The resolution addresses Mexico's ongoing failure to meet its water delivery obligations to the United States as outlined in the 1944 treaty governing the Rio Grande. This treaty stipulates that Mexico must deliver a minimum average of 350,000 acre-feet of water annually to the U.S. from certain tributaries of the Rio Grande. However, Mexico has consistently fallen short of this requirement, currently being 984,814 acre-feet in arrears. This shortfall has significant implications for Texas, where many municipalities, industries, and agricultural sectors rely heavily on this water supply. The resolution highlights the adverse effects of these water shortages, including economic disruptions, environmental concerns, and increased costs for rural municipalities.

In light of these issues, the resolution urges the U.S. Department of State and the International Boundary and Water Commission to take decisive action to ensure Mexico's compliance with the treaty. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing water deliveries to the United States during annual allocation discussions. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has already communicated these concerns to the relevant authorities, and the resolution calls for official copies to be sent to key federal officials to reinforce the urgency of the situation.