Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.
Signed by the Governor
Summary
The resolution asks the U.S. government to take immediate steps to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly threatening Texas livestock and the broader economy. It calls on Congress, the USDA, FDA, EPA, and the Texas secretary of state to accelerate construction of a control facility, support research, approve treatments and pesticides, and forward the resolution to federal leaders. The aim is to protect ranchers, animals, and public health from a potentially costly outbreak.
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