Rep. Tony Gonzales announces anti-screwworm initiative with Secretary Rollins

Rep. Tony Gonzales announces anti-screwworm initiative with Secretary Rollins
Tony Gonzales U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 23rd district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Rep. Tony Gonzales, representing Texas’s 23rd District since 2021, recently shared updates on his activities and initiatives via social media. Gonzales, who resides in San Antonio and holds a BS from Excelsior College, focused on developments related to policy changes in South Texas.

On June 18, 2025, Rep. Tony Gonzales expressed his presence alongside Secretary Rollins in South Texas with the statement: “Great to be on the ground today with @SecRollins in South Texas. “.

Later that day, Gonzales announced new policy measures aimed at eradicating the screwworm through the establishment of an eradication facility in South Texas. He highlighted this as a key priority: “With @SecRollins today announcing new policy changes focused on eradicating the screwworm—including the opening of an eradication facility in South Texas. This facility has been one of my top priorities. From introducing the STOP Screwworms Act to leading funding efforts”.

On June 19, 2025, Gonzales reported progress by announcing the launch of a new facility dedicated to combating screwworms and invited readers to learn more about his efforts through an op-ed for The Hill: “RESULTS: Yesterday, I joined @SecRollins to launch a new facility in South Texas to combat the screwworm. Read more about my work to protect America’s livestock industry in my latest op-ed for @TheHill.”



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