Water Dispute between Texas and Mexico

Texas and Mexico are in a water dispute over a decades-old treaty, causing severe drought-driven water shortages impacting farmers in both countries.

Water Dispute Between Mexico and Texas

Mexico is not releasing water from its dams as part of a 1944 international agreement, causing drought conditions in Texas and leading to a disaster declaration by Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino. The issue stems from the 1944 International Water Treaty regulating water distribution from the Rio Grande and the Colorado River.