Amend CSSB 1 by inserting the following appropriately
numbered section and renumbering the sections of the bill
accordingly:
      SECTION __.  Subchapter L, Chapter 49, Water Code, is amended
by adding Section 49.352 to read as follows:
      Sec. 49.352.  MUNICIPAL SYSTEM IN UNSERVED AREA.  (a)  This
section applies only to a home-rule municipality that:
            (1)  is located in a county with a population of more
than 1.75 million that is adjacent to a county with a population of
more than 1 million; and
            (2)  has within its boundaries a part of a district.
      (b)  If a district does not establish a fire department under
this subchapter, a municipality that contains a part of the
district inside its boundaries may by ordinance or resolution
provide that a water system be constructed or extended into the
area that is in both the municipality and the district for the
delivery of potable water that is sufficient to support the
placement of fire hydrants and the connection of the water system
to fire suppression equipment.
      (c)  For purposes of this section, a municipality may obtain
single certification in the manner provided by Section 13.255,
Water Code, except that the municipality may file an application
with the commission to grant single certification immediately after
the municipality provides notice of intent to provide service as
required by Section 13.255(b), Water Code.