House Concurrent Resolution No. 13 addresses the urgent threat posed by the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that infests livestock and can cause significant economic damage to Texas's agricultural sector. The resolution highlights the historical context of screwworm infestations in the U.S., noting that while the species was eradicated in the 1960s, it has recently re-emerged, with its presence alarmingly close to the Texas border. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that a screwworm outbreak could result in $1.8 billion in losses for Texas alone, affecting livestock health and the broader food supply chain.

In response to this imminent threat, the resolution calls for immediate federal action to prevent the spread of the screwworm into Texas. It urges collaboration with Mexico to develop a control plan, expedited construction of a screwworm control facility at Moore Air Force Base, and partnerships for research with Texas A&M AgriLife. Additionally, it requests swift approval of medications and pesticides by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. The resolution concludes by directing the Texas Secretary of State to forward copies to key federal officials and Congress, seeking to enter the resolution into the Congressional Record.