Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Notice of Public Hearing - Hearing Date Change
Regarding the Issuance of Bonds
The notice published in the April 27, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 2379) regarding the hearing on the proposed issuance by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") of one or more series of revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to provide financing and refinancing for the acquisition of single family mortgages in the State of Texas, pursuant to its professional educators home loan program (the "Professional Educators Project") published the incorrect date of the hearing. The hearing will take place on May 18, 2007 at 12:00 p.m., not May 7, 2007. Please find the corrected notice below.
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the "Issuer") at 12:00 p.m. on May 18, 2007 at 1005 Congress Avenue, Suite 500 (Conference Room), Austin, Texas 78701, on the proposed issuance by the Issuer of one or more series of revenue bonds (the "Bonds") to provide financing and refinancing for the acquisition of single family mortgages in the State of Texas, pursuant to its professional educators home loan program (the "Professional Educators Project"). The maximum aggregate face amount of the Bonds to be issued with respect to the Professional Educators Project is $39,563,000. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to express orally, or in writing, their views on the Professional Educators Project and the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds shall not constitute or create an indebtedness, general or specific, or liability of the State of Texas, or any political subdivision thereof. The Bonds shall never constitute or create a charge against the credit or taxing power of the State of Texas, or any political subdivision thereof. Neither the State of Texas, nor any political subdivision thereof shall in any manner be liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on the Bonds or for the performance of any agreement or pledge of any kind which may be undertaken by the Issuer and no breach by the Issuer of any agreements will create any obligation upon the State of Texas, or any political subdivision thereof. Further information with respect to the proposed Bonds will be available at the hearing or upon written request prior thereto addressed to David Long at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, 1005 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78701; 1-888-638-3555 ext. 402.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should contact Laura Ross, ADA Responsible Employee, at 1-888-638-3555, ext. 400 through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to David Long at dlong@tsahc.org.
TRD-200701549
David Long
President
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Filed: April 24, 2007
Request for Applications (RFA) for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS-Federal) Program
The Crime Victim Services Division (CVSD) of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is soliciting local and statewide applications from programs that wish to utilize SAPCS-Federal funds for projects that support the primary prevention of sexual assault or sexual violence.
Applicable Funding Source: The source of federal funds includes the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 93.991 and Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs, CFDA Number 93.136. The federal funds are used for grant contracts supporting the prevention of sexual assault or sexual violence. All funding is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the United States Congress and the Texas Legislature. The OAG makes no commitment that an application, once submitted, or a grant, once funded, will receive subsequent funding.
Eligibility Requirements:
Eligible Applicants: Local units of government, excluding law enforcement agencies and prosecutor's offices; non-profit agencies with 26.U.S.C. 501 (c)(3) status; and state agencies are eligible to apply for an SAPCS-Federal grant.
Local Programs: Eligible local programs must meet the local program eligibility requirements for an SAPCS-State grant which means the local program must offer the following minimum services for at least nine months prior to receiving an SAPCS grant contract: 24-hour crisis hotline; crisis intervention; public education; advocacy and accompaniment to hospitals, law enforcement offices, prosecutor offices, and courts for survivors and their family members; and crisis intervention volunteer training.
Statewide Program: A statewide program, to be eligible for special project funding, must show that it supports efforts to maintain or expand existing services offered by local sexual assault programs; improve services to survivors; or other activities consistent with Texas Government Code, Chapter 420.
Eligibility: The OAG will initially screen each application for eligibility. Applications will be deemed ineligible if the application is submitted by an ineligible applicant; the application is not filed in the manner and form required by the RFA; the application is filed after the deadline established in the RFA; or the application does not meet other requirements as stated in the RFA and the Application Kit.
How to Obtain Application Kit: The OAG will post the Application Kit on the OAG's official agency website at ttp://www.oag.state.tx.us/victims/grants2008.shtml. Updates and other helpful reminders about the application process will also be posted at this location. Potential applicants are encouraged to refer to this site regularly.
Deadlines and Filing Instructions for the Grant Application:
Deadline: The applicant must submit its application, including all required attachments, to the OAG; and the OAG must receive the submitted application and all required attachments by 5:00 p.m. CST, June 15, 2007 to be considered timely filed.
Filing Instructions: To meet the deadline, the Applicant must submit both paper (hard copies) and electronic (e-mail) documents. An Application will be considered filed when the OAG receives the paper (hard copies) and the electronic (e-mail) Application in the following ways by the required deadline:
(1) Paper (hard copies) - Via Next Day Air Overnight delivery service (Federal Express, United Parcel Service, DHL, or Lone Star):
The Applicant must submit one original and three hard copies of the complete Application (Excel workbook and all attachments).
The complete Application (Excel workbook and all attachments) must be sent to the following address:
CVS Grants Applications-MC 005
Office of the Attorney General
300 W 15TH ST RM 102
Austin, TX 78701-1649
The original and three hard copies must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST on June 15, 2007.
(2) Electronic - Via e-mail:
The Applicant must submit the Excel workbook.
The Excel workbook must be sent to the following e-mail address: CVSGrantsApplications@oag.state.tx.us.
The e-mail must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST on June 15, 2007.
The OAG will not consider an Application if it is not filed by the due date, 5:00 p.m. CST on June 15, 2007.
Minimum and Maximum Amounts of Funding Available: The minimum amount of funding all programs may apply for is $20,000 per fiscal year. The maximum amounts of funding are as follows: new programs--$25,000 per fiscal year; currently funded programs--$100,000 per fiscal year; and statewide programs--$300,000 per fiscal year.
Regardless of the maximums stated above, a program may not apply, per fiscal year, for an amount higher than the SAPCS-Federal funds it received in FY07. The amount of an award is determined solely by the OAG. The OAG may award grants at amounts above or below the established funding levels and is not obligated to fund a grant at the amount requested.
Start Date and Length of Grant Contract Period: The grant contract period (term) is up to two years from September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009, subject to and contingent on funding and/or approval by the OAG.
No Match Requirements: There are no match requirements for SAPCS-Federal projects.
Volunteer Requirements: All SAPCS-Federal projects must have a volunteer component. Specific requirements for the volunteer component will be stated in the Application Kit.
Award Criteria: The OAG will make funding decisions that support the efficient and effective use of public funds. Scoring components will include, but are not limited to, information provided by the applicant on the proposed project activities and budget.
SAPCS Purpose Area: The purpose of the SAPCS-Federal program is to fund strategies and activities that support the primary prevention of sexual assault or sexual violence and any other purposes consistent with Texas Government Code, Chapter 420.
Staffing: The funding priority for the SAPCS-Federal program is to support positions that work towards the development and implementation of primary prevention strategies and activities. All SAPCS-Federal projects must:
(a) Include a minimum of 75% of an applicant's budget in the personnel and fringe budget categories.
(b) Designate and request funding for a Primary Prevention Coordinator that is responsible for the development and implementation of primary prevention strategies and activities. This position must, at a minimum, work 20 hours per week on primary prevention activities.
In addition, only those staff positions that are directly related to achieving the goals of this project will be funded (this includes staff that has direct involvement in the planning, implementation, or delivery of project activities and those who directly supervise such staff).
Preference: The OAG reserves the right to consider all other appropriations or funding an applicant currently receives when making funding decisions. The OAG may give priority to applicants that do not receive other sources of funding, including funding that originates from the Texas Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund. The OAG reserves the right to give priority to programs that provide services in certain geographic or programmatic areas.
Prohibitions on Use of Grant Funds: OAG grant funds may not be used to support or pay the costs of overtime, dues, or lobbying; any portion of the salary or any other compensation for an elected government official; the purchase of food and beverages except as allowed under Texas State Travel Guidelines; the purchase or lease of vehicles; the purchase of promotional items or recreational activities; costs of travel that are unrelated to the direct delivery of services that support the OAG funded program; the costs for consultants or vendors who participate directly in writing a grant application; or for any unallowable costs set forth in applicable state or federal law, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures, or cost principles. Grant funds may not be used to purchase any other products or services the OAG identifies as inappropriate or unallowable within this RFA or the Application Kit. Additional prohibitions include, but are not limited to, using grant funds for: construction and/or renovation; development of major software applications; direct counseling, treatment, or advocacy services to victims or perpetrators of sexual violence; media or awareness campaigns that exclusively promote awareness of where to receive victim services; research; and out-of-state travel for local programs.
OAG Contact Person: If additional information is needed, contact Madeline Enriquez at CVSGrantsApplications@oag.state.tx.us or (512) 936-6397.
TRD-200701555
Stacey Napier
Deputy Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: April 24, 2007
The Crime Victim Services Division (CVSD) of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is soliciting local and statewide applications from programs that provide services to victims of sexual assault.
Applicable Funding Source: The source of state funds is a biennial appropriation by the Texas Legislature, these funds are constitutionally dedicated. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 56.541(e) authorizes the OAG to use money appropriated from the Texas Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund for grant contracts supporting victim-related services or assistance. Additional funding comes from parole fees pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 42.12, Section 19(e) and Texas Government Code, Section 508.189. All funding is contingent upon an appropriation to the OAG by the Texas Legislature. The OAG makes no commitment that an application, once submitted, or a grant, once funded, will receive subsequent funding.
Eligibility Requirements:
Eligible Applicants: Local units of government, excluding law enforcement agencies and prosecutor's offices; non-profit agencies with 26.U.S.C. 501(c)(3) status; and state agencies are eligible to apply for a SAPCS-State grant.
Local Programs: A local program must offer the following minimum services for at least nine months prior to receiving a SAPCS-State grant contract: 24-hour crisis hotline; crisis intervention; public education; advocacy and accompaniment to hospitals, law enforcement offices, prosecutor offices, and courts for survivors and their family members; and crisis intervention volunteer training.
Statewide Program: A statewide program, to be eligible for special project funding, must show that it supports efforts to maintain or expand existing services offered by local sexual assault programs; improve services to survivors; or other activities consistent with Texas Government Code, Chapter 420.
Eligibility: The OAG will initially screen each application for eligibility. Applications will be deemed ineligible if the application is submitted by an ineligible applicant; the application is not filed in the manner and form required by the RFA; the application is filed after the deadline established in the RFA; or the application does not meet other requirements as stated in the RFA and the Application Kit.
How to Obtain Application Kit: The OAG will post the Application Kit on the OAG's official agency website at http://www.oag.state.tx.us/victims/grants2008.shtml. Updates and other helpful reminders about the application process will also be posted at this location. Potential applicants are encouraged to refer to this site regularly.
Deadlines and Filing Instructions for the Grant Application:
Deadline: The applicant must submit its application, including all required attachments, to the OAG and the OAG must receive the submitted application and all required attachments by 5:00 p.m. CST June 15, 2007 to be considered timely filed.
Filing Instructions: To meet the deadline, the Applicant must submit both paper (hard copies) and electronic (email) documents. An Application will be considered filed when the OAG receives the paper (hard copies) and the electronic (email) Application in the following ways by the required deadline:
(1) Paper (hard copies) - Via Next Day Air Overnight delivery service (Federal Express, United Parcel Service, DHL or Lone Star):
The Applicant must submit one original and three hard copies of the complete Application (Excel workbook and all attachments).
The complete Application (Excel workbook and all attachments) must be sent to the following address:
CVS GRANTS APPLICATIONS-MC 005
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
300 W 15TH ST RM 102
AUSTIN, TX 78701-1649
The original and three hard copies must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST on June 15, 2007.
(2) Electronic - Via email:
The Applicant must submit the Excel workbook.
The Excel workbook must be sent to the following email address: CVSGrantsApplications@oag.state.tx.us.
The email must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST on June 15, 2007.
The OAG will not consider an Application if it is not filed by the due date, 5:00 pm CST on June 15, 2007.
Minimum and Maximum Amounts of Funding Available: The minimum amount of funding all programs may apply for is $20,000 per fiscal year. The maximum amounts of funding are as follows: new programs - $30,000 per fiscal year; currently funded programs - $200,000 per fiscal year; and statewide programs - $300,000 per fiscal year.
Regardless of the maximums stated above, a program may not apply, per fiscal year, for an amount higher than the SAPCS-State funds it received in FY07. The amount of an award is determined solely by the OAG. The OAG may award grants at amounts above or below the established funding levels and is not obligated to fund a grant at the amount requested.
Start Date and Length of Grant Contract Period: The grant contract period (term) is up to two years from September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2009, subject to and contingent on funding and/or approval by the OAG.
No Match Requirements: There are no match requirements for SAPCS-State projects.
Volunteer Requirements: All SAPCS-State projects must have a volunteer component. Specific requirements for the volunteer component will be stated in the Application Kit.
Award Criteria: The OAG will make funding decisions that support the efficient and effective use of public funds. Scoring components will include, but are not limited to, information provided by the applicant on the proposed project activities and budget.
SAPCS Purpose Area: The purpose of the SAPCS-State program is to maintain or expand the existing services of local sexual assault programs and any other purposes consistent with Texas Government Code, Chapter 420.
Staffing: All SAPCS-State projects must:
(a) Include one direct service staff person working at least 20 hours per week or two direct service staff persons working at least 10 hours each per week in the applicant's budget.
(b) Include a minimum of 75% of an applicant's budget in the personnel and fringe budget categories.
In addition, an applicant may not include more than three administrative positions, providing administrative support to the SAPCS-State project.
Preference: The OAG reserves the right to consider all other appropriations or funding an applicant currently receives when making funding decisions. The OAG may give priority to applicants that do not receive other sources of funding, including funding that originates from the Texas Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund. The OAG reserves the right to give priority to programs that provide services in certain geographic or programmatic areas.
Prohibitions on Use of Grant Funds: OAG grant funds may not be used to support or pay the costs of overtime, dues, or lobbying; any portion of the salary or any other compensation for an elected government official; the purchase of food and beverages except as allowed under Texas State Travel Guidelines; the purchase or lease of vehicles; the purchase of promotional items or recreational activities; out of state travel or costs of travel that are unrelated to the direct delivery of services that support the OAG funded program; the costs for consultants or vendors who participate directly in writing a grant application; or for any unallowable costs set forth in applicable state or federal law, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures or cost principles. Grant funds may not be used to purchase any other products or services the OAG identifies as inappropriate or unallowable within this RFA or the Application Kit.
OAG Contact Person: If additional information is needed, contact Madeline Enriquez at CVSGrantsApplications@oag.state.tx.us or (512) 936-6397.
TRD-200701563
Stacey Napier
Deputy Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: April 25, 2007
The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC), on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General, announces the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) #303-7-11579. TBPC seeks a 5-year lease of approximately 9,358 square feet of office space in the Houston area, Harris County, Texas. Location of client service office shall be within the following zip codes--77084, 77043, 77080, 77040, 77041, 77064, 77065, and 77095.
The deadline for questions is May 4, 2007; and the deadline for proposals is May 15, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. The award date is June 1, 2007. TBPC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. TBPC is under no legal or other obligation to execute a lease on the basis of this notice or the distribution of an RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits TBPC to pay for any costs incurred prior to the award of a grant.
Parties interested in submitting a proposal may obtain information by contacting TBPC Purchaser Myra Beer at (512) 463-5773. A copy of the RFP may be downloaded from the Electronic State Business Daily at http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us/1380/bid_show.cfm?bidid=70239.
TRD-200701534
Ingrid K. Hansen
General Counsel
Texas Building and Procurement Commission
Filed: April 23, 2007
The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC), on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services, announces the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) #303-7-11583. TBPC seeks either a 5-year lease or a 10-year lease of approximately 17,144 square feet of office space in the Austin area, Travis County, Texas.
The deadline for questions is May 4, 2007; and the deadline for proposals is May 21, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. The award date is June 1, 2007. TBPC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. TBPC is under no legal or other obligation to execute a lease on the basis of this notice or the distribution of an RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits TBPC to pay for any costs incurred prior to the award of a grant.
Parties interested in submitting a proposal may obtain information by contacting TBPC Purchaser Myra Beer at (512) 463-5773. A copy of the RFP may be downloaded from the Electronic State Business Daily at http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us/1380/bid_show.cfm?bidid=70299.
TRD-200701535
Ingrid K. Hansen
General Counsel
Texas Building and Procurement Commission
Filed: April 23, 2007
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. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete for the following project(s) during the period of April 13, 2007, through April 19, 2007. 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. The notice was published on the web site on April 25, 2007. The public comment period for these projects will close at 5:00 p.m. on May 25, 2007.
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS:
Applicant: Zimmerman Brothers, Inc.; Location: The project is located on the west shoreline of Laguna Madre, north of the Queen Isabel Hotel, on frontage that spans from 200 feet to 500 feet southeast of the Queen Isabella Causeway, Port Isabel, Cameron County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Port Isabel, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone 14; Easting: 679541; Northing: 2885342. Project Description: The applicant is requesting after-the-fact authorization for the placement of 30 pilings, 10 rows of three, and the placement of five piles of broken concrete riprap that total approximately 750 square feet. The pilings and riprap have reportedly been placed for decorative purposes in association with a restaurant called Pelican Station. The pilings and riprap are intended to provide a perch for pelicans, while the pilings are also intended to replicate the theme of a former railroad trestle that extended 1,000 feet into Laguna Madre to service South Padre Island. CCC Project No.: 07-0167-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #24441 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. §1344). Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under §401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §1344).
Applicant: Option 1 Realty Group; Location: The project is located adjacent to the Laguna Madre and between 201 West Capricorn Drive and 200 West Constellation Drive in the Town of South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas. The project can be located on the U.S.G.S. quadrangle map entitled: Port Isabel, Texas. Approximate UTM Coordinates in NAD 27 (meters): Zone 14; Easting: 682900; Northing: 2890500. Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct an approximate 0.148-acre amenity area containing a swimming pool, cabana structure, patio areas and a parking area adjacent to the Laguna Madre. The area would be for the use of the Laguna Bay Condominium owners and guests. The construction of the area would require the installation of 160 linear feet of fiberglass bulkhead and the placement of 960 cubic yards of fill material. Approximately 0.132 acre of waters of the United States, including wetlands, would be filled, including 0.017 acre of saltwater coastal flat and 0.115 acre of mangrove wetlands. No mitigation is proposed. CCC Project No.: 07-0169-F1; Type of Application: U.S.A.C.E. permit application #SWG-2007-0506 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. §1344). Note: The consistency review for this project may be conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under §401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §1344).
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. Tammy Brooks, Consistency Review Coordinator, Coastal Coordination Council, P.O. Box 12873, Austin, Texas 78711-2873, or tammy.brooks@glo.state.tx.us. Comments should be sent to Ms. Brooks at the above address or by fax at (512) 475-0680.
TRD-200701556
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk/Deputy Land Commissioner, General Land Office
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: April 24, 2007
The Concho Valley Workforce Development Board (CVWDB) is seeking qualified parties to submit proposals for staffing and management of its workforce center (Workforce Solutions), incorporating at a minimum Childcare Services, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs, Choices/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSE&T) and Reintegration of Offenders (RIO).
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the RFP by sending a request to Cathy Ballard via facsimile (325) 482-8900 or e-mail rfp@cvworkforce.org. Proposals will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. CDST, June 19, 2007, at the office of CVWDB, 36 East Twohig, Suite 805, San Angelo, TX 76903.
A conference will be held on May 18, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. at Workforce Solutions, 202 Henry O. Flipper, San Angelo, TX 76903, Room 103, to answer questions for any party interested in submitting a Proposal.
CVWDB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The RFP will be released on request beginning May 7, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. CDST.
TRD-200701565
Johnny Griffin
Executive Director
Concho Valley Workforce Development Board
Filed: April 25, 2007
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §303.003 and §303.009, Texas Finance Code.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 04/30/07 - 05/06/07 is 18% for Consumer 1/Agricultural/Commercial2/credit through $250,000.
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 04/30/07 - 05/06/07 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
1Credit for personal, family or household use.
2Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose.
TRD-200701537
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: April 24, 2007
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (the Code), §7.075. Section 7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. Section 7.075 requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is June 4, 2007. Section 7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission’s jurisdiction or the commission’s orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission’s regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 4, 2007. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The commission enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.
(1) COMPANY: 6700 McHard, Inc. dba Greater Houston Gun Club; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0054-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101219939; LOCATION: Fort Bend County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: recreational area with a public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §290.109(c)(2)(A)(i) and §290.122(c)(2)(B), and Texas Health & Safety Code (THSC), §341.033(d), by failing to perform routine monthly bacteriological sampling and by failing to provide public notification of the failure to conduct bacteriological sampling; PENALTY: $6,020; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Epifanio Villarreal, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(2) COMPANY: City of Brenham; DOCKET NUMBER: 2004-0114-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101721355 and RN101386662; LOCATION: Brenham, Washington County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment and public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §315.1, Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 10388-001, Contributing Industries and Pretreatment Requirements Section, Item (1)(a), and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §403.12(i)(1) and (2) and §403.8(f)(2)(i) and (6), by failing to update a list of the city’s industrial users (IUs), including their names and addresses, or a list of deletions and additions and by failing to identify and locate all possible IUs within jurisdictions discharging to the publicly owned treatment works and make the compilation, index, or inventory available to the approved authority upon demand; 30 TAC §315.1, TPDES Permit Number 10388-001, Contributing Industries and Pretreatment Requirements Section, Item (1)(c), and 40 CFR §403.8(f)(2) and (6), by failing to develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of a pretreatment program; 30 TAC §315.1, TPDES Permit Number 10388-001, Contributing Industries and Pretreatment Programs, Item (1)(d), and 40 CFR §403.6(e) and §403.8(f)(1)(iii)(C) and (D), by issuing a permit which did not accurately reflect the applicable categorical pretreatment standards for Outfall 002 and 003; 30 TAC §315.1, TPDES Permit Number 10388-001, Contributing Industries and Pretreatment Requirements, Item (1)(b), and 40 CFR §403.8(f)(2)(v), by failing to randomly inspect, sample, and analyze the effluent from IUs and conduct surveillance activities; 30 TAC §315.1, TPDES Permit Number 10388-001, Contributing Industries and Pretreatment Requirements, Item (1)(b), and 40 CFR §403.8(f)(2)(iv), by failing to receive and analyze self monitoring reports and other notices submitted by IUs; 30 TAC §315.1, TPDES Permit Number 10388-001, Contributing Industries and Pretreatment Requirements, Item (1)(b), and 40 CFR §403.8(f)(2)(vi), by failing to receive and analyze the required reports for completeness and accuracy and collect information with sufficient care to produce evidence admissible in enforcement proceedings or in judicial actions; 30 TAC §315.1, TPDES Permit Number 10388-001, Contributing Industries and Pretreatment Requirements, Item (1)(c), and 40 CFR §403.8(f)(5), by failing to enforce their enforcement response plan; 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 10388-001, Interim II Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with certain limits at outfall 001; 30 TAC §290.45(b)(2)(A) and (e) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to meet the agency’s minimum water systems capacity requirement of 0.6 gallons per minute; 30 TAC §290.41(e)(2)(C), by failing to properly mark the 200-foot restricted zone surrounding the raw water intake; 30 TAC §290.42(d)(6)(C) and (d)(6)(E)(ii), by failing to label all chemical bulk storage facilities and day tanks and by failing to provide adequate containment facilities for all liquid chemical storage tanks; 30 TAC §290.43(e), by failing to provide an intruder-resistant fence; and 30 TAC §290.42(e)(4)(B), by failing to properly house disinfection equipment; PENALTY: $44,150; Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) offset amount of $44,150 applied to Texas Association of Resource Conservation and Development Areas, Inc. (RC&D) - Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Merrilee Hupp, (512) 239-4490; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(3) COMPANY: Camp For All Foundation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-1041-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102080660; LOCATION: Burton, Washington County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number WQ0013838001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with permitted effluent limitations; PENALTY: $3,240; Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) offset amount of $2,592 applied to Texas Association of Resource Conservation and Development Areas, Inc. ("RC&D") - Wastewater Treatment Assistance; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Laurie Eaves, (512) 239-4495; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(4) COMPANY: City of Dumas; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-2254-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101921005; LOCATION: Moore County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(11)(B) and (C), Permit Number WQ0010161001, Sludge Provisions, Section III, G. Reporting Requirements, by failing to submit the annual sludge disposal report; and 30 TAC §305.125(4) and (5) and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to prevent an unauthorized discharge from the final treatment/holding pond; PENALTY: $2,704; Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) offset amount of $2,164 applied to Texas Association of Resource Conservation and Development Areas, Inc. ("RC&D") - Unauthorized Trash Dump Clean-Up; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Craig Fleming, (512) 239-5806; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3918 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109-4933, (806) 353-9251.
(5) COMPANY: City of Granbury; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-2227-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102690971; LOCATION: Granbury, Hood County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(k) and (l), by failing to keep a thorough plant operations manual; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A) and §290.46(n)(3), by failing to maintain copies of well completion data; 30 TAC §290.46(m), by failing to maintain the public water system to ensure the good working condition and general appearance of the system’s facilities and equipment; 30 TAC §290.42(d)(6) and (f)(1)(E)(ii), by failing to provide adequate containment facilities for liquid chemical storage tanks; 30 TAC §290.42(d)(11)(C), by failing to maintain the condition of the filter media to prevent cracking and separation; the Code, §26.121(a)(1), by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge of municipal waste; 30 TAC §290.46(f)(3)(E)(iv), by failing to provide copies and maintain records of the dates dead-end mains were flushed; 30 TAC §290.39(j), by failing to provide a copy of the TCEQ plan construction approval letters for the Airport Well and the Meander Well pump stations; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(4), by failing to maintain all water treatment units, storage and pressure maintenance facilities, distribution system lines, and related appurtenances in a watertight condition; 30 TAC §290.42(d)(2), by failing to maintain plant piping in a watertight condition to prevent leaks; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(O), by failing to maintain the intruder-resistant fence; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(N), by failing to have an operational flow meter on the well; and 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(J), by failing to provide a concrete sealing block that extends at least three feet from the exterior well casing in all directions; PENALTY: $6,960; Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) offset amount of $6,960 applied to Texas Association of Resource Conservation and Development Areas, Inc. ("RC&D") - Wastewater Treatment Assistance; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Judy Kluge, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(6) COMPANY: Gulf Coast Trades Center; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-0480-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102956364; LOCATION: Walker County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1) and §305.126(a) and TPDES Permit Number 12159001, Operational Requirements Number 8.a., by failing to initiate engineering and financial planning for an expansion and/or upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant or collection system; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and §312.46(a)(1) and TPDES Permit Number 12159001, Sludge Provisions, by failing to conduct the required sludge monitoring of metals and fecal coliform bacteria; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and TPDES Permit Number 12159001, Sludge Provisions, by failing to submit the 2003, 2004, and 2005 annual sludge reports; and 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 12159001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 2, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to maintain compliance with the maximum total chlorine residual limit of four milligrams per liter; PENALTY: $6,985; Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) offset amount of $5,588 applied to performing an endangered species habitat restoration project in the Sam Houston National Forest; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Albrecht, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(7) COMPANY: Maganbhai R. Patel, Bhagubhai B. Patel, Vinubhai B. Patel, and Laxmiben L. Patel dba Holiday Motel; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0027-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101518843; LOCATION: Liberty County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 12161001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with the permit effluent limits; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and §319.1 and TPDES Permit Number 12161001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 1, by failing to submit monitoring results at the interval specified in the permit; 30 TAC §305.125(1) and §319.1 and TPDES Permit Number 12161001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Number 1 and Sludge Provisions I.C., II.F., and III.G, by failing to submit monitoring results at the interval specified in the permit; PENALTY: $13,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Catherine Albrecht, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(8) COMPANY: Randle D. Howard dba Howard Construction Fill Site and D&KW Family, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0033-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105076251; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: unauthorized waste site; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.15(c) and §335.4, by failing to obtain authorization for disposal of nonhazardous industrial and municipal solid waste; PENALTY: $2,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alison Echlin, (512) 239-3308; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(9) COMPANY: J & C Construction, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0150-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105126585; LOCATION: Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: construction business; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.15(c) and §330.103(b), by failing to prevent the transportation and disposal of municipal solid waste at an unauthorized solid waste landfill site; PENALTY: $1,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Libby Hogue, (512) 239-1165; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.
(10) COMPANY: Johnson County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0213-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101992089; LOCATION: Joshua, Johnson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 14350001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1, by failing to comply with the permitted limits for ammonia nitrogen and total suspended solids; PENALTY: $4,445; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 622 South Oakes, Suite K, San Angelo, Texas 76903-7013, (915) 655-9479.
(11) COMPANY: Kinder Morgan Petcoke GP LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0142-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102206349; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: marine cargo handling operation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.4 and THSC, §382.085(a) and (b), by failing to prevent a nuisance condition; 30 TAC §116.115(c), Permit Number 9273, Special Condition Number 3, and THSC, §382.085(a), by failing to prevent emissions from impacting off-site receptors; and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to prevent unauthorized discharge of soda ash; PENALTY: $3,675; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(12) COMPANY: Martinek Construction, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0218-WQ-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105150668; LOCATION: Ovilla, Ellis County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: single family home construction business; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §281.25(a)(4), by failing to develop and implement a storm water prevention plan and obtain permit authorization to discharge storm water at a construction site; PENALTY: $1,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2301 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.
(13) COMPANY: Tommy Christopher Moore; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0216-LII-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105120828; LOCATION: Boerne, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: landscape business; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.5(a) and (b) and §344.4(a), Texas Occupations Code, §1903.251, and the Code, §37.003, by failing to obtain an irrigator license from the commission prior to selling, designing, consulting, installing, maintaining, altering, repairing, or servicing an irrigation system; PENALTY: $250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Libby Hogue, (512) 239-1165; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(14) COMPANY: Pedro Sandate; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0059-LII-E; IDENTIFIER: RN103591848; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: landscape business; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §30.5(a) and §344.4(a), Texas Occupations Code, §1903.251, and the Code, §37.003, by failing to hold an irrigator license prior to selling, designing, consulting, installing, maintaining, altering, repairing, or servicing an irrigation system and to represent to the public that he/she could perform a service for which a license is required; PENALTY: $625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Jorge Ibarra, (817) 588-5800; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.
(15) COMPANY: City of Penelope; DOCKET NUMBER: 2005-0549-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101523066, TPDES Permit Number 13621001; LOCATION: Penelope, Hill County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number WQ0013621001, Final Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to maintain compliance with the permitted effluent limits; PENALTY: $7,000; Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) offset amount of $5,600 applied to holding a one-day community-wide waste tire collection event in which residents will be allowed to bring tires to a drop-off location for proper disposal; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sandy VanCleave, (512) 239-2670; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, (254) 751-0335.
(16) COMPANY: Pirafzal Corporation dba Stop-N-Drive 7; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-1927-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101867992; LOCATION: Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.245(2) and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to verify proper operation of the Stage II vapor space manifolding and dynamic pressure performance; PENALTY: $2,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Patricia Chawla, (512) 239-0739; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(17) COMPANY: The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0023-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102561925; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.146(2), Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number 1593, General Terms and Conditions (GT&C), and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to submit the annual compliance certification; 30 TAC §§113.260, 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), Air Permit Numbers 1040, Special Condition (SC) 3, 9481, SC 5A, and 22110, SC 4A, FOP Number 1593, GT&C and SC 12A, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to operate a flare with a net heating value of 300 British thermal units per standard cubic foot or greater; 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), Air Permit Number 56473, SC 3, FOP Number 1593, GT&C and SC 12A, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to sample the main cooling tower daily; 30 TAC §§113.260, 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), 40 CFR §63.167(a)(1) and §63.502(a), Air Permit Numbers 9481, SC 7E, 22110, SC 5E, and 56473, SC 11E, FOP Number 1593, GT&C, SC 1D and 12A, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to seal open-ended lines containing hazardous air pollutants; 30 TAC §116.115(c) and §122.143(4), Air Permit Number 20040/PSD-TX-801, SC 7, FOP Number 1593, GT&C and SC 12A, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain a permitted limit during a compliance test; 30 TAC §113.260 and §122.143(4), FOP Number 1593, GT&C and SC 1D, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct quarterly sampling at a cooling tower; and 30 TAC §113.260 and §122.143(4), FOP Number 1593, GT&C and SC 1D, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to report a flare outage; PENALTY: $102,564; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Trina Grieco, (210) 490-3096; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(18) COMPANY: Dondi and Donna Tipton dba Tipton Texaco and Harvey and Beth Tipton dba Tipton Texaco; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0047-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101723997; LOCATION: Timpson, Shelby County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.7(d)(3), by failing to provide written notice of any change or additional information to the commission; 30 TAC §334.49(a)(1) and the Code, §26.3475(d), by failing to provide corrosion protection for the underground storage tank (UST) system; and 30 TAC §334.22(a) and the Code, §5.702, by failing to pay outstanding UST fees and associated late fees; PENALTY: $3,745; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Deana Holland, (512) 239-2504; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1892, (409) 898-3838.
(19) COMPANY: Valero Refining-Texas, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0131-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100211663; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.20(3) and §116.715(a), Air Permit Numbers PSD-TX-1023M1 and 2937, Special Condition 1, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent an unauthorized emissions event; PENALTY: $10,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Audra Ruble, (361) 825-3100; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (361) 825-3100.
(20) COMPANY: Valero Refining-Texas, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-0161-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100219310; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil refinery; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §101.221(a) and §116.115(c), 40 CFR §60.18(c)(2), Air Permit 2501A, Special Condition 1 and 10B, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $38,000; Supplemental Environmental Project offset amount of $19,000 applied to Houston-Galveston AERCO’s Clean Cities/Clean Vehicles Program; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kimberly Morales, (713) 767-3500; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(21) COMPANY: Via Bayou, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-2196-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102887312; LOCATION: Galveston County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: domestic wastewater system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §305.125(1), TPDES Permit Number 14326001, Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Number 1 for Outfall 001A, and the Code, §26.121(a), by failing to comply with the permit effluent limits; PENALTY: $9,150; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
TRD-200701545
Mary R. Risner
Director, Litigation Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: April 24, 2007
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) announces the availability of the draft April 2007 Update to the Water Quality Management Plan for the State of Texas (draft WQMP update).
The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is developed and promulgated in accordance with the requirements of federal Clean Water Act, §208. The draft WQMP update includes projected effluent limits of indicated domestic dischargers useful for water quality management planning in future permit actions. Once the commission certifies a WQMP update, the update is submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. For some Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permits, the EPA's approval of a corresponding WQMP update is a necessary precondition to TPDES permit issuance by the commission. The draft WQMP update may contain service area populations for listed wastewater treatment facilities and designated management agency information.
A copy of the draft April 2007 WQMP update may be found on the commission's Web site located at http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/eq/eq_wqmp.html . A copy of the draft may also be viewed at the TCEQ Library, Building A, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas.
Written comments on the draft WQMP update may be submitted to Nancy Vignali, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division, MC 150, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Comments may also be faxed to (512) 239-4420, but must be followed up with the submission and receipt of the written comments within three working days of when they were faxed. Written comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 4, 2007. For further information or questions, please contact Ms. Vignali at (512) 239-1303 or by e-mail at nvignali@tceq.state.tx.us.
TRD-200701539
Robert Martinez
Director, Environmental Law Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: April 24, 2007
The following notices were issued during the period of April 19, 2007.
The following require the applicants to publish notice in a newspaper. Public comments, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested case hearing may be submitted to TCEQ, 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 THE NOTICE.
Aqua Utilities, Inc. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 11249-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 130,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1,000 feet northeast of West Port Arthur Road and immediately west of Viterbo Road in Jefferson County, Texas.
Aqua Water Supply Corporation has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a major amendment to TPDES Permit No. WQ0014561001 to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed 16,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 90,000 gallons per day. The proposed amendment requests to include a daily average flow not to exceed 45,000 gallons per day. The facility is located 750 feet south of U.S. Highway 290 from a point approximately 2.0 miles west of the intersection of U.S. Highway 290 and County Road 360, on the Dube Lane access road in Bastrop County, Texas.
Kenneth Hugh Burke, a campground and marina owner, has applied to the TCEQ for a renewal of Permit No. WQ0011435001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,000 gallons per day via surface irrigation of 20 acres of non-public access land. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site are located approximately 1 mile south of Farm-to-Market Road 356 and approximately 4 miles southeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 356 and State Highway 94 in Trinity County, Texas.
Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 1 has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. 13172-002, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 910,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 1700 feet east of 6055 South Mason Road and approximately 0.75 mile north and 3 miles west of the intersection of Farm-to-Market 1093 and Farm-to-Market Road 1464 in Fort Bend County, Texas.
City of New London has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0012376001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 7,500 feet northwest of the intersection of the State Highway 323 and Farm-to-Market Road 838 and approximately 5,000 feet east of Farm-to-Market Road 2089 in Rusk County, Texas.
The City of Saint Jo has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0014496001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 150,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately one mile southeast of the City of Saint Jo and approximately 1,000 feet south of U.S. Highway 82, on the north bank of the Elm Fork Trinity River in Montague County, Texas.
Dr. James Donald Smith, Jr. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0014498001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 35,000 gallons per day. The facility is located 2,211 feet south of State Highway 787 and approximately 4,800 feet east of the Community of Romayor in Liberty County, Texas.
City of Splendora has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0013389-001, 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 2,000 feet north of Farm-to-Market Road 2090 on the east side of Cox Street and adjacent to the T. & N.O. Railroad in the City of Splendora in Montgomery County, Texas.
Texas H2O, Inc. has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0013786001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 42,000 gallons per day. The facility is located adjacent to Lake Granbury, approximately two miles north of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2425 and Farm-to-Market Road 3210 in Walters Bend in Hood County, Texas.
Westwood Water Supply Corporation has applied for a renewal of TPDES Permit No. WQ0011337001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 25,000 gallons per day. The facility is located approximately 4.5 miles north of the intersection of State Highway 63 and Farm-to-Market Road 255 adjacent to Sam Rayburn Reservoir and 15 miles northwest of the City of Jasper in Jasper County, Texas.
INFORMATION SECTION
To view the complete issued notices, view the notices on our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us/comm_exec/cc/pub_notice.html or call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 to obtain a copy of the complete notice. When searching the web site, type in the issued date range shown at the top of this document to obtain search results.
If you need more information about these permit applications or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. General information about the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.TCEQ.state.tx.us. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
TRD-200701567
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: April 25, 2007
Notices issued April 18 through April 23, 2007.
APPLICATION NO. 12111; City of Longview, P.O. Box 1952, Longview, Texas 75606-1952 has applied for a Water Use Permit to rehabilitate and maintain an existing dam and reservoir on an unnamed tributary of the Sabine River, Sabine River Basin for in-place recreation purposes in Gregg County. The application was received on October 18, 2006. Additional information for the application was received on January 10, 2007 and February 23, 2007. The application was accepted for filing and declared administratively complete on March 5, 2007. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of the notice.
APPLICATION NO. 12161; Fort Hood DPW, 4219 77th Street, Fort Hood, Texas 76544, Applicant, has applied for a Temporary Water Use Permit to change the use of 15 acre-feet out of the 12,000 acre-feet of water per year authorized by Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-2936 from domestic and municipal purposes to industrial purpose and divert and use that 15 acre-feet within a three year period from three diversion points on Cowhouse Creek upstream of Belton Lake, Brazos River Basin for use in Bell and Coryell Counties. The application was received on February 28, 2007. Additional information and fees were received on March 16 and 27, 2007. The application was accepted for filing and declared administratively complete on March 30, 2007. Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by May 14, 2007.
INFORMATION SECTION
To view the complete issued notice, view the notice on our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us/comm_exec/cc/pub_notice.html or call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 to obtain a copy of the complete notice. When searching the web site, type in the issued date range shown at the top of this document to obtain search results.
A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment, and is not a contested case hearing.
The Executive Director can consider approval of an application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any: (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" and (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public. You may also submit any proposed conditions to the requested application which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.
If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the requested permit and may forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to TCEQ, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.state.tx.us. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
TRD-200701568
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: April 25, 2007
The State Office of Administrative Hearings issued a Proposal for Decision and Order to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on April 16, 2007, in the matter of the Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Petitioner v. Boraas Properties, Inc.; SOAH Docket No. 582-06-2363; TCEQ Docket No. 2005-1336-MWD-E. The commission will consider the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision and Order regarding the enforcement action against Boraas Properties, Inc. on a date and time to be determined by the Office of the Chief Clerk in Room 201S of Building E, 12100 N. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposal for Decision and Order. The comment period will end 30 days from date of this publication. Written public comments should be submitted to TCEQ, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Paul Munguía, Office of the Chief Clerk, (512) 239-3300.
TRD-200701569
LaDonna Castañuela
Chief Clerk
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Filed: April 25, 2007
Application for admission to the State of Texas by QUALITY HEALTH PLANS, INC., a foreign health maintenance organization (HMO). The home office is in Holiday, Florida.
Application to change the name of COLUMBIA UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to LIFESECURE INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life, accident and/or health company. The home office is in Brighton, Michigan.
Any objections must be filled with the Texas Department of Insurance, within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the Texas Register publication, addressed to the attention of Godwin Ohaechesi, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.
TRD-200701570
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: April 25, 2007
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.
Application of AUTOMATED BENEFIT SERVICES, INC., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is OAK PARK, MICHIGAN.
Application of INFINISOURCE, INC., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is BATTLECREEK, MICHIGAN.
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-200701571
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: April 25, 2007
The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket No. 2666 on May 14, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's (TWIA) filing of proposed increases to the current maximum limits of liability for commercial and government buildings insured by TWIA. TWIA is requesting approval of changes in the liability limits from $3,206,000 to $5,000,000 for governmental and commercial buildings and for corporeal movable property.
This notice is made pursuant to the Texas Insurance Code Section 2210.504. Section 2210.502(c) authorizes the TWIA board of directors to propose increases in the liability limits, which are additional to the statutorily authorized annual increases for inflation, as the board determines necessary to implement the purposes of Chapter 2210. Section 2210.504 requires notification and a hearing prior to the Commissioner's approval, disapproval, or modification of TWIA's proposed adjustments to the liability limits submitted pursuant to Section 2210.502(c).
With regards to the submitted request, the Commissioner of Insurance requests the petitioner to provide information, given the current funding structure for TWIA, on: the current concentration of risk of TWIA; changes to the concentration of risk due to the proposed increase in liability limits, if any; what effects, if any, are projected to the State, TWIA, and TWIA Policyholders due to the proposed increased liability limits; what benefits of the proposed increase in liability limits will be provided to governmental and public structures, if any, giving emphasis to public schools in the affected catastrophe areas; and any changes in underwriting procedures needed to enable such benefits for public schools.
A copy of TWIA's request is available for review in the Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. To request a copy of the petition, contact Sylvia Gutierrez at (512) 463-6327 (refer to Reference No. P-0307-02).
TRD-200701553
Gene C. Jarmon
Chief Clerk and General Counsel
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: April 24, 2007
Instant Game Number 795 ''Golden Riches''
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 795 is ''GOLDEN RICHES''. The play style for GAME 1 is ''key number match with auto win''. The play style for GAME 2 is ''beat score''. The play style for GAME 3 is ''three in a line''.
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 795 shall be $10.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 795.
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, 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, 10X SYMBOL, BAR SYMBOL, COIN SYMBOL, CROWN SYMBOL, DIAMOND SYMBOL, POT OF GOLD SYMBOL, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $2,500 or $100,000.
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. These three (3) small letters are for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The possible validation codes are:
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (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 Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $10.00 or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $50.00, $100, $200 or $500.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000, $2,500 or $100,000.
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 (795), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 050 within each pack. The format will be: 795-0000001-001.
L. Pack - A pack of ''GOLDEN RICHES'' Instant Game tickets contains 50 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket back 050 will be exposed on one side of the pack and ticket 001 on the other side.
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 ''GOLDEN RICHES'' Instant Game No. 795 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 ''GOLDEN RICHES'' Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 40 (forty) Play Symbols. For GAME 1, if a player matches any of YOUR NUMBERS play symbols to any of the WINNING NUMBERS play symbols, the player wins the PRIZE shown for that number. If a player reveals a ''10x'' play symbol, the player wins 10 TIMES THE PRIZE shown for that symbol instantly. For GAME 2, if a player's YOUR number play symbol beats THEIR number play symbol within the same row, the player wins the PRIZE shown for that row. For GAME 3, if a player reveals three (3) ''pot of gold'' play symbols in any one row, column or diagonal, the player wins the 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 40 (forty) 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 40 (forty) 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 40 (forty) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 40 (forty) 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. The $100,000 prize symbol will appear at least once on every ticket unless otherwise restricted.
C. GAME 1: Non-winning prize symbols will never be the same as the winning prize symbol(s).
D. GAME 1: The "10x" (win x 10) play symbol will only appear on intended winning tickets as dictated by the prize structure.
E. GAME 1: No duplicate WINNING NUMBERS play symbols on a ticket.
F. GAME 1: No duplicate non-winning YOUR NUMBERS play symbols on a ticket.
G. GAME 1: No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the YOUR NUMBERS play symbol (i.e. 10 and $10).
H. GAME 1: No more than three matching non-winning prize symbols.
I. GAME 2: No duplicate YOUR number play symbols on a ticket.
J. GAME 2: No duplicate THEIR number play symbols on a ticket.
K. GAME 2: No duplicate non-winning prize symbols in this game.
L. GAME 2: No ties between YOUR number play symbol and THEIR number play symbol within a row.
M. GAME 3: There will be no three or more matching play symbols other than the pot of gold play symbol.
N. GAME 3: There will be four or five pot of gold play symbols on every ticket.
O. GAME 3: This game may only have one occurrence of three pot of gold play symbols appearing in a row, column or diagonal.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a ''GOLDEN RICHES'' Instant Game prize of $10.00, $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 Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a ''GOLDEN RICHES'' Instant Game prize of $1,000, $2,500 or $100,000, 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 ''GOLDEN RICHES'' 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;
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission 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 ''GOLDEN RICHES'' 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 ''GOLDEN RICHES'' 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. 795. 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. 795 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. 795, 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-200701538
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: April 24, 2007
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 818 is "RUN THE TABLE". The play style for GAME 1 is "beat score with doubler". The play style for GAME 2 is "beat score with doubler". The play style for GAME 3 is "beat score with doubler".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 818 shall be $3.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 818.
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: 2 CARD SYMBOL, 3 CARD SYMBOL, 4 CARD SYMBOL, 5 CARD SYMBOL, 6 CARD SYMBOL, 7 CARD SYMBOL, 8 CARD SYMBOL, 9 CARD SYMBOL, 10 CARD SYMBOL, J CARD SYMBOL, Q CARD SYMBOL, K CARD SYMBOL, A CARD SYMBOL, CROWN CARD SYMBOL, JOKER CARD SYMBOL, $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $30.00, $50.00, $100, $1,000, and $35,000.
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. These three (3) small letters are for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The possible validation codes are:
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (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 Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 or $20.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $30.00, $50.00 or $100.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $1,000 or $35,000.
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 (818), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 125 within each pack. The format will be: 818-0000001-001.
L. Pack - A pack of "RUN THE TABLE" Instant Game tickets contains 125 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the pack; the back of ticket 125 will be revealed on the back of the pack. All packs will be tightly shrink-wrapped. There will be on breaks between the tickets in a pack. Every other book will reverse i.e., reverse order will be: the back of ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the pack and the front of ticket 125 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 "RUN THE TABLE" Instant Game No. 818 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 32 (thirty-two) Play Symbols. For the Game 1, if a player's YOUR CARD number play symbol is greater than the DEALER'S LOW CARD play symbol and less than the DEALER'S HIGH CARD play symbol within a HAND, the player wins PRIZE for that HAND. If a player's YOUR CARD play symbol is a "CROWN" play symbol, the player wins DOUBLE the PRIZE for that HAND. Aces are high. For Game 2, if a player's YOUR CARD play symbol is higher than THEIR CARD play symbol within a HAND, the player wins PRIZE for that HAND. If a player's YOUR CARD play symbol is a "JOKER" play symbol, the player wins DOUBLE the PRIZE for that HAND. Aces are high. For Game 3, if the player's total for any single HAND is higher than the total of the DEALER'S HAND, the player wins PRIZE for that HAND. If the total for any single HAND equals "21", the player wins DOUBLE the PRIZE for that HAND. J, Q, K = 10. A =11. 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 32 (thirty-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 32 (thirty-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 32 (thirty-two) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 32 (thirty-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 within a book will not have identical patterns.
B. A ticket can win up to 9 times as indicated by the prize structure.
C. There will be at least 1 and no more than 2 mid/high tier winning tickets per pack, one of which will be a $30 winner.
D. All winning and non-winning tickets will show a top-prize and second-prize symbol, with the exception of the eight (8) and nine (9) times wins.
E. GAME 1: A player can win up to three (3) times in this area.
F. GAME 1: There will never be an identical CARD in any HAND (i.e. the YOUR CARD, DEALER'S LOW CARD, and/or DEALER'S HIGH CARD will never be the same in any HAND).
G. GAME 1: The DEALER'S LOW CARD will never have a greater value than the DEALER'S HIGH CARD and the DEALER'S HIGH CARD will never have a lower value than the DEALER'S LOW CARD.
H. GAME 1: Non-winning tickets will never display a YOUR CARD that is higher in value than the DEALER'S LOW CARD and lower in value than the DEALER'S HIGH CARD in any HAND.
I. GAME 1: Winning HANDS will appear randomly and approximately even over the three (3) HANDS on a single ticket.
J. GAME 1: Winning and non-winning tickets will display all card symbols in random and approximately equal percentages over the three (3) HANDS, with respect to other restrictions.
K. GAME 1: Non-winning games will never display three (3) or more identical symbols or prize amounts over the entire play area.
L. GAME 1: On all tickets, winning or non-winning, the YOUR CARD will never be an ACE or a TWO.
M. GAME 1: Non-winning play and prize symbols will never match a winning symbol in this game.
N. GAME 1: On all tickets, winning or non-winning, the DEALER'S LOW CARD will be at least two cards lower than the DEALER'S HIGH CARD (i.e. if the DEALER'S LOW CARD is a nine, the DEALER'S HIGH CARD will be a Jack or greater).
O. GAME 1: A "Crown" symbol will only appear as a YOUR CARD and will only appear on winning tickets.
P. GAME 1: The "Crown" symbol will win DOUBLE the prize for that HAND and will appear as per the prize structure.
Q. GAME 2: A card symbol will not appear more than once in this play area.
R. GAME 2: The card symbols will be used approximately evenly and randomly, with respect to other restrictions.
S. GAME 2: Ace is considered to be a high card only.
T. GAME 2: Players can win up to three (3) times in this play area.
U. GAME 2: A HAND will win when the YOUR CARD is higher in value than the THEIR CARD.
V. GAME 2: The "2" card symbol will never appear as a YOUR CARD.
W. GAME 2: A non-winning prize will not appear more than once on winning and non-winning tickets.
X. GAME 2: There will be no ties between the YOUR CARD symbol and the THEIR CARD symbol in a game.
Y. GAME 2: The ACE card symbol will never appear as a THEIR CARD.
Z. GAME 2: The same two card values will not appear together, in any order, in more than one HAND.
AA. GAME 2: The "Joker" symbol will win DOUBLE the prize for that HAND and will appear as per the prize structure.
BB. GAME 3: Players can win up to three (3) times in this area.
CC. GAME 3: The HAND 1, HAND 2 and HAND 3 card symbols, DEALER'S HAND card symbols and prize symbols will be used randomly and evenly over both winning and non-winning tickets, with respect to the other restrictions.
DD. GAME 3: Jack, Queen, and King will have a point value of ten (10). Ace will have a point value of eleven (11).
EE. GAME 3: There will be no ties between the DEALER'S HAND and any of HAND 1, HAND 2 or HAND 3.
FF. GAME 3: A score of twenty-one (21) or more will never appear in the DEALER'S HAND.
GG. GAME 3: A HAND with a value of twenty-one (21) will win DOUBLE the prize for that HAND, and will win as per the prize structure.
HH. GAME 3: A range of scores from twelve (12) to twenty-one (21) will be used for HAND 1, HAND 2 and HAND 3.
II. GAME 3: HAND 1, HAND 2 and HAND 3 will consist of two (2) cards.
JJ. GAME 3: The DEALER'S HAND will consist of two (2) cards.
KK. GAME 3: HAND 1, HAND 2 or HAND 3 will never consist of two (2) Aces.
LL. GAME 3: No card will appear more than twice in this play area.
MM. GAME 3: Doubles (2 of the same card symbol in the same hand) on a single HAND 1, HAND 2, HAND 3 and DEALER'S HAND are allowable, with respect to other restrictions.
NN. GAME 3: Non-winning tickets will never contain the value twenty-one (21) in the entire play area.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "RUN THE TABLE" Instant Game prize of $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $30.00, $50.00 or $100, a claimant shall sign the back of the ticket in the space designated on the ticket and present the winning ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not, in some cases, required to pay a $30.00, $50.00 or $100 ticket. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.
B. To claim a "RUN THE TABLE" Instant Game prize of $1,000 or $35,000, 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;
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission 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. 818. 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. 818 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. 818, 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-200701474
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: April 19, 2007
1.0 Name and Style of Game.
A. The name of Instant Game No. 838 is "MAGNIFICENT 7'S". The play style for Game 1 is "key number match with auto win". The play style for Game 2 is "three in a line with doubler". The play style for Game 3 is "match 3 of 6 with doubler". The play style for Game 4 is "key symbol match". The play style for ADD UP is "add up".
1.1 Price of Instant Ticket.
A. Tickets for Instant Game No. 838 shall be $7.00 per ticket.
1.2 Definitions in Instant Game No. 838.
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: $7.00, $14.00, $21.00, $35.00, $70.00, $350, $700, $7,000, $75,000, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 7 SYMBOL, 1 SYMBOL, 2 SYMBOL, 3 SYMBOL, 4 SYMBOL, 5 SYMBOL, 6 SYMBOL, 8 SYMBOL, 9 SYMBOL, $$ SYMBOL, CACTUS SYMBOL, BRANDING IRON SYMBOL, BLAZING SUN SYMBOL, MAP SCROLL SYMBOL, STACK OF CASH SYMBOL, COWBOY BOOT SYMBOL, GOLD COIN SYMBOL, COVERED WAGON SYMBOL, SPURS SYMBOL, LASSO SYMBOL, COWBOY HAT SYMBOL, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.
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. These three (3) small letters are for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The possible validation codes are:
Low-tier winning tickets use the required codes listed in Figure 2. Non-winning tickets and high-tier tickets use a non-required combination of the required codes listed in Figure 2 with the exception of ∅, which will only appear on low-tier winners and will always have a slash through it.
F. Serial Number - A unique 13 (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 Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.
G. Low-Tier Prize - A prize of $7.00, $14.00 or $21.00.
H. Mid-Tier Prize - A prize of $35.00, $70.00 or $350.
I. High-Tier Prize - A prize of $700, $7,000 or $75,000.
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 (838), a seven (7) digit pack number, and a three (3) digit ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 075 within each pack. The format will be: 838-0000001-001.
L. Pack - A pack of "MAGNIFICENT 7'S" Instant Game tickets contains 75 tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the pack; the back of ticket 075 will be revealed on the back of the pack. All packs will be tightly shrink-wrapped. There will be no breaks between the tickets in a pack. Every other book will reverse i.e., reverse order will be: the back of ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the pack and the front of ticket 075 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 "MAGNIFICENT 7'S" Instant Game No. 838 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 "MAGNIFICENT 7'S" Instant Game is determined once the latex on the ticket is scratched off to expose 35 (thirty-five) Play Symbols. For Game 1, if a player matches either of YOUR NUMBERS play symbols to the LUCKY NUMBER play symbol, the player wins the PRIZE shown below that number(s). If a player reveals a "7" play symbol, the player wins PRIZE shown instantly. For Game 2, if a player reveals 3 (three) "7"s in any one row, column or diagonal, the player wins the PRIZE shown. If a player reveals a "$$" play symbol, the player wins DOUBLE the PRIZE shown instantly. For Game 3, if a player reveals 3 (three) matching prize amounts, the player wins that amount. If a player reveals 2 (two) matching prize amounts plus a "moneybag" play symbol, the player wins DOUBLE that amount. For Game 4, if a player matches any of YOUR SYMBOLS play symbols to either WINNING SYMBOL play symbol, the player wins the PRIZE shown below that symbol(s). For Game ADD UP, the player scratches the entire area and if the 2 (two) numbers revealed total "7", the player wins $70 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 35 (thirty-five) 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 35 (thirty-five) 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 35 (thirty-five) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;
17. Each of the 35 (thirty-five) 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 within a book will not have identical patterns.
B. GAME 1: This play area consists of two (2) YOUR NUMBERS and one (1) LUCKY NUMBER.
C. GAME 1: Players can win twice in this play area.
D. GAME 1: The "7" symbol will never appear as a LUCKY NUMBER.
E. GAME 1: Non-winning tickets will not contain two (2) identical YOUR NUMBERS.
F. GAME 1: Non-winning prize symbols will always be unique.
G. GAME 1: A winning prize symbol will never be the same as a non-winning prize symbols within this play area.
H. GAME 1: Non-winning tickets will never contain the "7" symbol.
I. GAME 1: Tickets will only win with the "7" symbol as indicated on the prize structure.
J. GAME 2: Players can win once in this play area.
K. GAME 2: No ticket will contain three (3) or more of a kind other than the "7" symbol.
L. GAME 2: The "$$" symbol and three (3) "7" symbols cannot appear in the same game.
M. GAME 2: Tickets will not contain four (4) "7" symbols in all 4 corners.
N. GAME 2: The "$$" symbol will win two (2) times the prize amount shown and will win as per the prize structure.
O. GAME 2: On winning tickets, wins should appear equally among the three (3) types of wins (row, column, diagonal).
P. There will never be a "$$" symbol in the same line as two "7" symbols.
Q. GAME 3: Players can win once in this play area.
R. GAME 3: There will never be more than one (1) set of three (3) matching prize amounts on a single ticket.
S. GAME 3: There will never be more than three (3) matching prize amounts on a single ticket.
T. GAME 3: On winning tickets, two (2) matching symbols and the "moneybag" play symbol will win two (2) times the prize amount shown and will win as per the prize structure.
U. GAME 3: There will never be more than one (1) "moneybag" play symbol per ticket.
V. GAME 3: On non-winning tickets, the "moneybag" play symbol may appear when all play symbols are unique.
W. GAME 3: The "moneybag" play symbol will never appear on a ticket which contains three (3) matching play symbols.
X. GAME 3: No more than two (2) pairs of matching play symbols will appear on a ticket which does not contain a "moneybag" symbol.
Y. GAME 3: No more than one (1) pair of matching play symbols will appear on a ticket containing a "moneybag" symbol.
Z. GAME 4: Players can win up to five (5) times in this play area.
AA. GAME 4: No more than two (2) matching non-winning prize symbols on a ticket.
BB. GAME 4: No more than two (2) matching non-winning YOUR SYMBOLS on a ticket.
CC. GAME 4: Non-winning prize symbols will not match a winning prize symbol on a ticket.
DD. GAME 4: No duplicate WINNING SYMBOLS will appear on a ticket.
EE. ADD-UP: Players can win once in this play area.
FF. ADD-UP: On winning tickets, the two (2) play symbols in this play are will total "7".
GG. ADD-UP: The two (2) symbols on non-winning games will never total "7" in this play area.
HH. ADD-UP: Winning tickets will only win as indicated on the prize structure.
2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.
A. To claim a "MAGNIFICENT 7'S" Instant Game prize of $7.00, $14.00, $21.00, $35.00, $70.00 or $350, 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 $35.00, $70.00 or $350 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 "MAGNIFICENT 7'S" Instant Game prize of $700, $7,000 or $75,000, 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 "MAGNIFICENT 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;
3. delinquent in reimbursing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission 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 "MAGNIFICENT 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 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of more than $600 from the "MAGNIFICENT 7'S" 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. 838. 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. 838 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. 838, 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-200701475
Kimberly L. Kiplin
General Counsel
Texas Lottery Commission
Filed: April 19, 2007
The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) is seeking proposals to purchase a multi-site IP telephony system for the Panhandle WorkSource office(s) of the Texas Panhandle. A copy of the Request for Proposals can be obtained Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 415 West Eighth Ave., Amarillo, Texas 79101 or by contacting Leslie Hardin, PRPC's Workforce Development Facilities Coordinator, at (806) 372-3381 or lhardin@theprpc.org.
A Proposer's Conference will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m., in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of PRPC. Proposals must be received at PRPC by 3:00 p.m. on May 31, 2007.
TRD-200701536
Leslie Hardin
Facilities Coordinator
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
Filed: April 23, 2007
Notice of Application for Amendment to Certificated Service Area Boundary
Notice is given to the public of an application filed on April 20, 2007, with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, for an amendment to a certificated service area boundary in Jones County, Texas.
Docket Style and Number: Application of AT&T Texas for an Amendment to a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Amend the Service Area Boundary between the Anson and Stamford Exchanges Docket Number 34184.
The Application: The minor boundary amendment is being filed to realign the boundary between AT&T Texas's Anson and Stamford exchanges.
Persons wishing to comment on the action sought or intervene should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas by May 11, 2007, 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 use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All comments should reference Docket Number 34184.
TRD-200701551
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: April 24, 2007
Notice is given to the public of an application for transfer of responsibility for administration of nuclear decommissioning trust funds with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on April 19, 2007, pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §§14.001, 14.002, 39.205 (Vernon 1998 & Supp. 2006) (PURA).
Docket Style and Number: Application of NRG South Texas, LP and AEP Texas Central Company for Transfer of Responsibility for Administration of Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Funds, Docket Number 34171.
The Application: NRG South Texas, LP and AEP Texas Central Company filed an application requesting: 1) the Commission transfer to NRG South Texas, LP, the sole responsibility for administering the funds for the nuclear decommissioning trust related to the 13.2% undivided interest in the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station that NRG acquired from AEP Texas Central Company in 2005; and 2) the Commission approve the form of the proposed Amended and Restated Decommissioning Funds Collection Agreement between NRG South Texas, LP and AEP Texas Central Company.
Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing-and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 34171.
TRD-200701505
Adriana A. Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: April 20, 2007
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a petition on March 12, 2007, for expanded local calling service (ELCS), pursuant to Chapter 55, Subchapter C of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Project Title and Number: Petition for Expanded Local Calling Service from the Ransom Canyon Exchange to the Exchanges of Brownfield, Idalou, Slaton, Wolfforth, and Woodrow, Project Number 33980.
The petitioners in the Ransom Canyon exchange request ELCS to the exchanges of Brownfield, Idalou, Slaton, Wolfforth, and Woodrow.
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 May 16, 2007. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136 or toll free at 1-800-735-2789. All comments should reference Project Number 33980.
TRD-200701550
Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: April 24, 2007
Pursuant to Transportation Code, §21.111, and Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §30.209, the Texas Department of Transportation conducts public hearings to receive comments from interested parties concerning proposed approval of various aviation projects.
For information regarding actions and times for aviation public hearings, please go to the following web site:
www.txdot.gov/about_us/public_hearings_and_meetings/aviation.htm
Or visit www.txdot.gov, click on Citizen, click on Public Hearings, and then click on Aviation.
Or contact Joyce Moulton, Aviation Division, 150 East Riverside, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4501 or 1-800-68-PILOT.
TRD-200701552
Joanne Wright
Associate General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: April 24, 2007
The Texas Department of Transportation (department) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed formation of the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority (SURRMA) by Delta County, Hopkins County, Hunt County, and Lamar County (the "Counties"). On February 1, 2007, the Counties filed a petition requesting authorization from the Texas Transportation Commission to form the SURRMA. As proposed, the SURRMA would encompass the boundaries of the Counties, and would be governed by a board of directors of nine members. Two members would be appointed by the Delta County Commissioners Court, one specifically representing the city of Cooper's interests. Two members would be appointed by the Hopkins County Commissioners Court, one specifically representing the city of Sulphur Springs' interests. Two members would be appointed by the Hunt County Commissioners Court, one specifically representing the city of Commerce's interests. Two members would also be appointed by the Lamar County Commissioners Court, one specifically representing the city of Paris' interests. In addition to the board members appointed by the Counties, the presiding officer of the board will be appointed by the Governor.
SURRMA's initial project will be the completion of the widening of SH 24, from a two lane to a four lane divided facility in Delta County.
Pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §26.12, the department will hold a public hearing on the date, time, and location indicated to receive public comments and assess the level of public support concerning the proposed SURRMA:
DATE: May 24, 2007
TIME: 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Delta County Civic Center located at 201 East Bonham Street, Cooper, Texas 75432
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and to provide input. Those desiring to make official comments may register starting at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Oral and written comments may be presented at the public hearing, or written comments may be submitted by mail. To be included in the official record of the public hearing, written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 4, 2007. Written comments should be mailed to: Doug Woodall, P.E., Director of Turnpike Planning and Development, Texas Turnpike Authority Division, Texas Department of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the public hearing and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or Braille, are requested to contact Mayor Scott Stegall, at the city of Cooper at (903) 517-8637 at least two business days prior to the hearing, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
A copy of the Counties' petition to the Texas Transportation Commission is available for inspection at the offices of the Lamar County Courthouse, 119 North Main #201, Paris, Texas 75460, the Hunt County Courthouse, 2500 Lee, Greenville, Texas 75402, the Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482, and the Delta County Courthouse, 200 West Dallas Avenue, Cooper, Texas 75432.
TRD-200701566
Joanne Wright
Associate General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: April 25, 2007
Request for Comments and Proposals: Additional Medicaid Beds
Notice of Intent to Submit Request to Department of Aging and Disability Services to contract for Additional Medicaid Nursing Home Beds in Waller County.
The Commissioners Court of Waller County, pursuant to the Texas Administrative Code, hereby gives notice of its intent to request a Department of Aging and Disability Services contract for additional nursing home beds under the state Medicaid program in Waller County with regards to Texas Administrative Code on rural county waiver.
The Commissioners Court hereby requests that interested parties submit comments on whether the request should be made. Further, the Commissioners Court requests proposals from persons interested in providing additional Medicaid beds in the county, including persons providing Medicaid beds in a nursing home facility with a high occupancy rate.
Interested parties must forward comments or proposals to the Waller County Auditor's Office, 836 Austin Street Room 221, Hempstead, Texas 77445, to be received no later than June 4, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Proposals shall be discussed in open Commissioners Court on June 12, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Courtroom, Hempstead, Texas.
If the Commissioners Court determines to proceed with a request after considering all comments and proposals received, it may recommend that the Department of Aging and Disability Services contract with a specific nursing facility that submitted a proposal. In making its decisions, the Commissioners Court must consider:
1. The demographic and economic needs of the county;
2. The quality of existing nursing facility services under the state Medicaid program in the county;
3. The quality of the proposals submitted; and
4. The degree of community support for additional nursing facility services.
TRD-200701562
Owen Ralston
Waller County Judge
Waller County
Filed: April 24, 2007