Gov. Abbott Introduces Online Portal for Texas Screwworm Resources

Governor Abbott launches one stop shop website for NWS information

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of an enhanced website that offers comprehensive information for Texans related to the New World screwworm. Located in the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Disaster Portal, Texans can visit screwworm.texas.gov to access a…

Gov. Abbott introduces online portal for Texas screwworm resources

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the rollout of a comprehensive web portal designed to give Texans a centralized resource for information regarding the New World screwworm.

New screwworm portal aims to protect Texas livestock, wildlife and rural economy

Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled screwworm.texas.gov, a “one stop shop” with maps, ID tips, reporting steps, and free inspector training as Texas ramps up its New World screwworm response to protect livestock and wildlife.

Where is screwworm in Texas? Track cases here.

By Berenice Garcia, Jayme Lozano Carver, Stephen Simpson and Hien An Ngo, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2026 A small fly has the potential to impart a big impact on Texas’ beef and agricultural industry. On June 3, the New World screwworm was detected in a three-week-old calf in Zavala County by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Since then, the agency reported more screwworm infestations in Texas. The fly poses a multibillion-dollar crisis for th…

South Texas rancher stays vigilant after finding first U.S. screwworm case

By Shelby Shank Field Editor A routine check on a cattle herd in South Texas led to the confirmation of the first case of New World screwworm in Texas in 60 years. The case was identified at Rock Creek Ranch in La Pryor, where ranch manager Robbie Graff and his crew discovered a three-day-old calf with signs of a possible screwworm infestation. “When we found the calf, we were in the pasture, checking water pivots and putting out mineral and cak…

Governor Abbott introduces online portal for Texas screwworm resources

AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott announced the rollout of a comprehensive web portal designed to give Texans a centralized resource for information regarding the New World screwworm. Hosted within the Texas Division of Emergency Management Disaster Portal, the site…