Notice of Request for Proposals: Pursuant to Chapters 403, 2305; and Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Texas Government Code; and Chapter 388, Texas Health & Safety Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announces the issuance of its Request for Proposals (RFP #153c) for energy engineering services from qualified independent firms, energy service companies (ESCOs), and institutions of higher education, to provide for energy efficiency assessments and energy plans for political subdivisions affected by the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (Plan), for the Local Government Program. Successful Respondent(s) will be asked to assist Comptroller in implementing energy cost and electricity reduction measures as required by the Plan and assist in conducting informal training activities associated with the Plan. Successful Respondent(s) will be expected to begin performance of any contract(s) resulting from this RFP on or about May 1, 2003.

Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., ROOM G-24, Austin, Texas, 78774, telephone number: (512) 305-8673, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, March 7, 2003, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. Comptroller also plans to place the RFP on the Texas Marketplace after Friday, March 7, 2003, 2:00 p.m. (CZT). All written inquiries and Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent must be received at the above-referenced address no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT) on Monday, March 24, 2003. Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent must be addressed to Clay Harris, Assistant General Counsel, Contracts, and must be signed by an authorized representative of each entity. All responses to questions will be posted electronically on Wednesday, March 26, 2003, on the Texas Marketplace at: http://www.texasmarketplace.state.tx.us . Prospective respondents are encouraged to fax the Letters of Intent and Questions to (512) 475-0973 to ensure timely receipt. Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions received after the deadline will not be considered.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel, Contracts Office at the location specified above (ROOM G-24) no later than 2:00 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, April 4, 2003. Proposals received after this time and proposals submitted by facsimile will not be considered; respondents shall be solely responsible for verifying timely receipt of proposals and all required copies in the Issuing Office by the deadline.

Evaluation and Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee based on the evaluation criteria and procedures set forth in the RFP. Comptroller will make the final decision. Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. Comptroller is under no legal obligation to execute any contracts on the basis of this notice or the distribution of any RFP. Comptroller shall pay for no costs incurred by any entity in responding to this Notice or the RFP.

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - Friday, March 7, 2003, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent and Questions Due - Monday, March 24, 2003, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Posting of Official Responses to Questions - Wednesday, March 26, 2003; Proposals Due - Friday, April 4, 2003, 2:00 p.m. CZT; Contract Execution - May 1, 2003, or as soon thereafter as practical; Commencement of Project Activities - May 1, 2003, or as soon thereafter as practical.

TRD-2003001413

Pamela Ponder

Deputy General Counsel for Contracts

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: February 26, 2003

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

State Superfund Registry

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) is required under the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361 (the Act) to identify, to the extent feasible, and evaluate facilities which may constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety or to the environment due to a release or threatened release of hazardous substances into the environment. The first registry identifying these sites was published in the January 16, 1987 issue of the Texas Register (12 TexReg 205). In accordance with the Act, §361.181, the commission must update the registry (state Superfund registry) annually to add new facilities in accordance with the Act, §361.184(a) and §361.188(a)(1) (see also 30 TAC §335.343) or to delete facilities in accordance with the Act, §361.189 (see also the Act, §361.183(a) and 30 TAC §335.344). The current notice also includes facilities where state Superfund action has ended, or where cleanup is being adequately addressed by other means.

In accordance with the Act, §361.188, the state Superfund registry identifying those facilities that are listed and have been determined to pose an imminent and substantial endangerment in descending order of hazard ranking system (HRS) scores are as follows.

1. Col-Tex Refinery. Located on both sides of Business Interstate 20 (U.S. 80) in Colorado City, Mitchell County: tank farm and refinery.

2. Precision Machine and Supply. Located at 500 West Olive Street, Odessa, Ector County: chrome plating and machine shop.

3. Sonics International, Inc. Located north of Farm Road 101, approximately two miles west of Ranger, Eastland County: industrial waste injection wells.

4. Maintech International. Located at 8300 Old Ferry Road, Port Arthur, Jefferson County: chemical cleaning and equipment hydroblasting.

5. Federated Metals. Located at 9200 Market Street, Houston, Harris County: magnesium dross/sludge disposal: inactive landfill.

6. Texas American Oil. Located approximately three miles north of Midlothian on Old State Highway 67, Ellis County: waste oil recycling.

7. Niagara Chemical. Located west of the intersection of Commerce Street and Adams Avenue, Harlingen, Cameron County: pesticide formulation.

8. International Creosoting. Located at 1110 Pine Street, Beaumont, Jefferson County: wood treatment.

9. McBay Oil & Gas. Located approximately three miles northwest of Grapeland on Farm Road 1272, Houston County: oil refinery and oil reclamation plant.

10. Toups. Located on the west side of Texas 326, 2.1 miles north of its intersection with Texas 105, in Sour Lake, Hardin County: fencepost treating facility and municipal waste.

11. Harris Sand Pits. Located at 23340 South Texas 16, approximately 10.5 miles south of San Antonio at Von Ormy, Bexar County: commercial sand and clay pit.

12. JCS Company. Located north of Phalba on County Road 2415, approximately 1.5 miles west of the intersection of County Road 2403 and Texas 198, Van Zandt County: lead-acid battery recycling.

13. Jerrell B. Thompson Battery. Located north of Phalba on County Road 2410, approximately one mile north of the intersection of County Road 2410 and Texas 198, Van Zandt County: lead-acid battery recycling.

14. Aztec Ceramics. Located at 4735 Emil Road, San Antonio, Bexar County: tile manufacturing.

15. Hayes-Sammons Warehouse. Located at Miller Avenue and East Eighth Street, Mission, Hidalgo County: commercial grade pesticide storage.

16. Jensen Drive Scrap. Located at 3603 Jensen Drive, Houston, Harris County: scrap salvage.

17. Baldwin Waste Oil Company. Located on County Road 44 approximately 0.1 mile west of its intersection with Farm Road 1889, Robstown, Nueces County: waste oil processing.

18. Hall Street. Located north of the intersection of 20th Street East and California Street, north of Dickinson, Galveston County: waste disposal and landfill/open field dumping.

19. Unnamed Plating. Located at 6816 - 6824 Industrial Avenue, El Paso, El Paso County: metals processing and recovery.

20. Tricon America, Inc. Located at 101 East Hampton Road, Crowley, Tarrant County: aluminum and zinc smelting and casting.

In accordance with the Act, §361.184(a), those facilities that may pose an imminent and substantial endangerment, and which have been proposed to the state Superfund registry, are set out in descending order of HRS scores as follows:

1. Kingsland. Located in the vicinity of the 2100 block of Farm-to-Market Road 1431 and in the vicinity of the 2400 block of Farm-to-Market Road 1431, in Kingsland, Llano County: two groundwater plumes.

2. First Quality Cylinders. Located at 931 West Laurel Street, San Antonio, Bexar County: aircraft cylinder rebuilder.

3. Lyon Property. Located on U.S. Highway 385, approximately one mile north of the intersection of Farm Road 1871 and U.S. Highway 385, London, Kimble County: wire burning operation for metal recovery.

4. J. C. Pennco Waste Oil Service. Located at 4927 Higdon Road, San Antonio, Bexar County: waste oil and used drum recycler.

5. ArChem Thames/Chelsea. Located at 13013 Conklin Lane, Houston, Harris County: chemical manufacturing and recycling.

6. Hicks Field Sewer Corp. Located approximately 1.8 miles west of the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 - 287 and Farm-to-Market Road 156, Tarrant County: former sewage treatment facility.

7. Crim-Hammett. Located at 801 Highway 64, Henderson, Rusk County: open pit dumping, buried waste.

8. Phipps Plating. Located at 305 East Grayson Street, San Antonio, Bexar County: metal plating.

9. James Barr Facility. Located in the 3300 block of Industrial Road, Pearland, Brazoria County: vacuum truck waste storage facility.

10. Pioneer Oil and Refining Company. Located at 20280 South Payne Road, outside of Somerset, Bexar County: oil refinery.

11. Voda Petroleum Inc. Located at 211 Duncan Street, Clarksville City, Gregg County: waste oil recycling facility.

12. Force Road Oil and Vacuum Truck Company. Located at 1722 County Road 573 (Alloy Road), approximately 1,300 feet east of the Brazoria-Fort Bend County Line, Brazoria County: oily wastewater disposal and oil recovery facility.

13. Marshall Wood Preserving. Located at 2700 West Houston Street, Marshall, Harrison County: wood treatment.

14. Materials Recovery Enterprises. Located about four miles southwest of Ovalo, near U.S. 83 and Farm Road 604, Taylor County: Class I industrial solid waste disposal site.

15. Harvey Industries, Inc. Located at the southeast corner of Farm Road 2495 and Texas 31 (One Curtis Mathes Drive), Athens, Henderson County: television cabinets and circuit board manufacturing.

16. Hu-Mar Chemicals. Located north of McGothlin Road, between the old Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and 12th Street, Palacios, Matagorda County: pesticide and herbicide formulation.

17. American Zinc. Located approximately 3.5 miles north of Dumas on U.S. 287 and five miles east on Farm Road 119, Moore County: zinc smelter.

18. El Paso Plating Works. Located at 2422 Wyoming Avenue, El Paso, El Paso County: metal plating.

19. Spector Salvage Yard. Located at Jackson Avenue and Tenth Street, Orange, Orange County: military surplus and chemical salvage yard.

20. State Highway 123 PCE Plume. Located near the intersection of State Highway 123 and Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) in San Marcos, Hays County: contaminated groundwater plume from unknown source.

21. Kingsbury Metal Finishing, Inc. Located at 1720 Farm-to-Market Road 1104, Kingsbury, Guadalupe County: electroplating facility.

22. Tucker Oil Refinery/Clinton Manges Oil & Refining Company. Located on the east side of U.S. Highway 79 in the rural community of Tucker, Anderson County: oil refinery.

23. Rogers Delinted Cottonseed Co. Located at the intersection of State Highway 380 and Farm-to- Market Road 547, approximately one mile east of Farmersville, Collin County: former cottonseed delinting processing facility.

24. Barlow's Wills Point Plating. Located on the south side of U.S. 80, approximately 3.4 miles east of its intersection with Texas 64, in Wills Point, Van Zandt County: inactive electroplating.

25. McNabb Flying Service. Located 1.5 miles northwest of Alvin, approximately 1 mile east of State Highway 6, at the intersection of Brazoria County Roads 146 and 539, Brazoria County: aerial pesticide applicator.

26. Melton Kelly Property. Located on County Road 3250, four miles northeast of Chatfield: waste from illegal salvage fires.

Since the last publication on November 29, 2002, the TCEQ has determined that one facility, Old Lufkin Creosoting, Angelina County, has been accepted into the Voluntary Cleanup Program and was deleted from the state Superfund registry as provided by the Act, §361.189(a) and 30 TAC §335.344(c).

To date, 30 sites: Avinger Development Company, Cass County; Aztec Mercury, Brazoria County; Bestplate, Inc., Dallas County; Butler Ranch, Karnes County; Double R Plating Company, Cass County; Gulf Metals Industries, Harris County; Hagerson Road Drum, Fort Bend County; Harkey Road, Brazoria County; Hart Creosoting, Jasper County; Hi-Yield, Hunt County; Higgins Wood Preserving, Angelina County; Houston Lead, Harris County; Houston Scrap, Harris County; LaPata Oil Company, Harris County; Munoz Borrow Pits, Hidalgo County; Newton Wood Preserving, Newton County; Old Lufkin Creosoting, Angelina County; Permian Chemical, Ector County; PIP Minerals, Liberty County; Poly-Cycle Industries, Ellis County; Rio Grande Refinery I, Hardin County; Rio Grande Refinery II, Hardin County; Sampson Horrice, Dallas County; Solvent Recovery Services, Fort Bend County; South Texas Solvents, Nueces County; State Marine, Jefferson County; Stoller Chemical Company, Hale County; Thompson Hayward Chemical, Knox County; Waste Oil Tank Services, Harris County and Wortham Lead Salvage, Henderson County have been deleted from the state registry in accordance with the Act, §361.189 (see also the Act, §361.183(a) and 30 TAC §335.344).

The public records for each of the sites are available for inspection and copying during regular TCEQ business hours at the TCEQ Records Management Center, Building E, North Entrance, Room 190, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, telephone (800) 633-9363, or (512) 239-2920. Handicapped parking is available on the east side of Building D, convenient to access ramps that are located between Building D and Building E. Copying of file information is subject to payment of a fee.

TRD-200301411

Paul C. Sarahan

Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: February 26, 2003

Texas Lottery Commission

Instant Game Number 349 "Tic Tac Dough"

1.0. Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game Number 349 is "TIC TAC DOUGH". The play style is "tic-tac-toe".

1.1. Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game Number 349 shall be $1.00 per ticket.

1.2. Definitions in Instant Game Number 349.

A. Display Printing--That area of the instant game ticket outside of the area where the Overprint and Play Symbols appear.

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

C. Play Symbol--One of the symbols which appears under the Latex Overprint on the front of the ticket. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive. The possible play symbols are: $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $6.00, $9.00, $18.00, $27.00, $100, $1,000, $3,000, SINGLE, DOUBLE, TRIPLE, X, [ ], and MONEY BAG SYMBOL.

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

Figure 1: GAME NO. 349 - 1.2D

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

Figure 2: GAME NO. 349 - 1.2E

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

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

G. Low-Tier Prize--A prize of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $6.00, $9.00, or $18.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize--A prize of $27.00, $54.00, or $100.

I. High-Tier Prize--A prize of $3,000.

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

K. Pack-Ticket Number--A 13 digit number consisting of the three digit game number (349), a seven digit pack number, and a three digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within each pack. The format will be: 349-0000001-000.

L. Pack--A pack of "TIC TAC DOUGH" Instant Game tickets contain 250 tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of five. Tickets 000 to 004 will be on the top page; tickets 005 to 009 on the next page; etc.; and ticket 245 to 249 will be on the last page. Tickets 000 and 249 will be folded down to expose the pack ticket number through the shrink-wrap.

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

N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket--A Texas Lottery "TIC TAC DOUGH" Instant Game Number 349 ticket.

2.0. Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule, §401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner in the "TIC TAC DOUGH" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 11 play symbols. If the player gets 3 money bag symbols in any one row, column or diagonal, the player will win the prize shown. The player may scratch the Bonus for a chance to win double or triple the prize. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.

2.1. Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.

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

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

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

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

4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink;

5. The ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.2. Programmed Game Parameters.

A. No adjacent non-winning tickets will contain identical play symbols in the same locations.

B. The money bag symbol will be the only symbol appearing 3 times in a row, column or diagonal.

C. Every ticket will contain at least three money bag symbols.

D. the DOUBLE and TRIPLE bonus symbols will only appear on intended winners as dictated by the prize structure.

2.3. Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "TIC TAC DOUGH" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $6.00, $9.00, $18.00, $27.00, $54.00, or $100, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $54.00, or $100 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

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

C. As an alternative method of claiming a "TIC TAC DOUGH" Instant Game prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been finally determined to be:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.7. Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game. Any prize not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.

3.0. Instant Ticket Ownership.

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

B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant Game ticket.

4.0. Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 15,034,000 tickets in the Instant Game Number 349. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 3: GAME NO. 349 - 4.0

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

5.0. End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game Number 349 without advance notice, at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.

6.0. Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game Number 349, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-200301277

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: February 20, 2003

Instant Game Number 374 "Twice as Grand"

1.0 Name and Style of Game.

A. The name of Instant Game No. 374 is "TWICE AS GRAND". The play style is a "key number match with auto win".

1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.

A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 374 shall be $5.00 per ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 374.

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, $1.00, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $500, 2GRAND, CLOVER SYMBOL, DIAMOND SYMBOL, GOLD BAR SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, MONEY BAG SYMBOL, TOP HAT SYMBOL.

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

Figure 1: GAME NO. 374-1.2D

E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) small letters found under the removable scratch-off covering in the play area, which retailers use to verify and validate instant winners. The possible validation codes are:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 374 - 1.2E

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

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

G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, or $20.00.

H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, or $500.

I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $2,000 per week for 20 years.

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

K. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the three (3) digit game number (374), a seven (7) digit pack number and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 074 within each pack. The format will be: 374-0000001-000.

L. Pack - A pack of "TWICE AS GRAND" Instant Game tickets contain 75 tickets, which are packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). The packs will alternate. One will show the front of ticket 000 and back of 074 while the other fold will shown the back of ticket 000 and front of 074.

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

N. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "TWICE AS GRAND" Instant Game No. 374 ticket.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Instant Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each instant ticket. A prize winner of the "TWICE AS GRAND" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 39 (thirty-nine) play symbols. In Game 1 and Game 2, if the player's YOUR NUMBER beats THEIR NUMBER in any one row across, the player will win the prize for that row. If the player wins 2GRAND, the player will win $2,000 per week for 20 years. In Game 3, if the player matches 2 out of 3 symbols, the player will win $50 instantly. In Game 4 and 5, if the player gets 3 like prize amounts the player will win that prize. If the player gets three 2GRAND symbols the player will win $2,000 per week for 20 years. No portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.

2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.

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

1. Exactly 39 (thirty-nine) Play Symbols must appear under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket;

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

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

4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink;

5. The ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number, Retailer Validation Code and Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. The ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly 39 (thirty-nine) Play Symbols under the latex overprint on the front portion of the ticket, exactly one Serial Number, exactly one Retailer Validation Code, and exactly one Pack-Ticket Number on the ticket;

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

16. Each of the 39 (thirty-nine) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.

17. Each of the 39 (thirty-nine) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

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

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

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

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

B. Although not all prizes can be won in each game, all prize symbols may be used in non-winning locations.

C. The "2GRAND" symbol may only be used in Games 1, 2, 4, and 5.

D. In Game 1 and 2, there will be no ties between Your and Theirs in a row.

E. In Game 1 and 2, there will be no duplicate games on a ticket.

F. In Game 1 and 2, there will be no duplicate non-winning prize symbols in a game.

G. In Game 3, all symbols will be used an approximately even number of times on winning and non-winning tickets.

H. In Game 4 and 5, there will be no 4 or more of a kind in a game.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "TWICE AS GRAND" Instant Game prize of $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00, or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50 or $500 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. When claiming a "TWICE AS GRAND" Instant Game prize of 2GRAND, the claimant must choose one of four (4) payment options for receiving their prize:

1. Weekly via electronic transfer to the claimant/winner's account. This will be similar to the current "WEEKLY GRAND" (Game 326) payment process. With this plan, a payment of $2,000.00 less Federal withholding will be made once a week for twenty years for a maximum of $104,000 per year. After the initial payment, installment payments will be made every Wednesday.

2. Monthly via electronic transfer to the claimant/winner's account. If the claim is made during the month, the claimant/winner will still receive the entire month's payment. This will allow the flow of payments throughout the 20 years to remain the same. With this plan, a payment of $8,674.00 less Federal withholding will be made the month of the claim. Each additional month, a payment of $8,666.00 less Federal withholding will be made once a month for 20 years. After the initial payment, installment payments will be made on the first business day of each month.

3. Quarterly via electronic transfer to the claimant/winner's account. If the claim is made during the quarter, the claimant/winner will still receive the entire quarter's payment. This will allow the flow of payments throughout the 20 years to remain the same. With this plan, a payment of $26,000.00 less Federal withholding will be made each quarter (four times a year) for 20 years. After the initial payment, installment payments will be made on the first business day of the first month of every quarter (January, April, July, and October).

4. Annually via electronic transfer to the claimant/winner's account. These payments will be made in a manner similar to how jackpot payments are currently handled. With this plan, a payment of $104,000.00 less Federal withholding will be made once a year during the anniversary month of the claim for 20 years. After the initial payment, installment payments will be made on the first business day of the anniversary month.

C. As an alternative method of claiming a "TWICE AS GRAND" Instant Game prize of $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $50.00, or $500, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been finally determined to be:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of $2,000 per week for 20 years from the "TWICE AS GRAND" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.

2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game. Any prize not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each ticket, shall be forfeited.

3.0 Instant Ticket Ownership.

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

B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Instant Game tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Instant Game ticket.

4.0 Number and Value of Instant Prizes. There will be approximately 8,063,775 tickets in the Instant Game No. 374. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 3: GAME NO. 374 - 4.0

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

5.0 End of the Instant Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Instant Game No. 374 without advance notice, at which point no further tickets in that game may be sold.

6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing an Instant Game ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Instant Game No. 374, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and reference in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-200301405

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: February 24, 2003

Public Comment Hearing

A public hearing to receive public comments regarding the proposed new rule 16 TAC §401.305 and the proposed repeal of existing rule 16 TAC §401.305, relating to Lotto Texas on-line game at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2003 at the Texas Lottery Commission, Commission Auditorium, First Floor, 611 E. Sixth Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Notice of Assistance at Public Meetings. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact Michelle Guerrero at 512.344.5113 at least four (4) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-200301412

Kimberly L. Kiplin

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: February 26, 2003

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Request for Proposals for Emergency Preparedness Planning

This request by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for consultant services is filed under the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254.

NCTCOG is seeking written proposals from qualified individual or firms with emergency operations planning experience with local and county governments. The selected individual or firm will serve as an extension of NCTCOG staff and assist eligible city and county governments in developing/updating/completing all-hazards emergency management plans, including interjurisdictional plans and in providing basic emergency plans for those cities and counties where such plans do not now exist. These plans must meet state planning standards published by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (DEM). The planning documents required for local planning projects conducted under this grant include a Basic Plan and nine functional annexes, including a Terrorist Incident Response Annex. These documents must be approved by the Texas DEM and are required to meet a basic level of preparedness as outlined in the state planning Preparedness Standards for Texas Emergency Management (DEM-100). Collaboration with, process involvement by, and coaching/encouraging of all relevant stakeholders will be a strong determinant in any successful consultant effort. NCTCOG possesses a jurisdiction profile describing planning status for each eligible jurisdiction, however planners are also required to consult with the DEM Preparedness Section in Austin, Texas. All planning materials and legal documents must be completed and approved by on or before December 31, 2003. Proposals shall be considered only from those professionals and/or professional organizations having established reputations, demonstrated experience and with skills necessary to produce the required scope of work. The individual or firm shall provide background information on their company, in addition to the company-specific local and county government Emergency Planning consulting experience. Essential job functions and required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the selected individual or firm include, but are not limited to: serving as a resource to and a liaison between NCTCOG and the community and the government entities; a knowledge of Texas Division of Emergency Management standards, rules and regulations; analytical and creative ability to find solutions to complex legal, technical, financial, interpersonal, and professional problems; a demonstrated ability in working effectively with Federal, State, and local officials with regard to emergency preparedness activities; and knowledge of the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Pre-Proposal Conference

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) will conduct a Pre-Proposal Conference on March 19th, 2003 prior to soliciting a Final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of a professional Emergency Management Planning Consultant. The consultant will assist eligible city and county governments within the NCTCOG region in developing, updating, and completing all-hazards emergency management plans- including interjurisdictional plans. The consultant will also be expected to assist in the creation of basic emergency plans for those cities and counties where such plans do not now exist. For more information regarding the Pre-Proposal Conference and/or the RFP please visit our website at http://www.dfwinfo.com/ep or contact Gregg Dawson via email at gdawson@nctcog.org.

Due Date

Proposals must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, April 10th, to Gregg Dawson, Director Emergency Preparedness, North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011 or P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, phone 817.608.2321.

Contract Award Procedures

The firm or individual selected to perform this scope of work will be recommended by a Performance Review Committee (PRC). The PRC will use evaluation criteria and methodology consistent with the scope of services contained in the Request for Proposals. The NCTCOG Executive Board will review the PRC recommendations and, if found acceptable, will authorize the Emergency Preparedness Director to award contract and enter into contract negotiations.

Regulations

NCTCOG, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Statute 252, 41 United States Code 2000d to 2000d-4; hereby notifies all proposers that it will affirmatively assure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability in consideration of an award.

TRD-200301359

R. Michael Eastland

Executive Director

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Filed: February 24, 2003

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services

Request for Proposal - Community Based Family Resource and Support Program Coordination of Child Abuse Prevention Services in the City of Amarillo and in HHS Region Four

The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Division of Prevention and Early Intervention, is soliciting proposals for the Community Based Family Resource and Support Program Coordination of Child Abuse Prevention Services in the City of Amarillo and in HHS Region Four. PRS anticipates funding two contracts as a result of this solicitation. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released on or about February 20, 2003, and will be posted on the State Internet Site at http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us/ on the date of its release

Brief Description of Services : The purpose of this RFP is to solicit providers to deliver services for the Community Based Family Resource and Support Program Coordination of Child Abuse Prevention program. The intent of this procurement is to purchase services that will promote and coordinate community based child abuse/neglect prevention services. There is a strong component on consumer or parental involvement in the design, delivery, and ongoing review of services.

Eligible Offerors : Eligible offerors include private nonprofit and for-profit corporations, cities, counties, state agencies/entities, partnerships, and individuals. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), Minority Businesses and Women's Enterprises, and Small Businesses are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for Proposals, Term of Contract, and Amount of Award : Proposals will be due April 3, 2003, at 3:00 p.m. The anticipated funding amount for the period of May 15, 2003, through August 31, 2003, is a prorated amount of $ 21,875. The effective dates of contracts awarded under this RFP will be May 15, 2003, through August 31, 2003.

Limitations : The amount of funding allocated for the contract resulting from this RFP is dependent on Legislative appropriation. Funding is not guaranteed at the maximum level, or at any level. PRS reserves the right to reject any and all offers received in response to this RFP and to cancel this RFP if it is deemed in the best interest of PRS. PRS also reserves the right to re-procure this service.

If no acceptable responses are received, or no contract is entered into as a result of this procurement, PRS reserves the right to procure by non-competitive means in accordance with the law but without further notice to potential vendors.

Contact Person : Potential offerors may obtain a copy of the RFP on or about February 20, 2003. It is preferred that requests for the RFP be submitted in writing (by mail or fax) to: Vicki Logan, Mail Code Y-956; Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services; P.O. Box 149030; Austin, Texas 78714-9030; Fax: 512-821-4767. Issued in Austin, Texas on February 26, 2003.

TRD-200301410

C. Ed Davis

Deputy Director, Legal Services

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services

Filed: February 26, 2003

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notice of Application for a Certificate to Provide Retail Electric Service

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on February 19, 2003, for retail electric provider (REP) certification, pursuant to §§39.101 - 39.109 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Pilot Power Group, Inc. for Retail Electric Provider (REP) Certification, Docket Number 27406 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant's requested service area includes the geographic area of the entire State of Texas.

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 no later than March 14, 2003. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 27406.

TRD-200301354

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 21, 2003

Notice of Application for a Certificate to Provide Retail Electric Service

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on February 20, 2003, for retail electric provider (REP) certification, pursuant to §§39.101 - 39.109 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of USave Energy Services, Inc. for Retail Electric Provider (REP) Certification, Docket Number 27412 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant's requested service area includes the entire State of Texas.

TRD-200301407

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 26, 2003

Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

On February 13, 2003, Phones For All 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 60031. Applicant intends to remove the resale-only restriction.

The Application: Application of Phones For All for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27387.

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 March 12, 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 27387.

TRD-200301280

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 20, 2003

Notice of Application for Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

On February 20, 2003, eLEC Communications 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 60419. Applicant intends to transfer its SPCOA to its affiliate, New Rochelle Telephone Corp.

The Application: Application of eLEC Communications for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 27413.

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 March 12, 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 27413.

TRD-200301408

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 26, 2003

Notice of Application for Authority to Recover Lost Revenues and Cost of Implementing Expanded Local Calling Service Pursuant to PUC Substantive Rule §26.221

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on February 6, 2003, for authority to recover lost revenues and costs of implementing expanded local calling service pursuant to §§55.041-55.048 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act and P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.221. A summary of the application follows:

Project Title and Number: Application of Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LP for Authority to Establish Expanded Local Calling Service (ELCS) Surcharges for Recovery of ELCS Residual, Project Number 27363.

Valor's application proposes to implement, on an interim basis, a monthly per line surcharge of $0.99 for residential customers and $1.98 for business customers. The proposed surcharge will apply in addition to any monthly ELCS fees. If rates at or above the level of the interim surcharges are not ultimately approved by the commission, Valor will refund all or part of the interim surcharges as directed by the commission. Ultimately, Valor seeks approval of monthly surcharges of $3.38 per business line and $1.69 per residential line to replace the interim surcharges. In addition, Valor's application proposes that customers currently billed ELCS fees lower than $3.50 per residential line and $7.00 per business line will have those fees raised to $3.50 per residential line and $7.00 per business line. Valor's application catagorizes the applicable routes into three time periods, beginning September 1, 1994 through December 31, 2002.

Persons with questions about this action, or who wish to comment on the 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 Project Number 27363.

TRD-200301285

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 20, 2003

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On February 18, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Pathwayz Communications, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 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 27396. 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 27396. 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 March 21, 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 27396.

TRD-200301282

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 20, 2003

Public Notice of Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

On February 18, 2003, Southwestern Bell Telephone, LP doing business as Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Netspan Corporation doing business as Foremost Telecommunications, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of amendment to an existing interconnection agreement under Section 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 27397. 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 27397. 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 March 21, 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.

TRD-200301283

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 20, 2003

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement

On February 18, 2003, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. doing business as Sprint, Central Telephone Company of Texas doing business as Sprint, and Teleconex, Inc., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of interconnection agreement under Section 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 27393. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement is 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 27393. 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 March 21, 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.

TRD-200301281

Rhonda G. Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: February 20, 2003

Texas Department of Transportation

Public Notice - Aviation

Pursuant to Transportation Code, §21.111, and Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §30.209, the Texas Department of Transportation conducts public hearings to receive comments from interested parties concerning proposed approval of various aviation projects.

For information regarding actions and times for aviation public hearings, please go to the following web site:

http://www.dot.state.tx.us

Click on Aviation, click on Aviation Public Hearing. Or, contact Karon Wiedemann, Aviation Division, 150 East Riverside, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4520 or 1-800-68-PILOT.

TRD-200301276

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: February 20, 2003

Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services - Aviation Division

The Airport Sponsors listed, through their agent, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), intend to engage aviation professional engineering firms for services pursuant to 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 projects listed.

Airport Sponsor: Grayson County, Grayson County Airport, TxDOT CSJ No. 0301DNSON. Scope: Provide engineering/design services: for a drainage study to evaluate the condition and capacity of and recommend improvements to, the existing airport drainage system. Project Manager: Ed Oshinski, P.E.

Airport Sponsor, Gray County, Perry Lefors Field. TxDOT CSJ No.:0204PAMPA. Scope: Provide engineering/design services: to reconstruct apron and associated appurtenances. Project Manager: Alan Schmidt, P.E.

Airport Sponsor: City of Seymour, Seymour Municipal Airport. TxDOT CSJ No.: 0303SEMOR. Scope: Provide engineering/design services to extend/widen/overlay and mark Runway 17-35; construct turnaround Runway 35 end; rehabilitate taxiways and apron; extend and replace MIRL on Runway 17-35; install new perimeter fencing; install new rotating beacon and tower; install new hold signs; and drainage improvements. Project Manager: Steve Roth.

Interested firms shall utilize the Form 439, titled "Aviation Engineering Services Questionnaire" (August 2000 version). The form 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 emailed 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.

Two completed, unfolded copies of Form 439 (August 2000 version), for each project of interest to the engineer must be postmarked by U. S. Mail by midnight March 20, 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 March 24, 2003; overnight address: TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. March 24, 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 questionnaires. Electronic facsimiles will not be accepted.

E-MAIL DELIVERY OPTION : Your form 439 may be emailed to TxDOT, at email address:

AVNRFQ@dot.state.tx.us

Emails must be received by 4:00 p.m. March 20, 2003 . Received times will be determined by the marked time and date as the email 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 email. Return notification may be delayed by a day or two, as the forms will be opened and printed at the TxDOT offices. Before emailing 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.

Each airport sponsor’s duly appointed committee will review all professional qualifications and may select three to five firms to submit proposals. Those firms selected will be required to provide more detailed, project-specific proposals which address the project team, technical approach, Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) participation or Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation, design schedule, and other project matters, prior to the final selection process.

The final engineer selection by the sponsor’s committee will generally be made following the completion of review of Request for Qualification statements/proposals and/or engineer interviews. Each 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 Anna Saldana, Grant Management, or the designated project manager for technical questions at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568).

TRD-200301275

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: February 20, 2003