AG Paxton: U.S. Supreme Court Decision Bolsters Texas’ Fight to Protect Water Rights to the Rio Grande
“The Rio Grande plays an integral role in the water supply for Texas' border regions and farmers, and New Mexico's illegal actions have deprived Texans of this vital resource,” Attorney General Paxton said. “I am pleased the Supreme Court delivered an opinion that bolsters our case against New Mexico for taking water from Texas in violation of the Rio Grande Compact.”
AG Paxton Asks SCOTUS to Protect Texas’ Water Rights to the Rio Grande
“New Mexico's illegal actions in taking Rio Grande Project water intended for use in Texas violates the Rio Grande Compact, depriving our state of the water it is legally entitled,” Attorney General Paxton said. “The Rio Grande plays an integral part in the water supply for Texas' border regions and farmers, and the Supreme Court should rule in favor of protecting Texas' rights.”
Attorney General Paxton Secures Victory in Hazardous Waste Enforcement Case
“Protecting our natural resources is a core responsibility of the state, and we will not tolerate bad actors who pollute our air and water with no regard for the law or the environment,” Attorney General Paxton said. “This company has continuously defied the state’s requirements and has fought compliance nearly every step of the way. We will continue to vigorously pursue violators who shirk responsibility and pollute groundwater in Texas.”