Dangerous Fly Threatening People and Livestock Making Its Way Towards Texas

Governor Abbott declares disaster to combat screwworm fly threat in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration to prevent the potential spread of the New World screwworm fly into Texas.

Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Over Screwworm Spread

Abbott’s declaration comes after close monitoring by both Texas and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the northward spread of the parasitic screwworm in Mexico. The post Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Over Screwworm Spread
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Gov. Abbott declares statewide disaster for New World screwworm

AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration today to better equip the Texas New World Screwworm Response Team. The New World screwworm presents a threat to Texas, according to the Governor's Office. Officials in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas have been reporting new cases of New World screwworm in cattle this month. The cases are being reported within 200 miles of the Texas border. The pest infects…

Dangerous fly threatening people and livestock making its way towards Texas

Gov. Abbot is taking action and warning that the fly "poses a serious threat to Texas livestock industry and wildlife."

TSCRA applauds Governor Abbott’s disaster declaration for potential NWS threat - Oklahoma Farm Report

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. released the following statement after Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration for the potential New World screwworm threat: “Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association applauds Gov. Abbott and his team as they ensure Texas is prepared to respond to a potential incursion of New World screwworm. Today’s announcement positions our state to respond…

TSCRA applauds Governor Abbott’s disaster declaration for potential NWS threat - Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

FORT WORTH, Texas (January 29, 2026) — Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. released the following statement after Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster […] The post TSCRA applauds Governor Abbott’s disaster declaration for potential NWS threat appeared first on Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.