This information was compiled based on information from publicly available legislation, state memorandums or executive orders, state websites, and press releases, as well as supplemental interviews with state officials with a role in administering opioid settlement funding.
It offers a snapshot of settlement spending and priorities at the state level (e.g., funding administered by state agencies or designated statewide abatement funds) as well as laws, agreements, and processes that the state has established for allocating funds. NASHP does not track spending at the local or county level, but includes any relevant state-level reports or dashboards that capture local spending within a state. For details on the definitions used here, check out the definitions at the bottom of this page. You can also get an overview of opioid settlement decisions in all states.
Settlement Spending Status
Background
The Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council, housed within the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, has decision-making authority over the largest share of the state’s settlement funds. The council’s website houses information on awarded and upcoming funding opportunities and information specific to the council’s operation.
Has the state awarded settlement funds?
Yes. In 2024, the council awarded settlement funds under three grant programs which supported naloxone distribution, K–12 opioid prevention education, and peer-to-peer workforce enhancement. The council currently has two grant opportunities open for 2025, which focus on the areas of recovery housing and community-based opioid recovery efforts.
Has the state announced priorities or recommendations for spending?
No publicly available information.
Previous spending details
Not applicable.
Statewide reporting of local spending
Not applicable.
State Settlement Website or Dashboard
Spending Plans and Agreements
Process for Settlement Disbursement
Legislation gives control of the 70 percent Abatement Fund share to an Opioid Abatement Fund Council, attached administratively to the Office of the Comptroller. An Allocation Term Sheet assigns control of the 15 percent state share to the Office of the Attorney General.
State and Political Subdivision Split
Structure
Abatement-Fund Controlled (>50 percent of funding controlled by statewide abatement fund)
Allocation Formula
15 percent State, 70 percent Texas Abatement Fund, 15 percent Subdivisions
Role of Advisory Committee
The Opioid Abatement Fund Council has authority to make spending decisions for the Texas Abatement Fund Share.
State Annual Report
Not applicable.
