Public Utility Commission of Texas Documents: CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC's Application for a CCN

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has released documents related to CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC's application for a Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for a new public water system. The applicant, CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC, is seeking to provide water services to a future residential development in Blanco County. The application includes maps, a capital improvement plan, and supporting documentation. The Public Utility Commission has provided detailed staff questions and requests for information to support the application.

Key Takeaways:

  • The applicant, CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC, is seeking a CCN for a public water system to serve a future residential development in Blanco County.
  • The applicant has provided maps and digital mapping data to identify the existing facility lines and customers within the requested area.
  • The applicant has not yet compiled a complete capital improvement plan, which includes an itemized list of capital improvements or repairs, a budget or costs allocated for each capital improvement or repair, an estimated timeline for construction of all facilities to provide full service, and a keyed map showing where facilities will be located to provide service.
  • The funding source for the capital improvements will be entirely provided by the applicant using private funds and existing financing.
  • The applicant has provided a written explanation supporting the need for service for the entire requested area, stating that the need for service is to provide for future residential development.
  • The applicant has provided a list of directors and their titles, as well as a copy of the organizational chart.
  • The applicant has pending applications for land subdivision/development with Blanco County, but the entire parcel is currently owned by CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC.
  • The applicant has attached various documents, including a Certification of Account Status from the Texas Comptroller, an organizational chart, and a list of directors and their titles.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas, Documents related to CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC's application for a CCN, filed June 19, 2025 (PUC Docket No. 57977)
  • CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC, "Puerta del Lobo - Executive Summary," prepared by Daniel Hinckley, RE, of Blue Oak Engineering, LLC, on June 19, 2025
  • Blanco County Real Property records, Deed Document number 232977, dated September 14, 2023
  • Texas Comptroller, "Certification of Account Status" for CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC, dated June 19, 2025 (Attachment #1)
  • Blue Oak Engineering, LLC, Organizational chart for CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC, dated June 19, 2025 (Attachment #2)
  • CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC, List of directors and their titles, dated June 19, 2025 (Attachment #3)

Statistics:

  • 208.43 acres: the size of the main property owned by CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC (Attachment #1)
  • 232977: the Deed Document number for the property in Blanco County Real Property records (dated September 14, 2023)
  • 1-20: the number of lots planned for sale and construction by early 2026 (Staff Question 1-3)
  • 3 years: the estimated timeframe for developing and selling the remaining lots (Staff Question 1-3)
  • 6/19/2025: the date on which CB Wine Tourism Developments, LLC, compiled the information for the capital improvement plan, maps, and supporting documentation (Control Number: 57977-6)