Amend CSHB 2912 by adding the following appropriately
numbered SECTION to Article 15 of the bill and renumbering
subsequent SECTIONS of Article 15 accordingly:
      SECTION ____.  Subchapter C, Chapter 13, Water Code, is
amended by adding Section 13.0415 to read as follows:
      Sec. 13.0415.  REGULATION OF CERTAIN SALES OF WATER TO BE
TRANSPORTED BY PIPELINE. (a)  This section applies to the sale of
raw or potable water, whether surface water or groundwater, by an
individual or business entity if the water is to be transported by
pipeline:
            (1)  at least 50 miles; or
            (2)  from one river basin in this state to another
river basin in this state.
      (b)  The commission has all authority and power of the state
to ensure that persons who supply water under this section comply
with this section.  For that purpose and without limitation of
other powers, the commission may, where it finds a monopoly exists:
            (1)  fix and regulate the rates of water suppliers
under this section; and
            (2)  adopt rules for determining the classification of
customers and services and for determining the applicability of
rates.
      (c)  The commission shall ensure that the rates for water
sold under this section are just and reasonable.