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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 08/20/2026
Action Quarantine Deregulated
Category Citrus Health
Impact Type Fruit Crops
Disease / Pest Type Mexican Fruit Fly (MXFF)
Impact Location County
Scope of Impact Partial County
Summary On August 20, 2026 TDA deregulated the Zapata MXFF Quarantined Area from the quarantine area and core areas in Rule §19.502. This action released 54.74 square miles from quarantine in Zapata County.
Additional Information https://texasagriculture.gov/Regulatory-Programs/Plant-Quality/Pest-and-Disease-Alerts/Mexican-Fruit-Fly