7. Public Hearing: proposed District Rule Amendments The public hearing opened at 2:04 PM. Ron Fieseler spoke and raised concerns about several proposed changes, including the aquifer test trigger (20 million gallons vs. 10 million), clearer language on end users and contracts, CCN references (TCEQ vs. PUC when required), removing the word “share” in desired future conditions language, and the complexity of export permit rules. He also suggested using natural gamma ray logs instead of spontaneous potential logs. The hearing closed at 2:20 PM.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.