Fentanyl, Texans and Greg Abbott

Governor Abbott Reports Nearly 20% Drop in Fentanyl-Related Deaths
Governor Abbott of Texas reports a nearly 20% drop in fentanyl-related deaths due to extensive state initiatives.
Fentanyl Deaths Fall 20%, Greg Abbott Thanks Texans for 'Saving Lives'
Governor Abbott attributed this drop to ongoing public awareness campaigns and heightened efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis.
Gov. Abbott highlights decrease in Texas fentanyl deaths
According to the Office of Governor Greg Abbott, the decreases come after five straight years of increases, which saw fentanyl-related poisoning deaths in Texas rise over 600% from 2019 to 2023, taking the lives of more than 7,000 innocent Texans in just four years.
Abbott: Fentanyl-related deaths decreases nearly 20% in past 12 months
Governor Greg Abbott touted new data by the Texas Department of State Health Services on Wednesday, showing a nearly 20 percent decrease in fentanyl-related poisoning deaths over the past year. The new data showed at least 430 fewer Texans died due to fentaynl-related poisoning deaths in the last 12 months,
Fentanyl-related deaths drop 18% in Texas over past year, state data show
The 1,925 fentanyl-related Texas deaths over the past year were a decline of 438. Gov. Greg Abbott credited the "One Pill Kills" campaign and other efforts.
Governor Abbott highlights fentanyl poisoning deaths decrease in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday highlighted new data published by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) that shows an almost 20% decrease in fentanyl-related poisoning deaths over the past year.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott challenges Kamala Harris to declare Tren de Aragua a terrorist organization
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As Robert Roberson’s execution neared, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to silence
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Abbott says House Committee ‘stepped out of line' in death row case, hearing continues
The attorney representing the Texas governor's office filed an amicus brief Monday saying the petition filed by the House ...
Texas lawmakers ‘stepped out of line’ to delay Robert Roberson execution, Greg Abbott says
Gov. Greg Abbott urged the Texas Supreme Court to toss out a subpoena ordering death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify in ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s office condemns Texas House lawmakers who intervened in Robert Roberson’s execution
The Texas governor had not publicly shared his thoughts on the actions of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that stopped the ...
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Gov. Abbott Announces Small Business Summit in Sweetwater to Empower Texas Entrepreneurs
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces a Small Business Summit in Sweetwater on October 31 to aid entrepreneurs.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security strategy Operation Lone Star has cost over $10 billion
Frustrated with President Joe Biden’s policies related to immigration enforcement, Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone ...
Gov. Greg Abbott urges Texas Supreme Court to block Robert Roberson's House testimony
The governor has publicly remained silent as pressure mounted from both sides of the aisle for him to step in on behalf of ...