Amend HB 3651 by adding a new section on appropriate page and
line and renumbering subsequent sections.
      REGIONAL COOPERATION. (a)  In recognition of the need for
uniform regional monitoring and regulation of common,
scientifically recognized groundwater sources, and within
designated management areas, the district shall establish rules:
            (1)  requiring the permitting of all water wells that
are:
                  (A)  not exempted from permitting by Chapter 36,
Water Code; and
                  (B)  capable of producing in excess of 25,000
gallons per day;
            (2)  providing for the prevention of waste, as defined
by Section 36.001, Water Code;
            (3)  providing for timely capping or plugging of
abandoned wells; and
            (4)  requiring reports to be filed with the district on
all new, nonexempt water wells.
      (b)  Reports required under Subsection (a)(4) must include
the driller's log, a description of the casing and pumping
equipment installed, the capacity of the well so equipped, and the
intended use of the water.
      (c)  To further regional continuity, the district shall:
            (1)  seek to participate in at least one coordination
meeting annually with each adjacent district that shares an aquifer
with the district;
            (2)  coordinate the collection of data with adjacent
districts in a manner designed to achieve uniformity of data
quality;
            (3)  coordinate efforts to monitor water quality with
adjacent districts, local governments, and state agencies;
            (4)  investigate any groundwater pollution with the
intention of locating its source and report its findings to
adjacent districts and appropriate state agencies;
            (5)  provide to adjacent districts annually an
inventory of new water wells in the district and an estimate of
groundwater production within the district; and
            (6)  include adjacent districts on the mailing lists
for district newsletters, seminars, public education events, news
articles, and field days.