To require the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to obtain input from stakeholders when drafting certain minutes relating to the Rio Grande, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · October 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
This bill requires the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to gather public input from Texas stakeholders before drafting agreements about water sharing on the Rio Grande. The Commission must hold at least five public forums during the drafting process, with at least three located in the Rio Grande Valley, and establish an online portal for written comments. The agency must publish the forum schedule at least 30 days in advance and provide a public report within 180 days of the first forum that summarizes all stakeholder input and explains how it will be used in the final agreement. The bill affects farmers, irrigation districts, and local government entities in Texas that depend on Rio Grande water. No specific funding amount is allocated in the legislation, though implementing the transparency requirements would involve administrative costs.
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