23, 2003, Tempest Communications Company, LLC filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) to relinquish its service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60354. Applicant intends to relinquish its certificate.

The Application: Application of Tempest Communications Company, LLC for Relinquishment of its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27992.

Persons wishing to comment on the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or by phone at (512) 936-7120 or toll free at 1-888-782-8477 no later than July 16, 2003. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 27992.

TRD-200303936

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 25, 2003

On June 23, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and NTS Communications, Inc., 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 27995. 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 three 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 27995. 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 July 25, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 27995.

TRD-200303937

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 25, 2003

On June 27, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and Level 3 Communications, LLC, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28034. 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 three 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 28034. 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 July 30, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28034.

TRD-200304017

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2003

On June 27, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and Pathwayz Communications, Incorporated, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28035. 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 three 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 28035. 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 July 30, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28035.

TRD-200304018

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2003

On June 27, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and Navigator Telecommunications, LLC, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28036. 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 three 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 28036. 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 July 30, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28036.

TRD-200304019

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2003

On June 27, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and KMC Telecom, Incorporated, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28037. 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 three 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 28037. 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 July 30, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28037.

TRD-200304020

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2003

On June 27, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and KMC Telecom II, Incorporated, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28038. 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 three 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 28038. 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 July 30, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28038.

TRD-200304021

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2003

On June 30, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and Level 3 Communications, LLC, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28047. 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 three 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 28047. 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 August 1, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28047.

TRD-200304035

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 1, 2003

On June 30, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and Caprock Cellular 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28048. 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 three 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 28048. 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 August 1, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28048.

TRD-200304036

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 1, 2003

On June 30, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and Budget Phone, Incorporated, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28049. 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 three 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 28049. 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 August 1, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28049.

TRD-200304037

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 1, 2003

On June 30, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and Extel Enterprises, Incorporated, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28052. 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 three 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 28052. 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 August 1, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28052.

TRD-200304040

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 1, 2003

On June 23, 2003, West Plains Telecommunications, Inc. and WWC Texas RSA Limited Partnership, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 27997. 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 three 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 27997. 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 July 25, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 27997.

TRD-200303938

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 25, 2003

On June 23, 2003, Alenco Communications, Inc. and WWC Texas RSA Limited Partnership, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 27998. 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 three 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 27998. 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 July 25, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 27998.

TRD-200303939

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 25, 2003

On June 23, 2003, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and WWC Texas RSA Limited Partnership, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28000. 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 three 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 28000. 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 July 25, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28000.

TRD-200303941

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 25, 2003

On June 23, 2003, Peoples Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and WWC Texas RSA Limited Partnership, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28001. 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 three 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 28001. 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 July 25, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28001.

TRD-200303942

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 25, 2003

On June 23, 2003, Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and WWC Texas RSA Limited Partnership, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28002. 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 three 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 28002. 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 July 25, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28002.

TRD-200303943

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 25, 2003

On June 24, 2003, XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and WWC Texas RSA Limited Partnership, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28007. 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 three 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 28007. 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 July 25, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28007.

TRD-200303944

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 25, 2003

On June 30, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and Azle Communications Solutions, LP doing business as Breakthrough Communications, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28050. 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 three 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 28050. 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 August 1, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28050.

TRD-200304038

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 1, 2003

On June 30, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as SBC Texas and Nathan J. Allen, III doing business as Allen Communication Services, 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 2003) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 28051. 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 three 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 28051. 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 August 1, 2003, 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 action, 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, or by phone 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 28051.

TRD-200304039

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 1, 2003

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will hold a workshop regarding amendments to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §25.473, relating to Non-English Language Requirements, §25.475, relating to Information Disclosures to Residential and Small Commercial Customers, and §25.476, relating to Labeling of Electricity with Respect to Fuel Mix and Environmental Impact on Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, located on the 7th floor of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Project Number 27084, PUC Rulemaking to Revise Customer Protection Rules , has been established for this proceeding.

The commission requests that interested parties submit draft rule language and respond to the following questions prior to the workshop:

1. What amendments should be made to §25.473 regarding the non-English language requirements so that the rule provides adequate and appropriate protections for retail customers, while not requiring retail electric providers (REPs) to incur unnecessary compliance costs? Please provide recommendations for specific language.

2. What amendments should be made to §25.475 and §25.476 regarding information disclosures and electricity facts labels so that the rules provide necessary and useful information to retail customers, while not requiring REPs to incur unnecessary compliance costs? Please provide recommendations for specific language.

Responses may be filed by submitting 16 copies to the commission's Filing Clerk, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, by July 9, 2003. All responses should reference Project Number 27084. Parties are also asked to send a copy of filed documents to the project electronic mailing list at CUSTRULE@puc.state.tx.us.

Prior to the workshop the commission will make available in Central Records under Project Number 27084 an agenda for the format of the workshop. Copies of the agenda will also be available on the commission's website at www.puc.state.tx.us.

Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to Carrie Collier, Analyst-Retail Market Oversight, Electric Division, at (512) 936-7163. Hearing and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-200304010

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: June 30, 2003

Pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §2.43(e)(4)(B), the Texas Turnpike Authority Division (TTA) of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is advising the public of the availability of the approved Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the construction of State Highway (SH) 45 Southeast, a new road located southeast of Austin, Texas, in Travis County, Texas. The limits of proposed SH 45 Southeast would extend from Interstate Highway (IH) 35 on the west to the interchange of SH 130/US 183 on the east.

The proposed project is approximately 7 miles in length and involves the proposed construction of a six-lane controlled access roadway with directions of travel separated by a center median. The facility would accommodate future transportation needs within the proposed right-of-way. Interchanges or grade separations would be constructed at major thoroughfares and direct connector ramps would be provided to and from the east at IH 35 and in all directions at SH 130/US 183. Frontage roads would be constructed only where necessary.

The purpose of the proposed State Highway (SH) 45 Southeast is to enhance the local, regional, and national transportation systems by providing an efficient direct connection between IH 35 and SH 130/ US 183 while facilitating multimodal and intermodal connectivity; facilitating management of traffic congestion on IH 35, SH 71, and other roadways within the Austin metropolitan area; thus, improving safety, mobility and accessibility in and around the study area, and providing the transportation infrastructure necessary to support local public policies that encourage growth east of IH 35.

The social, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed project have been analyzed in the DEIS. A total of ten route alternatives, in addition to the no-build alternative and alternative transportation modes, were evaluated in the DEIS for this project. The three primary route alternatives are referred to as Alternatives 4, 6, and 6M. Primary Route Alternative 4 was identified as the preferred alternative. The preferred alternative has fewer impacts to water resources, hazardous materials, and noise sensitive receivers. It has the least number of potential displacements and the lowest estimated capital cost.

Copies of the DEIS are available for review at the Buda Public Library, 303 North Main Street, Buda, Texas, 78610; the Texas Department of Transportation, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701-2483; and the Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas, 78701. For further information, please contact Jon Geiselbrecht at (512) 225-1300.

Copies of the DEIS and other information about the project may also be obtained at the Texas Turnpike Authority Division of the Texas Department of Transportation located at 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701-2483. Printed copies of the DEIS are available for $100.

Comments regarding the DEIS should be submitted to Mr. Geiselbrecht at the TTA office located at the previously mentioned address. The deadline for the receipt of comments is 5:00 p.m., August 25, 2003, 45 days following the publication of the Notice of Availability in the Federal Register.

TRD-200304052

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: July 2, 2003

The airport sponsor listed, through its agent, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), intends to engage an aviation professional engineering firm for services pursuant to the Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT Aviation Division will solicit and receive qualifications for professional engineering design services as described in the project scope for the project listed:

Airport Sponsor: County of Kimble, Kimble County Airport.

TxDOT CSJ No.:0307JNCTN

Scope: Provide engineering/design services: to construct parallel taxiway for Runway 17-35 at the Kimble County Airport.

Project Manager: Steve Roth.

Interested firms shall utilize the Form 439, titled "Aviation Engineering Services Questionnaire", (August 2000 version). The forms may be requested from TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, phone number, 1-800-68-PILOT (74568). The form may be e-mailed by request or downloaded from the TxDOT web site, URL address

http://www.dot.state.tx.us./business/avnconsultinfo.htm

Download the file from the selection "Engineer Services Questionnaire Packet". The form may not be altered in any way, and all printing must be in black. QUALIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT. ( Note: This is an MS Word form ).

Two completed, unfolded copies of Form 439 (August 2000 version), sent to the attention of Edie Stimach, must be postmarked by U. S. mail by midnight July 21, 2003 (CDST). Mailing address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483. Overnight delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. (CDST) on July 22, 2003; overnight address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. July 22, 2003 (CDST); hand delivery address: 150 E. Riverside Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704. The two pages of instructions should not be forwarded with the completed questionnaire. Electronic facsimiles will not be accepted.

E-MAIL DELIVERY OPTION. You may e-mail Form 439 to TxDOT at e-mail address:

AVNRFQ@dot.state.tx.us

E-mails must be received by 4:00 p.m., July 21, 2003. Received times will be determined by the marked time and date as the e-mail is received into the TxDOT network system. Please allow sufficient time to ensure delivery into the TxDOT system by the deadline. After receipt, you will be electronically notified of receipt by return e-mail. Return notification may be delayed by a day or two, as the forms will be opened and printed at the TxDOT offices. Before e-mailing the form, please confirm your completion of the form. TxDOT will directly print the transmittal and not change the formatting or information contained on the form following receipt. Signatures will not be required on electronically submitted forms. You may type in the responsible party's name on the signature line.

The final engineer selection by the sponsor's duly appointed committee will be made following the completion of review of request for qualification statements. The airport sponsor reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications, and to conduct new professional services selection procedures.

If there are any procedural questions, please contact Karon Wiedemann, Director, Grant Management, or Steve Roth, the project manager, for technical questions at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568).

TRD-200304029

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: July 1, 2003