SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ----------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 JULY 9, 2002 (Date of Earliest Event Reported) VALERO L.P. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 001-16417 74-2958817 (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction Identification of incorporation) Number) ONE VALERO PLACE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78212 (210)370-2000 (Address, including zip code, and telephone number) Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure Attached materials are to be furnished to and discussed with underwriters and securities brokers at presentations beginning on July 9, 2002. (a) Exhibits. 99.1 Presentation materials. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Valero L.P. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. VALERO L.P. By: Riverwalk Logistics, L.P. By: Valero GP, LLC By: /s/ Todd Walker Its: Secretary Date: July 9, 2002 -2- EXHIBITS 99.1 Presentation materials. -3-