Texas Activates Emergency Ops. Center for Screwworm Response

June 8, 2026, 2:42 PM UTC

Governor Greg Abbott orders the activation of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II to support the state’s response to the New World Screwworm, according to a statement from the governor’s office.

  • Several member agencies and partners of the Texas Emergency Management Council are requested to report to the SOC, statement says
  • NOTE: Deadly Screwworm Pest Spreads in Texas With Two New Cases

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