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De La Cruz on President Trump's Work to Secure Water for South Texas

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement in response to President Trump's work to hold the Mexican government accountable for the over one million acre-feet of water they owe South Texas.  

Read De La Cruz's post here or below.

"Thank you, President Trump, for holding the Mexican government accountable for the water they owe South Texans. As one of the largest agricultural producing states, any impact on Texas ag will impact our entire country. I will always fight for South Texas farmers and producers to secure the critical water resources we are owed."


Read President Trump's post here or below.

"Mexico OWES Texas 1.3 million acre-feet of water under the 1944 Water Treaty, but Mexico is unfortunately violating their Treaty obligation. This is very unfair, and it is hurting South Texas Farmers very badly. Last year, the only Sugar Mill in Texas CLOSED, because Mexico has been stealing the water from Texas Farmers. Ted Cruz has been leading the fight to get South Texas the water it is owed, but Sleepy Joe refused to lift a finger to help the Farmers. THAT ENDS NOW! I will make sure Mexico doesn’t violate our Treaties and doesn’t hurt our Texas Farmers. Just last month, I halted water shipments to Tijuana until Mexico complies with the 1944 Water Treaty. My Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, is standing up for Texas Farmers, and we will keep escalating consequences, including TARIFFS and, maybe even SANCTIONS, until Mexico honors the Treaty, and GIVES TEXAS THE WATER THEY ARE OWED!"

Background: 

Since entering Congress, Rep. De La Cruz has been a leader on this issue and prioritized ensuring Texas farmers and producers receive the over one million acre-feet of water they are still owed under the 1944 Water Treaty.

This Congress, she has introduced H.Res. 71 to condemn the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis and sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio to request Mexico be held accountable as a part of the ongoing trade negotiations. Additionally, she led a letter to President Trump in December requesting assistance in holding Mexico accountable for owed water deliveries.


Earlier this year, alongside U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Congresswoman De La Cruz announced she helped secure $280 million in aid funds that will be deployed by the USDA to South Texas farmers.