Everything that was said at Rep. De La Cruz’s press conference on water treaty deal

MISSION, Texas – U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz held a press conference at the offices of Texas Citrus Mutual in Mission on April 29, 2025, to announce increased water deliveries from Mexico.

De La Cruz said the U.S. has accepted Mexico’s proposal to increase water deliveries through multiple sources, ensuring a diversification of water supplies requested by Texas stakeholders.

De La Cruz said the water deliveries will total approximately between 324,000 to 420,000 acre feet between now and October.

In addition to Rep. De La Cruz, remarks from the podium were made by Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez and Texas Citrus Mutual President Dale Murden.

Here is a video recording of the press conference, including a Q&A with reporters:

After the press conference had concluded, the Rio Grande Guardian secured a brief interview with Judge Cortez. Here is a video recording of the interview:

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