Which statement best explains how the 1961 Texas Supreme Court case State v. Valmont Plantations altered economic conditions and water laws for farmers using water from Falcon International Reservoir in the Lower Rio Grande Valley? (1 point)

The case established precedence for the priority of water rights based on seniority, which impacted farmers who relied on water from Falcon International Reservoir by determining their access to water and potentially limiting their usage during times of scarcity.