Amend CSHB 1 (house committee report) in Article VI of the bill, following the appropriations to the Parks and Wildlife Department (page VI-32), by adding the following appropriately numbered rider:

____.  Study on Optimum Water Level for Falcon Lake. (a) It is the intent of the legislature that the Parks and Wildlife Department, out of funds appropriated above, collaborate with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct a study to determine:

(1)  the optimum water level for recreational fishing;

(2)  the factors that contribute to the rise and fall in water levels; and

(3)  make recommendations on how to maintain the optimum water level for recreational fishing on Falcon Lake.

(b)  Not later than December 1, 2020, the Parks and Wildlife Department shall report the findings and recommendations of the study conducted under Subsection (a) of this section to the legislature.