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Rep. Terry Canales sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott requesting greater assistance from the governor to address the Lower Rio Grande Valley’s critical water challenges. Specifically, Representative Canales cited Texas Government Code Section 418.014, the Governor’s ability to declare an emergency, and Section 418.015, the Governor’s ability to authorize the use of all available state resources.
Rep. Canales issues the following statement:
The Rio Grande Valley can not continue to rely on luck to ensure there is enough water for our region’s farmers and residents. The time to act is now. Our area’s only path forward is greater collaboration on a regional approach to securing new water sources. This will require concerted effort and coordination among irrigation districts, water providers, and area leaders, and I believe that with the Governor’s support, we can work together to pave the way for a sustainable and secure water future for our region.
You can read the full letter below:
Water Emergency Declaration On Letterhead Final
