Public Health Investigates Potential Tuberculosis Exposure at West Texas A&M University

Amarillo, TX, September 28, 2026 —

Amarillo Public Health has initiated an investigation into a potential tuberculosis (TB) exposure incident at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU).

The nature and extent of the potential exposure, including specific dates or locations on the university campus, have not been detailed. Details regarding the number of individuals potentially affected or the specific circumstances that led to the investigation are also not yet available.

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria that usually affect the lungs. It can be spread from person to person through the air. When someone with active TB disease coughs, speaks, or sings, they expel TB bacteria into the air. Others can inhale these bacteria and become infected. However, not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. Many people with latent TB infection have no symptoms and cannot spread the bacteria. If not treated, TB can spread to other parts of the body.

Public health officials typically investigate potential TB exposures to identify infected individuals and offer testing and preventive treatment to stop the spread of the disease. The timeline for the investigation and when any findings might be released have not been provided.

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, Texas, and is part of the Texas A&M University System. Amarillo Public Health serves the residents of Amarillo and Potter and Randall Counties. Further information is expected to be released by Amarillo Public Health as the investigation progresses.

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