The resolution addresses the urgent threat posed by the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that infests livestock and can cause significant harm to the agricultural industry and economy in Texas. This species, which has re-emerged after being eradicated in the 1960s, is currently located within 370 miles of the Texas border, prompting concerns over potential economic damages estimated at $1.8 billion due to livestock deaths and related costs. The resolution highlights the need for immediate federal intervention to prevent the spread of this parasite, which could have dire consequences for livestock health and the broader food supply chain.

In response to this threat, the Texas Legislature is urging the federal government to take decisive action, including collaboration with Mexico to develop a control plan for screwworms. The resolution calls for the establishment of a screwworm control facility in Texas, the approval of medications for treating infections, and the authorization of pesticides for prevention and treatment. The Texas secretary of state is tasked with forwarding copies of this resolution to key federal officials and members of Congress, emphasizing the importance of addressing this agricultural crisis.