A strong partnership with Mexico is critical to the vitality, security, and long-term success of South Texas communities. International agreements, such as the 1944 Water Treaty and the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement , are economic tools that allow our nations to collaborate, promote trade , and protect the resources we rely on. But these agreements are only as strong as the commitment to meet their terms.

The 1944 Water Treaty requires the Mexican government to deliver 350,000 acre-feet of water annually from the Rio Grande, resulting in over 1 million acre-feet during a five-year cycle. For the last 50 years, the Mexican government has refused to uphold the agreement.

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