Texas has experienced a remarkable 63% economic growth in the last decade, largely driven by the fossil fuel industry, particularly fracking, which requires substantial water resources.
Despite significant economic growth fueled by oil and gas production, Texas faces severe drought conditions that threaten water availability and agricultural productivity, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley.
While some periods of heavy rainfall might temporarily replenish the state's reservoirs, ongoing high temperatures—exacerbated by climate change—pose a persistent threat, drying out the water supplies rapidly.
The update to the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water sharing agreement is crucial in the face of this prolonged drought, as it directly impacts water accessibility for Texas.
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