De La Cruz on New Commitment to Secure Water for South Texas

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the announcement of a new commitment between the United States and Mexico to ensure full compliance with water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. "After years of non-compliance from the Mexican government on 1944 Water Treaty obligations, we have delivered accountability and secured historic water deliveries. I have led the charge for South Texans, working alongside President Trump and Secretary Rollins to demand the certainty our farmers need. Today's announcement, which secures a minimum of 350,000 acre-feet of water annually and consistent, bilateral meetings, is a step in the right direction. Alongside this Administration, I will fight to ensure every drop of our water is secured." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Background: Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Department of State Secretary Marco Rubio announced the Mexican government's commitment to deliver a minimum of 350,000 acre‑feet of water annually and a plan to fulfill outstanding water debt from the previous 1944 Water Treaty cycle. Additionally, the U.S. and Mexico announced they will hold monthly meetings to ensure that timely, consistent deliveries are met. ###