The Texas Boll Weevil Eradication program completed a successful year in 2000 with over 4.2 million acres in 8 active zones participating in the project. Support from growers, grower organizations, Texas and federal legislators, USDA research and implementation agencies and Texas Agricultural research, education and regulatory agencies has grown stronger with continued program success. Passage of referenda in 3 new zones sets the stage for program expansion to approximately 6 million acres in 2001.