A hearing has been scheduled that will examine the state’s livestock industry. The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs has scheduled a hearing for Monday, May 11, at 9:00 am.
The following charge will be taken up which pertains to the livestock industry:
- Safeguarding the Texas Livestock Industry: Examine the state’s preparedness and response strategies regarding the New World Screwworm (NWS). Evaluate the effectiveness of current surveillance, monitoring, and control efforts by the Texas Animal Health Commission and partner agencies to prevent reintroduction of NWS into Texas. Make recommendations to strengthen biosecurity protocols, improve coordination with federal and international partners, and ensure the long-term protection of the Texas livestock industry and wildlife populations.
- Both public and invited testimony will be heard. A live broadcast of the hearing will be available here. The full hearing notice can be found here.
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