The U.S. and Mexico agreed to amend a 1944 water treaty, which might bring some relief to South Texas farmers struggling with scarce water.The International Water and Boundary Commission, a federal agency that oversees international water treaties between the U.

A Supreme Court ruling forced Texas and New Mexico back to the table to renegotiate Rio Grande water rights, with mediation just weeks away.

The U.S. and Mexico agreed to amend a 1944 water treaty, which might bring some relief to South Texas farmers struggling with scarce water.

Mexico was at risk of breaching an 80-year old treaty with the U.S. through which it must deliver 1,750,000 acre-feet of water every five years