Texas Wins Big: Supreme Court Approves Rio Grande Water Pact
· Texas Border Business
The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a settlement regarding the distribution of Rio Grande water among Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. This decision follows a report from a Special Master recommending the approval of a final decree aimed at ensuring fair water distribution. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton highlighted that the agreement addresses concerns over water siphoning that began with Texas's lawsuit against New Mexico and Colorado in 2013. The pact mandates that New Mexico and Colorado fulfill their delivery obligations, including regulating groundwater pumping, to secure Texas's water allocation. Paxton called this a historic victory for Texas residents and farmers.
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