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Texas Farmers Demand Action on Water Treaty Shortfall

10/26/2025

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Mexico failed to deliver 925,000 acre-feet of water to South Texas farmers under the 1944 treaty, which requires 1,750,000 acre-feet every five years.
Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) and lawmakers urge U.S. President Donald Trump to address the shortfall in upcoming trade negotiations and potentially impose sanctions.
Farmers face shortages caused by drought that threaten livelihoods and related businesses.
Lawmakers advocate renegotiating the treaty to ensure annual water releases.

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Story summary

Mexico failed to deliver 925,000 acre-feet of water to South Texas farmers under the 1944 treaty, which requires 1,750,000 acre-feet every five years.
Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) and lawmakers urge U.S. President Donald Trump to address the shortfall in upcoming trade negotiations and potentially impose sanctions.
Farmers face shortages caused by drought that threaten livelihoods and related businesses.
Lawmakers advocate renegotiating the treaty to ensure annual water releases.