STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER SID MILLER PRAISING PRESIDENT TRUMP’S FIRM ACTION ON THE 1944 WATER TREATY
“I want to thank President Trump for his firm, no-nonsense leadership in addressing the water crisis affecting our southern border. Mexico has failed to uphold its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty for far too long, leaving Texas farmers and ranchers high and dry—literally. In response to President Trump’s demands, President Claudia Sheinbaum has finally stated that Mexico will make an immediate water delivery to Texas farmers.   [More]

COMMISSIONER MILLER ANNOUNCES $280 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE TO SOUTH TEXAS AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have agreed to provide $280 million in grant assistance to agriculture producers with irrigation water rights along the Rio Grande River. This grant offers economic relief to producers affected by water shortages due to Mexico’s failure to fulfill obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. TDA is accepting grant applications now through May 22, 2025.    [More]