AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) executive director issued requirements for all cattle of Mexican origin that enter the United States through a port of entry located outside Texas on or after August 24, 2026.
The executive director order applies to Mexican-imported cattle subsequently moved into Texas, regardless of whether they are moved directly to Texas or held in another state prior to entering Texas. These cattle are required to:
- Comply with all applicable requirements for cattle originating from Mexico under Title 4, Part 2, §§ 51.7 and 51.8 of the Texas Administrative Code.
- Be identified with an official radio frequency identification device (RFID).
- Be accompanied by an electronic certificate of veterinary inspection (eCVI).
- Obtain an entry permit before entering Texas.
New World screwworm (NWS) continues to expand in Mexico. These additional requirements supplement existing entry requirements and are intended to protect animal health and support the safe movement of cattle into Texas.
This order is issued pursuant to Texas Agriculture Code, Chapters 161 – 168, and applicable regulations found in Title 4, Part 2, Chapters 31 – 60 of the Texas Administrative Code. The order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until modified.
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The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) was established in 1893 as the Livestock Sanitary Commission and charged with protecting the state’s domestic animals “from all contagious or infectious diseases of a malignant character.” TAHC remains true to this charge while evolving with the times to protect the health and marketability of all Texas livestock and poultry. Learn more about the TAHC by visiting www.tahc.texas.gov.