Enrolled Bill Summary

            House Bill 3111 amends the Water Code, the Health and Safety Code, and The Plumbing License Law to revise the regulation of various occupations relating to solid waste facilities, sewage treatment facilities, on-site sewage disposal, irrigation systems, water supply systems, and storage tanks. A new Water Code chapter establishes for such occupations a standardized set of licensing and registration procedures and requirements, including provisions on fees, training and continuing education, and other matters. The bill amends administrative penalty, civil penalty, and license suspension and revocation provisions to incorporate the same occupations and make certain changes relating to water well drillers and installers. It changes the name of the Texas Irrigators Advisory Council to the Irrigator Advisory Council and repeals certain provisions relating to the council's membership and support structure. The bill takes effect September 1, 2001, except for certain provisions relating to the licensing of persons who evaluate the suitability of a site for on-site sewage disposal, which take effect September 1, 2002.