Texas – Commissioner Sid Miller has commended the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, which urges the diplomatic enforcement of the U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty and calls for Mexico to meet its water obligations. “I commend Senator Adam Hinojosa and the Texas Senate for taking decisive action to address Mexico’s ongoing failure to meet its water obligations under the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty,” Miller said.
He emphasized that the resolution sends a strong message that Texas will not stand by while its farmers, ranchers, and rural communities continue to suffer from water shortages. “Agriculture is the backbone of the Rio Grande Valley’s economy, and ensuring a reliable water supply is critical to protecting the livelihoods of the hardworking men and women who feed and clothe our state and nation.”
Miller also expressed support for Texas officials who are addressing the long-standing water crisis. “Water is not a partisan issue—it is a fundamental necessity for agriculture, industry, and everyday life,” he said. He urged House Speaker Dustin Burrows and the Texas House to pass the resolution and call on the International Boundary and Water Commission to take immediate diplomatic action to ensure Mexico fulfills its treaty obligations.
“Texas farmers deserve certainty, and they cannot afford to wait,” Miller concluded. “Every drop of water matters, and we must keep fighting to protect our agricultural heritage and rural communities.”
