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Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration To Prevent New World Screwworm Fly Infestation
January 29, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:

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Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration To Prevent New World Screwworm Fly Infestation

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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the NWS fly into Texas and to better protect livestock and wildlife.

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