Interstate Stream Commission asks Legislature for funds to implement Rio Grande settlement, expand enforcement and modernize data systems
The Interstate Stream Commission told the Legislative Finance Committee it needs recurring staff funding, a $50 million special appropriation for Lower Rio Grande implementation, and investment in metering and a 25‑year‑old water database to manage scarce supplies and prepare for a pending Texas v. New Mexico settlement.
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The Interstate Stream Commission told the Legislative Finance Committee that it is seeking both recurring and one‑time funding to modernize its operations and manage dwindling supplies on the Rio Grande. Agency leaders asked lawmakers for a special appropriation and expanded staffing to support implementation of the Texas v. New Mexico settlement and to strengthen enforcement and data systems.
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