Texas HCR13 urges the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.

Texas HCR13 urges the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas. The resolution calls on the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expedite the approval of pesticides, medications, and research facilities. It also requests that the U.S. Congress and the USDA expedite the construction of a screwworm control facility. The resolution highlights the economic threat posed by the screwworm, which could cause up to $1.8 billion in damages in Texas alone.

Texas HCR13 urges the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.

Texas HCR13 urges the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas. The resolution calls on the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expedite the approval of pesticides, medications, and research facilities. It also requests that the U.S. Congress and the USDA expedite the construction of a screwworm control facility. The resolution highlights the economic threat posed by the screwworm, which could cause up to $1.8 billion in damages in Texas alone.