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Texas Senate panel sends message to Trump: Get our water from Mexico

Farmers and elected officials told a Senate committee Monday that the lack of water is becoming dire, with little relief in sight.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 10, 2025

Mexico and the United States Agree To Split Costs Over Reparation of Texas' Largest Reservoir

A 2020 report found that the Amistad reservoir provides over $76 million in annual public benefits to the U.S. alone, including $44 million for recreation.

Latin Times · Jan 3, 2025

Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But there’s a catch farmers aren’t happy about.

Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 25, 2024