Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval for the Texas Senate's recent action concerning the U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty. The Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, urging diplomatic enforcement of the treaty due to Mexico's alleged failure to meet its water obligations under the 1944 agreement.

"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 passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 13 sends a strong and clear message that Texas will not stand by while our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities suffer from water shortages."

Miller highlighted the importance of agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley's economy and stressed that ensuring a reliable water supply is essential for protecting local livelihoods. "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," he said.

He also called on House Speaker Dustin Burrows and the Texas House to pass this resolution. Additionally, he urged 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. Every drop of water matters, and we must keep fighting to protect our agricultural heritage and rural communities," Miller concluded.

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