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Measles is spreading in Texas. What questions do you have about the virus outbreak?

What questions do you have about the Texas measles outbreak?
What questions do you have about the Texas measles outbreak?

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Measles in Texas

Tarrant County has confirmed its first measles cases. Follow our reporting on the Texas outbreak.

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We know that many of our readers have questions about the measles virus that has so far infected more than 500 Texans since January.

The Star-Telegram’s reporters want to help you understand what’s happening, and help you best protect yourself and your family.

Use this form below to send our newsroom any questions you have about measles and how Fort Worth and Tarrant County are responding. Then we’ll get on it!

Here’s a question we’ve already answered: Do I need a measles booster if I was born in the 1950s-1960s?

Read the latest on infections here. Meanwhile, don’t miss any breaking news updates. Simply add your email address here to receive free alerts from the Star-Telegram.

This story was originally published April 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM.

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Matt Leclercq
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Matt Leclercq is senior managing editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He previously was an editor at USA Today in Washington, national news editor at Gatehouse Media in Austin, and executive editor of The Fayetteville (NC) Observer. He’s a New Orleans native.
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Measles in Texas

Tarrant County has confirmed its first measles cases. Follow our reporting on the Texas outbreak.