Texas v. New Mexico, 485 U.S. 388 (1988)

Texas v. New Mexico


No. 65, Orig.


Decided May 19, 1980
and June 17, 1983
Order entered June 11, 1984
Decree entered June 8, 1987
Amended decree and order entered March 28, 1988
485 U.S. 388

ON BILL OF COMPLAINT

Syllabus

In this dispute between Texas and New Mexico over the extent of New Mexico’s obligation to deliver water to Texas under the terms of the Pecos River Compact, New Mexico’s exceptions to the Special Master’s report are overruled, the report is approved, and an amended decree and order appointing a River Master are entered.

Exceptions overruled; amended decree and order entered.

Opinions reported: 446 U.S. 540, 462 U.S. 554; order reported: 467 U.S. 1238; opinion and decree reported: 482 U.S. 124.