Amend HB 3652 by adding a new Section on appropriate, page
and line, and renumbering subsequent sections.
      Section _____.  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 anually 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.