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Bell County signs onto Texas attorney general's Kroger opioid settlement participation agreement

Commissioners Court for Bell County · December 2, 2024
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Summary

The court authorized the County Judge to sign a participation agreement that makes Bell County eligible for potential disbursements and Texas Opioid Council grants under the Kroger statewide settlement; staff said disbursement timing and exact amounts remain subject to state-level decisions.

The Bell County Commissioners Court voted Dec. 2 to authorize the County Judge to execute a participation agreement with the Texas attorney general's office related to the statewide Kroger opioid settlement, allowing the county to apply for disbursements and grant opportunities administered through the Texas Opioid Council.

County staff told the court that political subdivisions across Texas have been encouraged to participate to be eligible for…

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