RGV Partnership Pushes Regional Water Agenda
· Texas Border Business
Paco Sanchez, President and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, emphasized the importance of regional collaboration to tackle water issues during the RGV Connect Water Forum on April 15, 2026, at Texas Southmost College. He described RGV Connect as a platform for business leaders and officials to identify priorities and advocate for water funding, referencing recent legislative efforts like Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 500. The forum addressed the impact of water shortages on agriculture, highlighted by the closure of the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Mill, which resulted in a loss of 500 jobs. Sanchez noted that discussions will shape future legislative agendas.
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