Water for Texans, by Texans: The path to self-reliance Texans want to take charge and secure their water supply15 October 2024 15 October 2024 4 minute read 4 minute read By: By: Texas Department of Agriculture North AmericaWater is the lifeblood of Texas agriculture, and nowhere is that more critical than in the Rio Grande Valley. Texans need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, take charge, and secure our water supply. To fully maximize our water resources, we must prioritize capturing stormwater, reusing treated water, upgrading the efficiency of our delivery systems, increasing storage capacity, and ensuring long-term water movement across Texas. We pay for it by accessing funds already paid by Texas taxpayers from places like the Texas Water Development Board, various federal infrastructure programs, and accessing Texas Department of Agriculture grants. The bottom line is this: Texans have the know-how, the technology, the grit, and the financing to secure our water future.