Amend CSSB 1 (house committee report), in Article VI of the bill, following the appropriations to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (page VI-27), by adding the following appropriately numbered rider:

____.  Interbasin Transfer Permit Guidance. Out of funds appropriated above, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall expend no staff time or resources of any type for the purpose of preparing, planning, or issuance of any permits related to an interbasin transfer of water from the Cypress Basin to any entity in or that services Regional Planning Group C as defined by the 2022 State Water Plan.