Written Explanation of the Intended Purpose of the Proposed Rule or Rule Modification:

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2. Written Explanation of the Intended Purpose of the Proposed Rule or Rule Modification: The Texas Legislature recognizes that large scale production for export of groundwater has, in fact, resulted in negative socioeconomic impacts to local users, a concern evidenced by the passage of HB 3059 during the 88th legislative sessions. To ensure that the District is protecting groundwater for all permit holders, Cockrell requests that the District adopt the Proposed Rule to create a fund that is available for permit holders adversely affected by the production and export of groundwater. The Proposed Rule, which tracks HB3059, requires the District to create a fund from resources already available to it, maximize that fund, and allow groundwater permit holders negatively affected by increased pumping of the aquifer to receive compensation for the economic costs that will arise from a decline in the aquifer levels. 0005