Texas Measles Outbreak Potentially Spreads to Two Universities

February 25, 2025 – Texas health officials issued alerts regarding potential measles exposure at two state universities.

A resident from Gaines County, who later tested positive for measles, visited Texas State University in San Marcos on February 14. During the visit, the individual was on campus between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and also dined at Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The following day, February 15, the same individual toured the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) main campus and several tourist attractions in San Antonio, including the River Walk’s Wax Museum and Ripley’s Believe It or Not.

These visits have raised concerns about potential exposure to the highly contagious virus among students, faculty, and the general public. Health departments in Hays County and San Antonio are collaborating with the Texas Department of State Health Services to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed.

As of now, no additional measles cases have been reported in the affected counties. Officials are urging those who were present at the specified locations and times to monitor for symptoms, which include high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, and a characteristic rash. This incident coincides with a significant measles outbreak in Texas, with over 90 confirmed cases reported since late January, primarily in the South Plains region.

The outbreak has sparked debates over vaccination mandates, especially as some groups advocate for vaccine exemptions. Health authorities emphasize the importance of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine in preventing the spread of the disease.