Requires the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) to obtain stakeholder input when drafting minutes related to the Rio Grande.
Stakeholders include agricultural producers, government entities, and irrigation districts in Texas.
Mandates the holding of at least five public forums for stakeholder input, with a minimum of three forums in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
The IBWC must set a schedule for these public forums at the start of the drafting process and publish this schedule at least 30 days before the first forum.
Establishes an online submission portal for stakeholders to provide input during the designated input period.
Requires the IBWC to publish a report within 180 days after the first forum, summarizing stakeholder input and detailing how this input will be utilized in drafting the minutes.
Defines key terms such as “Commission,” “covered treaty,” and “input period” for clarity in the legislation.
