Reportable Poultry Diseases in Texas

Poultry operations in Texas are required to report reportable diseases to state or federal authorities to maintain biosecurity and prevent disease spread. Reporting suspected cases early helps authorities respond quickly and protect surrounding poultry operations.

Below you’ll find contact details for the appropriate state authorities along with a list of reportable poultry diseases. Producers should contact the appropriate office if they observe unusual illness, sudden mortality, or symptoms consistent with a reportable condition.

Reportable Diseases + Contacts List

Last Updated :
November 2025
PRIMARY CONTACT

Lewis "Bud" Dinges

State Veterinarian
(800) 550-8242
execdir@tahc.texas.gov
PO Box 12966, Austin, TX 78711

Sydney Rosario

NPIP OSA Contact
(979) 845-3414
sydney.rosario@tvmdl.tamu.edu
483 Agronomy Road, College Station TX, 77843

Patricia Collins

Regional USDA Contact
(512) 202-1181
patricia.l.collins@usda.gov
903 San Jacinto Blvd. Room 220, Austin, TX 78701

Other Regional Contact
Report Immediately
Report Within 24 Hours

Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)

Avian Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium avium)

Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydiosis)

Duck Viral Hepatitis

Equine Encephalomyelitis (Eastern (EEE), Western (WEE))

Infectious Laryngotracheitis

Paramyxovirus (other than Newcastle)

Salmonella gallinarum (Fowl Typhoid)

Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum disease)

Exotic (Virulent) Newcastle Disease

Newcastle Disease

Report Next Business Day
Report Within 2 Days
Report Within 3 Days
Report Within 5 Days
Report Within 7 Days
Report Within 10 Days
Report Within 15 Days
Report Within 30 Days
* Turkey Only  ** Breeder Only  ***Egg-Layer Only

Please note, this information is for reference only. For more information on any of the details provided, review your local state regulatory website. Wilson Veterinary Co. LLC is not responsible for legal compliance with reporting diseases in all 50 states or for producers we do not work with.