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Second screwworm case in Texas confirmed, as Abbott expands state disaster declaration
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by KHOU Houston
· June 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the screwworm cases and the state's response, readers can refer to KHOU Houston, which is covering the story from The Woodlands, TX.
A second case of screwworms has been confirmed in Texas. This development has prompted Governor Abbott to take action. The governor has expanded the state disaster declaration in response to the situation.
Details of the declaration and the screwworm cases are available from local news sources. For more information on the screwworm cases and the state's response, readers can refer to KHOU Houston, which is covering the story from The Woodlands , TX.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 6, 2026 ·
Source: KHOU Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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