Texas Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for screwworm infestation prevention
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration as the next step to prevent an infestation of the flesh-eating new world screwworm.
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National story. 6 articles from 4 sources. Updated Jan 30, 2026.
Part of The New World screwworm's spread into the United States
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1 sourceGov Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent screwworm fly infestation from spreading into Texas