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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, announced the deployment of $280 million in aid funds for South Texas farmers. This announcement was made alongside U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Senator Ted Cruz. The funding was secured by De La Cruz as part of last year's end-of-year continuing resolution.
De La Cruz emphasized the importance of this financial support: "Farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our South Texas communities and economy. The funding deployment announced by Secretary Rollins today will provide critical relief for the South Texas agricultural industry after suffering tremendous losses due to drought conditions and the Government of Mexico's refusal to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty."
The aid is intended to assist agricultural producers in South Texas who have faced financial challenges due to these adverse conditions. Last year, De La Cruz introduced legislation known as the South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance Act, which authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to allocate these funds. The act was incorporated into a continuing resolution signed into law in December 2024.
"I am proud to work alongside the Administration to deploy this critical aid and deliver solutions for the families, businesses, and communities across the nation that rely on Texas agriculture to thrive," stated Congresswoman De La Cruz.