Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an executive order allowing farmers and ranchers in Texas to use water from the Rio Grande for irrigation. This decision comes after heavy rainfall in Mexico led to significant runoff from the Marte Gomez reservoir, resulting in excess water flowing into the Gulf of Mexico.

The order aims to redirect this overflow to benefit Texas communities, farmers, and ranchers along the Rio Grande Valley. The initiative is intended to support agriculture during a critical period and contribute to the state's economy by utilizing natural resources efficiently.

Commissioner Miller emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "Enough is enough. We’re done sitting around waiting for someone else to act. There is no reason the water overflow south of the Amistad and Falcon international reservoirs should go down the Rio San Juan to the Rio Grande and be wasted. The water belongs in the hands of those who need it most, not lost to the Gulf."

This move seeks to ensure that excess water serves a practical purpose rather than being wasted.