Greg Abbott, Texas and fentanyl

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.
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.
Here's what Gov. Greg Abbott shared with South Texas landowners about the border
Gov. Greg Abbott discussed Texas's Operation Lone Star and the Texas economy during a visit in Corpus Christi with South Texas landowners Thursday.
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 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. 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.
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 ...
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 ...
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City of Buda Strives for Music Friendly Texas Community Certification with Governor Abbott's Support
Governor Abbott announces a Music Friendly Texas workshop in Buda to help the city gain music-friendly status.
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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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Abbott touts Texas jobs compared to national numbers
AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) - Texas led the nation in nonfarm jobs created from September of 2023 through September 2024 according ...
Gov. Greg Abbott condemns Texas House lawmakers that intervened in Robert Roberson’s execution
Until Monday, the Texas governor had not publicly shared his thoughts on the actions of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that ...
Gov. Abbott urges Texas Supreme Court to quash death row inmate's testimony to House panel
The governor's brief tells the state's Supreme Court that the Texas Constitution only grants him the power to grant clemency.