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Texas Measles Outbreak Tops 700 Cases Including 403 in Gaines County; El Paso Exposure Amid 935 U.S. Cases and Mexico Travel Advisory

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Updated May 8, 2025, 06:46 PM

Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak primarily concentrated in West Texas, with 702 confirmed cases reported since late January, marking an increase of 19 cases since May 2. Gaines County accounts for nearly 60% of the state's total cases with 403 infections. Lubbock County has reported 51 cases. The outbreak has extended beyond West Texas, with an infectious El Paso resident visiting Austin in late April, potentially exposing individuals at public locations including Terry Black’s Barbecue on Barton Springs Road.

Gillespie County health officials have also issued warnings about possible exposure in Fredericksburg. The outbreak is part of a wider national trend, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirming 935 measles cases across 11 U.S. states. Illinois and Missouri have reported new cases, with Illinois reaching six cases in 2025 and Missouri confirming one adult case. North Dakota has also reported cases. Mexico has reported stable measles infections with 922 cases across 32 municipalities, prompting the Mexican Health Ministry to issue a travel advisory for those planning to visit the U.S. and Canada due to rising measles cases. Public health officials and healthcare workers in affected areas are urged to remain vigilant and prepared to manage exposures and prevent further spread.

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