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.