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Amend CSHB 1116, by adding a new Section 2.05 and 2.06 as
follows:
SECTION. 2.05. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS. Chapter
325, Government Code is amended by adding Sec. 325.025 as follows:
Sec. 325.025. A groundwater conservation district is subject
to review under this chapter as if it were a state agency.
SECTION. 2.06. Prior to December 31, 2006, the Sunset
Advisory Commission shall develop a recommended schedule for review
of all groundwater conservation districts and submit such
recommendation to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of
the House of Representatives. Such recommendation shall consider
such factors as recharge and sustainability of the aquifer and
particular attention should be paid to expedite review of those
districts with the lowest recharge rates or that overlie
multi-state aquifers of five or more contiguous states.