Texas federal lawmakers are making a bipartisan effort to introduce legislation to help combat the Cattle Fever Tick infestation in Texas and nationwide.

Their high number causes numerous issues including increased deer-vehicle collisions, the spread of tick-borne diseases, and putting countless other forest species "in imminent danger of collapse." ...

which would help combat cattle fever tick infestations across the country. In a statement, Cornyn said the tick infestation can cause devastating loss for ranchers in Texas and around the nation.