New World Screwworm Information
On September 16, 2025, An order from the Texas Animal Health Commissions Executive Director has been received releasing Medina County from the animal movement restrictions due to New World Screwworm
TAHC Executive Director Release Order
On June 24, 2026, For Immediate Release from County Judge Keith Lutz; a case of New World Screwworm was detected in a bovine in NW Medina County.
PRESS RELEASE - JUNE 24, 2026
On June 22, 2026 Commissioners Court signed an Order Ratifying and Extending the Declaration of Disaster through December 15, 2026
Order ratifying & extending Declaration of Disaster
On June 15, 2026 at 9:42 AM, County Judge Keith Lutz, signed an Order Declaring of Local State of Disaster regarding the Threat of New World Screwworm for Medina County.
Order Declaring of Local State of Disaster