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Relating to agriculture and the use of natural gas on the premises from which it is produced to pump to the surface water to be used for irrigation on such premises; declaring such use to be a preferred use; requiring producers of natural gas to furnish such gas for such uses upon request of the person or persons engaged in agricultural activities upon the premises from which the gas is produced; providing for payment for natural gas so used; providing for application to the Railroad Commission of Texas to determine the terms and conditions of such sales and uses; providing for promulgation of rules by the Railroad Commission, and appeals therefrom; imposing liability for damages upon owner or operator of well or wells who fails to comply with any duty imposed by this Act; repealing all laws in conflict with this Act; providing a saving or severability clause and providing an effective date.