{"id":150998,"date":"2026-02-04T19:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/150998\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T19:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:46:14","slug":"texas-agriculture-groups-welcome-water-treaty-progress-but-demand-strict-enforcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/150998\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Agriculture Groups Welcome Water Treaty Progress but Demand Strict Enforcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The<\/a>The Texas International Produce Association, Texas Citrus Mutual, and Texas Vegetable Association, based in Mission, Texas, stated, \u201cFor too long Mexico has been allowed to disregard its obligation to annually deliver water to the U.S., at a great cost to the well-being of Rio Grande Valley agriculture, jobs, and communities.\u201d Image for illustration purposes<\/p>\n

Texas Border Business<\/p>\n

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By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez \/ Texas Border Business<\/p>\n

Three major agriculture organizations in Texas have issued a joint statement welcoming a recent announcement from the Trump Administration on the 1944 Water Treaty with Mexico. The Texas International Produce Association, Texas Citrus Mutual, and Texas Vegetable Association, based in Mission, Texas, stated, \u201cFor too long Mexico has been allowed to disregard its obligation to annually deliver water to the U.S., at a great cost to the well-being of Rio Grande Valley agriculture, jobs, and communities.\u201d They described the announcement as \u201canother step in the right direction for bringing Mexico into compliance with the 1944 Water Treaty.\u201d The groups expressed gratitude, saying, \u201cSince taking office, President Trump, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Rollins have taken unprecedented actions to prioritize this Treaty, and for that we are grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite this praise, the organizations voiced strong skepticism rooted in past experience. They noted, \u201cHowever, years of non-compliance by Mexico has left our farmers skeptical of its promises.\u201d They pointed to visible hardships, explaining, \u201cAs our farmers look at the fallow acres, crop production losses, and closed or underutilized mills and gins, it is difficult to see a positive path forward if our government does not hold Mexico accountable for the agreed-upon deliverables.\u201d The statement added, \u201cContinued failure by Mexico is not an option for those we represent.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The groups detailed the terms of the new agreement, stating, \u201cAccording to the agreement, Mexico has provided a plan to the U.S. for meeting its Treaty obligation to annually deliver 350,000 acre-feet, pay in full the over 800,000-acre feet of debt, and agreed to participate in monthly consultations with the U.S. to ensure compliance.\u201d They urged firm action if needed, saying, \u201cif Mexico does not meet its new promises for the current cycle, the Administration must use all the tools at its disposal to enforce compliance.\u201d They further requested, \u201cShould the U.S. determine that Mexico is failing to meet its benchmarks, we ask for swift corrective action to avoid slipping into a deficit and perpetuating the debt, as allowed in past cycles.\u201d<\/p>\n

The organizations thanked the Administration for its focus, declaring, \u201cWe thank the Administration for continuing to apply pressure on Mexico to fulfil its obligations by bringing long overdue attention to an issue that has been pushed aside for too long.\u201d They emphasized results over words, stating, \u201cWords matter, but actions matter more, and the Administration has continually shown its seriousness about correcting this previously deprioritized issue so vital to the people of the Rio Grande Valley.\u201d Looking ahead, they described their stance as \u201ccautiously optimistic and reserved on the new plan until the expected outcomes become reality.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

They expressed willingness to collaborate, saying, \u201cWe look forward to continuing to work with the Administration to implement the new agreement to end the cycles of non-compliance.\u201d Finally, they called for lasting improvements, adding, \u201cWe also look to the Administration to institute changes within the U.S. federal government and in coordination with Mexico to further codify the obligation to make annual deliveries.\u201d<\/p>\n

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