Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Initiatives To Fight Fentanyl ...
Apr 6, 2023 · Governor Greg Abbott today announced two major statewide initiatives to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis and save innocent lives in Texas during his One Pill Kills Summit in Austin.
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Jun 14, 2023 · Governor Greg Abbott today signed four laws to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Capitol.
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Oct 1, 2024 · Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl to save more lives. “Fentanyl is a clandestine killer that rips away loved ones forever," said Governor Abbott.
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Governor Greg Abbott today signed four laws to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Capitol.
Gov. Greg Abbott says fentanyl is the leading cause of death for ...
Apr 24, 2023 · Abbott’s statement came as fentanyl overdose deaths have skyrocketed nationally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it’s "likely" overdoses are the leading cause of death...
Texas bill will allow fentanyl deaths to be prosecuted as murder
Jun 14, 2023 · The bill, which Gov. Greg Abbott signed Wednesday afternoon, will increase criminal penalties for selling and distributing fentanyl. House Bill 6 also allows prosecutors to seek a murder...
Gov. Abbott signs anti-fentanyl bills into law in Texas - KEYE
Jun 15, 2023 · Texas Governor Greg Abbott was surrounded by families affected by the escalating fentanyl crisis, as he signed a series of bills Wednesday intended to tackle the issue. The focal point of the legislative packet is House Bill 6, which grants authority to prosecute fentanyl-related deaths as murder.
Gov. Greg Abbott launches $10 million effort to combat fentanyl ... - KRGV
Dec 29, 2024 · To combat the growing number of fentanyl overdose deaths in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a $10 million fentanyl awareness campaign and plan to distribute doses of Narcan to...
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill to fight the Fentanyl crisis ... - KBMT
Aug 24, 2023 · It says a state prosecutor can charge a person for murder for distributing fentanyl laced drug which results in someone's death, it carries a minimum of 15 years, says District Attorney of...
To combat opioid overdoses, Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports ...
Dec 3, 2022 · AUSTIN, Texas - Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday said he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips, reversing his previous opposition to the idea as he tries to fight an increase in opioid...