Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a high-alert directive, calling on multiple state agencies to ramp up efforts against the New World screwworm—a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living flesh and threaten livestock health, wildlife populations, and even humans. Although eradicated from the United States in the 1960s, the screwworm has re-emerged in southern Mexico, with recent reports from Veracruz placing the threat just 370 miles from the Texas border  . 🧪 What’s at Stake? 🛡️ Texas Responds 🪰 Federal Action: Bringing Back Sterile Fly Programs ✅ Bottom Line Texas and federal agencies are acting swiftly and decisively—reviving proven