Water Delivery Transparency Act

The Water Delivery Transparency Act requires the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) to seek input from Texas stakeholders - including agricultural producers, government entities, and irrigation districts - when drafting minutes about the 1944 Rio Grande water treaty. Key mechanisms include holding at least five public forums (three in the Rio Grande Valley), establishing an online submission portal, and publishing a detailed report within 180 days summarizing input and how it will shape the draft minutes. This process aims to increase transparency in decisions affecting shared water resources along the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill directly impacts Texas water users and local governments involved in Rio Grande water management.