Texas vineyard operators are grappling with a surge in Pierce’s Disease, a deadly bacterial affliction that threatens wine grape production. Despite the challenges, the disease's management has seen advancements through the adoption of resistant grape varieties and science-focused control strategies. Jacy Lewis from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Viticulture and Fruit Lab in Fredericksburg emphasizes that while these efforts have been effective, Pierce’s Disease continues to pose a significant problem for the state's vineyard community, underscoring the ongoing need for vigilance and innovation in grapevine disease management.