Texas Governor Issues Disaster Declaration Over Spread Of Parasitic Screwworm
How much verified proof exists for this claim
Single weak corroboration
How intriguing or unexplained this claim is
The claim involves a recent government action with some uncertainties about the presence of the screwworm in Texas. While the declaration suggests emerging concerns, the situation appears to be in the early stages of development with limited information and coverage, leading to minor uncertainties.
Texas Governor Issues Disaster Declaration Over Spread Of Parasitic Screwworm Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday said he imposed a statewide disaster declaration to prevent the spread of a type of parasitic fly in his state. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to the media at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 22, 2025. AP Photo/Eric Gay The New World screwworm isn’t yet present in the United States or Texas, although officials...