Texas Department of Agriculture
Request for Proposals - Intellectual Property, Copyright/Trademark Counsel
Purpose and Scope.
The Texas Department of Agriculture (the Department), an agency of the
state of Texas, is seeking to employ an Intellectual Property and Copyright/Trademark
Counsel to assist TDA with legal services in the intellectual property and
copyright / trademark areas of law in the implementation of programs under
Title III of the Texas Agriculture Code.
The Department was granted by the Texas Legislature the authority in Title
III of the Texas Agriculture Code to promote various products and commodities
associated with Texas enterprises through marketing programs with include
the use of copyrighted material and registered trademarks owned by the state
of Texas.
Under Title III, Chapters 12 and 46 of the Agriculture Code the Department
is authorized to increase consumer awareness of Texas agricultural products
and other products, and to expand the markets for Texas agricultural products
and other products through a product promotion program using copyrighted material
and trademarks.
The Department may implement design marks which are registered trademarks,
as well as other copyrighted material, in the implementation of product promotion
programs such as: the GO TEXAN Partner Program, the Texas Oyster Program,
the Texas Shrimp Marketing Assistance Program, TAP, Taste of Texas, Vintage
Texas, Texas Grown, Naturally Texas, Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program,
and programs pertaining to the promotion of healthy foods.
Statement of Duties for the Counsel.
The counsel's responsibilities for intellectual and copyright / trademark
work will include, but will not be limited to, securing state and federal
trademark / certification registrations, advising the Department on protection
of property rights while registrations are pending, and advising or assisting
with any matter directly related to securing registration and protection of
the Department's interests in the property.
With respect to intellectual property and copyright / trademark issues,
counsel, in consultation with the staff of the Department, will prepare all
legal documents required by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Texas
Secretary of State's Office, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Attorney General,
or outside parties; protect Department interests in such property and obtain
registrations and certifications from the appropriate authorities; and review
actions and render opinions on the legality of pending, existing or proposed
copyrighted material / trademark.
The counsel shall also perform other legal services, if requested by the
Department, that do not come within the functions of registration or certification
of copyrighted material or trademark, but are needed for the implementation
and administration of such copyrighted material and trademarks within the
context of the Department's promotional programs. Such services shall include,
without limitation, the following: consultation concerning planning and development
of copyrighted material and design marks for programs of the Department; review
of design mark applications and registrations; advice and services concerning
legislation affecting such programs; and advising on, and upon request of
the Department potential claims against other parties by the Department in
relation to copyrighted material and trademarks programs.
Proposal Contents.
Responses to this Request for Proposals ("RFP") should include, at least,
the following: a thorough description of your firm's ability to represent
the Department in the stated job duties; a description of your firm's past
experience as intellectual property and copyright / trademark counsel for
other state agencies; a description of your firm's past experience as counsel
to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Texas Secretary of State's Office,
and other similar agencies in other states; a designation of the individuals
who might be assigned to the work of the Department; examples of similar programs
in which your firm has assisted as legal counsel; a quotation of your proposed
fee structure based upon the certification and registration of trademarks
and counsel of clients; 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 Department and
the Attorney General of the State of Texas.
Statement of Evaluation Process.
Responses to this RFP will be evaluated and ranked according to the information
provided, and summarized for the Commissioner of Agriculture's review. Staff
will rank the proposals and make a recommendation to the Commissioner. The
Department 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 RFP
in no way constitutes a commitment by the Department to award a contract,
or to pay for any services incurred either in the preparation of a response
to this RFP or for the production of any contract for services. All communications
with the Department concerning this RFP and the selection of counsel should
be directed to Kathryn A. Reed, General Counsel on behalf of the Department.
Proposal Submission.
All proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., August 1, 2004.
Proposal responses, modifications or addenda to an original response received
by the Department after the specified time and date for closing will not be
considered. Each firm is responsible for ensuring that its response reaches
the Department before the proposed due date. Firms should
submit one unbound original and three (3) copies of their proposal to:
Ms.
Kathryn A. Reed, General Counsel, 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: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT / TRADEMARK COUNSEL.
All
proposals become the property of the Department. Proposals must set forth
full, accurate and complete information as required by this request. Oral
responses, instructions or offers will not be considered. The Department reserves
the right to reject any and all responses.
Term of the Agreement. The contract term shall be
for the period beginning September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.
Terms of the Agreement. The contract issued under
this RFP 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 Department
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
Department reserves the exclusive right to review proposals and make an appropriate
selection from such proposals. The Department is not bound to accept any proposal
by virtue of this RFP.
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 Department 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
Department. Information submitted in response to this RFP shall not be released
by the Department during the proposal evaluation process or prior to the awarding
of a contract. After the Department 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-200404316
Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Agriculture
Filed: June 30, 2004
Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency Agreement/Concurrence Under the Texas Coastal Management Program
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the
Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under
federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal
zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC
Chapter 501. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity
to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken
or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§506.25,
506.32, and 506.41, the public comment period for these activities extends
30 days from the date published on the Coastal Coordination Council web site.
Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete
for the following project(s) during the period of June 17, 2004, through June
24, 2004. The public comment period for these projects will close at 5:00
p.m. on July 30, 2004.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Davis Petroleum Corporation
; Location:
The project is located in Corpus Christi Bay, in State Tract (ST) 98, with
two pipelines, one crossing ST's 88 and 95, and the other crossing ST's 49,
50, 51, 81, 96 and 97 approximately 5 miles east of Corpus Christi, Nueces
County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled:
Crane Islands NW, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone
14; Easting: 673400; Northing: 3065700. Project Description: The applicant
proposes to drill a well in State Tract 98, utilizing a 240- foot-long by
100-foot-wide drilling pad of shell, gravel or crushed rock. The project would
include the installation of a typical marine barge and keyway, a production
platform with attendant facilities, and flowlines between the well and the
production platform. The water depth at the proposed well site is approximately
-12 feet mean low tide. In addition, the applicant proposes to install a 6-inch
diameter pipeline, approximately 11,621 feet long, from the proposed well
to tie into an existing Cross-Tex pipeline in ST 88. A second 6-inch pipeline,
approximately 24,085 feet in length, would be installed from the proposed
well to an existing Sabco Oil platform in ST 49. The pipelines would be trenched,
bored or jetted a minimum depth of 3 feet below the bay bottom. CCC Project
No.: 04-0205-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #23444
is being evaluated under §10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33
U.S.C.A. §403) and §404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A §1251-1387).
Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Railroad
Commission under §401 of the Clean Water Act.
Pursuant to §306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(16 U.S.C.A. §§1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited
to submit comments on whether a proposed action is or is not consistent with
the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies and whether the action
should be referred to the Coastal Coordination Council for review.
Further information on the applications listed above may be obtained from
Ms. Diane P. Garcia, Council Secretary, Coastal Coordination Council, P.O.
Box 12873, Austin, Texas 78711-2873, or diane.garcia@glo.state.tx.us. Comments
should be sent to Ms. Garcia at the above address or by fax at 512/475-0680.
TRD-200404310
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk, Deputy Land Commissioner, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: June 30, 2004
Notice of Rate Ceilings
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following
rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Sections 303.003,
303.005, and 303.009, Tex. Fin. Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the
period of 07/05/04 -- 07/11/04 is 18% for Consumer
1
/Agricultural/Commercial
2
/credit thru
$250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.003 and Sec. 303.009 for the
period of 07/05/04 -- 07/11/04 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.005
3
for the period of 07/01/04 -- 07/31/04 is 18% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit
thru $250,000.
The monthly ceiling as prescribed by Sec. 303.005 for the period of 07/01/04
-- 07/31/04 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
1
Credit for personal, family or household
use.
2
Credit for business, commercial, investment
or other similar purpose.
3
For variable rate commercial transactions
only.
TRD-200404291
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: June 29, 2004
Correction of Error
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality adopted new 30 TAC §106.533,
concerning Remediation. The notice of adoption appeared in the June 25, 2004,
issue of the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 6116).
Due to a typographical error in the Commission's submission the word "pollutants"
was misspelled in §106.533(i)(5) on page 6119. The last line in the paragraph
should read as follows.
"...Air Pollutants: Site Remediation, effective October 8, 2003."
TRD-200404326
Notices mailed June 15 through June 17, 2004
TCEQ Internal Control No. 02272004-D05; East Central Water Supply Corporation
(Petitioner) has filed a petition with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) to convert East Central Water Supply Corporation to East Central
Special Utility District (District) and to transfer Certificate of Convenience
and Necessity (CCN) No. 10655 from East Central Water Supply Corporation to
East Central Special Utility District. East Central Special Utility District's
business address will be: P.O. Box 570; Adkins, Texas 78101. The petition
was filed pursuant to Chapters 13 and 65 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas
Administrative Code Chapters 291 and 293; and the procedural rules of the
TCEQ. The nature and purpose of the petition are for the conversion of East
Central Water Supply Corporation and the organization, creation and establishment
of East Central Special Utility District under the provisions of Article XVI,
Section 59, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code, as
amended. The District shall have the purposes and powers provided in Chapter
65 of the Texas Water Code, and CCN No. 10655 shall be transferred as provided
in Chapter 13, of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The nature of the services
presently performed by East Central Water Supply Corporation is to purchase,
own, hold, lease and otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build,
operate and maintain facilities for the transportation of water; and to sell
water to individual members, towns, cities, private businesses, and other
political subdivisions of the State. The nature of the services proposed to
be provided by East Central Special Utility District is to purchase, own,
hold, lease, and otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build, operate,
and maintain facilities for the storage, treatment, and transportation of
water; and to sell water to individuals, towns, cities, private business entities
and other political subdivisions of the State. Additionally, it is proposed
that the District will protect, preserve and restore the purity and sanitary
condition of the water within the District. It is anticipated that conversion
will have no adverse effects on the rates and services provided to the customers.
The proposed District is located in Bexar, Wilson and Guadalupe Counties and
will contain approximately 135.97 square miles. The territory to be included
within the proposed District includes all of the singularly certified service
area covered by CCN No. 10655 and is set forth in the boundary description
available for viewing, along with the notice and a plat showing the boundary
of the proposed District as described in the petition, at the proposed District's
office in Adkins, Texas, the TCEQ's Office of the Chief Clerk and on each
county's bulletin board used for posting legal notices. CCN No. 10655 will
be transferred after a positive confirmation election.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 05212004-D03; Beazer Homes Texas, L.P. (Petitioner)
filed a petition for creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District
No. 381 (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) there are no lienholders
on the land to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District
will contain approximately 130.1736 acres located within Harris County, Texas;
and (4) the proposed District is within the corporate limits of the City of
Houston, Texas, and is not within the corporate limits or extraterritorial
jurisdiction of any other city, town or village in Texas. By Ordinance No.
2004-391, effective May 11, 2004, the City of Houston, Texas, gave its consent
to the creation of the proposed District. The petition further states that
the proposed District will: (1) purchase, 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 water, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously
with the filing of the petition; and (4) purchase, construct, acquire, improve,
maintain, and operate additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises
consistent with the purposes for which the District is created and permitted
under State law. According to the petition, the Petitioner has conducted a
preliminary investigation to determine the cost of the project, and from the
information available at the time, the cost of the project is estimated to
be approximately $8,460,000.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 01082004-D08; 2219 Kaufman Partners, L.P., (Petitioner)
filed a petition for creation of Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No.
4 of Kaufman County (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 the following: (1) the Petitioner is the
owner of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District;
(2) there is one lienholder, American Bank of Texas, on the land to be included
in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately
606.441 acres located within Kaufman County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District
is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Mesquite, Texas,
and is not within the jurisdiction of any other city, town, or village in
Texas. By Resolution No. 20-2003, effective June 2, 2003, the City of Mesquite,
Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District. The petition
further states that the proposed District will: (1) purchase, 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 water, as more particularly described in an engineer's
report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition; and (4) purchase,
construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and operate additional facilities,
systems, plants, and enterprises consistent with the purposes for which the
District is created and permitted under State law. According to the petition,
the Petitioner has conducted a preliminary investigation to determine the
cost of the project, and from the information available at the time, the cost
of the project is estimated to be approximately $24,6750,000.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 01222004-D03; GREEN VALLEY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
of Guadalupe County (the District) has filed an application with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for authority to levy impact fees
of $1,600 per equivalent single family connection for new connections to the
water system within or near the service area of Green Valley Special Utility
District. The District files this application under the authority of Chapter
395 of the Local Government Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293
and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The purpose of impact fees is to generate
revenue to recover the costs of capital improvements and facility expansions
made necessary by and attributable to serving new development in the District's
service area. At the direction of the District, a registered engineer has
prepared a capital improvements plan for the system which identifies the capital
improvements or facility expansions and their costs for which the impact fees
will be assessed. The impact fee application and supporting information are
available for inspection and copying during regular business hours in the
Utilities and Districts Section of the Water Supply Division, Third Floor
of Building F (in the TCEQ Park 35 Office Complex located between Yager &
Braker Lanes on North IH-35), 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753. A
copy of the impact fee application and supporting information, as well as
the capital improvements plan, is available for inspection and copying at
the Green Valley Special Utility District's office during regular business
hours.
INFORMATION SECTION
The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on a petition if a written
hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of
the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following:
(1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative),
mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name
of the petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement
"I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you
would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public;
and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's
boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition
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 a petition 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-200404218
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 24, 2004
Notices mailed June 25 through June 29, 2004
TCEQ Internal Control No. 06042004-D07; Windmeadows Investors, LTD. and
WM Commercial, L.P. (Petitioners) filed a petition for creation of Fort Bend
County Municipal Utility District No.150 (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 Petitioners
are the owner of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed
District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the
proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 170.8
acres located within Fort Bend County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District
is within the corporate boundaries of the City of Rosenberg, Texas, and no
portion of land within the proposed District is within the corporate limits
or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other city, town or village in Texas.
By Ordinance No. 2004-08, effective April 20, 2004, the City of Rosenberg,
Texas gave its consent to the creation of the proposed District and authorized
the Petitioner to initiate proceedings to create such political subdivision
within its jurisdiction. The petition further states that the proposed District
will: (1) design, 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 water, as more particularly
described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of
the petition. According to the petition, the Petitioners has conducted a preliminary
investigation to determine the cost of the project, and from the information
available at the time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately
$8,785,000.
TCEQ Internal Control No. 06222004-D02; Lake Pointe Town Center, Ltd. (Petitioner)
filed a petition for creation of First Colony Municipal Utility District No.
10 of Fort Bend County (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)
there is one lienholder, JPMorgan Chase Bank, on the property to be included
in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately
189.8 acres located within Fort Bend County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District
is within the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Land, Texas, and is not
within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any other
city, town or village in Texas. The Petitioner has also provided the TCEQ
with a certificate evidencing the consent of JPMorgan Chase Bank to the creation
of the proposed District. By Resolution No. 04-16, effective June 1, 2004,
the City of Sugar Land, Texas, gave its consent to the creation of the proposed
District. The petition further states that the proposed District will: (1)
purchase, 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 water, as more particularly
described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of
the petition; and (4) purchase, construct, acquire, improve, maintain, and
operate additional facilities, systems, plants, and enterprises consistent
with the purposes for which the District is created and permitted under State
law. According to the petition, the Petitioner has conducted a preliminary
investigation to determine the cost of the project, and from the information
available at the time, the cost of the project is estimated to be approximately
$8,700,000.
INFORMATION SECTION
The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on a petition if a written
hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of
the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following:
(1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative),
mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name
of the petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement
"I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you
would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public;
and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's
boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition
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 a petition 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-200404318
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 30, 2004
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) will conduct
public hearings to receive testimony regarding proposed revisions to 30 TAC
Chapter 101, General Air Quality Rules; 30 TAC Chapter 114, Control of Air
Pollution from Motor Vehicles; 30 TAC Chapter 115, Control of Air Pollution
from Volatile Organic Compounds; and the state implementation plan (SIP),
concerning the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria (HGB) and the Beaumont/Port Arthur
(BPA) ozone nonattainment areas, under the requirements of Texas Health and
Safety Code, §382.017; Texas Government Code, Subchapter B, Chapter 2001;
and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §51.102, of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) regulations concerning SIPs.
The commission proposes revisions to the SIP concerning the rate-of-progress
(ROP) demonstration for the HGB ozone nonattainment area. The proposed SIP
revision will update the emission inventories, ROP emission budgets, and motor
vehicle emission budgets (MVEB) to reflect the use of new EPA emission factor
models (NONROAD and MOBILE6) and new motor vehicle activity estimates. The
updated emission inventories, ROP emission budgets, and MVEBs are consistent
with concurrent SIP proposals. (Project Number 2004-049b-SIP-NR)
The commission proposes revisions to the SIP concerning the attainment
demonstration for the HGB ozone nonattainment area. The proposed SIP revision
reflects a strategy based on nitrogen oxides and point source highly-reactive
volatile organic compound emission reductions rather than solely a nitrogen
oxides emission reduction plan. This proposal contains results of photochemical
modeling and technical documentation in support of the attainment demonstration.
As a result of these analyses, the proposal revises a number of nitrogen oxides
control strategies and the highly-reactive volatile organic compound emission
reduction requirements. Additionally, the proposal contains a revision to
the environmental speed limit strategy. The currently posted speed limits,
at five miles per hour (mph) below what was posted before May 1, 2002, where
speed limits were 65 mph or higher, are maintained and the reinstatement of
the 55 mph speed limit on May 1, 2005 is removed, as required by House Bill
1365, 78th Legislature, 2003. (Project Number 2004-042-SIP-NR)
The commission proposes amendments to §§115.352, 115.354 - 115.357,
and 115.359 of 30 TAC Chapter 115; and corresponding revisions to the state
implementation plan. The proposed amendments are being proposed in Subchapter
D (Petroleum Refining, Natural Gas Processing, and Petrochemical Processes),
Division 3 (Fugitive Emission Control in Petroleum Refining, Natural Gas/Gasoline
Processing, and Petrochemical Processes). The proposed rulemaking would remove
certain recordkeeping requirements from the general volatile organic fugitive
emissions rules in Subchapter D, Division 3, and make the requirements applicable
only to sources of highly-reactive volatile organic compound fugitive emissions
in rule amendments that are being proposed as part of a concurrent rulemaking
in 30 TAC Chapter 115, Subchapter H. The proposed amendments would also make
a variety of changes to correct typographical errors, update cross-references,
add flexibility, and achieve the intended emission reductions of the program.
(Rule Project Number 2004-052-115-AI)
The commission proposes new §§115.620 - 115.622, 115.626, 115.627,
and 115.629 of 30 TAC Chapter 115. The proposed rulemaking would implement
new rules per commission directive of December 5, 2001, concerning consideration
of a petition from Fluoro-Seal. The rules would be placed in Subchapter G
(Consumer-Related Sources); Division 2 (Portable Fuel Containers). The provisions
would specify performance standards, testing requirements, and labeling requirements
for portable fuel containers manufactured on or after January 1, 2006, for
sale in Texas. The rules would apply statewide. (Rule Project Number 2004-033-115-AI)
The commission proposes amendments to §§115.10, 115.720, 115.722,
115.725 - 115.727, 115.729, 115.760, 115.761, 115.764, 115.769, 115.780 -
115.783, and 115.786 - 115.789; new §115.766 and §115.767; and the
repeal of §§115.766 - 115.768 and 115.785 of 30 TAC Chapter 115;
and corresponding revisions to the state implementation plan. The amended,
new, and repealed sections are being proposed in 30 TAC Chapter 115, Subchapter
A, (Definitions); Subchapter H (Highly-Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds),
Division 1 (Vent Gas Control), Division 2 (Cooling Tower Heat Exchange Systems),
and Division 3 (Fugitive Emissions). The proposed rulemaking would achieve
emission reductions in support of the attainment demonstration of the national
ambient air quality standard for ozone in the HGB ozone nonattainment area
and would implement measures to ensure compliance with the specific strategies
to control highly-reactive volatile organic compound emissions. The proposed
amendments would also make a variety of changes to correct typographical errors
and update cross-references. (Rule Project Number 2004-037-115-AI)
The commission proposes new §§101.390 - 101.394, 101.396, 101.399
- 101.401, and 101.403 of 30 TAC Chapter 101; and corresponding revisions
to the state implementation plan. The new sections are being proposed in 30
TAC Chapter 101, Subchapter H (Emissions Banking and Trading); new Division
6 (Highly-Reactive Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Cap and Trade Program).
The proposed rulemaking would establish a mandatory annual cap and trade program
to achieve reductions of highly-reactive volatile organic compound emissions
in support of the attainment demonstration of the one-hour national ambient
air quality standard for ozone in the HGB ozone nonattainment area. (Rule
Project Number 2004-058-101-AI)
The commission proposes amendments to §§114.1, 114.2, 114.50,
114.52, and 114.53 of 30 TAC Chapter 114; Subchapter A (Definitions); and
Subchapter C (Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance and Low Income Vehicle Repair
Assistance, Retrofit, and Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program); Division
1 (Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance). The proposed rulemaking would remove
all references to the inspection and maintenance program in three counties
of the HGB (Chambers, Liberty, and Waller Counties) before the scheduled program
implementation date of May 1, 2005 in these three counties. The proposed rulemaking
would also remove the requirement for these three counties to submit individually
or collectively an alternative control plan with strategies that would be
implemented instead of an inspection and maintenance program. (Rule Project
Number 2004-035-114-AI)
The commission proposes the repeal of §114.452 and §114.459 of
30 TAC Chapter 114; Subchapter I (Non-Road Engines); Division 6 (Lawn Service
Equipment Operating Restrictions). The proposed rulemaking would repeal the
lawn service equipment operating restrictions that are scheduled to go into
effect April 1, 2005 in the HGB. (Rule Project Number 2004-034-114-AI)
The commission proposes the repeal of §§114.500, 114.502, 114.507,
and 114.509 of 30 TAC Chapter 114; Subchapter J (Operational Controls for
Motor Vehicles); Division 1 (Motor Vehicle Idling Limitations). The proposed
rulemaking would repeal the rules that prohibit a motor vehicle over 14,000
pounds from idling for more than five consecutive minutes in the HGB during
the period of April 1 through October 31 of each calendar year. (Rule Project
Number 2004-043-114-AI)
The commission proposes revisions to the SIP concerning the ROP demonstration
for the BPA ozone nonattainment area. The proposed SIP revision will update
emission inventories, ROP emission budgets, and MVEBs to reflect the use of
new EPA emission factor models (NONROAD and MOBILE6) and new motor vehicle
activity estimates. The revised emission inventories, ROP emission budgets,
and MVEBs are consistent with concurrent SIP proposals. Additionally, new
emission inventories, ROP emission budgets, and MVEBs are being proposed for
milestone years 1999, 2002, and 2005 because the BPA area has been reclassified
with a new attainment date of 2005. (Project Number 2004-049a-SIP-NR)
The commission proposes revisions to the SIP concerning the attainment
demonstration for the BPA ozone nonattainment area. The proposal contains
results of photochemical modeling and technical analyses in support of the
demonstration of attainment of the eight-hour ozone standard, and a new MVEB
using MOBILE6, the newest version of the EPA's emission factor model for mobile
sources. (Project Number 2004-053-SIP-NR)
Public hearings for these proposed rulemakings and SIP revisions have been
scheduled for: August 2, 2004, 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., City of Houston, City
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 901 Bagby, Houston; August 3, 2004, 10:30 a.m.,
John Gray Institute, 855 Florida Avenue, Beaumont; and August 5, 2004, 9:30
a.m., Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 12100 North I-35, Building
F, Room 2210, Austin. The hearings will be structured for the receipt of oral
or written comments by interested persons. Registration will begin 30 minutes
prior to the hearings. Individuals may present oral statements when called
upon in order of registration. A time limit may be established at the hearings
to assure that enough time is allowed for every interested person to speak.
There will be no open discussion during the hearings; however, commission
staff members will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes before
the hearings and will answer questions before and after the hearings.
Persons planning to attend the hearings who have special communication
or other accommodation needs, should contact the Office of Environmental Policy,
Analysis, and Assessment at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far
in advance as possible.
Written comments may be submitted to Patricia Durón, Office of Environmental
Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087;
by fax at (512) 239- 4808; or by email to
siprules@tceq.state.tx.us
. All comments should reference the project numbers that they pertain
to. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 9, 2004. For further
information, please contact Kelly Keel, Environmental Planning and Implementation
Division at (512) 239-3607, or Alan Henderson, Policy and Regulations Division,
at (512) 239-1510.
TRD-200404268
Stephanie Bergeron
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 28, 2004
The following notices were issued during the period of June 16, 2004 through
June 22, 2004.
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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has initiated a minor
modification of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit
issued to CITY OF CLEBURNE, to incorporate a substantial modification to the
approved pretreatment program. The existing permit authorizes the discharge
of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow of: 6.25 million
gallons per day (MGD), increasing to 7.5 MGD following plant expansion, via
Outfall 001; and an annual average flow of 0.3 MGD via Outfall 002. The facility
is located on the north side of Buffalo Creek, approximately 1 mile southwest
of the intersection of State Highway 174 and State Highway 171 in Johnson
County, Texas.
CITY OF CORRIGAN has applied which authorizes the discharge of treated
domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 300,000 gallons
per day. The facility is located approximately 2,900 feet northeast of the
intersection of U. S. Highway 59 and State Highway 352 in Polk County, Texas.
CITY OF MUNDAY has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10228-002,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 200,000 gallons per day. The facility is located immediately
south of Farm-to-Market Road 1587 approximately 2.3 miles northwest of the
intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1587 and Farm-to- Market Road 266 in Knox
County, Texas.
THE CITY OF ROGERS has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 10804-001,
which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average
flow not to exceed 161,000 gallons per day. The facility is located south
of the City of Rogers, immediately west of Farm-to-Market Road 437 and approximately
3/4 mile south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 190 and Farm-to-Market
437 in Bell County, Texas.
SOUTHWEST MILAM WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TPDES
Permit No. 14110-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated water treatment
filter backwash water at a daily average flow not to exceed 31,000 gallons
per day. This facility is located on the south side of Farm-to-Market Road
908 approximately 1,500 feet east of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road
908 and Milam County Road 316 in Milam County, Texas.
UPPER LEON RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of
TPDES Permit No. 14206-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic
wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 249,000 gallons per day.
The facility is located on Farm-to-Market Road 2861, 1.8 miles north of the
intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2861 and U.S. Highway 377, which is located
4.6 miles west of the City of Proctor in Comanche County, Texas.
TRD-200404219
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: June 24, 2004
Notice of Certification of Nonprofit Hospitals or Hospital Systems for Limited Liability
The Hospital Survey Unit in the Center for Health Statistics, Texas Department
of Health (department), has completed its analysis of hospital data for the
purpose of certifying nonprofit hospitals or hospital systems for limited
liability in accordance with the Health and Safety Code, §311.0456 (enacted
in §22.02 of House Bill (HB) 4, 78th Texas Legislature). We received
requests for certification from 60 hospitals. We will notify each hospital
by mail that is certified in accordance with HB 4, 78th Texas Legislature.
Therefore, if you have any comments or questions about the following certification
results, please contact Mr. Dwayne Collins of the department's Center for
Health Statistics.
Certified
. 4 non-profit hospitals were determined
to be eligible for certification based on information that they provided 8
percent or more of their net patient revenue as charity care and provided
40 percent or more of the charity care in their counties:
1. Christus Spohn Hospital Alice in Jim Wells County;
2. Madison St. Joseph Health Center in Madison County;
3. Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi in Nueces County; and
4. Daughters of Charity Health Services - Brackenridge Hospital in Travis
County.
Not Certified
. 3 non-profit hospitals were
not certified because they did not provide 40 percent or more of the charity
care in their counties, but did provide 8 percent or more of their net patient
revenue as charity care:
1. Shriners Burns Hospital--Galveston in Galveston County;
2. Shriners Hospitals For Children in Harris County; and
3. DePaul Center--Division of Providence Health Center in McLennan County.
Not Certified
. 4 hospitals were excluded
from certification because they were not non-profit hospitals:
1. Hereford Regional Medical Center in Deaf Smith County;
2. Laird Memorial Hospital in Gregg County;
3. Stephens Memorial Hospital in Stephens County; and
4. Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Val Verde County.
Not Certified
. 45 non-profit hospitals and
1 hospital system (3 hospitals in the system) were not certified because,
based on their survey data, they did not provide 8 percent of their net patient
revenue as charity care:
1. Daughters of Charity Health Services (Hospital System) - submitted 1
request for certification for the following 3 hospitals in the system:
a. Seton Medical Center in Travis County;
b. Seton Highland Lakes in Burnet County; and
c. Seton Edgar B. Davis in Caldwell County;
2. Cedar Crest Hospital in Bell County;
3. Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Bell County;
4. Goodall-Witcher Healthcare Foundation in Bosque County;
5. Saint Joseph Regional Health Center in Brazos County;
6. Burleson St. Joseph Health Center of Caldwell in Burleson County;
7. Valley Baptist Medical Center in Cameron County;
8. East Texas Medical Center Pittsburg in Camp County;
9. East Texas Medical Center Jacksonville in Cherokee County;
10. Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Hospital in Fort Bend County;
11. Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital in Fort Bend County;
12. East Texas Medical Center at Mount Vernon in Franklin County;
13. East Texas Medical Center - Fairfield in Freestone County;
14. Devereux Texas Treatment Network in Galveston County;
15. Texoma Medical Center in Grayson County;
16. Texoma Medical Center Restorative Care Hospital in Grayson County;
17. Good Shepherd Medical Center in Gregg County;
18. Memorial Hermann Hospital in Harris County;
19. Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital in Harris County;
20. Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital in Harris County;
21. Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital in Harris County;
22. Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in Harris County;
23. Central Texas Medical Center in Hays County;
24. East Texas Medical Center Athens in Henderson County;
25. Knapp Medical Center in Hidalgo County;
26. Mission Hospital in Hidalgo County;
27. East Texas Medical Center - Crockett in Houston County;
28. Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerr County;
29. Yoakum Community Hospital in Lavaca County;
30. Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock County;
31. Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in McLennan County;
32. Providence Health Center in McLennan County;
33. Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital in Montgomery County;
34. Memorial Hermann Baptist Orange Hospital in Orange County;
35. East Texas Medical Center - Carthage in Panola County;
36. Memorial Medical Center - Livingston in Polk County;
37. East Texas Medical Center - Clarksville in Red River County;
38. Henderson Memorial Hospital in Rusk County;
39. East Texas Medical Center in Smith County;
40. Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas in Tarrant County;
41. Hendrick Medical Center in Taylor County;
42. Shannon West Texas Memorial Hospital in Tom Green County;
43. Trinity Community Medical Center of Brenham in Washington County;
44. Johns Community Hospital in Williamson County;
45. East Texas Medical Center - Quitman in Wood County; and
46. Presbyterian Hospital of Winnsboro in Wood County.
Not Certified
. 1 hospital was excluded because
we did not receive sufficient information to evaluate their request:
1. Grimes St. Joseph Health Center in Grimes County.
For further information about this report, please contact Mr. Dwayne Collins
or Ms. JaNell Jenkins in the Center for Health Statistics, Texas Department
of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 458-7261.
TRD-200404293
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: June 29, 2004
Public Hearing Notice
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is holding a public hearing
to take public comment on the development of the Commission's Legislative
Appropriation Request (LAR) for the FY 2006 - 2007 biennium. The hearing is
July 19, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. at the Department of Human Services, John H. Winter's
Building, Public Hearing Room 125, at 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas
78751.
The LAR will not be completed until after the hearing.
HHSC Contact: Marilyn Williams, Texas Health and Human Services Commission,
(512) 424-6629 or marilyn.williams@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Persons with disabilities who wish to attend the hearing and require auxiliary
aids or services should contact Ms. Williams by July 14, 2004, so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
TRD-200404319
Steve Aragón
General Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: June 30, 2004
Open Solicitation for Crocket County
Pursuant to Title 2, Chapters 22 and 32, of the Human Resources Code and
40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §19.2324, the Texas Department of
Human Services (DHS) is announcing an open solicitation period of 30 days,
effective the date of this public notice, for
Crockett
County, County #053
. Medicaid nursing facility occupancy rates in
TRD-200404317
Carey Smith
Deputy Commissioner, Legal Services
Texas Department of Human Services
Filed: June 30, 2004
Company Licensing
Application for admission to the State of Texas by MIDDLE STATES INSURANCE
COMPANY INC., a foreign fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Application to change the name of BANKERS RESERVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF WISCONSIN, to SUPERIOR HEALTHPLAN NETWORK, a domestic life, accident and/or
health company. The home office is in Austin, Texas.
Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed
to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin,
Texas, 78701, within 20 days after this notice is published in the
Texas Register
.
TRD-200404315
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: June 30, 2004
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rate filing request submitted by Unitrin Auto and Home Insurance Company
proposing to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are
outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the
Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g).
The Company is requesting flex percentages +1.12 to +3.88 by coverage, class,
and territory. The overall rate change is -0.09%.
Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting the Texas Department
of Insurance, P&C Actuarial Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104,
telephone (512) 475-3017.
This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless
a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with
the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of
Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by July 26, 2004.
TRD-200404294
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: June 29, 2004
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rate filing request submitted by Kemper Independence Insurance Company
proposing to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are
outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the
Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g).
The Company is requesting flex percentages -0.63 to +2.57 by coverage, class,
and territory. The overall rate change is -0.09%.
Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting the Texas Department
of Insurance, P&C Actuarial Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104,
telephone (512) 475-3017.
This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless
a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with
the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of
Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by July 26, 2004.
TRD-200404295
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: June 29, 2004
The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval
of a rate filing request submitted by Unitrin Preferred Insurance Company
proposing to use rates for private passenger automobile insurance that are
outside the upper or lower limits of the flexibility band promulgated by the
Commissioner of Insurance, pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art 5.101 §3(g).
The Company is requesting flex percentages -0.96 to +3.03 by coverage, class,
and territory. The overall rate change is -0.0.9%.
Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting the Texas Department
of Insurance, P&C Actuarial Division, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104,
telephone (512) 475-3017.
This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless
a properly filed objection, pursuant to art. 5.101 §3(h), is made with
the Chief Actuary for P&C, Mr. Phil Presley, at the Texas Department of
Insurance, MC 105-5F, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 by July 26, 2004.
TRD-200404296
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: June 29, 2004
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed
with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application for admission to Texas of American Wholehealth Networks, Inc.,
a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice is published
in the
Texas Register
, addressed to the attention
of Matt Ray, MC 107-1A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-200404311
Gene C. Jarmon
General Counsel and Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: June 30, 2004
Instant Game Number 440 "Sizzlin' 7's"
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 440 is "SIZZLIN' 7's". The play style in
Game 1 is "key number match". The playstyle in Game 2 is "key symbol match".
The play style in Game 3 is "tic tac toe".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 440 shall be $7.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 440.
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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the ticket
that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. 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, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, $3.00, $4.00, $7.00, $10.00, $14.00, $21.00,
$47.00, $77.00, $177, $577, $1,777, $7,777, $77,777, BOOT SYMBOL, SADDLE SYMBOL,
HAT SYMBOL, SPUR SYMBOL, HORSE SYMBOL, HORSESHOE SYMBOL, BAR OF GOLD SYMBOL,
STACK OF BILLS SYMBOL, CLOVER SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, and SEVEN SYMBOL.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) 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:
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 boxed
four (4) digit security number 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 $7.00, $10.00, $14.00, or $21.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $47.00, $77.00, $177, or $577.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,777, $7,777 or $77,777.
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 (440), 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: 440-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "SIZZLIN' 7's" Instant Game tickets contains 75 tickets,
packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). There
will be two (2) fanfold configurations for this game: (i) Type A - The front
of each pack will display ticket back 074, next page will consist of 073,
etc., and the back of each pack will display ticket front 000; and (ii) Type
B - The front of each pack will display ticket back 000, and the back of each
pack will display ticket front 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 "SIZZLIN'
7'7's" Instant Game No. 440 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 "SIZZLIN'
7's" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 62 (sixty-two) play symbols. In Game 1, if the player matches
either of the WINNING NUMBERS play symbols to any of the YOUR NUMBERS play
symbols, the player will win the prize indicated. If the player reveals a
"7" play symbol in Game 1, the player will win double the prize indicated.
In Game 2, if the player gets three (3) "7" play symbols across in the same
play, the player will win the prize shown for that play. In Game 3, if the
player finds three (3) "7" play symbols in any row, column or diagonal line,
the player will win the prize indicated in the prize box. 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 62 (sixty-two) 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,
unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual
image games;
5. The 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 62 (sixty-two)
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 Play Symbol must match exactly one of those described in Section
1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each Play Symbol 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. Adjacent tickets within a book will not have identical patterns. Two
tickets have identical patters if and only if they have the same symbols in
the same positions.
B. Game 1: There will be no more than two (2) identical non-winning prize
symbols.
C. Game 1: The non-winning YOUR NUMBERS symbols will be unique.
D. Game 1: The two (2) WINNING NUMBERS symbols will be unique.
E. Game 1: The "7" symbol will never appear as the WINNING NUMBER.
F. Game 1: Non-winning prize symbols will not match winning prize symbols.
G. Game 1: Each of the Play Symbols will be used as a WINNING NUMBERS symbol
evenly except as required by the constraints.
H. Game 1: On each game that wins two (2) or more times (excluding the
play spots winning with the "7" symbol), each WINNING NUMBER will be used
to create winners.
I. Game 2: Non-winning prize symbols will be unique.
J. Game 2: There will be no more that two (2) identical non-winning symbols
combined in all plays except the "7" symbol.
K. Game 2: The will be a least four (4) "7" symbols among all plays.
L. Game 2: Non-winning plays will be unique. This means no two plays will
have the same symbols in the same positions.
M. Game 2: Non-winning prize symbols will not match winning prize symbols.
N. Game 2: The "7" symbol will never fill an entire column or diagonal
of three adjacent positions.
O. Game 3: Symbols other than the "7" symbol will not form a line along
any vertical, horizontal or diagonal line.
P. Game 3: Each Play Symbol will appear exactly three (3) times in each
game.
Q. Game 3: A winning line will consist of three (3) matching "7" symbols
on the same vertical, horizontal or diagonal line.
R. Game 3: There can only be one (1) winning line per game.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "SIZZLIN' 7's" Instant Game prize of $7.00, $10.00, $14.00,
$21.00, $47.00, $77.00, $177 or $577, 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 $47.00, $77.00, $177 or $577 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 Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "SIZZLIN' 7's" Instant Game prize of $1,777, $7,777, or $77,777,
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 "SIZZLIN' 7's" 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 Resources 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 "SIZZLIN'
7's" 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 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed
within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code Section 466.408. 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.
2.7 Disclaimer.. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to
be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
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 4,080,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 440. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
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. 440 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. 440,
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-200404312
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 30, 2004
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 453 is "TRIPLER BINGO". The play style
is "bingo with tripler".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 453 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 453.
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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant
ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol
is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games.
The possible black play symbols are: B01, B02, B03, B04, B05, B06, B07, B08,
B09, B10, B11, B12, B13, B14, B15, I16, I17, I18, I19, I20, I21, I22, I23,
I24, I25, I26, I27, I28, I29, I30, N31, N32, N33, N34, N35, N36, N37, N38,
N39, N40, N41, N42, N43, N44, N45, G46, G47, G48, G49, G50, G51, G52, G53,
G54, G55, G56, G57, G58, G59, G60, O61, O62, O63, O64, O65, O66, O67, O68,
O69, O70, O71, O72, O73, O74, O75, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48,
49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67,
68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, FREE, and TPL.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) 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:
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 boxed
four (4) digit Security Number 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 $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $30.00, $50.00, $100, or $500.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000 or $30,000.
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 (453), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 124 within
each pack. The format will be: 453-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "TRIPLER BINGO" Instant Game tickets contains 125 tickets,
packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket
000 will be shown on the front of the pack; the back of ticket 124 will be
revealed on the back of the pack. Every other book will reverse i.e., the
back of ticket 000 will be shown on the front of the pack and the front of
ticket 124 will be shown on the back of the pack.
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 "TRIPLER
BINGO" Instant Game No. 453 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 "TRIPLER
BINGO" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 130 (one hundred thirty) play symbols. The player must scratch
off the CALLER'S CARD area to reveal 24 (twenty-four) Bingo Numbers and six
(6) Bonus Numbers. The player must mark all the BINGO NUMBERS on Cards 1 through
4 that match the Caller's Card. Each card has a corresponding prize box on
any one "Card". Players win by matching those same numbers on the four Player's
Cards. If the player finds a diagonal, vertical or horizontal straight line
or the four corners of the gird, or an X pattern, they win a prize according
to the legend of the respective playing grid. Examples of play, if a player
matches all bingo numbers plus the Free Space in a complete horizontal, vertical,
or diagonal line pattern in any one card the player wins prize according to
the legend of the respective playing card. If the player matches all bingo
numbers in all four (4) corner pattern in any one card the player wins prize
according to the legend of the respective playing card. If the player matches
all bingo numbers plus Free Space to make a complete "X" pattern in any one
card the player wins prize according to the legend of the respective playing
card. The TPL symbol in the four Bingo Cards can be used as a FREE space to
complete a winning pattern. If the TPL symbol appears in any winning Bingo
pattern, the prize is tripled. For example, a diagonal line winner is created
if a player matches 3 of the 4 required numbers and reveals a TPL symbol in
that line. The Player can win up to four times on any ticket but only once
on each "card".
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 130 (one hundred thirty) 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,
unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual
image games;
5. The 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 130 (one
hundred thirty) 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 130 (one hundred thirty) Play Symbols must be exactly one
of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 130 (one hundred thirty) 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. A ticket will win as indicated by the prize structure.
B. A ticket can win up to four times and only once per Card.
C. Adjacent tickets in a pack will not have identical patterns.
D. There will never be more than one win on a single Bingo Card.
E. No duplicate numbers will appear on the Caller's Card and Bonus Numbers.
F. No duplicate numbers will appear on each individual Player's Card.
G. Each Caller's Card will have a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of
six (6) numbers from each range per letter. The Bonus Numbers will have a
maximum of two (2) numbers for each range per letter.
H. The TPL symbol will act as a FREE space. If a winning pattern is found
which contains a TPL symbol, the prize won will be Tripled.
I. The number range used for each letter will be as follows: B: 01-15;
I: 16-30; N: 31-45; G: 46-60; O: 61-75.
J. Each Player's Card on the same ticket must be unique.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "TRIPLER BINGO" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $3.00, $5.00,
$10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $30.00, $50.00, $100, 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 $30.00, $50.00, $100, 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 Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "TRIPLER BINGO" Instant Game prize of $1,000 or $30,000,
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 "TRIPLER BINGO" 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 Resources 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 "TRIPLER BINGO"
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 "TRIPLER BINGO" 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 or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code Section 466.408. 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.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to
be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
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, 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, 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. 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 19,920,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 453. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased
at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.
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. 453 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. 453,
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-200404303
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 29, 2004
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 461 is "STARS & STRIPES". The play
style is "key symbol match with auto win".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 461 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 461.
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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant
ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol
is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games.
The possible black play symbols are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 11, 12
,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, FLAG SYMBOL, $1.00, $2.00,
$4.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $200, $1,000 and $24,000.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) 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:
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 boxed
four (4) digit Security Number 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 $2.00, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00 or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00 or $200.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000 or $24,000.
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 (461), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 461-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "STARS & STRIPES" Instant Game tickets contains
250 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two
(2). Tickets 000 and 001 will be on the top page; tickets 002 and 003 on the
next page; etc.; and tickets 248 and 249 will be on the last page. Please
note the books will be in a A - B configuration.
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 "STARS &
STRIPES" Instant Game No. 461 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 "STARS &
STRIPES" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols. Match YOUR NUMBERS play symbols
to any of the WINNING NUMBERS play symbols, win prize shown for that number.
If a player reveals a FLAG SYMBOL, the player wins $50.00 automatically. No
portion of the display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall
be usable or playable as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 22 (twenty-two) 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,
unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual
image games;
5. The 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 22 (twenty-two)
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 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot
for spot.
B. No duplicate non-winning Your Numbers play symbols on a ticket.
C. No duplicate Winning Numbers play symbols on a ticket.
D. No three (3) or more like non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
E. No more than one pair of duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
F. The auto win symbol will appear on approximately 50% of winning tickets
that win $50 and will always appear with the $50 prize symbol.
G. The auto win symbol will never appear more that once on a ticket.
H. Non-winning prize symbols will never be the same as the winning prize
symbol(s).
I. No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the Your
Numbers play symbol (i.e. 5 and $5).
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "STARS & STRIPES" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $5.00,
$8.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00 or $200, a claimant shall sign the back of the
ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket
to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the
claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make
payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided
that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to
pay a $50.00 or $200 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot
verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with
a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas
Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be
forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not
validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described
in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "STARS & STRIPES" Instant Game prize of $1,000 or $24,000,
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 "STARS & STRIPES" 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 Resources 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 "STARS &
STRIPES" 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 "STARS & STRIPES" 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 or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code Section 466.408. 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.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to
be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
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, 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, 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. 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 9,000,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 461. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
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. 461 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. 461,
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-200404304
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 29, 2004
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 466 is "RUN THE TABLE". The play style
in BLACKJACK is "add up with doubler and auto win". The play style in DOUBLE
ROULETTE is "key number match". The play style in SLOTS is "match up". The
play style in DICE is "add up". The play style in HIT ME is "key symbol match".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 466 shall be $25 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 466.
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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant
ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol
is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games.
The possible black play symbols are: A, K, Q, J, 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, $30.00, $40.00, $50.00, $100, $200,
$500, $1,000, $2,000, $10,000, $20,000, BUSTS SYMBOL, 1 DICE SYMBOL, 2 DICE
SYMBOL, 3 DICE SYMBOL, 4 DICE SYMBOL, 5 DICE SYMBOL, 6 DICE SYMBOL, $ONE MILL
SYMBOL, SEVEN SYMBOL, GOLD BAR SYMBOL, HORSE SHOE SYMBOL, BELL SYMBOL, DOLLAR
SIGN SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, STAR SYMBOL, DIAMOND SYMBOL AND HIT ME SYMBOL.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Serial Number - A unique 13 (thirteen) digit number appearing under
the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the ticket. There is a boxed
four (4) digit Security Number 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.
F. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $25.00, $30.00, $40.00, $50.00, $100, $200
or $500.
G. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000, $2,000, $10,000, $20,000 or $1,000,000.
H. 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.
I. Pack-Ticket Number - A 13 (thirteen) digit number consisting of the
three (3) digit game number (466), 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: 466-0000001-000.
J. Pack - A pack of "RUN THE TABLE" Instant Game tickets contains 75 tickets,
packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). The packs
will alternate from pack to pack. Fanfold A: ticket front 000 will be on the
top ticket and 074 back will be on the last page. Fanfold B: ticket back 000
will be on the top and ticket front 074 will be on the last page.
K. 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.
L. Ticket or Instant Game Ticket, or Instant Ticket - A Texas Lottery "RUN
THE TABLE" Instant Game No. 466 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 "RUN THE
TABLE" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 68 (sixty-eight) Play Symbols. In the game BLACKJACK, if the
total in any player's hand for that table is higher than the dealer's hand,
win prize for that player. If any player gets BLACKJACK (total 21), win double
the prize for that player. If the dealer's hand reveals a Bust Symbol win
all five prizes. .The J, Q, and K play symbols equal 10, and the Ace play
symbol equals 11. In the game DOUBLE ROULETTE for each game, if YOUR NUMBER
play symbol matches any number play symbol on the Roulette Wheel, the player
will win prize shown for that number. In the game SLOTS, if the player reveals
three (3) identical play symbols in the same spin, the player will win prize
shown in the legend. In the game HIT ME, if the player reveals a "21" play
symbol, win $50 instantly. 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 68 (sixty-eight) 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,
unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual
image games;
5. The 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 68 (sixty-eight)
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 68 (sixty-eight) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 68 (sixty-eight) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot
for spot.
B. Although not all prize symbols may be won in all locations, all may
appear in non-winning prize locations.
C. Game Blackjack: No ties between a Player's hand and the Dealer's hand.
D. Game Blackjack: No duplicate non-winning Player's Hand within the game.
E. Game Blackjack: No duplicate non-winning prize symbol within a game.
F. Game Blackjack: The doubler feature will only appear as dictated by
the prize structure and will be approximately evenly split between the two
games.
G. Game Blackjack: The dealer's score will never be the same symbol on
both games unless at least one player contains a winning hand.
H. Game Double Roulette: No duplicate Wheel Numbers play symbols within
a game.
I. Game Double Roulette: No duplicate non-winning prize symbols between
the two (2) games.
J. Game Double Roulette: No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond
with any play symbol in the same game (i.e. 5 and $5).
K. Game Double Roulette: Non-winning prize symbols will never be the same
as the winning prize symbol(s).
L. Game Double Roulette: No duplicate non-winning Your Numbers play symbols
between the two (2) games.
M. Game Slots: No duplicate non-winning spins in any order.
N. Game Slots: No three (3) like non-winning symbols in a vertical or diagonal
line.
O. Game Dice: No duplicate non-winning prize symbols.
P. Game Dice: No duplicate non-winning rolls in any order.
Q. Game Hit Me: The twenty-one (21) play symbol will appear on approximately
50% of tickets that win a $50 prize.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "RUN THE TABLE" Instant Game prize of $25.00, $30.00, $40.00,
$50.00, $100, $200 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 $25.00,
$30.00, $40.00, $50.00, $100, $200 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 Section 2.3.C of these
Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "RUN THE TABLE" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $2,000, $10,000,
$20,000 or $1,000,000, 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 "RUN THE TABLE" 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 Resources 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 "RUN THE TABLE"
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 "RUN THE TABLE" 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 or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code Section 466.408. 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.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to
be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
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, 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, 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. 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 5,040,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 466. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
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. 466 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. 466,
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-200404313
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 30, 2004
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 469 is "IN THE MONEY". The play style for
Game 1 is "match 3 of 6 with auto win". The play style for Game 2 is "key
number match". The play style for Game 3 is "match 3 of 6". The play style
for Bonus Game is "probability."
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 469 shall be $5.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 469.
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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant
ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol
is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games.
The possible black play symbols are: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $500, $1,000, $5,000,
$50,000, GOLD BAR SYMBOL, TRY SYMBOL and NEXT SYMBOL.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) 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:
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 boxed
four (4) digit Security Number 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, or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, $100 or $500.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $5,000 or $50,000.
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 (469), 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: 469-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "IN THE MONEY" Instant Game tickets contains 75 tickets,
packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket
000 will be shown on the front of the pack; the back of ticket 074 will be
revealed on the back of the pack. Every other book will reverse i.e., reverse
order will be: the back of ticket 000 will be shown on the front of the pack
and the front of ticket 074 will be shown on the back of the pack.
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 "IN
THE MONEY" Instant Game No. 469 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 "IN THE
MONEY" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 29 (twenty-nine) Play Symbols. Game 1: If a player reveals three
(3) identical amounts the player will win that amount. If a player reveals
a GOLD BAR SYMBOL, the player wins the highest prize shown in Game 1. GAME
2: If a player matches any of YOUR NUMBERS to either LUCKY NUMBER, the player
wins prize shown below that number. GAME 3: If a player reveals three (3)
identical amounts, player wins that amount. BONUS GAME: If a player reveals
any prize amount in the bonus play area the player wins that amount. 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 29 (twenty-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,
unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual
image games;
5. The 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 29 (twenty-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;
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 29 (twenty-nine) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 29 (twenty-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 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. General: Consecutive non-winning tickets within a book will not have
identical patterns.
B. Game 1: Players can win once in this play area.
C. Game 1: There will never be more than one (1) set of three (3) like
prize amounts on a single ticket.
D. Game 1: There will never be more than three (3) like prize amounts
on a single ticket.
E. Game 1: No ticket will contain more than one (1) "Gold Bar" symbol.
F. Game 1: Tickets containing a "Gold Bar" symbol will not contain two
(2) or more like prize amounts.
G. Game 1: The "Gold Bar" symbol will not appear on non-winning tickets.
H. Game 2: Players can win up to seven (7) times in this play area.
I. Game 2: Non-winning prize symbols will not match a winning prize symbol
on a ticket.
J. Game 2: There will be no duplicate Lucky Numbers on a ticket.
K. Game 2: Your Number will never equal the corresponding Prize symbol.
L. Game 2: No duplicate non-winning Your Number play symbols on a ticket.
M. Game 2: No prize symbol will appear more than 2 times on a nonwinning
ticket.
N. Game 3: Players can win once in this play area.
O. Game 3: There will never be more than one (1) set of three (3) like
prize amounts on a single ticket.
P. Game 3: There will never be more than three (3) like prize amounts on
a single ticket.
Q. BONUS AREA: Players can win once in this play area.
R. BONUS AREA: Winning tickets in this play area will reveal a prize amount.
S. BONUS AREA: Tickets that do not win in the Bonus Area will display one
of the non-winning play symbols.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "IN THE MONEY" Instant Game prize of $5.00, $10.00, $20.00,
$50.00, $100 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 $50.00,
$100 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 Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "IN THE MONEY" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $5,000 or $50,000,
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 "IN THE MONEY" Instant Game prize,
the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim form,
and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin,
Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant.
In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim
shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery
shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been
finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller,
the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected
by the Attorney General; or
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for
a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of
financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources 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 "IN THE MONEY"
Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's
family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize
payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of
more than $600 from the "IN THE MONEY" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall
deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult
member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian
for the minor.
2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed
within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code Section 466.408. 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.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to
be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
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, 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, 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. 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 5,040,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 469. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased
at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.
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. 469 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. 469,
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-200404314
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 30, 2004
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 471 is "EASY 10". The play style is "key
number match".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 471 shall be $1.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 471.
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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant
ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol
is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games.
The possible black play symbols are: 1 SYMBOL, 2 SYMBOL, 3 SYMBOL, 4 SYMBOL,
5 SYMBOL, 6 SYMBOL, 7 SYMBOL, 8 SYMBOL, 9 SYMBOL, 10 SYMBOL, 11 SYMBOL, 12
SYMBOL, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 $10.00, $20.00, $30.00, $50.00,
$60.00, $200, or $1,000.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) 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:
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 boxed
four (4) digit Security Number placed randomly within the Serial Number. The
remaining nine (9) digits of the Serial Number are the Validation Number.
The Serial Number is positioned beneath the bottom row of play data in the
scratched-off play area. The format will be: 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00,
$10.00, or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $30.00, $60.00, $100 or $200.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000.
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 (471), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 471-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "EASY 10" Instant Game tickets contains 250 tickets,
packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of five (5). Tickets
000 to 004 will be on the top page; tickets 005 to 009 on the next page; etc.;
and tickets 245 to 249 will be on the last page. A ticket will be folded over
on both the front and back of the book so both ticket art and ticket backs
are displayed in 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 "EASY
10" Instant Game No. 471 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 "EASY 10"
Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to
expose 12 (twelve) Play Symbols. If a player reveals a 10 play symbol in the
play area, the player wins prize shown. No portion of the display printing
nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part
of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 12 (twelve) 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,
unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual
image games;
5. The 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 12 (twelve)
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 12 (twelve) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described
in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 12 (twelve) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot
for spot.
B. No duplicate non-winning play symbols on a ticket.
C. No duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
D. No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the your
Number play symbol (i.e. 5 and $5).
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "EASY 10" Instant Game prize of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00,
$5.00, $6.00, $10.00, $20.00, $30.00, $60.00, $100 or $200, a claimant shall
sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present
the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer
shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification,
make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket;
provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required
to pay a $30.00, $60.00, $100 or $200 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery
Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide
the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a
claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery,
a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event
the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall
be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under
the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "EASY 10" Instant Game prize of $1,000, 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 "EASY 10" 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 Resources 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 "EASY 10"
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 "EASY 10" 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 or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code Section 466.408. 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.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to
be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
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, 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, 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. 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 14,160,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 471. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
A. The actual number of tickets in the game may be increased or decreased
at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.
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. 471 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. 471,
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-200404225
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 24, 2004
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 472 is "HOT STREAK". The play style is
"key number match with auto win.".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 472 shall be $2.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 472.
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 - The printed data under the latex on the front of the instant
ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol
is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games.
The possible black play symbols are: 0,1, 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, $4.00, $5.00,
$10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $200, $2,000 and $25,000.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) 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:
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 boxed
four (4) digit Security Number 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 $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00 or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00 or $200.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $2,000 or $25,000.
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 (472), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 249 within
each pack. The format will be: 472-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "HOT STREAK" Instant Game tickets contains 250 tickets,
packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of two (2). Tickets
000 and 001 will be on the top page; tickets 002 and 003 on the next page;
etc.; and tickets 248 and 249 will be on the last page. Please note the books
will be in a A - B configuration.
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 "HOT
STREAK" Instant Game No. 472 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 "HOT STREAK"
Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to
expose 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols. If a player matches any of YOUR NUMBERS
(#) play symbol to either ROULETTE NUMBER play symbol the player will win
prize shown for that number. If a player's YOUR NUMBER (#) play symbol is
"0" (zero) the player will win prize shown automatically. No portion of the
display printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable
as a part of the Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 22 (twenty-two) 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,
unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual
image games;
5. The 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 22 (twenty-two)
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 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 22 (twenty-two) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical "spot for spot"
play data.
B. No duplicate non-winning Your Numbers play symbols on a ticket.
C. No duplicate Roulette Numbers play symbols on a ticket.
D. No three (3) or more like non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
E. No more than one pair of duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
F. The auto win symbol will never appear more than once on a ticket.
G. Non-winning prize symbols will never be the same as the winning prize
symbol(s).
H. No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the Your
Numbers play symbol (i.e. 5 and $5).
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "HOT STREAK" Instant Game prize of $2.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10.00,
$20.00, $50.00 or $200, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the
space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas
Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if
valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the
amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the
Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $50.00
or $200 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the
claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim
form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery.
If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded
to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated,
the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant
may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section
2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "HOT STREAK" Instant Game prize of $2,000 or $25,000, 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 "HOT STREAK" 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 Resources 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 "HOT STREAK"
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 "HOT STREAK" 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 or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code Section 466.408. 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.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to
be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
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, 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, 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. 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 11,040,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 472. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
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. 472 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. 472,
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-200404226
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 24, 2004
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 482 is "5 TIMES THE MONEY". The play style
is "key number match with doubler and 5X win".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 482 shall be $5.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 482.
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, 25, 26,
27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, $1.00, $2.00, $4.00, $5.00,
$10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00, $40.00, $50.00, $100, $500, $1,000, $50,000,
MONEY BAG SYMBOL, 5X SYMBOL.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three 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:
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2:16.
Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of
the required codes listed in Figure 2:16 with the exception of ∅, which
will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through
it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13-digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off
covering on the front of the ticket. There is a boxed four (4) digit security
number 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, $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, $100, $200, $500.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000, $5,000, $50,000.
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 (482), 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: 482-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "5 TIMES THE MONEY" Instant Game tickets contains 75
tickets, 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 show 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 "5
TIMES THE MONEY" Instant Game No. 482 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 "5 TIMES
THE MONEY" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 43 (forty-three) Play Symbols. If the player matches any of
the YOUR NUMBERS to any of the WINNING NUMBERS, the player will win the prize
shown for that number. If the player gets a money bag symbol, the player will
win double the amount shown. If the player gets a 5X symbol, the player will
win five times the amount shown. No portion of the display printing nor any
extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the
Instant Game.
2.1 Instant Ticket Validation Requirements.
A. To be a valid Instant Game ticket, all of the following requirements
must be met:
1. Exactly 43 (forty-three) 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 43 (forty-three)
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 43 (forty-three) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 43 (forty-three) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot
for spot.
B. No 3 or more like non-winning prize symbols.
C. No duplicate non-winning Your Number play symbols.
D. No duplicate Winning Number play symbols.
E. No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the Your
Number play symbol (i.e. 5 and $5).
F. Non-winning prize symbols will never be the same as the winning prize
symbol(s).
G. The doubler symbol will appear according to the prize structure.
H. The 5X symbol will appear according to the prize structure.
I. The doubler symbol and the 5X symbol will never appear more than once
on a ticket and they will never appear together on a ticket.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "5 TIMES THE MONEY" Instant Game prize of $5.00, $10.00,
$15.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $200, 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 $50.00, $100, $200, 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. To claim a "5 TIMES THE MONEY" Instant Game prize of $1,000, $5,000,
or $50,000, 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 "5 TIMES THE MONEY" Instant Game
prize, the claimant must sign the winning ticket, thoroughly complete a claim
form, and mail both to: Texas Lottery Commission, Post Office Box 16600, Austin,
Texas 78761-6600. The risk of sending a ticket remains with the claimant.
In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim
shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.
D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery
shall deduct a sufficient amount from the winnings of a person who has been
finally determined to be:
1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the Comptroller,
the Texas Workforce Commission, or Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission;
2. delinquent in making child support payments administered or collected
by the Attorney General; or
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Department of Human Services for
a benefit granted in error under the food stamp program or the program of
financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources 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 "5 TIMES THE
MONEY" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of
the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount
of the prize payable to the order of the minor.
2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of
more than $600 from the "5 TIMES THE MONEY" Instant Game, the Texas Lottery
shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an
adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian
for the minor.
2.7 Instant Ticket Claim Period. All Instant Game prizes must be claimed
within 180 days following the end of the Instant Game or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code Section 466.408. 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, 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, 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. 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 5,040,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 482. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
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. 482 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. 482,
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-200404305
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 29, 2004
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 488 is "ALL THE MARBLES". The play style
is "key symbol match with doubler".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 488 shall be $3.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 488.
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, $3.00,
$6.00, $9.00, $15.00, $18.00, $24.00, $30.00, $60.00, $90.00, $300, $3,000
and $30,000.
D. Play Symbol Caption - the printed material appearing below each Play
Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play
Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol
Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:
E. Retailer Validation Code - Three (3) 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:
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 boxed
four (4) digit Security Number 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 $3.00, $6.00, $9.00, $15.00, $18.00 or $24.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $30.00, $60.00, $90.00 or $300.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $3,000 or $30,000.
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 (488), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three
(3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 000 and end with 124 within
each pack. The format will be: 488-0000001-000.
L. Pack - A pack of "ALL THE MARBLES" Instant Game tickets contains 125
tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1).
There will be (two) 2 fanfold configurations for this game. Configuration
A will show the front of ticket 000 and the back of ticket 124. Configuration
B will show the back of ticket 000 and the front of ticket 124.
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 "ALL
THE MARBLES" Instant Game No. 488 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 "ALL THE
MARBLES" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched
off to expose 28 (twenty-eight) Play Symbols. Match any of YOUR MARBLES to
any of the WINNING MARBLES, win prize shown for that marble. Match either
of the DOUBLE MARBLES to any of the WINNING MARBLES, win DOUBLE the prize
shown for that marble. 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 28 (twenty-eight) 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,
unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;
3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully
legible;
4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual
image games;
5. The 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 28 (twenty-eight)
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 28 (twenty-eight) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those
described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures.
17. Each of the 28 (twenty-eight) Play Symbols on the ticket must be printed
in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at
the Texas Lottery; the ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial
font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
and the Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Pack-Ticket Number font
and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;
18. The display printing on the ticket must be regular in every respect
and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and
19. The ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable
deadlines.
B. The ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in
these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes
of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security
tests of the Texas Lottery.
C. Any Instant Game ticket not passing all of the validation requirements
is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive
Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail
sales price of the ticket. In the event a defective ticket is purchased, the
only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace
the defective ticket with another unplayed ticket in that Instant Game (or
a ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Instant Lottery
game) or refund the retail sales price of the ticket, solely at the Executive
Director's discretion.
2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.
A. Consecutive non-winning tickets will not have identical play data, spot
for spot.
B. Doubler wins will only be a match as dictated by the prize structure.
C. No duplicate non-winning YOUR MARBLES play symbols on a ticket.
D. No duplicate WINNING MARBLES play symbols on a ticket.
E. No more than 2 pair of duplicate non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
F. Non-winning prize symbols will never be the same as the winning prize
symbol(s).
G. No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the YOUR
MARBLES or DOUBLE MARBLES play symbol (i.e. 5 and $5).
H Although not all prizes can be won in all locations, they may appear
in non-winning locations.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "ALL THE MARBLES" Instant Game prize of $3.00, $6.00, $9.00,
$15.00, $18.00, $24,00, $30.00, $60.00, $90.00 or $300, 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 $30.00, $60.00, $90.00 or $300 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 Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "ALL THE MARBLES" Instant Game prize of $3,000 or $30,000,
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 "ALL THE MARBLES" 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 Resources 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 "ALL THE MARBLES"
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 "ALL THE MARBLES" 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 or within the applicable
time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas
Government Code Section 466.408. 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.
2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on
the number of tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a
game may vary based on number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution,
sales and number of prizes claimed. An Instant Game ticket may continue to
be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.
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, 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, 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. 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 4,080,000
tickets in the Instant Game No. 488. The approximate number and value of prizes
in the game are as follows:
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. 488 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. 488,
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-200404227
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: June 24, 2004
Notice of Application for Reciprocal Approval of a Final Order Pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.263(d)
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (commission) an application on June 15, 2004 for approval of tariff
revisions pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule §22.263(d).
Docket Title and Number: Application of Panhandle Telephone Cooperative,
Incorporated for Approval of Tariff Revisions Pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural
Rule §22.263(d); Docket Number 29857.
The Application: Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Incorporated (PTCI) filed
an application for approval of tariff revisions pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural
Rule §22.263(d). PTCI requests the commission adopt Final Order Number
459157 issued by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission which allows PCTI to
change wording in its lifeline tariff to make "reference" to the federal Subscriber
Line Charge rather than list the actual rate. PTCI is a telephone cooperative
serving approximately 16,984 member subscribers. Of the 16,984 member subscribers,
16,710 are located in the state of Oklahoma while the remaining 274 are located
in the state of Texas. Panhandle's member subscribers in Texas are served
out of the Guymon, Hardesty and Texhoma exchanges and comprise less than 2.0%
of PTCI's total customer base.
On or before July 16, 2004, 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 29857.
TRD-200404242
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 25, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas of an application on June 22, 2004, for a service provider certificate
of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to Public Utility Regulatory Act
(PURA) §§54.151 - 54.156. A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Miracletel Telephone Service LLC
for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 29875
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Applicant intends to provide plain old telephone service, ADSL, ISDN, HDSL,
SDSL, RADSL, VDSL, Optical Services, T1-Private Line, Switch 56 KBPS, Frame
Relay, Fractional T1, long distance, and wireless services.
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of Texas
currently served by SBC Texas and Verizon Southwest.
Persons who wish 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
July 14, 2004. 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 29875.
TRD-200404207
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 23, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas an application on June 24, 2004, for waiver of denial by the North
American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) Pooling Administrator (PA) of
Sprint Communications Company L.P.'s request for two consecutive thousand-blocks
in the San Antonio, Texas exchange.
Docket Title and Number: Petition of Sprint Communications Company L.P.
for Waiver of NeuStar Denial of Number Block Request in San Antonio Exchange.
Docket Number 29888.
The Application: Sprint Communications Company L.P. requested the commission
direct Neustar to allocate to Sprint two thousand-blocks in the San Antonio,
Texas exchange.
Persons who wish 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
July 14, 2004. 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 29888.
TRD-200404283
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 28, 2004
Notice is given to the public of Brazos Telephone Cooperative, Incorporated's
application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission)
on June 14, 2004 to withdraw Extended Area Service for the Elbert Exchange
from its local Exchange Tariff pursuant to commission substantive rule §26.208(h).
Docket Title and Number: Application of Brazos Telephone Cooperative, Incorporated
to Withdraw Extended Area Service Elbert Exchange from its Local Exchange
Tariff Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208(h), Docket Number
29852.
The Application: Brazos Telephone Cooperative, Incorporated (Brazos Telephone)
filed an application to withdraw Extended Area Service (EAS) for the Elbert
Exchange from its Local Exchange Tariff pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208(h).
Brazos Telephone stated it has no subscribers for this service and requests
to withdraw the service because Expanded Local Calling service (ELCS) was
implemented in 1999. The ELCS duplicated the calling scope of the mandatory
EAS. Brazos Telephone stated that there are no customers subscribing to the
EAS, therefore, provisions for grandfathering current subscribers are not
necessary and it has no annual revenues to report.
Persons wishing to comment on this application should contact the Public
Utility Commission of Texas no later than July 30, 2004, 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 1-800-735-2989.
All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 29852.
TRD-200404241
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 25, 2004
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas a petition on June 22, 2004, for waiver of denial by the North American
Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) Pooling Administrator (PA) of AMA Communications,
LLC, doing business as AMA TechTel Communications request for additional telephone
numbers in the Amarillo rate center.
Docket Title and Number: Petition of AMA Communications, LLC, doing business
as AMA TechTel Communications for Waiver of Neustar Denial and Request for
Expedited Action. Docket Number 29877.
The Application: AMA Communications, LLC, doing business as AMA TechTel
Communications requested the commission waive Neustar's denial of its request
for numbering resources to accommodate a single customer in the Amarillo rate
center.
Persons who wish 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
July 14, 2004. 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 29877.
TRD-200404208
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: June 23, 2004
Notice of Horsemen's Organization Registration Deadline
The Executive Secretary for the Texas Racing Commission has established
July 30, 2004 as the deadline for filing a request for recognition as the
horsemen's representative organization. The Texas Racing Act, Texas Civil
Statutes, Art. 179e §3.13 authorizes the Commission to recognize an organization
to represent a segment of the racing industry, such as owners, breeders, trainers,
or other persons involved in the racing industry.
In 16 Tex. Admin. Code §309.299, the Commission has adopted criteria
for being recognized as an organization to represent horse owners and trainers.
To be eligible for recognition as a horsemen's representative organization,
each officer and director of the organization during the two-year term of
the recognition must be licensed by the Commission as an owner or trainer.
Other recognition criteria include the experience and qualifications of the
organization's directors, executive officers, and management personnel, the
organization's benevolence programs, and the degree to which the organization's
membership represents a fair and equitable cross-section of the horse owners
and trainers participating at each of the racetracks in this state.
An organization recognized under 16 Tex. Admin. Code §309.299 has
a variety of responsibilities, including negotiation with licensed racetracks
regarding the racetracks' live racing programs. The organization is subject
to audit by the Texas Racing Commission.
To request recognition, an organization must file a written request on
a form prescribed by the Executive Secretary. To obtain a copy of the form,
interested persons should contact Gloria Giberson, Texas Racing Commission,
P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711-2080, 512-833-6699, FAX 512-833-6907.
For more information, contact Paula C. Flowerday, Executive Secretary, Texas
Racing Commission, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711-2080, 512-833-6699,
FAX 512-833-6907.
TRD-200404223
Nicole Galwardi
General Counsel
Texas Racing Commission
Filed: June 24, 2004
Forms Adopted with Amendments to 16 TAC §3.80
The Railroad Commission of Texas has adopted amendments to 16 TAC §3.80,
relating to Commission Forms, Applications and Filing Requirements, as published
in this issue of the Texas Register. The amendments
were proposed in the May 7, 2004, issue of the Texas Register
(29 TexReg 4375) and add language concerning electronic filings
with the Commission, require rulemaking for adoption or revision of forms,
and incorporate a list of current forms and their creation or last revision
dates. The Commission received one comment from an individual. Commission
staff contacted the individual, who agreed that his concerns were not with
the actual proposed amendments to §3.80, but with an operator's ability
to submit to the Commission required reports and other information in a timely
manner. The individual agreed to submit additional information detailing specific
areas of concern so that the Commission may better focus on possible solutions,
which will be handled in a future rulemaking, if necessary.
The forms included in this project are:
(1) the Security Administrator Designation (SAD) Form (Figure 1); (.pdf)
(2) the accompanying ECAP procedures for the SAD Form (Figure 2); (.pdf)
(3) Form CF-1 (Figure 3); (.pdf)
(4) Form CF-2 (Figure 4); (.pdf)
(5) the instructions for Forms CF-1 and CF-2 (Figure 5); (.pdf) and
(6) EPA Form 8700-12 (RCRA Subtitle C Site Identification Form) (Figure 6). (.pdf)
For further information on §3.80 or the accompanying forms, call Ms.
Leslie Savage at (512) 463-7308.
TRD-200404221
Mary Ross McDonald
Managing Director
Railroad Commission of Texas
Filed: June 24, 2004
Request for Proposal for Aviation Engineering Services - Commerce Municipal Airport
The City of Commerce through its agent, the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT), intends to engage an aviation professional engineering firm for services
pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT, Aviation Division
will solicit and receive proposals for professional aviation engineering design
services described in this notice.
Airport Sponsor: City of Commerce, Commerce Municipal Airport. TxDOT CSJ
No.: 0401CMRCE Scope: Provide engineering/design services to perform a drainage
study of the airport property and to design recommended drainage improvements,
and to design pavement rehabilitation improvements at the Commerce Municipal
Airport.
The HUB goal is set at 7%. TxDOT Project Manager is Harry Lorton, P.E.
To assist in your proposal preparation the most recent Airport Layout Plan,
5010 drawing, and project narrative are available online by selecting "Commerce
Municipal Airport" at:
www.dot.state.tx.us/avn/avninfo/notice/consult/index.htm
Interested firms shall utilize the most current version of the Form AVN-550,
titled "Aviation Engineering Services Proposal". 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/avn/avn550.doc
The form may not be altered in any way. All printing must be in black on
white paper, except for the optional illustration page. Firms must carefully
follow the instructions provided on each page of the form. Proposals may not
exceed the number of pages in the proposal format. The proposal format consists
of seven pages of data plus two optional pages consisting of an illustration
page and a proposal summary page. Proposals shall be stapled but not bound
in any other fashion. PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT.
(Attention: To ensure utilization of the latest version of Form 550, firms
are encouraged to download Form 550 from the TxDOT website. Utilization of
Form 550 from a previous download may not be the exact same format. Form 550
is an MS Word Template).
Five completed, unfolded copies of Form AVN 550 must be postmarked by U.
S. Mail by midnight July 30, 2004. (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 August 2, 2004; overnight address:
TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand
delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. August 2, 2004 (CDST); hand delivery
address: 150 E. Riverside Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704.
Electronic facsimiles or forms sent by email will not be accepted. Please
mark the envelope of the forms to the attention of Edie Stimach.
The consultant selection committee will be composed of Aviation staff members.
The final selection by the committee will generally be made following the
completion of review of proposals. The committee will review all proposals
and rate and rank each. The criteria for evaluating engineering proposals
can be found at:
www.dot.state.tx.us/business/avnconsultinfo.htm
All firms will be notified and the top rated firm will be contacted to
begin fee negotiations. The selection committee does, however, reserve the
right to conduct interviews of the top rated firms if the committee deems
it necessary. In such case, selection will be made following interviews.
If there are any procedural questions, please contact Edie Stimach, Grant
Manager, or for technical questions Harry Lorton, Project Manager, at 1-800-68-PILOT
(74568).
TRD-200404307
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: June 29, 2004
The City of Stamford, through its agent, the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT), intends to engage an aviation professional engineering firm for services
pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TxDOT, Aviation Division
will solicit and receive proposals for professional aviation engineering design
services described in this notice.
Airport Sponsor: City of Stamford, Arledge Field. TxDOT CSJ No.:0408STAMF
Scope: Provide design services and construction oversight to rehabilitate
Runway 17-35, turnarounds, stub taxiways and apron.
The DBE goal is set at 5%. TxDOT Project Manager is Steve Roth.
To assist in your proposal preparation the most recent Airport Layout Plan,
5010 drawing, and project narrative are available online by selecting "Arledge
Field" at:
www.dot.state.tx.us/avn/avninfo/notice/consult/index.htm
Interested firms shall utilize the Form AVN-550, titled "Aviation Engineering
Services Proposal." 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/avn/avn550.doc
The form may not be altered in any way. All printing must be in black on
white paper, except for the optional illustration page. Firms must carefully
follow the instructions provided on each page of the form. Proposals may not
exceed the number of pages in the proposal format. The proposal format consists
of seven pages of data plus two optional pages consisting of an illustration
page and a proposal summary page. Proposals shall be stapled but not bound
in any other fashion. PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT.
(Attention: To ensure utilization of the latest version of Form 550, firms
are encouraged to download Form 550 from the TxDOT website. Utilization of
Form 550 from a previous download may not be the exact same format. Form 550
is an MS Word Template).
Five completed, unfolded copies of Form AVN 550 must be postmarked by U.
S. Mail by midnight July 30, 2004. (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 August 2, 2004; overnight address:
TxDOT, Aviation Division, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704. Hand
delivery must be received by 4:00 p.m. August 2, 2004 (CDST); hand delivery
address: 150 E. Riverside Drive, 5th Floor, South Tower, Austin, Texas 78704.
Electronic facsimiles or forms sent by email will not be accepted. Please
mark the envelope of the forms to the attention of Edie Stimach.
The consultant selection committee will be composed of local government
members.
The final selection by the sponsor's committee will generally be made following
the completion of review of proposals. The committee will review all proposals
and rate and rank each. The criteria for evaluating engineering proposals
can be found at:
www.dot.state.tx.us/business/avnconsultinfo.htm
All firms will be notified and the top rated firm will be contacted to
begin fee negotiations. The selection committee does, however, reserve the
right to conduct interviews of the top rated firms if the committee deems
it necessary. In such case, selection will be made following interviews.
If there are any procedural questions, please contact Edie Stimach, Grant
Manager, at 1-800-68-PILOT (74568) or contact Steve Roth, Project Manager,
at 325-676-6851 for technical questions.
TRD-200404306
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: June 29, 2004
Coastal Coordination Council
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Notice of District Petition
Notice of District Petition
Notice of Public Hearings on Proposed Revisions to 30 TAC Chapters 101, 114, and 115, and to the State Implementation Plan
Notice of Water Quality Applications
Texas Department of Health
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Department of Human Services
Texas Department of Insurance
Notice
Notice
Notice
Third Party Administrator Applications
Texas Lottery Commission
Instant Game Number 453 "Tripler Bingo"
Instant Game Number 461 "Stars & Stripes"
Instant Game Number 466 "Run the Table"
Instant Game Number 469 "In the Money"
Instant Game Number 471 "Easy 10"
Instant Game Number 472 "Hot Streak"
Instant Game Number 482 "5 Times the Money"
Instant Game Number 488 "All the Marbles"
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
Notice of Application for Waiver of Denial of Request for NXX Code
Notice of Filing to Withdraw Services Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.208
Notice of Petition for Waiver of Denial of Request for NXX Code
Texas Racing Commission
Railroad Commission of Texas
Texas Department of Transportation
Request for Proposal for Aviation Engineering Services - The City of Stamford, Arledge Field
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission