Amend CSHB 1 as follows:

(1)  Under the Article VI appropriations to the Railroad Commission, add the following appropriately numbered rider:

____.  Contingency for HB 1273. Contingent on HB 1273, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, or other similar legislation relating to the regulation of propane utility companies, being enacted and becoming law:

(1)  the general revenue appropriations for Strategy A.2.1, Gas Utility Compliance, are increased by $150,000 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2012, and increased by $150,000 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2013; and

(2)  the general revenue appropriations for Strategy A.3.1, Promote Alternative Energy Resource, are reduced by $150,000 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2012, and reduced by $150,000 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2013.

(2)  Adjust the article totals and methods of financing accordingly.