Texas: Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ To Accept Water Offer For Rio Grande Valley
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~ In a move to address the ongoing water shortage in the Rio Grande Valley, Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to accept an offer of San Juan River water from Mexico. This decision comes as Mexico continues to fall short of its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty, causing significant strain on communities and businesses in Texas.

According to Governor Abbott, access to water is crucial for the growth and sustainability of the Rio Grande Valley. He stated, "Water is essential for Texans along the Rio Grande Valley to grow crops and support local communities and businesses." The governor also expressed concern over Mexico's disregard for their water obligations and emphasized that this cannot be allowed to continue.

Under the offer, Mexico has agreed to provide 120,000 acre-feet of water from the San Juan River. While this amount falls short of the 1.75 million acre-feet that Mexico is required to deliver every five years under the Treaty, Governor Abbott believes it will still provide much-needed relief for farmers and businesses in Texas. However, TCEQ's approval is still pending before the offer can be accepted.

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Governor Abbott also addressed concerns raised by the International Boundary and Water Commission regarding whether water from the San Juan River can be credited towards Mexico's Treaty commitments. He reiterated that Texas stands firm in its position that only water from six named tributaries can satisfy these commitments, as stated in the text of the Treaty.

The 1944 Water Treaty between the United States and Mexico requires both countries to share water resources from the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers. However, Mexico's deficit under this Treaty has reached an all-time high. If no action is taken by Mexico, Texans will face a projected deficit of 1.3-million acre-feet of water by October 2025.

Governor Abbott's directive to accept Mexico's offer of San Juan River water is a step towards addressing the water shortage in the Rio Grande Valley. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the ongoing negotiations between the two countries and whether it will lead to a more sustainable solution for water sharing in the future.

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