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New World Screwworm (NWS) Animal Movement Guidance

The Texas Animal Health Commission, in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, provides animal owners, producers, veterinarians, NWS Certified Inspectors, and other stakeholders with a quick-reference guide to current New World Screwworm animal-movement requirements.

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Texas Agriculture Alert

Alert Details
Department Texas Department of Agriculture
Created 07/28/2026
Action Quarantine Deregulated
Category Citrus Health
Impact Type Fruit Crops
Disease / Pest Type Mexican Fruit Fly
Impact Location County
Scope of Impact Partial County
Summary On July 28, 2026 TDA removed the Peñitas/Granjeno MXFF Quarantined Area in Hidalgo County from the quarantine area and core areas in Rule §19.502. This action released 58.66 square miles from quarantine, including 45.03 acres of commercial citrus in Hidalgo County.
Additional Information https://texasagriculture.gov/Regulatory-Programs/Plant-Quality/Pest-and-Disease-Alerts/Mexican-Fruit-Fly