Rep. Michael Cloud outlines plans to address Corpus Christi water crisis

<p><a href="https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/michael-cloud-corpus-christi-water-crisis/503-f0229bf7-14b6-4f43-8e68-b739e48ca1de" id="https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/michael-cloud-corpus-christi-water-crisis/503-f0229bf7-14b6-4f43-8e68-b739e48ca1de" type="link">Rep. Michael Cloud outlines plans to address Corpus Christi water crisis<br /></a><br />KIII ABC News Corpus Christi</p>

<p>Sumiko A. Lara | March 23, 2026</p>

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<p>CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — U.S. Representative Michael Cloud says long-term solutions are underway to address the ongoing water crisis in Corpus Christi.</p>

<p>Rep. Cloud said he will meet with city leaders and federal officials on Monday to discuss short- and long-term water supply options, including groundwater sources and plans for a desalination facility.</p>

<p>&#8220;The big thing that we&#8217;re working on is really the long-term solution,&#8221; said Rep. Cloud. &#8220;We&#8217;ll have a pinch here over the next couple of years, but we&#8217;re committed to fulfilling the water needs for decades to come. Everything seems to be moving forward, and we&#8217;re optimistic about the direction we&#8217;re heading.&#8221;</p>

<p>Cloud emphasized that while short-term measures are being explored, President Trump made a commitment to the city during his recent visit to Corpus Christi to get it done, noting there are still many steps along the way.</p>

<p>Cloud said from the federal perspective, officials are addressing Corpus Christi&#8217;s short-term water needs with groundwater and other sources, while planning for a long-term solution with a desalination facility.</p>

<p>&#8220;From the federal perspective, we&#8217;re focused on building a long-term desalination facility and a national center of excellence for water technologies, making this region a leader in water use,&#8221; said Cloud.</p>

<p>In addition to water concerns, Cloud addressed potential impacts of federal funding delays on TSA and ICE staffing, which could affect travelers this summer.</p>

<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s really beginning to affect vacationers and business travel,&#8221; he said. &#8220;This ongoing choke point is a result of political gamesmanship, not safety concerns, and it&#8217;s disappointing it continues.&#8221;</p>

<p>Cloud also commented on international conflicts affecting gas prices and U.S. policy abroad. &#8220;Our armed forces are acting with a clear objective to dismantle threats from Iran and other regions,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We continue to monitor the situation closely, and the work of our men and women in uniform is remarkable.&#8221;</p>
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