AUSTIN, Texas - The state emergency operations center has been activated to Level 2 to respond to the New World screwworm.

RELATED COVERAGE: New World screwworm detected in Central Texas; officials confirm case in Gillespie County What they're saying: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott noted the activation on social media and restated the promise he made Friday after his initial briefing on the threat and state response.

"We have, in the past, prevented as well as eradicated this pest, and we can do it again," said Abbott after his Friday briefing.