Texas: Governor Abbott Raises Awareness For Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
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~ In a recent proclamation, Governor Greg Abbott has declared October 2024 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in Texas. The aim of this declaration is to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl, in hopes of saving more lives.

Governor Abbott emphasized the severity of the situation, stating that fentanyl is a "clandestine killer" that takes away loved ones forever. He also highlighted the efforts being made by Texas to combat this crisis, which has been plaguing not only the state but the entire nation.

Last year, Governor Abbott signed a law designating October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in Texas. This was done to ensure that all Texans, especially children, are aware of the deadly consequences of fentanyl. As part of the state's ongoing "One Pill Kills" campaign, efforts are being made to educate people on how to prevent, recognize and reverse fentanyl poisonings.

The Governor's proclamation can be viewed here.

Fentanyl is currently the number one killer of Americans between the ages of 18-45. In Texas alone, fentanyl-related deaths have increased by over 600% from 2019 to 2023. This crisis has taken the lives of more than 7,000 innocent Texans in just four years. It affects everyone and tears families and friends apart.

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Recognizing the signs of fentanyl poisoning and having open conversations about its dangers can help save lives. To further combat this issue, Governor Abbott signed four pivotal laws last year:

- House Bill 6 (Goldman/Huffman) creates a criminal offense for supplying fentanyl that results in death and enhances penalties for manufacturing or delivering fentanyl. It also requires deaths caused by fentanyl to be designated as "fentanyl toxicity" or "fentanyl poisoning" on death certificates.

- House Bill 3144 (Lujan/Campbell) establishes October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to increase awareness of the dangers of fentanyl.

- House Bill 3908 (Wilson/Creighton), also known as Tucker's Law, requires public schools to provide instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades 6 through 12. It also designates a Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week.

- Senate Bill 867 (West/Rose) allows the distribution of opioid antagonists, such as NARCAN, to Texas colleges and universities to prevent opioid poisonings.

In a video released by the Governor's office, titled "Texas is Fighting the Fentanyl Crisis," the severity of this issue is further highlighted.

Governor Abbott's efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis in Texas are commendable. By raising awareness and educating people about this deadly drug, it is hoped that many lives can be saved. With everyone working together, it is possible to fight back against this deadly threat.

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