Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed October 2025 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in Texas, aiming to inform residents about the risks associated with fentanyl and to promote life-saving measures.
“Across Texas and the United States, people unknowingly make a deadly decision by taking pills laced with fentanyl and lose their lives as a result,” said Governor Abbott. “That is why I launched the statewide, comprehensive ‘One Pill Kills’ campaign to educate the public on the deadly fentanyl crisis that endangers Texans of all ages. I encourage my fellow Texans to speak openly and have meaningful conversations about the dangers of fentanyl as we recognize Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to help save lives and fight for a future free from fentanyl poisoning.”
Earlier this year, Governor Abbott introduced an online interactive map developed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). This tool helps Texans find locations where they can obtain Naloxone (NARCAN), either for free or purchase, as part of efforts under the “One Pill Kills” campaign. The resource is intended to support prevention of fentanyl poisonings by making NARCAN more accessible across the state.
According to new data released by DSHS on its Texas fentanyl data dashboard, deaths due to fentanyl poisoning in Texas fell by over 42% between July 2024 and June 2025 compared with the previous year. This marks a significant change after five consecutive years during which such deaths rose more than 600% from 2019 through 2023, resulting in over 7,000 fatalities statewide during that period.
The state continues its initiatives aimed at reducing opioid-related harm and raising awareness about synthetic opioid dangers.
